In our world, stories aren’t just orally transmitted like in the days of old. They aren’t just Jesus telling his disciples about a metaphorical farmer. It’s not a bad idea, and sometimes this is a great option. But in our world, stories can take you so close to a different life that you can feel it.

However you tell it, it’s important that you prioritize these stories so people can understand and believe that as humans, we’re capable of so much. Perhaps you need to use a story from Deidox or the ever-popular Nooma. Or it could be that you need the pastor to interview a member of your congregation about their time at the soup kitchen.

- Josh Cody, Church Marketing Sucks
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Think of Deidox… as short narrative-driven films featuring glimpses of the Kingdom at work in our midst. In other words, these are documentaries of the Missio Dei in action. Not only are they stories told through a great medium, but they display the power of the imagination when lead by God.

The point of these films is to inspire the viewers to “to realize anew how big and active God is, how He is reaching and changing lives in all countries…” as well as support those individuals whose stories are being told through the films.”

- C. Wess Daniels, Gathering In the Light
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One thing we know about the 20-something generation is that they are moved by story and especially stories of God being active.  The days of ministry simple doing using apologetics and propositional truths to share their message are largely over.  If your church wants to reach out effectively to this generation this might be a great resource to check out and see how it might foster interaction and discussion.”

- Lars Rood, Relevant Pew
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To visit the reviews on the Deidox website, visit www.Deidox.com/press/reviews.

Dont’ forget to attend one of our live webcasts:

Thursday, February 12th at 9AM, 10AM, Noon, 1PM (PST)

A portrait of Alex. One of a series of seven videos we are doing for Union Rescue Mission on skid row in Los Angeles, CA, the largest rescue mission in the country. (March 15, 2008)

Details:

Client – Union Rescue Mission
TRT – 3:55
www.urm.org

A portrait of Shannon and the Hope Gardens Family Center. One of a series of seven videos we are doing for Union Rescue Mission on skid row in Los Angeles, CA, the largest rescue mission in the country. (March 1, 2008)
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Details:

Client – Union Rescue Mission
TRT – 3:54
www.urm.org

See how one African pastor is combating the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS in his own community. (A short film by Chronicle Project.)

1. Get Educated and know the facts about HIV/AIDS. Most people have fears, stigmas, and misinformation about HIV/AIDS. Spend a few minutes and learn the truth about HIV/AIDS so you can help educate others.

2. Support a local HIV/AIDS organization or ministry. Find an organization in your community and find out how you can help support them financially or with your time.

3. Host a Screening of Dear Francis at your school, church, or other organization. Go to the website dearfrancis.org and click on the screening info tab for information on hosting a screening. Yes this is one of our films, but we really think it’s a great way to educate people on this complex pandemic and to start a discussion on what you can do.

4. Donate to organizations that are making a difference in the fight. Some starting points are in the resource section below, but there are literally hundreds of groups working to end AIDS be it through education, prevention, medication, or poverty relief.

5. Pray for those who are infected or affected with HIV/AIDS as well as those who are devoting their lives to help find a cure, provide care, and offer compassion and hope to those who are suffering.

Other Views
Links to articles outside CP

Purpose Driven AIDS Plan
World Magazine
An article about the Saddleback HIV/AIDS conference for which the above video was created by CP.
Read

The Other Disaster
Sojourners
Overcoming the mythology of AIDS.
Read

Bush’s Failed Global AIDS Plan
AlterNet
An opinion article on gender considerations and US AIDS initiatives.
Read

Gap Goes RED
Relevant Magazine
Gap’s (RED) campaign. Helping fight AIDS or a business model?
Read article 1
Read article 2

Other Resources
On the topic

UNAIDS: www.unaids.org
Center for Disease Control: http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/default.htm
AIDS.org: www.aids.org
Saddleback HIV/AIDS ministry: www.purposedriven.com/hiv
The ONE Campaign: www.one.org