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ENDORSEMENTS

"It opens doors for students to talk with trusted leaders on where they see themselves in the story." —Doug Fields, Founder: Simply Youth Ministry Founder

"A wake-up call for all teenagers to the fact that they are on this earth to express the love of God on their campus, in their family and in their communities." —Ron Luce, President Teen Mania

"An excellent film ... relevant and thought provoking." —Josh McDowell, Speaker and Author

"Offers many opportunities for outreach and opening the door for deep discussions around things that matter to teenagers." —Hank Hilliard, Director of Young People's Ministry Development, United Methodist Church

"Youth workers, parents and teachers should definitely capitalize on this opportunity. Riveting conversations will follow." —Craig Detweiler, Reel Spirituality Institute & Fuller Theological Seminary

WHAT OTHER YOUTH WORKERS ARE SAYING

"This is what all youth ministries have been waiting for and what every youth ministry needs! It's nothing short of amazing!" —Damien

"BEST dialogue we have ever seen. Kids saw themselves and others in movie and were open to talk about their lives." —Jim

"So many teaching points. Today's youth reality." —Shannon

"We saw God do some huge things and baptized 30 students that Sunday in our church service." —Lee

"I asked the parents, 'What's up?' Their response amidst tears was, 'We're just so impressed and happy for our children and how they are being touched.'" —Marilyn

WHAT TEENS ARE SAYING

"I thought about killing myself. I cut. My life is just messed up. This movie helped me a lot in realizing that my life is worth living and that there are many people who care about me. It literally saved my life." —Debra

"When I saw this movie, something changed. Maybe I was feeling God and for the first time actually letting him in. This movie has truly changed my life and has helped me to have a part of my self be reborn." —Nicole

"This movie is hands-down the best movie I've seen. I was crying, and I'm a 15-year-old guy in front of my friends." —Austin

"To Save A Life makes me want to reach others and make a difference." —Jessica

"My life to me seemed worthless. Then I saw that and thought I'm not alone. If it wasn't for that movie I don't think I would be here." —Teri

"I haven't been a troubled teen, and I don't know what it's like to want to take my own life. But I DO know this: This movie changed me. I want to save lives." —Alyx

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Using this film + products inspired by the story, you'll see students:

Reaching out to friends
Encountering God in a transformational way
Providing hope and help on their campuses

Why is To Save a Life rated PG-13?

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Order a Movie Event Package Today...

You've devoted your life to hanging, listening and working with teens. You know they're hurting and you know the hope and healing available to them through a real relationship with GOD.

The writer of To Save A Life is just like you. Jim Britts is a seasoned youth worker who his film degree from BIOLA University to work. The movie was inspired by a passion to reach teenagers with life-affirming entertainment—the kind of movie youth workers, parents and student leaders can get behind… and the kind of movie teens would love!

IMAGINE…

Each of your students inviting one or more of their friends to your youth group (turned into a temporary movie theater). Your group could double with a To Save A Life Movie Event.
Teens who wouldn't normally visit your group opening up during discussions about the movie's themes.
Those students coming back to your youth group for a seven-week study, growing in their faith and learning to reach out to others and find daily strength in the Bible.
Your kids living out love in action like never before and transforming their schools and community.

Teens love movies. Help them be missional, grow in their faith and learn to reach out to others, and ask the question: What's my life going to be about? Imagine the difference this effort can make and how it can grow your group both in numbers and in spiritual depth!

How to launch your movie event:

Select either the complete MOVIE EVENT PACKAGE or the basic MOVIE EVENT LICENSE.
Book and schedule your event.
Mobilize your teens and community to spread the word and bring their friends.
Go Deeper by launching a 7-week follow-up study and teaching kids to live it out.
See lives saved and changed forever.

Learn more and order now!

Take Your Teens Deeper

Teens come out of To Save A Life with eyes wide open and hearts moved. They're eager to change their actions and make a difference. Bring them back to your group and explore the deeper issues of the movie with one of the corresponding Youth Curriculums:

To Save A Life Youth Curriculum Kit 7-week Study:

Week 1 — Lowering the Waterline
Week 2 — You're Not Alone
Week 3 — Say Something … Do Something
Week 4 — What's Your Logline
Week 5 — How to Save a Life
Week 6 — Agape Feast
Week 7 — Stepping Into the Bigger Story

Life Choices Curriculum Kit 5-week Study:

Week 1 — Life is Tough
Week 2 — Family Issues
Week 3 — Friend Issues
Week 4 — Sex and Dating Issues
Week 5 — God Issues

TRY THIS:

Student Outreach Night

Give students an easy way to get the conversation started about things that really matter

Encourage students to bring one friend they'd like to get to know better, a friend who is struggling or a friend with questions about faith.
Conversation Cards are provided with the Movie Event so you can equip your students with an easy way to follow up with their friends in meaningful ways.
Encourage mentoring by having older students invite younger students.

Make It a Group Project

Teens who have seen To Save A Life want their friends to see it, too. Get your students involved in brainstorming and planning an outreach event they can take ownership in.

Give Them an Advance Showing. Show your group of teens the movie ahead of time. They'll be excited to bring their friends and ready to dialogue and reach out during the actual Movie Event.
Unleash your promotional team—your teens. Use the tools provided in the Movie Event Package to post announcements around your town and where your teens hang out online.

Create a Competition

Coordinate with other area youth groups, schools, churches, teams, clubs and businesses. Compete to see which group can bring the most members and friends, but keep it friendly by awarding a cheesy prize at your Movie Event.

Create a Facebook or MySpace event page to post running totals and drive information and interest. The Movie Event Package includes instructions for building a free, customized To Save A Life event Web site.
Use the solidarity of the joint effort to highlight the importance of reaching beyond normal divisions to make a difference in the lives of those hurting most.

Rent a Multiplex — or at least a single screen

Show the movie at a theater near you. The Movie Event Package includes details on how to rent a 35mm reel (additional cost) and tips on coordinating with a theater to give your Movie Event a true big screen experience.

Give It a Theme

What's an event without a theme to get excited about? Try these or come up with your own.

Hollywood Red Carpet Premiere. Rent a red rug and gather the paparazzi cameras for the arrival of teen-filled, rented limos. Make a rule that all formal wear must be bought at thrift stores or come from another decade.
Call the Lifeguards. Play up the life-saving theme with lifeguard t-shirts, life preservers, sunscreen—and truckloads of sand to create your own beach!
Make It a Film Festival. Recreate the movie theater experience in your youth room or sanctuary. Break out the popcorn machine and Raisinettes. Show student produced short films before the main feature.

Lead a Book Study

Is the book better than the movie? Only one way to find out. But readers have raved about the novel, and some youth workers have used it as a study and discussion tool.

"I ordered 10 books to begin with. I thought that most of my group would not read the book and be just satisfied with me telling them the story. So far I have handed out 30 books, and my kids are passing the book on to friends after they complete reading it. This is the most powerful tool I have used in a long time. My kids are so geeked it is unbelievable!" —Mike, youth worker

A "Parents Too" Event

Parents don’t want to feel like outsiders in their teen's life. To Save A Life gives them an authentic view into the pressures and challenges theirs kids are facing. Share your vision with parents and invite them in to plan and host a Movie Event. The power of a passionate parent can be a beautiful thing.

Host an advance showing for parents. Discuss the film afterward, and sign up volunteers for your Movie Event.
Dialogue with parents about the content their kids will be seeing and explain its PG-13 rating. The Movie Event Package includes templates you can customize to communicate with moms and dads.
Start To Save A Family small groups or Sunday school classes to help parents learn how to strengthen relationships in their family. Learn more.

CHECK OUT MORE COOL GEAR

Devo2Go Interactive Devotional

A 36-day, interactive, audio devotional—just like the one used by Jake in the film.

Multiple purchase options, both physical and digital editions available.

T-SHIRTS

Can a t-shirt save the world? No, but the person wearing one can. Wear the shirt. Share the love. Multiple styles.

$9.00

Student Kit

A powerful set of resources to help students grow. Includes Devo2Go, inspirational book To Save A Life: Dare To Make Your Life Count, Friend Stickers and more.

$19.99

Promo Tools

Resources to make inviting friends and students easy, including mailers, banners, postcards, posters, invitational tickets and more.

Click here to shop more tools and official To Save A Life movie gear, including:

To Save A Life the novel
Promo tools
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TEXT YOUR TEENS

Sign up for TO SAVE A LIFE text updates. Get a free trial to text your own.

You live on your phone. Get TO SAVE A LIFE updates there too. If you're not already receiving them, sign up here.

Also, take advantage of a free 45-day trial from our partner Simply Youth Ministry Text. Email is for old people. Communicate with your teens the way they communicate with each other. Send your whole group updates about your movie outreach or anything else — instantly and on the go.

SIGN UP FOR YOUR FREE MINI-WEBSITE

Use To Save A Life art and graphics to publicize your Movie Event. Just plug your details into the site design. Sign up here and enter the code FREESITE.