B.L.E.S.S. - Shock the World

B.L.E.S.S.

"Shock the World" invites you to live a radically beautiful, Jesus-shaped life. Choose a B.L.E.S.S. element below to discover practical ways to love your community and share God's heart with those around you.

Begin with Prayer

It all starts with prayer. Just like Jesus did, we take time to listen to God and pray for the people and places He's putting on our hearts.

Prayer Action Steps

Pray for Someone

Let God bring to mind a person who is far from Jesus and pray for them every day this week.

Prayer Walk

Organize a prayer walk. Use the "Prayer Walk Guide" below to get you started.

Public Prayer

Take a bold step to pray with someone in public. Be heartfelt and specific in your prayer to make it meaningful.

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Listen

Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is simply listen. With open ears and a curious heart, we make space for connection and healing.

Listen Action Steps

Hear Someone

Someone in your life needs to be heard. Make space to connect and ask thoughtful, open-ended questions. Find inspiration in the "Listening Questions Guide" below.

Tech Fast

Schedule a technology fast by putting away phones at the table this week. Use this time to share highs, lows, and enjoy conversation with those you're eating with.

Spark Conversation

Find a way to spark a real conversation with someone new. Use an open-ended question from our website to connect in a meaningful way.

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Eat

Jesus did much of his ministry around the table and we're invited to do the same. Sharing meals creates space for connection, healing, and hospitality.

Eat Action Steps

Invite Someone

Invite someone who needs God (maybe the person you've been praying for!) to share a meal with you.

Make Time

Make intentional time to share meals with others this week. Use the "Meal Calendar" linked below to plan meaningful connections around the table.

Potluck

Bring some friends or neighbors together. Have a potluck, outdoor barbecue or some other way to share food, stories and connection.

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Serve

Love becomes visible through serving. This week, we take action through simple steps that make a big difference.

Serve Action Steps

Serve Someone

Find some way to serve someone who needs the Lord's love (maybe the person you've been praying for!).

Ask for Help

Ask for help, then allow yourself to be served by others. Receiving care can create deep connections just as much as serving others can.

Special Saturday Serve

Invite someone to serve alongside you at Special Saturday Serve on November 15th.

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Share your Story

Your story matters more than you think. God uses everyday people (like us) to bless others and build His church, one story at a time.

Share your Story Action Steps

Write It

There’s someone in your life who needs to hear your story. Write it, practice it, and share it with them. Use the "Simple Storytelling Tool" below to get started!

2-Minute Testimony

Your story can inspire someone today. Write it, practice it, and share a 2-minute testimony on social media using #thisismystory.

Practice It

Write and practice your story by sharing it with family, friends, or your small group.

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Be the Community That Blesses

What if your everyday life could make a radical difference? The "Shock the World" series challenges us to live in such a radically beautiful, Jesus-shaped way that it stuns our communities. Through B.L.E.S.S., discover practical ways to love your neighbors and share God's heart with those around you. Join a campus group and become part of a community that's blessing the world—one relationship at a time. Middle and highschool students can join a student group to as well!

Find a Campus Group

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Groups Guide

Download the B.L.E.S.S. groups guide for home or campus groups.

Groups Guide


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Get the Book | What If You Could Change the World without Changing Your Daily Routine? When you’ve been transformed by God’s love, you can’t help but want others to experience the same grace and freedom. But how do you share it without scaring them away or offending them? For most Christians, “evangelism” is an intimidating word that suggests handing out tracts to strangers or doing other awkward things.

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