Family Update

 Our daughter, Anicah is home from East Africa. We praise God with her that over 70 people came to know Jesus because of the work there. She is currently seeking the Lord's direction for full-time ministry somewhere.

Tez recently finished writing a new evangelism book "I Dare Ya!: 52 Ideas to Jump Start Spiritual Conversations" the book is designed to help everyday believers be more confident and fearless in sharing their faith with people they interact with daily. The publisher is currently reviewing the content. It's set to be released in September 2027. 
 





 

NOT FINAL COVER

Almost Giving Up

 

Christine regularly meets with some of our missionary women to encourage and train them. Recently the Lord used her to propel two of our African outreaches that were ready to close down.  Ellen serves in Uganda and Jane in Zimbabwe. Both staff women were questioning if they should continue working with our teachers there. Ellen and Jane wondered if this were the best use of their time and skill sets because of the unique challenges: the internet is unreliable. lack of resources. limited funding because the average pay for teachers is about $40 a month. difficulty meeting with the teachers. and so much more. Neither women had flown over to meet with teachers in a few years. Rather than each woman going alone to their prospective countries, Christine encouraged the ladies to travel together as a team and meet with people in both countries to determine if God wanted their efforts to continue. "You can meet together, co-teach, and cross pollinate to get new ideas from each other's country." Christine said. She helped the staff women with the logistics and strategy to make that happen.  When Jane and Ellen returned home, Christine asked, "Was it worth it?" Smiling wide, they both resounded, "Yes! The teachers were very encouraged by our visit." The Christian teachers wanted to reach their colleagues and students with the gospel but just needed help knowing how to do it. Their time with Jane and Ellen encouraged them with the direction they needed. One teacher valued her time with Jane and Ellen so much she traveled five hours to meet with them. "With 77% of Uganda's population being under the age of 25 it's crucial that the students get the gospel." said Jane. Please pray for their small but growing ministry in Uganda and Zimbabwe.

Our Newest YouVersion Reading Plan

We are excited to announce that Tez created another devotion titled, "Remembering God's Faithfulness." Check it out here. 

Latest News

 Last month, Tez celebrated his 63 birthday by planting a

sapling in our yard. He also served our church's VBS by playing Brutus, a Roman soldier who gets saved after guarding Paul living under house arrest. 

Our small group Bible study (below) launched a new group with 4 of our members leaving to start their own small group. That has been sad to lose them but encouraging to see spiritual multiplication. 










A new one-year Guidepost devotional for animal lovers (left) contains several devotions by Tez. You can order your copy here.  We were also pleasantly surprised to see two of his books featured in our church library (right). 










July was a mix of busy times and leisure. Below, Tez coaching small group leaders and Christine relaxing with our dog Winston as we spent time camping with our dear friends.


 








Finally, for dinner one night, we hosted 9 young adults who are ministry interns at local mission organization. We thought we were blessing them but it was us who ended be blessed when they offered to pray for Christine's healing. She has seen some gradual improvement since then. Praise God. 

Please pray for our youngest, Anicah, who is leaving tomorrow for Africa and then the Middle East on a mission trip with these same interns. They are believing God for 70 souls to receive Jesus. Upon her return, she will spending several weeks seeking the Lord's guidance for a full-time ministry career.   

Thief Finds Jesus

 

EAST AFRICA- Wanting to watch the JESUS film in the local language, Jemal (name changed) borrowed his friend’s tablet that contained downloads of Jesus Film Project® resources. He couldn’t wait to watch the film later that night, and he promised to return the tablet the following day.

But Abera, a young man from the same village, stole the tablet from Jemal’s bag without his knowledge and intended to sell it immediately.

Before doing so, Abera checked the contents on the device and saw the JESUS film downloaded in his language. He decided to view the film—and afterward he accepted Christ and repented of his sins!

Meanwhile Jemal discovered that the tablet was missing. Shocked and troubled by the loss, he experienced a sleepless night.

Early the next morning Abera decided to return the tablet. When it came time to meet with Jemal, Abera was eager to tell him how God had changed his life. Instead of stealing to make a profit, Abera started attending an underground church in the area, where he learned how to grow in his new faith. Praise God for stories like this, which your generosity and prayer help make happen. 


MEANWHILE:

· JFP recently completed 20 new translations of the Walking with Jesus film series for Africa.

· A new equipment distribution center in South Asia shipped 1,700 video tablets and 500 projector backpack sets.

· Our Internet Evangelism Team reported that videos from Jesus Film Project were played in 197 countries and 895 languages

Thanks for helping make this happen by equipping us to tell the nations about Christ through digital outreaches.

Chains Couldn't Stop Her

Nadia and Neesha* are two women in Central Asia who are passionate about sharing their faith. In the face of great danger, they would secretly hand out Bibles and tell others about Jesus, even though their country was hostile toward Christianity.

One day they spoke to a man who was an undercover policeman. He arrested them and discovered eight Bibles in their purses. Sitting in a basement jail and fearing for their lives, they began to pray.

Then Nadia said, “I read that when Paul was in prison, he sang. So let’s sing!”

One of the prisoners down the hall yelled, “You’re crazy! They are going to rape you both and then kill you. How can you sing?”

But the women kept singing praises to God. Suddenly, the undercover officer came down the stairs. He unchained them and took them to a private room for interrogation.

“You risked everything to give these Bibles away. You have betrayed your country and your family. No one would risk all this unless being paid a lot of money. Who is paying you to do this?”

Nadia replied, “You are right, someone did pay for us to do this. I will tell you everything.”

“Who is it?” the man pressed.

“His name is Jesus, and He gave His life to save mine.” Nadia continued sharing all she knew about Christ and how He came to save the world.

Finally, the policeman interrupted, “Stop! If you keep talking, I’ll end up believing this story too.”

With that, he returned the eight Bibles to Nadia and Neesha and, incredibly, released them to go. Astonished and suddenly standing free outside the prison, the two women quickly separated, each going a different way in case they were being followed.

As soon as Neesha turned the corner and was out of view from the prison, she ran face to face into the undercover officer. She stopped and gasped. He had been waiting for her at the prison’s back entrance.

“Give me one of those Bibles!” he whispered.

“Excuse me?”

“May I please have one of your Bibles? I must know more about this Jesus.”

Neesha smiled, dug down into her purse, and handed him a copy, along with a card giving instructions on how to download the Jesus Film® app.

“Thank you,” he said and then he disappeared inside.

Nadia and Neesha need your prayers as they continue to risk everything to spread the gospel. You can download the Jesus Film app here.

*For security reasons, Nadia and Neesha’s names are changed and for the sake of space, the story is a composite of two different incidents that happened to these women.

Thank you for making it possible for us to reach the lost. We couldn't do it without your support.  

Another Changed Life

 

Listen to this short video praise report from Jesus Film Project in Kenya.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXp6y_BL7kc

Survey Says...

Earlier this year we sent out a survey. 

First of all, thank you to all those who took the time to complete the supporter survey we sent last month. We gathered some vital information. There are two topics I want to address from our findings. Some of our readers didn't fully understand the difference between us being self-funded and fully-funded by our supporters. So let me clarify the difference: 

We are not self-funded, which means we are not independently wealthy and funding our ministry or living expenses ourselves. We are fully-funded by you supporters and your generous offerings that cover our ministry and living expenses. 

There are months when I am able to bring in a few hundred dollars through some freelance writing to supplement our income rather than burden you with an "ask." But freelancing is never consistent. We are thankful for the faithful gifts that come from you (financial supporters) each month so we can continue doing the Lord's work. 

The second communication gap we have seen recently was that many of you don't realize that our mission organization does not make up for any lost support we experience. When a monthly gift is stopped, we immediately see that deficit in our next paycheck. It's an immediate pay cut, causing us to abandon some of the ministry efforts we planned for. It is very helpful when supporters advise us at least 90 days prior to stopping a gift. This gives us time to find a new giver. That being said, the Lord always seems to make a way and we are thankful for his provision.

The rest of the survey results revealed most of you understand our work and the roles we fill in order to keep the wheel turning in bringing people to Jesus. Because you are well-informed, this means you actually read these monthly letters and keep up on our news. Thank you for that!

We couldn't do any of this without our prayer partners and financial supporters. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you!

July Newsletter from the Brooks'

Our latest prayer letter, in case you missed it. 

 https://mailchi.mp/cd0bfb8b9ac4/5vercyutcm-17479116?e=d427d06950

Bible Distribution in 19 Schools

 

In Egypt, 2,813 students across 4 Egyptian Cities Recieved God's Word. Girls in a public middle school received Bibles Over the past few months, International School Project (where Christine serves) worked together with Egyptian teachers to place Bibles into the hands of students from many different backgrounds. Public schools, Catholic schools, Coptic schools, and majority-religion schools welcomed our staff. Follow-up is an important task. Teachers and staff involved with ISP are continuing to meet with students, start Bible study groups, and build relationships. Educators are sharing the gospel with students from Catholic backgrounds, Coptic backgrounds, majority-religion, or no religious background.

Snow Angel

Crumpled in the middle of a snow-covered street, 23-year-old Luba lay passed out from drinking. A woman approached and helped her to stand and walk home.

As the snow crunched under their feet, she told Luba only God could really help her. But Luba didn’t believe in anything at that time. 

Luba’s parents died when she was a teenager. Her brother, who drank a lot, raised Luba with little supervision. By age 17, she had her own son to care for. This just solidified her place at the bottom of society.

The woman invited Luba to her home that cold winter day, and the next afternoon they met and watched Magdalena. This movie is one of our feature films here at Jesus Film Project^® that follows the life of Christ and how He ministered to women. The movie is about a woman much like Luba—who society had turned away, and only Jesus was able to help. 

Later, Luba prayed and accepted Christ. Some Christian women provided Luba and her young son with clothes and food. 

Now, Luba looks to the future with optimism. “I know that with God I can survive any difficulties that may come and He will help me through His children, who surround me.”

Here in America, we too have women who need to watch the story of Magdalena. Those who have been abandoned, battered, raped, ignored, incarcerated—they all need hope, they need Jesus. 

Sometimes sharing a story of one of the women Christ interacted with can lead to a meaningful spiritual conversation, opening a door to share the gospel. 

TEZ'S RADIO SPOT BECOMES A BOOK

We are excited to announce that Tez signed another traditional publishing contract for a book on relational evangelism. It will be titled "I Dare Ya!: 52 Ideas for Relational Evangelism" (working title) based off his old radio spot of the same name. 

The publishing house, Iron Stream Media plans to market it to churches and mission organizations to help believers step out and courageously share Jesus using natural, organic conversations as they build trusting relationships with unbelievers. Iron Stream Media has given Tez a deadline to finish the manuscript by October. 

Spain Report (May 2026)

SPAIN REPORT

What a fantastic time we had serving at a hostel on the Camino again this year. I had a great team with me and many lives were touched as we shared our faith, prayed for many pilgrims (hikers) and showed loving hospitality. 

One man named Os* believed there were many ways to God. As we chatted, the Lord provided opportunity for me to explain how mankind has always tried to reach God using education, philosophy, or good deeds and how Jesus was the only way. It gave him much to consider.

Later, that day, one of our team members (Jason) conversed with Os for over an hour explaining who Jesus was and our desperate need for a Savior. His curiosity continued because during dinner he asked why I got emotional while saying grace. I replied, "He's saved me from so much, my friendship with Christ runs deep. I love him more than anyone else." thenI offered to talk more about that after dinner.

After dinner, we played a game that helps us get to know the overnight guests better. It also gives us opportunity to share our testimonies. Again we could see Os was curious and eager to learn about Christianity.

Alas, he left the next morning without making a commitment so we prayed for him. While flying home Saturday, all of us on the team got a text from Jason saying that he and Os talked on the phone and Os indicated a decision to follow Christ! Praise God!

Pray for Os to grow in his newfound faith and to connect with a community of other believers. 

Also pray for Rick*, a young man from the USA who is interested in following Jesus. I spent a long time discussing the gospel but he had a hard time believing that receiving Jesus could be so easy. Pray that he comes in contact wit the gospel again and decides to surrender his life. 

Thanks for making stories like this happen. Without your prayers and financial support Christine and I could not do this. 

*name changed for privacy
 

World Cup Outreach

WORLD CUP OUTREACH

 

This just happened in Burundi
We praise God for our World Cup screening event. Before showing the match, we began by viewing some short films from the Jesus Film app and discussing them. Nineteen people indicated a decision to accept Jesus Christ. Our team in Burundi will help them grow in their faith so that they may multiply and form small Bible study groups.

Also, we've distributed around 10,000 Jesus Loves You soccer balls for the World Cup. The digital tracking data shows that the QR code is actively being scanned and the videos are being watched in 133 countries. 

Tez and his team were responsible for creating the gospel presentation that pops up when the QR code is scanned. 

Through this project, we've also made an agreement with another ministry for them to license the design and produce it with their own logo and they will be distributing around 125,000 balls this fall following the World Cup.

The Jesus Loves You ball and Hope ball both use our Jesus Film Project media through embedded NextSteps journeys accessed through a QR code printed on the balls.

Worldwide Impact

 

WORLDWIDE IMPACT  

 

God continues to work in and through the Jesus Film Project and the larger body of Christ for His glory. Please join me in praising Him for allowing us the privilege of playing a small part in building His kingdom. I am pleased to share with you the ministry impact details for calendar 2025. WOW!  To God Be the Glory!!!

2025 Worldwide Impact Data: 
Estimated Exposures/Views of the classic JESUS film:  671,316,226
Estimated Decisions to receive Christ:  12,224,661
Estimated Churches/Groups started as a result of viewing the film:  94,200

KEY ELEMENTS OF A GOSPEL PRESENTATION WITH JESUS FILM PROJECT

At Jesus Film Project, we don't just present a movie, do an altar call, and move on.
Strategic planning is critical to ensuring a new believer is discipled. Before we go into a country to show one of our films, we arrange for the above six elements are set up and prepared for follow-through evangelism. 

First, we recruit local churches to help us through every step. Then we ensure we are providing resources in the mother tongue of that people group. We use movies and other visual media since so many languages are illiterate. Every film we produce must provide an accurate representation of Christ, followed by a gospel presentation and invitation. Finally, we want to make sure the new believer is plugged into a local church body and has plenty of resources for them to grow in their faith. This ensures they don't fall away or mix their new faith in Christ with syncretism. 

Below is a photo of a recent film showing in Africa where the Northern Lights were dancing above the crowd. It's a beautiful representation of how the JESUS film is bringing light to the Dark Continent because of your generous gifts and prayers. 

Thank you for making events like this possible. 

March Update

 As Tez continues to learn his new role in Digital Strategies at Jesus Film Project, he and Christine are preparing for another mission trip to Spain to share the gospel (using the JESUS film). Christine recently had foot surgery, so they are praying for a quick recovery so she can be out of her boot by their departure in late April. 

This year, the Brooks' are taking 9 other individuals to Spain. If you would like to join us next summer (dates TBD) let them know at tez.brooks@cru.org. They will keep you advised when exact dates are available. 

 

World Cup Outreach

 

Next year's World Cup is approaching and Jesus Film Project is preparing to share the gospel to these fans. Tez and his team are building an outreach opportunity using a new evangelism resource.

We have created a free tool to help churches and organizations provide digital journeys that lead users to discover and follow Jesus. It's called Next Steps and you can compare to a Make-Your-Own-Adventure book (but online ... for adults). Tez is working with this team to fine-tune the tool and train others how to use it. 

You can use this free tool to invite people to an event, for prayer journeys, to present the gospel, or to disciple believers. It's available to use today! If you want to know how you can make your outreach efforts more robust and cutting-edge for digitally savvy audiences, contact Tez or learn more here. 

Digital Evangelism is the Future of Missions

 

Check any recent study on the state of missions and you'll see that outreach efforts have undergone significant changes.

Digital is the way most of the world now desires and responds to information, including the gospel. 

Tez has a new role with Jesus Film Project as a trainer for churches and organizations desiring to maximize their outreach efforts digitally. them utilize one of the many innovative evangelism tools Jesus Film has created.

He's also been meeting with our staff in Italy to see how he might work with them remotely from the USA as they start up a new ministry to those hiking the Via Francigena (a spiritual pilgrimage). 

Christine continues in her position with the International School Project , coaching and encouraging new and veteran missionaries.      

A Train Ride with Jesus

We believe Christ-centered media in one's heart language can change the world for Jesus. One of our missionaries was traveling by train in an undisclosed country. Before boarding, she was watching the JESUS film on her tablet, but it seemed to freeze or shut down, so she put it into her bag.

After settling in and falling asleep, the tablet mysteriously started playing the film again from inside her bag!

The surrounding passengers heard the sound. An elderly man said, "Woman, something is speaking in your bag. Take it out! It sounds like it's saying something good."

Our co-worker explained it was a film about Jesus and took out the tablet, and played it for them. She continued showing some of our short films. She played them for the rest of the train trip.

A 71-year-old grandmother repented and accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior right there on the train! Not only did this grandmother go to the church address we gave her, but she brought her daughter, son, and daughter-in-law. She is now attending church and is eager to be baptized.

Thank you for making it possible for us to reach the lost. We couldn't do it without your support.  

"My Family Will Kill Me!"

As you know, I (Christine) am involved in an outreach to international women who live in my city. Most do not follow Jesus but once in a while, a believer will attend. This week, I sat next to a young woman from a Middle Eastern country. Her name was M. 

She was a believer and when I asked how she became a Christian, she shared her story which started in her home country.

She has an autoimmune disease and had been in the hospital. Her friend came to visit and read scripture over her. She said this was the beginning of her belief. Seeds planted.

This friend introduced her to two other believing women who worked in a salon. Mariam would go to have her hair done and hear about Jesus.

Then Mariam’s mother died and her family said she was to blame. They also said that her autoimmune disease was God’s punishment on her. But for what, she didn’t know.

Mariam compared how these Christian women treated her and how her family treated her. She felt loved by the Christian friends and this softened her heart to Christ.

Mariam began to read her Bible when her father wasn’t home, but one day when he overheard her talking to Christians on the phone he realized she became a Christian. he was very angry.

She had already applied to be an exchange student here in the US and came here to study. After she got here, she applied for religious asylum and was granted. She is living here as a young woman with no family and can’t go back because her father said he would kill her. As she told me her story, the joy of the Lord shone through her. Her commitment and love for Jesus outweighed the loss of her family. She will be instrumental in helping us reach the other women in the group. 

I share this story as an encouragement of how easily we can influence others for Christ. Who will you influence today? This young woman‘s eternal destination is forever changed because of some friends who were bold enough to merely read scripture and demonstrate the love of Christ. You can do the same!

Thank you for making it possible for me and M to reach these women. I couldn't do it without your support.