Below is the Youth Crusades Manual download. The entire manual is also typed out at the bottom of this page for online viewing

A Guideline to follow up discipleship

A guideline to praying for the sick

A Guide to do teacher talk with salvation, Holy Spirit, and healing

Youth Crusade Guideline to all the elements of your visit, not including the "Teacher Ask" portion.

Audio Exhibition Notes - English

Audio Exhibition Notes - Spanish

Tips and Guidance that will help you when travelling to and around the continent of Africa + Dress code

Youth Crusades Manual

INTRODUCTION

The CfaN Youth Crusade movement has been to tens of thousands of schools around the world, and spoken to millions of students in primary and secondary schools with many responding to Jesus. This document aims to guide you to achieve the same level of success in your own Youth Crusade ministry to plunder hell and populate Heaven for Jesus.

UNDERSTANDING AFRICAN TITLES AND TERMINOLOGY

• In Africa, an "Elementary School" is called a "Primary School" and a "High School" is called a "Secondary School", however, it is not uncommon for it still to be referred to as a "High School" as well.

• In Primary Schools, the African version of the "Principal" is the "Head Teacher" and for Secondary/High Schools, both "Headmaster" and "Principal" are used. The next in charge after a "Head Teacher" is called a "Deputy Head Teacher" which applies specifically for Primary Schools.

FINDING THE SCHOOL

CfaN RED Map App (For trained leaders only)

• Download CfaN RED Map App on your mobile device on Android and IOS.

• After Teacher Ask training and completion of Role Play with your email
• apply for your personal password from Karin Hugo {khugo@cfan.org}

• Click Here to learn how to use the CfaN RED Map App and scroll to the section titled, "Youtube videos for learning how to use CfaN Red Map App".

Finding the Entrance of the School

If you are not certain which road will take you to the school or you can't find the entrance. The following can be helpful:

• Follow the power lines
• Follow the students to the entrance or ask people walking next to the road.

• Ask someone on a motorbike to help lead you to the entrance of the school.

Finding the Office

• Look for curtains, flagpole, burglar bar windows, or the electrical power box.

• While looking for and approaching the office.

• Drive past the office and around the property to make your presence known. Wave at the students, be nice and greet everyone along the way. This will draw the interest of the students and teachers. They will see that the students are excited about the visitors.

• While driving into school grounds start to look for a place to assemble the students; like a field or a shady tree area.

• When arriving at the school, see that you have your diary, pen, brochure, Jesus Film, list of schools and phone or iPad with photos to take with you to the office.

• Greet the first teacher that you meet and ask if you could please speak to the Head Teacher/Headmaster. When the Head Teacher comes from class, please apologize for interfering with their lesson. Give a compliment which is sincere (Example: Complement their very neat garden, beautiful dress, organized office, etc).

• Introduce yourself; "My name is ____________ and this is my wife/ friend __________ we are from ___________ and we are volunteer missionaries with Scripture Union/CfaN. And your name please sir/madam?

• Ask for permission (As demonstrated during training).

SPEAKING TO THE HEAD TEACHER / PRINCIPAL

Only trained leaders should speak to the Head Teacher/Principal.

When given permission to speak to the students:

• Write the name of the school, name of the headteacher, phone number of the headteacher and total population of the school in your note book.

• If you are handing out books from another organization that you need to report on, be sure to make notes on the number of each type of book given.

• Agree on an Assembly Location (advise for this is given in the next section).

• Ask for permission to setup equipment and take photos

• Request for teachers to join the assembly

• Ask the Head Teacher if an interpreter is needed or if the students will understand English? If the Head Teacher says they will understand, then it is recommended to check this by asking the younger students simple English questions to see if they understand (Example: What is your name?).

• If the students need translation and you don't have a translator with you. Politely ask if one of the teachers can translate for you. If possible, ask specifically for a Christian translator, or a Pastor if they have one on campus that can translate. It is important to make sure you get a Christian translator.

Selecting an Outreach Assembly Location

• When you arrive on campus, start looking of a good assembly location that you can later suggest to the Head Teacher.
• A common place is around the flagpole or on an open playfield
• If there is no designated assembly location, you can suggest a location. It's best to have the students sit on the grass or in a shady area. They listen better when they are sitting down.
• A good question to ask the Headteacher "Where do you stand when you speak to the students?"
• Ultimately make sure the Headteacher is happy with the assembly point.

SPEAKING TO THE STUDENTS

Introduction

• Greet the students (Use the local language if you can):
• Habari Zeno! - Hello everybody!
• Are you happy!!!!
• Tell them your name, the name of your team member as well the name of your translator if you have one.
• Tell them where you are from.
• If there are many of you, just say your name and where you are from and then say, "these are my friends from all over the world" (this is to save time).
• Show honour to the Leadership of the School.
• Example: Let's give a big hand clap to Mr. John Doe, Mrs Jane Doe. Principal, headmaster, headteacher, etc.
• Then you start; "Now today we want to talk to you about making the right choices. Making the RIGHT!?...Choices!" (Students answer back, Choices!)
• "If you listen very carefully to what we will say today, I believe it can change your life forever, change your life FOR?!...EVER! (Students answer back, EVER!)
• We are going to ask questions, and we want to see who can answer the questions, answer THE… QUESTIONS! (Students answer back, QUESTIONS!)
• Ask the students… ARE YOU READY??!!!
• Open in a short prayer. (Heavenly Father, we come to you in Jesus mighty name. Holy Spirit we ask that you help us to bring your Word and help the students to hear and understand what You want to say. In Jesus mighty name we pray, AMEN!). This prayer will also cause the students to get really quiet so that when you say "Amen" you can immediately start speaking to a quiet attentive crowd.

During the message

• MAKE SURE you honour the time given to you. Do not go over 15 mins / 20 mins (if this was the agreement with the Head Teacher).
• MAKE SURE you mention "making the right choices" often as this is what you've asked for permission to speak on.
• Example phrase, "If you choose to open the door of your heart to Jesus, please raise your hand."
• If the bell rings, and the time allocated for you is not yet up, DO NOT STOP SPEAKING.
• If students are restless, talking and not paying attention. Here are a few tricks to regain their attention:
• You can say, "Say 1 (students repeat) ... say 2 (students repeat) … shhhh (students repeat). Put your finger up to your mouth making the shhhh signal. If you want the students to repeat after you, put your hand to your ear to gesture that you are waiting for their response.
• You can take the microphone away from your mouth while continuing to talk. This will change the atmosphere sound, causing the students to look up to see what has happened. If you do this, you must speak up so that they can still hear you without you using the microphone. When they look up, start speaking in the mic again.
• Be animated during your story telling.
• Use your voice with passion and urgency.
• Simply tell them to "LOOK THIS WAY".
• If none of the above is working, you can ask or signal the teacher to please help with the situation or you can just cut the message shorter.
• Prayer for healing and receiving Holy Spirit can also be included in the salvation prayer. This is only when you were given very little time or been signalled to finish up. And say AMEN!
• MAKE SURE you are sharing the true Kerygma (Gospel) that you have learned.
• Death, Burial, & Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• Repentance. (Turning FROM sin & turning TO Jesus)
• Every message MUST have a story. Preach like Jesus did and use stories.
• A relevant story for your audience which then transitions into the Gospel.

Gospel

"For you to go to heaven / or be saved / or be born again, there are TWO CHOICES

• "Choice number one. You need to believe in Jesus Christ"
• "That Jesus is the son of God"
• "That Jesus died on the cross for your sin"
• "That Jesus was buried and rose from the dead"
• "That Jesus is alive and wants to come and live in your heart."
• "That Jesus wants to be your best friend"
• "Jesus loves you"

"How many of you believe that? (Hands go up) Hallelujah!" (Put your hand up as well)

For you to go to heaven / to be saved / to be born again

• "Choice number two, you need to repent of your sin. This means, you ask Jesus to forgive you of all the things you have done that was wrong. Like,
• lying to your teacher
• stealing from your friend
• cheating in the exam
• un-forgiveness
• bullying
• In a Secondary School, you can mention additional sin such as
• lust
• pornography
• sex before marriage
• alcohol
• drugs
• bullying
• "You need to turn from sin and turn to Jesus. Are you ready to turn?"
• The Bible (refer to it as the Word of God in a Muslim school) says; I have good news for you; Jesus is knocking at the door of your heart, Jesus wants to come in, Jesus wants to forgive you, Jesus wants to give you a brand-new start and hope for the future.
• Are you ready to open the door of your heart for Jesus?
• The Bible (refer to it as the Word of God in a Muslim school) also says that everyone who calls upon the name of Jesus shall be saved! "SHALL BE… (students all shouting) SAVED!!!
• Are you ready to call upon the name of Jesus for your salvation?
• This is a choice only you can make, I cannot choose for you, your teachers or your parents cannot choose for you, only you can choose.

Lead up to the Salvation Prayer (Alter Call)

• LET US CLOSE OUR EYES, everyone close your eyes please, this is a holy moment.
• Now, if you choose to open the door of your heart to Jesus, please raise your hand to Jesus (in primary school all hands will go up now, if not go deeper).
• If you choose to ask Jesus into your heart today, please raise your hand to Jesus.
• If you choose to ask Jesus to forgive you of your sin, please raise your hand to Jesus.
• If you choose to be born again, choose a new start today, please raise your hand to Jesus (use the word "choose" all the time).
• Let us keep our hands raised as a sign to Jesus as we pray.
• Now with every eye closed please repeat this prayer after / translator, pray from your heart. (Let them only repeat after translator if they do not know English well)

Salvation Prayer

Dear Lord Jesus Christ

I believe

you are the Son of God

Jesus, I believe

You died on the cross for me

Jesus, I believe

You rose from the dead

Jesus, you are alive today

Come and live in my heart

Jesus, be my friend

Thank you for loving me

Just as I am

Jesus forgive me

Of all of my sin

Wash me clean

With your blood Jesus

Jesus Christ

I call upon your name!

SAVE ME NOW!!!

I now belong to Jesus

And Jesus is in me

Holy Spirit fill me with your power (only if you are not doing the Holy Spirit later)

I believe with my heart

What I now speak with my mouth

In Jesus mighty name

AMEN!

Clap for Jesus, clap for Jesus!

Explain what has just happened. Tell them to say, "I AM NOW … (students reply, I AM NOW!) A BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN! ... (Students reply A BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN!)

If you believe that, shout "AMEN!" (They all shout AMEN!)

Then you say: Don't forget today, the day of your salvation, the day that Jesus saved you.

Jesus loves you very much, and from today you can talk to Jesus all the time. You can talk to Jesus just like you would talk to your friends. WHY? Because Jesus is now living in your heart. Wherever you go, Jesus goes with you. Hallelujah!

When you are happy, talk to Jesus. When you hurt, talk to Jesus. When you are sad, talk to……(GIVE THEM A CHANGE TO REPEAT JESUS) When you are crying, talk to……. JESUS. When you are walking home, talk to…… JESUS. Do you understand?

Can I tell you a secret? (Wait for answer) I talk to Jesus all the time and it is so wonderful.

The more you talk to Jesus the greater your future will be. Hallelujah!

Teaching on Holy Spirit

Jesus loves you very much, and He has another gift for you.

Before Jesus left this earth to be with God the Father in heaven,

Jesus said He would send the Holy Spirit to help us and to comfort us

Ten days later, the Holy Spirit came and people just like you and me received power (say POWER) to be witnesses for Jesus Christ.

How many of you want to receive the Holy Spirit power from God? (Pause for hands up) Hallelujah!

The Holy Spirit will change your life forever. Are you ready?

The Bible says there are 2 choices you need to make to receive the Holy Spirit from God.

Number one. You need to be saved / born again Christian / you need to have Jesus in your heart (use any or all of these depending) How many of you are saved now? (Pause for all hands go up) Hallelujah!

Number two. The Bible says for you to receive the power of the Holy Spirit; you need to ask with your own mouth. Are you ready to ask?

Now if you choose to receive the power of the Holy Spirit from God, please raise both your hands to Jesus like you will receive a gift. (This time you let them raise their hands before they close their eyes so they can see and understand the Gift) Now let's close our eyes and pray. Please repeat after me. (Translator)

Holy Spirit Prayer

Say, Father God.

I come to you in Jesus mighty name.

I love you God.

Thank you for saving me.

Jesus now I ask.

For the power of the Holy Spirit

Holy Spirit you are welcome here.

Holy Spirit fill me.

From my head to my feet.

Holy Spirit fall on me.

Holy spirit I receive you now.

Holy Spirit, I receive your power.

In Jesus mighty name.

Amen

Hallelujah!

Clap for Jesus, clap for Jesus

The Bible says, the same Holy Spirit power that raised Jesus from the dead is now inside of you, therefore now you can say no, to sin and you can tell others about Jesus. The Bible also says, stronger is He who lives in you than he who lives in the world. Hallelujah! Therefore, you can pray for the sick and they shall be healed; you can command evil spirits to go and they will have to go! Say, "I HAVE POWER… (students repeat, I HAVE POWER) MY LIFE… (Students repeat MY LIFE) WILL NEVER BE THE SAME… (Students repeat WILL NEVER BE THE SAME!) IN JESUS NAME… (Students repeat IN JESUS NAME)

Clap for Jesus, clap for Jesus!!!

Are you happy?

Now we have a special gift we want to leave for you. (Books/Literature and show it to them if you can)

Tell them: Please make sure you find a good church where they talk about Jesus a lot and get yourselves water baptized.

Let's give a big clap for the translator.

Now the Bible says, there is much rejoicing in heaven for every soul saved, let's rejoice together.

Play the "One Way Jesus" song which can be downloaded from the CfaN RED Information Centre website.

End in Prayer

(If there is not too much chaos after the song)

Now may the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and love of God our Father and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you now and forevermore, Amen. (This will tie everything in)

Now we are sorry, we might never see you again, however we believe one day we will see you all again in heaven with Jesus. Who will we see in heaven? (All hands go up)

Clap for Jesus, clap for Jesus.

Ask if all teachers can remain behind so that you can pray for them and bless them for 2 mins, PLEASE. (Before they start walking back to class.) If it is break time, it might be better to go to the staff room as the students will make lots of noise around you.

Say to the students: Love you, see you, bye!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Wait for them to respond) And blow kisses (they will like if you blow kisses and will be memorable).

SPEAKING TO THE TEACHERS

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to talk to your students about the most important choices in their lives. They are so well disciplined, we are so impressed, God bless you

Please disciple them very well, they are very dear to God.

From today realize you are more than a teacher, you are a discipler for the kingdom of God,

Just let your light shine, just show them Jesus

The Bible says, as you do that, there is a reward in heaven,

Here on earth, you receive a small reward at the end of every month, but in heaven there is a big reward waiting for you; the Bible talks about a crown, Hallelujah

The choice is yours

From today look at yourselves like you are the pastor of your class and they are your congregation.

You have this incredible opportunity as a teacher that most people on earth do not have. To influence thousands and thousands of people in your life with the life and love of Jesus Christ.

Just let your light shine and together we will celebrate with Jesus in Heaven. Hallelujah!

Any Questions please? (Usually, they don't have questions as they are still amazed) This is also a time you can pray for healing and salvation.

Now can I ask you a question please? Can you please pray for us, we need God just as much as you do. Please pray that God will go with the missionaries, and we will pray that God will be with you as teachers in Jesus name we pray. Hallelujah. God bless you we love you. (If you want to, you can pray for the teachers right there.)

LEAVING THE SCHOOL

• Always leave the teachers positive because the teachers from different school talk to each other.
• In your vehicle mark the school as visited on your Map App with all the relevant information. (name of school, number of students and salvations) (70%)
• Look for your next school on the CfaN Map App and GO!
• If you get to a school and they cannot take you at that time and want you to come back at a later time or tomorrow, or need a permit, use the "visit later" function which would mark the school purple on the Map App. In the space provided include the following; name of contact and number, population, day, date and time
• Pray on the way to the next school. Make sure each team member know their role for the next school.
• Eat something and drink to keep your energy levels up.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Preparation

It is extremely important to prepare the night before. Because you might need to be at the first school a certain time depending on how far the school is from the Hotel. Therefore, it is important that you prepare well the day before. Planning is everything.

• Refuel your vehicle and check tires on the way back from the last school.
• On the way back photocopy more brochures if needed. (have at least 10)
• Agree the time your driver /translator should be ready to leave next morning.
• Pack What's Next books (or One Hope books)
• Charge your speaker + spare batteries for microphone
• Highlight the schools in your notebook. High school and primary different colours.
• Add the total outreaches, attendance and decisions and report to DDH
• Mark your schools on your Red Map App device and plan your route
• Write the names of the schools on a paper
• Pack note book with pen for recording the school information
• Plenty of snacks and water
• Sunscreen and hats

Photos

• Do not be a distraction and rob the students of their salvation
• Front only during introduction, stand behind preacher
• Not too much sky or trees or ground, get heads
• Move so you cover the holes and do not take photos with empty chairs.
• Hold camera horizontal and high if possible
• Do not take photos into the sun
• Take photos from the side during message when the preacher has their attention.
• Take photos only from the back during the Salvation Prayer
• Do not expose Muslim students on the internet or mention any faith.
• Do not mention schools on social media (youth outreaches)
• Take interesting photos on the way for partners

Ministering to Different Religions

• When ministering in different religious schools, become all things to all men, that you might save some. (1 Corinthians 9:22)
• Some schools throw up red flags if you use the phrase "Baptize in the Holy Spirit", but they have no problem with the phrase "Be filled with the Holy Spirit" In some cases it's better to simply use the phrase "Be filled with the Holy Spirit", OR "Receive the Gift of The Holy Spirit" OR "the Power of the Holy Spirit"
• When ministering in Catholic Schools approach the priest by whatever his title is. Most of the time its 'Father', then his name. (Example) Father Joseph.
• Do not get in an argument over doctrine at any time. Just show love and be humble. Pray a blessing over people who might have been difficult

WHEN ADRESSING THE STUDENTS

• Placing the speaker on the side, facing diagonally over the assembly will ensure the sound reaches everyone well
• Play music if it is break-time for the students to come faster
• If it rains divide in two classes if possible
• If students are taller than you, get on a chair or table to make eye contact
• Do not give mic to teacher before or after if possible (introduction might take long)
• Pack microphones during song to prevent long speeches afterwards
• Do not use titles for yourselves during introduction
• Do not use slang/English phrases (give it up for…) use simple language
• Protect the person preaching from head teacher. Keep him or her busy till end of salvation prayer.
• To get students quiet, say; "say 1! say 2! shhhh!!!
• When distracted by movement of any sort, tell them "Look at me or remove mic, etc.
• Cut message short if needed due to rain, restless, sun or if stopped by the teacher
• Keeping eye contact is the best way to show value
• If you want the students to make any movements. Example: lifting hands, you must also do so, including the rest of the group
• Move around when talking but don't pace up and down nervously
• Change voice tone and let students repeat to keep attention so as not to be boring
• To end repeats and continue: say HALLELUJAH! or AMEN!
• Do not shout at the students at any time
• Use some local language if you know any words
• Respect the time given. School principals talk to each other, and word will get out if you were not respectful.
• If the interpreter struggles, swap them out and clap for them
• Remember to use Choices through your message. 2 Choices to be born again
• 2 Scriptures which prepare them for the choice you will ask them to make.
• Keep students seated, do not get them to stand up for salvation prayer.
• For the Salvation prayer close eyes first then cast the net.
• Avoid saying "I" and giving commands. Example: Do not say, "I want you to lift your hand" instead say, "If you choose, please lift your hand to Jesus."
• Repeat the Gospel in prayer of salvation and pray strong
• Pray in the first person
• For the Holy Spirit prayer raise both hands, then close eyes.
• Do Not use the word "baptism" but rather gift of the "Holy Spirit" or "the Power of the Holy Spirit".
• When you pray with the students always end with, "In Jesus name, Amen."
• Make sure to leave students and teachers on a high and positive note
• Be grateful and humble. Ask them to please pray for you in the future
• Don't forget to hand out the "What's Next" books to teachers
• See that all the equipment is packed then leave quickly for efficiency
• Leave waving and smiling. Keep in mind that last thoughts count
• Sanitise before eating and drinking. Eat and drink often to keep energy up
• In Map App, lock school as done and enter all the necessary details of the school