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The Five Thresholds

Since 2008, we have been helping thousands of friends explore the process of faith together. Many people think Jesus is cool, but faith seems abstract and unreachable. We will break this process down into 5 understandable stages, and give you practical advice for navigate each "threshold."

​Threshold 1:
​Trust

People today often start in a place of skepticism or distrust toward Christians. In Threshold 1, they move into a relationship of trust with a Christian friend. Trust is the seed that catalyzes the journey of faith. In this journey, our role is to love genuinely and ask questions.

Threshold 2: Curiosity

It’s possible to have a trust relationship with somebody for years without them having any interest in our faith. Threshold 2 is where they become curious. Learn how to ask questions that spark curiosity.

Threshold 3: Open 

Threshold 3 is where people go from being closed to open to change. Your friend’s questions move from curious, often intellectual or academic, to the personal realm, and they start to examine their life. Our friends desperately need someone who is willing to offer them the truth - in love - to encourage them to be open to change.

 Threshold 4: Seeking

Threshold 4 is where someone moves from simply being open to change to actually seeking after Jesus. People often begin by looking everywhere and investigating everything; Jesus is one of many options they’re exploring. We have the joy of focusing them in on Jesus and helping them ask him the questions they need answered in order to trust him.

Threshold 5: Following 

This is the wonderful moment when someone puts their trust in Jesus for the first time. As a friend, in Threshold 5 we can help them see how good Jesus and the kingdom of God are, as well as the cost involved in following Jesus. We also need to celebrate with them and continue to support them in their new journey of faith.

The Big Story

The Big Story is a way to share the Gospel that remains true to the Scriptures, yet connects with people today. Although it’s easy to understand, it’s harder to actually use it as witnesses. Watch the videos below to see how to share the Big Story with your friends.

Bring it to Campus

Pray for your Friends

This Prayer Card PDF will help you name the friends that God has put on your heart and begin to pray for them.

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Exploring Faith Quiz

This hand held version of the Faith Journey Quiz is a great way to start spiritual conversations on campus.

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Evangelistic Bible Studies

This 5-week Bible study series will help your friends encounter God in the step they are on.  Each study has a few simple questions

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