Dare 2 Share is a Christian organization that focuses on equipping teenagers and youth groups to confidently and relationally share their faith in Jesus Christ. The name comes from the idea that all believers should “dare to share” the good news of the gospel with others.
Dare 2 Share was founded in 1991 by Greg Stier, who had a vision to mobilize a generation of youth to passionately pursue Christ and make Him known. Based out of Denver, Colorado, Dare 2 Share trains thousands of Christian teenagers every year through conferences, resources, trips and campaigns.
One of the core values of Dare 2 Share is relational evangelism. Rather than preaching on street corners, they train youth to share their faith by building real relationships and having natural conversations with their peers. Dare 2 Share equips teenagers to “relationally and relentlessly pursue the lost in their circles of influence.” (2 Timothy 2:2)
Some key programs and resources that Dare 2 Share offers include:
- Dare 2 Share Live – A series of regional youth conferences across America focused on equipping teenagers for relational evangelism.
- Dare 2 Share Summits – Shorter day-long conferences to train youth groups in evangelism.
- Dare 2 Share Field Trips – Mission trips organized by Dare 2 Share to give hands-on evangelism experience.
- Gospel Advancing Ministry (GAM) – A 3-year training program to equip youth leaders.
- Life in 6 Words – A simple evangelism method to spark gospel conversations.
- “This is Huge” podcast – A weekly podcast designed to equip teenagers in evangelism.
- Dare 2 Share books – Such as “Get The S.A.V.E.D. In A Day” and “Relationships Matter.”
One of Dare 2 Share’s most popular outreach campaigns is “See You at the Pole” where teenagers across the country gather to pray at their school flagpole. This annual event mobilizes hundreds of thousands of students to boldly live out their faith on campus.
Over the past 30+ years, Dare 2 Share has trained over 5 million teenagers to confidently share their faith. Their vision is to inspire a youth evangelism movement across America and equip the next generation to reach their world for Jesus Christ. As their slogan says, “Every teen, everywhere, equipped to relationally and relentlessly pursue the lost people in their lives to Jesus.”
At the core, Dare 2 Share believes the gospel is relationship. Just as Jesus built deep friendships and met people where there were at, they train youth to share Christ’s love through authentic relationships. Evangelism is often stereotyped as preaching on street corners, but Dare 2 Share trains youth to share their faith naturally – whether at school, playing sports, hanging out, or online.
Dare 2 Share abides by these core biblical principles for youth evangelism:
- Matthew 28:19-20 – The Great Commission calls all Christians to “go and make disciples.” Every young person should be trained and equipped to make disciples.
- 2 Timothy 2:2 – Faithful people should teach others who can teach still others – creating a multiplying effect.
- 1 Corinthians 9:22 – Be all things to all people to reach them for Christ. Meet people where they are at.
- Mark 16:15 – Preach the good news to everyone, everywhere. Take the gospel across your community and world.
- Matthew 9:37-38 – Non-believers are like a plentiful harvest ready to be gathered. Youth should pursue the lost relentlessly.
- Acts 1:8 – Receive power and be witnesses locally, regionally and globally for Jesus.
Dare 2 Share trains youth that evangelism is all about being ready to share the reason for your hope in Jesus Christ, yet doing it with gentleness and respect. (1 Peter 3:15) While being bold in your faith, you must also listen to those you are sharing with.
Many teens today do not feel adequate to share their faith. Dare 2 Share aims to give youth the tools and confidence to overcome their fears. Their training resources teach both the “why” and “how” of relational evangelism.
Some key tips Dare 2 Share gives teenagers for sharing their faith include:
- Look for opportunities God is already working in people’s lives.
- Ask good questions and be a good listener.
- Share your own personal story of how Jesus changed your life.
- Invite your friends to church events where they can begin exploring faith.
- Leverage social media to post about your faith activities.
- Respond with love when people question your beliefs.
- Pray regularly for specific people you want to share the gospel with.
While many churches have good youth groups, they often lack intentional evangelism training. Teens may learn great biblical truths, but are not equipped to confidently share that truth. Dare 2 Share exists to bridge this gap – turning every Christian teen into an empowered evangelist.
Research indicates that a majority of people who make decisions for Christ do so before age 21. Middle school and high school years are often when spiritual foundations are formed. By equipping youth to share the gospel now, the next generation can make an enormous Kingdom impact.
Dare 2 Share recognizes that youth have a vast amount of influence with their peers that adults do not have. Teens spend 7-8 hours per day at school with non-Christian friends who are often more open to the gospel. Christian students have a unique opportunity to be bold witnesses right in their own mission field.
Studies by the Barna Group indicate that today’s teenagers are one of the most spiritually open demographics. 59% say they are searching for meaning and purpose in life. 75% admit they have significant problems and need help to solve them. Teenagers are more open than ever to the hope of the gospel shared through relational evangelism.
In today’s secular culture, teenagers face added pressure to compromise their faith. Dare 2 Share trains youth to live as counter-cultural witnesses in their schools. Rather than blend in, teens are taught to stand up for Christ and mobilize their generation for the gospel.
Dare 2 Share utilizes multiple formats to equip youth to actively share their faith:
- Conferences – In-person training weekends that include worship, drama, seminars, breakouts and hands-on practice.
- Curriculum – DVD and print studies to take teens step-by-step in evangelism.
- Events – See You at the Pole and other local outreaches to apply training.
- Campaigns – Efforts like “If You Died Tonight” to blanket schools with the gospel.
- Mission Trips – Experiential opportunities to share your faith in new cultures and contexts.
- Books & Media – Resources to continually grow skills and confidence in evangelism.
Rather than theoretical instruction, students are given real-life practice sharing the gospel at Dare 2 Share trainings. Workshops teach students how to share their testimony, walk through the gospel conversationally, answer tough questions, share online, and more. Teens are prepared to intelligently communicate the reason for their Christian faith.
Dare 2 Share focuses on training youth to share the gospel conversationally versus confrontational evangelism. “Conversational evangelism” involves listening, asking questions, and naturally weaving the gospel message into real discussions. This relational approach helps youth guide their peers on a journey to Christ.
Research by the Fuller Youth Institute reveals that conversational evangelism results in clearer gospel presentations and less resistance from listeners. Youth trained in relational approaches to evangelism feel more confident in sharing their faith in everyday interactions. They learn how to guide spiritual discussions with sensitivity to different personalities.
Rather than canned presentations, Dare 2 Share students learn how to contextually adapt their gospel sharing based on who they are talking to. They are taught to avoid Christian lingo and share the good news in everyday language their peers understand.
Evangelism training from Dare 2 Share gives practical frameworks youth can customize to their context. For example, students learn various “gospel appointment” methods to steer conversations toward spiritual matters. Some examples are:
- CASH – Caring, Asking questions, Story, Hope
- LAUNCH – Listen, Ask, Understand, Nail down, Challenge, Hope
- 5 QUESTIONS – What do you think happens after we die? What do you think God is like? Do you think there is ultimate hope? Can I share what I believe? Can I share a simple illustration that explains it?
Rather than rote scripts, Dare 2 Share focuses on equipping youth with flexible tools to guide gospel conversations based on each person’s unique journey. Students learn how to listen, discern where someone is at spiritually, and relationally share biblical truth that meets them there.
In additional to one-on-one evangelism, Dare 2 Share trains students how to leverage group settings for the gospel. Youth are equipped with discussion-starting questions to bring up matters of faith naturally in group contexts like lunch, class, parties, etc. Just as Jesus often taught groups, Dare 2 Share students learn how to witness in group conversations.
Students are also trained how to share their faith and connect relationally through social media platforms. Outreach strategies using Instagram, Snapchat, YouTube and other apps help students understand how to leverage online influence for the gospel.
Dare 2 Share conferences immerse students in a community on mission. Students are inspired by peers who are living boldly. Large group training sessions are combined with small group breakouts for personalized instruction and encouragement.
Rather than just a weekend high, Dare 2 Share puts processes in place to ensure teens stay consistent when back home. Students commit to personal evangelism goals and connect to ongoing communities for support and accountability.
Dare 2 Share conferences often end by sending teens out into their community to immediately practice what they’ve learned. Youth go out in groups to local areas to actively share the gospel for a full day before returning home.
To perpetuate a youth evangelism movement long-term, Dare 2 Share offers the Life in 6 Words training program for adult youth leaders. This 3-year program equips leaders to champion evangelism in their youth groups after conferences are over.
Life in 6 Words gives youth leaders in-depth instruction on how to nurture a culture of evangelism in their youth groups for the long haul. Dare 2 Share believes that teens and leaders must be trained together to make youth evangelism stick.
Some key topics covered in the Life in 6 Words training include:
- Modeling relational evangelism in your own life first.
- Consistently teaching biblical truth on evangelism.
- Coaching students for spiritual conversations through role play.
- Creating outreach events to mobilize students to share their faith.
- Leveraging small groups for accountability and encouragement.
- Celebrating stories of evangelism wins to fuel motivation.
- Ongoing training through resources and mentorship.
Dare 2 Share believes that an evangelistic church culture starts with leadership. Pastors and youth leaders set the tone through their example. Life in 6 Words trains youth leaders to foster a contagious vision for reaching the lost.
Equipping teenagers in evangelism goes beyond Dare 2 Share conferences. Ongoing training and motivation are required to cement evangelistic lifestyles. Dare 2 Share fosters this through additional print and video resources students can take home.
The Dare 2 Share Field Guide contains “136 Simple Lessons for Everyday Evangelism.” This handbook gives bite-sized daily training to continually grow student’s skills. Other print resources like “Get The S.A.V.E.D. in a Day” break down the gospel message clearly and memorably.
Dare 2 Share’s “This is Huge” podcast offers weekly inspiration for teens to share their faith. Host Greg Stier interviews dynamic Christian leaders on practical topics like finding evangelism motivation, overcoming fears and engaging culture. Students are continually resourced to keep evangelism fresh and top of mind.
To make sure training translates into action, Dare 2 Share promotes local outreach events teens can participate in. Initiatives like the annual “See You at the Pole” prayer gatherings mobilize youth to live out their faith on campus. Students are given events to activate their evangelism training.
Students are also encouraged to post gospel content regularly on social media to model their faith for friends. Dare 2 Share provides sharable content across platforms for students to reference. Hashtags like #syatp and #iamsecond forge an online youth evangelism community.
Dare 2 Share has also launched national evangelism campaigns like “If You Died Tonight” to spur students toward urgent gospel outreach. Resources are created to help Christian teens ask their peers probing questions that get to the heart of life’s purpose and meaning.
Rather than fleeting decisions, Dare 2 Share fosters disciplemaking by connecting newly believing youth to local churches. Students are trained to guide their peers fully on a journey to knowing Christ, not just initial professions of faith. Follow-up is emphasized to develop mature and reproducing disciples.
Over three decades, Dare 2 Share has seen incredible fruit as youth energized by the gospel reach their world for Christ. More importantly, these students go on to become disciplemaking adults that advance the Kingdom throughout their lives.
Dozens of prominent Christian leaders point back to their initial training through Dare 2 Share as the spark that ignited their evangelistic zeal. Evangelist Will Graham shared, “I am a better evangelist today because of Dare 2 Share.”
Rice Broocks, who helped plant thousands of churches through Every Nation, says, “My heart to reach the lost was set ablaze at a Dare 2 Share conference.”
Dare 2 Share founder Greg Stier has personally impacted hundreds of thousands of youth to passionately pursue the lost. Stier says, “I believe that if the church is going to thrive in the 21st century, we must equip teenagers to relationally and relentlessly reach their world for Jesus.”
With secularism on the rise, a renewed vision for youth evangelism is critical. Ministries like Dare 2 Share exist to ignite the next generation to transform their spheres of influence through the hope of Jesus Christ. May the daring faith of today’s youth be a catalyst to spur many to share the gospel far and wide.