BIG Break

Over 975 students attended week 3 of Big Break, a record in Campus Crusade history. Throughout the week, students learned how to share their faith and apply it on the beach by talking to thousands of college students from all over the U.S. vacationing for Spring Break. I was blown away by how many people were there to party and take a week off school. The 8 mile stretch of beach was wall to wall people, ages 18-23, playing beer pong, dancing on the MTV stage, listening to loud music, doing beer bongs, and having the "time of their life".

Throughout the week, the Gospel was shared with 5,562 people, with 674 indicating that they placed their faith in Christ!! Very cool to see God working in the midst of brokenness.

One student shared about how he and his friend approached a man on the beach with a beer in each hand. After some conversation, the man (Jason) seemed interested in the gospel. But was too drunk to talk at the moment. He told them to come and find him in his hotel in the morning. The next morning the students went to the hotel room. Knocking and calling for Jason, there was no answer. After a short prayer, they saw a key on the ground. And they tried the key. It opened the door. Walking in, they saw 3 young men passed out on the couches. Calling for Jason, one man woke and replied that he doesn't know who Jason is. But just then Jason woke and still hung over recognized the two students. They began to talk and went outside to get some privacy. Outside they noticed that Jason's truck has 2 tires that were flat, ruined. One of the students called AAA and offered Jason a free tow. When the AAA towing company arrived, Jason and the students went with the tow truck and the car to the garage. But, for some reason, the tow truck went to the wrong garage, which took a lot longer than was expected. But, it was this extra time that gave the students the time to share the gospel with Jason who was now finally sober. With a clear mind, and the kindness of the students, Jason accepted Jesus into his heart.

This is just one of the hundreds (literally) of stories that students shared each night about their experiences.