Hey everybody! I've assembled some frequently asked questions that I get from people when I tell them I'm going on a missions trip all summer. Enjoy!
Q: Where are you going?
A: The Boardwalk Chapel in Wildwood, New Jersey.
Q: What is the Boardwalk Chapel?
A: It is a ministry of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church that shares the gospel on the Wildwood Boardwalk.
Q: What do you do there?
A: I tell people about Jesus. Staff has opportunities to witness to the people who walk the boards directly through the Heaven and Hell machine and nightly evangelism, and indirectly through the programs. Staff also meets and disciples youth groups that visit the Chapel each week.
Q: How does the ministry work?
A: A team of approx. 15-20 volunteer staff and 4-5 Summer Assistants stays in Wildwood all summer and puts on a program every night for the board-walkers.
Q: What is in the programs?
A: Singing, skits, preaching segments, the Moment of Truth, and the Moment of Grace.
Q: What is the Moment of Truth?
A: A short explanation of a scientific fact and how it makes sense with a Biblical worldview.
Q: What is the Moment of Grace?
A: A Staff member or a visitor from a youth group gives a short testimony of where they have seen God at work in their life.
Q: What is the Heaven and Hell machine?
A: Essentially, it is a conversation-starter. It's a quiz with true or false questions about Christianity.
Q: What demographic do you reach?
A: Literally every demographic: rich/poor, old/young, country/city, all religious backgrounds. I've spoken with people from Guatemala, Russia, Canada, France, England, Egypt, India, Romania, and Philly.
Q: Where do you stay?
A: There is a house near the Chapel that is set apart for Staff.
Q: How long are you there?
A: June-August or about 75 days.
Q: How do you do evangelism?
A: Almost every night after the program, several groups of 2-4 Staff (including youth groups) are sent out onto the boardwalk to talk to people. We walk up to people sitting on benches and ask them questions to see what their worldview is, and present the gospel. Detailed post on evangelism coming soon.
Q: Are you going back next summer?
A: I am planning to return if it is God's will.
Q: How can I help?
A: You can pray, donate to the Chapel, assist me in my fundraising for the program fee, be part of a team that visits the Chapel and helps with programs or service projects, and/or spread the word.
For more information please "like" and "follow" The Boardwalk Chapel's page on facebook and check out the official site: boardwalkchapel.org
