The Jesus Theatre is a Creative Arts presentation of the gospel of Jesus Christ, originally created for camp ministries. It is designed for an audience of children or youth and is around 40 minutes in length. The production shares God’s story through the mediums of theater and visual art. It is appropriate for a wide range of ages, including adults.

The Apostle Paul wrote, “For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power” (1 Cor. 4:20). It is my conviction that whenever the Gospel is preached, it comes with a demonstration of power. In the Jesus Theatre experience, the cast members encounter the power of God’s story in the rehearsal process. They then become living testimonies on stage, demonstrating the power of God with an authentic invitation for others to meet Jesus in similar ways. We call this “Testimony Art.” These living, acting, and dancing testimonies become the art through which the Holy Spirit powerfully moves to bring others to Himself. The Presence of God is key in this ministry, as He is the one that draws people to Himself.

One of the best ways to “catch” this mode of performing arts ministry is to attend a Jesus Theatre Workshop which is designed to train Directors to lead this ministry in their own context. I highly recommend the workshop for those who plan to utilize this material. When this training is not an option, these materials can be used with care in conjunction with the video resources provided.

Over the last few years, we have documented thousands of people who made salvation commitments to Jesus through the Jesus Theater ministry. It is my hope that together we will continue to preach the Gospel and see tens of thousands more come home to Jesus. Let’s labor in the harvest together for our Lord, so that He can have the reward of His suffering!

May you and all who touch this ministry encounter Jesus in a fresh and living way. May revival come to you and your cast as you dive into this story, and may more happen than you could ask, imagine or dream!

Be blessed! For Jesus,

Katie Luse