Naya Jeevan Recommended Video Resources List
| Type | Name | Description & Use | How to Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian short films | Global Short Film Network | Short films from 3 to 15 min long, “visual parables,” thought provoking, basis for spiritual conversations potentially leading to gospel presentations; website includes ideas and training for use; use for evangelism with friends and spontaneous opportunities, youth meetings | www.globalshortfilmnetwork.com Most recommended titles: The Light of Darkness; La Liberte, The Limited, Venia, and many more; Marea needs no translation and is specially recommended for evangelism in South Asia itself |
| Jesus Film products | Individual scenes | Use for evangelism with friends and spontaneous opportunities | Download the free Jesus Film app |
| Jesus Film products | Days with Jesus | Scenes grouped around themes, followed by oral and visual discussion questions; use for seekers or new believers | Jesus Film app or jesusfilm.org |
| Jesus Film products | Following Jesus – India | Five 18-minute story films set in a village, designed to teach basic concepts of discipleship; use with seekers or new believers; printed discussion guides available | Jesus Film app or jesusfilm.org; printed discussion guides from nayajeevan@cru.org |
| Testimony videos – Cru | Cru Legacy Videos | Hundreds of veteran Cru missionaries share faith testimonies and inspirational life lessons, dramatic or touching; suitable for Sunday school, youth, adults, sermon illustrations, family times, etc. | Go to YouTube and search Cru Legacy, then subscribe; you can search by staff member’s name if you know anyone; John and Cathy Douglass have several videos out |
| Testimony videos – Naya Jeevan | Naya Jeevan YouTube channel | Dozens of testimonies shared by believers impacted by Love Your Neighbor training; salvation testimonies; stories of faithful intercession to build your faith; use for personal or group encouragement, to reinforce LYN principles, in adult Bible studies, prayer meetings, retreats, youth, etc. | To access this private channel to stream any or all videos, write to nayajeevan@cru.org to request the channel link. |
| Trainings | Introducing Jesus | Three 6-minute teachings condensed from Love Your Neighbor taught by Indian LYN trainer; discussion questions included; use with adult or youth groups. | www.nayajeevan.org/resources/ loveyourneighbor/ Scroll to bottom of page |
| Trainings | Connecting with Indians; Handling the Tolerance Conversation Stopper; Christianity: A “Barrier” to Jesus? | Various video and audio evangelism workshops | www.nayajeevan.org/resources/loveyourneighbor/ Scroll to bottom of page |
| Trainings | Ten Tips to Sharing Christ | One-hour video workshop condensed from Love Your Neighbor taught by Cathy Douglass | www.nayajeevan.org/resources/loveyourneighbor/ Scroll to bottom of page |
| Trainings | Strengthening Your Prayer Skills | Six-hour video teaching on intercessory prayer written and taught by Dr Shashi Jatiani; available on DVD with spiral bound manual or stream/download from internet with PDF manual; use for prayer meetings, retreats, personal devotional material, etc. | For a donation of any amount, Naya Jeevan will send you the link with password or DVD set; donate at https://give.cru.org/0803950; email Nayajeevan@cru.org with address to request DVD set. |
| Bible Teaching | What Does It Mean to Believe? | 45-minute Zoom message by Cathy Douglass from Acts 16:16-34 | https://youtu.be/Qq9r-LF4jQ4 |