{"id":224793,"date":"2020-12-17T23:15:55","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T23:15:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dare2share.org\/?page_id=224793"},"modified":"2025-03-06T09:40:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T16:40:25","slug":"the-cause","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dare2share.org\/resources\/the-cause\/","title":{"rendered":"THE Cause"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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What is THE Cause?<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Teenagers today live in a cause-centric world. They broadcast their causes with their shoes, t-shirts, profile pictures, and hashtags. This speaks to a deep longing to be part of something big, something transcendent, something that will change the world.<\/p>

We use \u201cTHE Cause\u201d as a way to re-brand the Great Commission for the next generation and connect to the heart of teens. Jesus said, \u201cthe Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost\u201d (Luke 19:10). And His last command to His disciples was to \u201cgo and make disciples\u201d (Matthew 28:19).<\/p>

We believe that what drove Jesus should drive every believer. That\u2019s why THE Cause of Christ is at the heart of everything we do. And when teenagers are captured by THE Cause, they become an unstoppable force for God\u2019s Kingdom!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Whether you’re a youth pastor or a teenager, you have 100 times more influence on your friends than a stranger does. THE Cause Circle is a simple tool that will help you be more intentional about sharing Jesus\u2019 message with your friends. It\u2019s built around three simple priorities that Jesus lived out during His earthly ministry. These same priorities will help you effectively share your faith: Prayer. Care. Share.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Here’s how it works:<\/strong><\/p>

Prayer.<\/strong> It all starts with prayer! Jesus often took time away so He could be alone with His Father in prayer. He knew how important it was to talk to God about people, before He talked to people about God\u2026and the same is true for us. When we start by praying for the people we are seeking to reach with the Gospel, it prepares their hearts to hear the good news of Jesus.<\/p>

Care.<\/strong> Jesus also modeled how important it is to care for people\u2019s needs. Jesus often healed the sick, fed the hungry and helped the hurting. He cared for the whole person, not just their spiritual needs. In the same way, we must love those we are trying to reach. We do this by listening to them and caring for them. They are not projects, they\u2019re people!<\/p>

Share.<\/strong> After prayer and care, we must lovingly share the Gospel message clearly and confidently. When we invite someone to put their faith in Christ, we are inviting them to make the biggest and best decision of their entire lives. A restored relationship with God is the absolute best news on the planet, so don\u2019t be afraid to ask them to put their trust in Jesus!<\/p>

If they say \u201cno\u201d or \u201cnot now,\u201d continue the Prayer, Care, Share process. And if they say \u201cyes,\u201d celebrate! Then get them plugged into a good church, help them grow deeper in the faith and challenge them to begin their own Cause Circle of Prayer, Care, Share with their own friends.<\/p>

Check out the video below for a closer look at THE Cause Circle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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