The Case for Christ is the true story of an award-winning investigative journalist—and avowed atheist—who set out to use his well-honed journalistic and legal skills to disprove the newfound Christian faith of his wife, with unexpected, life-altering results. Bring the power of this inspiring film to your church members and community! Engage believers and faith-seekers alike with real evidence of Jesus’ death and resurrection using The Case for Christ Movie Experience Campaign, from Outreach Inc.
SMALL GROUP
STUDY KIT & STUDY GUIDE
Go deeper into the themes of the movie through a small group. Kit includes clips from the movie.
Kit: $22.95
Study Guide: As low as $6.95
STUDY GUIDE
Exclusively from Outreach, This 4-week study contains discussion questions, personal applications, and is perfect for small groups, family study, or individual study. Download Study Guide Sample
As Low As $6.95 Each When You Order 10 Or More
ABOUT THE FILM
In 1980, Lee Strobel's award-winning investigative reporting earned him a promotion to legal editor at the Chicago Tribune. Things at home weren't going nearly as well. His wife Leslie's newfound faith in Christ compels Lee to utilize his journalistic and legal training to disprove the claims of Christianity—pitting his resolute atheism against her growing faith. Based on Strobel's bestselling book of the same name, The Case for Christ is a dramatic and heartfelt telling of their compelling journey. Coming to theaters in April 2017, this moving story is for everyone who has ever pondered the existence of God … and what role He could play in their lives.
"Here's a slam-dunk outreach event for churches—a quality, cringe-free movie that Christians can confidently invite their spiritually curious friends to attend. They'll experience a compelling story, learn the evidence for Jesus' ressurrection, and hear the Gospel in a powerful and persuasive way. Don't miss what some are calling the outreach opportunity of a lifetime!"
—LEE STROBEL
MOVIE LICENSE
Show the film in your church and attract seekers and believers to your movie event
OFFICIAL MOVIE
CHURCH KIT
Four-week church kit with sermon, film clips, planning guide, digital resources and more!
MOVIE EXPERIENCE KIT
Everything you need to host an inspiring, month-long sermon series! Includes 4 sermons, film clips, social media tools, planning materials, compelling bonus videos and a full-length video interview with Lee Strobel and Matt Brown.
$64.95 (List: $85.99)
$54.95 (Digital Kit does not include Study Kit, sample invitation tools, wristband or t-shirt)
INCLUDED IN THE CHURCH KIT:
Resource DVD with 4 clips from the film
4 Customizable sermons (Download excerpt)
A 4-week DVD-based Study Kit with video clips, Study Guide, and Leader's Guide
Campaign Planning Guide
PowerPoint templates and bulletin insert templates
Web and social media graphics
Sample invitation tools
Wristband
Bumper Sticker
CHURCH KIT VIDEOS:
(available in both HD & SD .wmv and .mp4 formats)
Week 1:
"Investigating The Case of Christ" (15 sec. preview)
Week 2:
"Exploring The Evidence For Christ" (15 sec. preview)
Week 3:
"Embracing the Truth of Christ" (15 sec. preview)
Week 4:
"Explaining The Good News of Christ" (15 sec. preview)
BELIEVE + RECEIVE = BECOME
While The Case for Christ movie is a dramatic love story about a marriage that is strained by a spiritual mismatch, it is also the account of how two individuals, Lee and Leslie Strobel, embark on a journey toward Christ.
When spiritually curious people see the scene where Lee prays to receive salvation, they'll learn what is known as the "faith formula" drawn right from the text of John 1:12: "As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe in His name" (NASB).
Viewers will see how Leslie draws out three active verbs in that verse, and describes them to Lee like this: Believe + Receive = Become.
These products are a great way to create curiosity and start spiritual conversations:
STUDY KIT
This 4-week study published by Outreach Inc. Features five clips from the movie for a powerful faith journey for your small groups.
This kit contains:
- Resource DVD with 4 clips from the film (these clips are identical to the clips included in the church kit)
- Study Guide (Download Sample)
- Leader's Guide
- Digital resources: social media graphics, bulletin insert template, and small group signup sheet
$22.95 (List: $29.99)
STUDY KIT VIDEOS:
These are the same video clips included in the Church Kit (available in both HD & SD .wmv and .mp4 formats)
Week 1:
"Investigating The Case of Christ" (15 sec. preview)
Week 2:
"Exploring The Evidence For Christ" (15 sec. preview)
Week 3:
"Embracing the Truth of Christ" (15 sec. preview)
Week 4:
"Explaining The Good News of Christ" (15 sec. preview)
STUDY GUIDE
This 4-week study contains discussion questions, personal applications, and is perfect for small groups, family study, or individual study. 88 page trade paperback, published by Outreach Inc. (Download Sample)
As low as $6.95 each when you order 10 or more
GIFT BOOKS
The Case for Christ Answer Book is the perfect Gift book for non-Christians and and seasoned Christians alike. The Q&A format lends itself to helping believers know how to effectively defend their faith.
As low as $1.69 each when you order 500 or more
OUTREACH TOOLS
Direct Mail Postcards
Reach every home in your community with an invitation to your church! These 8.5" x 5.5" oversized postcards feature eye-catching graphics with your customized text on front and a full color reverse side that can be custom printed with your
invitation, service times, map and logo!
Every custom postcard order includes:
- Full color graphics on front and back
- Custom wording on front
- Custom church message and series information on back
- Your logo
- A map to your location
Plus when you add mailing services you get:
- Targeted demographic report and list selection
- The lowest carrier route postage rate
- Addressing and Post Office paperwork
- Delivery to your local post office
FAQs
Q: How does The Case for Christ film differ from the book?
A: The film was adapted from Lee Strobel’s best-selling book. View the trailer to get an idea of the film’s content. The Case for Christ movie campaign resources are based on the film, not based directly on the book.
Q: Can my church stream our service that includes The Case for Christ movie clips?
A: Yes, as long as the service is not downloadable, you can livestream the service where the clips are used. You cannot sell DVD recordings of your service that include The Case for Christ movie clips or post them to a public website (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo) or show the clips on television. The clips are copyright protected and selling them violates that copyright.
Q: Will The Case for Christ movie resources be available in Spanish?
A: At this time, only materials in English are available.
OUTREACH IDEAS
Spread the Word Online
Feature the trailer on your social media or website, and make sure that people are invited and informed.
Send a Custom Postcard Invitation for the Movie and Series
Send a Custom Postcard Invitation for the Movie and Series Direct Mail is still the best way to reach your community with an invitation. Mail a postcard that features images from the movie and includes all information and a warm invitation. For demographic or sending information, contact and Outreach Specialist at 800-991-6011.
Social Media Outreach
Help your members invite others with digital initiatives. Create a Facebook
event on your church page, and encourage members to send invites to their
friends. Launch a Twitter campaign, asking your congregation to tweet about
the movie using the hashtag: #thecaseforchrist
Note: Social media images are included in the Church Kit
The Case For Christ Movie Personal Invitations
Equip your members to be inviters with DoorHangers and InviteCards. Encourage your congregation to pray about who God wants them to invite and reach out to.
VIDEO APOLOGETICS CURRICULUM
After you take your church through The Case for Christ Official Movie experience, consider going deeper with The Case for Christ video apologetics curriculum, based on the revised book. How would your members answer people who question whether Jesus really is the Son of God? Skeptics dismiss Jesus by claiming there is no evidence in the case for Christ. Lee Strobel, best-selling author and apologist, disagrees, and his own search for truth about Jesus lead him to faith in Christ.
ALL RESOURCES
Study Guides
Leader's Kit
