What is 1Month?
The One Month Challenge is straightforward and simple: students visibly carry their Bibles with them to school, shopping, on a date, studying, to movie theaters, to friends' houses - EVERYWHERE for One Month.
The One Month Challenge works well anytime of the year, especially in September as a build-up to the See You At The Pole prayer event.
Students
take the challenge and invite your friends, campus club, others to take the challenge with you. Pick a date and start carrying.
Leaders
present the challenge in your youth services, Sunday school classes or small groups. We have ideas and resources to make this a month-long focus in your youth ministry. Select the date that works for you and let the adventure begin.
Everyone
Find One Month on Facebook and share your experiences! Got questions? You can ask those, too!
Can I legally carry my bible to school?
Students' First Amendment rights include the right to distribute Gospel tracts during non-instructional time, the right to wear shirts communicating Christian messages and symbols, and the right to pray and discuss matters of religion with others. Further, schools may not prevent students from bringing their Bibles to school. In fact, school officials must allow students to read their Bibles during free time, even if that free time occurs during class. The standard that must be applied by the school is: Does the activity "materially or substantially disrupt school discipline?" Unless a student is disruptive, the school must refrain from interfering with their religious activities.
- ACLJ letter on literature distribution and evangelism by students in schools, available here.
Why Stop after One Month?!
What's next? How can I continue this effort?
Keep carrying your Bible and look into opportunities to show and share the love of Christ:
Campus Missions
Campus Missionaries are students in grades 6-12 who accepts a personal responsibility to reach their friends and their world for Christ every day. Young people will grow in 5 key habits and become more effective disciples of Christ. Sounds like a good fit for any student who accepted the One Month Challenge, right?! Read more at www.yausa.com/campusmissionary
Youth Alive Clubs
Youth Alive Clubs allow young people to bring their individual talents, passions and abilities together with other believers to demonstrate and share the love of Christ as a group. Find out how to get started and download resources for campus clubs at www.yausa.com/campusclubs