When I go to speak to kids at a juvenile detention center, it is very intimidating no matter how may times I visit. The kids that sit in front of me are there because they have been involved in gangs, drugs, assault, and sometimes murder. They are surrounded by guards as they sit in their chairs. These kids are hard. They have learned to put up a tough exterior to prevent others from getting to know them. Before I can share the Gospel with these kids, it’s important that I break down their walls a little. These kids are always looking to find out what my angle is. They want to know what’s in it for me. When they find out that I donate my books to come share the message of Jesus Christ with them they start to let their guard down.
I use my martial arts gifts and humor to break them down further. The clip below shows me doing a demonstration with a former gang member that was incarcerated at a facility I visited last week. I had him point the gun at me and challenged him to pull the trigger before I could take it away from him. You can see what happened next. . .
How about you? Have you ever tried to share the Gospel with a teen? What interesting things do you do to reach the youth in your world? We would love to hear from you on this post or with anything else you have to share.
Pretty slick Victor! I’m convinced God has given you one of the best tools (martial arts) for getting kids attention. Awesome. Keep preaching! Jeff
WOW! man-son, #3 dat was mega faster den uncle Puto wit, who got dem bad prostrations, when him he got to go, he got to go fast yea.
Love from U. Papa.
Dad , you crack me up!
Bro that was crazy! Keep doin’ your thing!
In Him, Don Juan
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That is awesome! Praying for this ministry. Keep it up. Just one life change is all worth it.
Victor keep preaching the Gospel to our youth. As we Labor together God will do as His word says. We will be praying for you Brother as you work with the youth .
Hi, I found this blog post while was searching for gifts online related information on google and found it very good article, thanks for sharing, keep up to good work.
Attaboy Victor! Don’t forget to point out that I taught you all the good stuff. HA! Kiss my grandchildren for me. Paw-paw loves you all. I’m so proud of you.
Love Dad.