Zambia Student Comes to Christ
Holly has written the evangelistic discussion guides for The Chosen Watch Parties since Season 1. She just wrapped up writing the materials for Season 6, which premieres this November on Amazon Prime. Our prayer is that Cru’s campus ministries across the country will use these guides to host evangelistic Watch Parties in January, creating a welcoming space for students to consider Jesus.
But the impact of these guides extends far beyond our domestic campuses—watch parties are already changing lives worldwide. Take Sharon, for example, a university student in Zambia. Sharon wanted nothing to do with Christianity and was deeply immersed in the party scene. However, she decided to attend a Watch Party and found herself continually drawn back. By the third week, she confessed that her lifestyle was leaving her feeling empty.
She deeply resonated with the character of Mary Magdalene, especially her realization: “I used to be one way, and now I’m completely different. And the thing that happened in between... was Him.” That very day, Sharon placed her faith in Christ! She is now being discipled alongside other new believers who also decided to follow Jesus through these gatherings.
Incredibly, Sharon is just one of 85 students who have trusted in Jesus this summer through Watch Parties in countries like Zambia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Benin. Praise God for this fruit!
Holly is starting a ‘The Chosen’ Watch Party for high schoolers at the kids’ school this month. It’s an amazing opportunity to share Jesus with many international students who haven’t heard the gospel! Please continue to pray for Holly as she is preparing to write a follow-up guide for The Chosen: Crucifixion movie, which releases on March 12, 2027.
Thank YOU for your partnership; you are playing a vital role in taking the gospel to the entire world.
Personal Update
We are so grateful for your continued prayers for our family! The school year has started off beautifully—Carter is thriving in middle school, and Briella was already recognized as a 'Faithful Follower' of Christ for her grade. Matt is back to designing websites for our nationwide Cru Winter Conferences, and Holly is working on her doctoral dissertation. Thank you for faithfully standing with us and being part of what God is doing to reach the next generation with the gospel.
