East-West Films

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General East-West Videos

Hope is Rising (2:19)

Locally owned and operated businesses give community members opportunities to earn livable wages and end cycles of poverty.

Let There Be Light (9:16)

East-West is shining the light of the gospel in the spiritually darkest areas of the globe. Watch how God has faithfully used East-West to penetrate the kingdom of darkness.

Reaching the Unreached (6:50)

With the gospel known around the world, is the Great Commission still relevant? See why East-West seeks to reach the unreached.

John Maisel Tribute Video (5:36)

“God’s man.” Watch a video tribute to the man who shaped East-West with his boldness, faithfulness, and passion for the spiritually darkest places.

Behind the Iron Curtain (13:29)

First, there was an Iron Curtain. Then God blew open the doors. Watch the origin story of East-West. Contact [email protected] for password.

The Impact of One (4:07)

See the story of Lipok, a man from South Asia who has become the catalyst for a church planting movement that continues to gain momentum today, proving that one man can make a difference.

One to One Million (3:15)

Through the story of Odalys, you will discover how East-West makes disciples worldwide to ignite movements that start with one person and continue to spread. Contact [email protected] for password.

At The Table (9:56)

Venture across cultures to learn from believers who’ve suffered much yet remain steadfast in making disciples in their communities. These believers have been invited to God’s table of grace and help others find a seat beside them.

Thank You (North Texas Giving Day) (2:46)

With the help of faithful supporters, lives are being changed in the world’s spiritually darkest places. East-West would like to say, “Thank you.”

One Church. All People (2:16)

East-West has a vision of uniting the global Church to reach all people around the globe. Learn more about our 2021 vision, called One Church. All People.

Year 1: An Overseas Residency Program (0:38)

Learn about Year 1, East-West’s one-year residency program for those interested in overseas missions.

Short-Term Teams

CASTING NETS (2:56)

Short-term teams do not just have an impact for a week. Their contributions fuel the work on long-term missionaries in the field. Contact [email protected] for password.

EXTREME TEAM (2:27)

Learn what Extreme Teams are and why they are vital for the mission to reach the unreached. Contact [email protected] for password.

LEAP OF FAITH (9:43)

This film follows Rick on his first short-term mission trip as he encounters the gospel’s power to change a life and finds that his was changed in the process. Contact [email protected] for password.

Ministry Strategy

IGNITE A MOVEMENT (2:23)

If the fire of the gospel flickers in your heart, we invite you to ignite a movement. Watch this video to see how you can partner with East-West. 

WHY AM I HERE? (10:51)

Have you ever wondered why you’re here? Watch this video to learn more about mankind’s purpose.

MOBILIZATION OVERVIEW (3:19)

Whether it’s sending short-term teams, deploying missionaries, or engaging the unreached here at home, your church can play a vital role in the Great Commission. Learn more in this video.

CHIANG MAI HIGHLIGHTS (2:07)

Church planters around the world gathered in Chiang Mai to be equippied and encouraged while spurring each other on. Contact [email protected] for password.

BEHIND-THE-SCENES GLIMPSE (1:50)

Go behind the scenes to see what church planters learned at the conference in Chiang Mai. Contact [email protected] for password.

TRAINING TO TRAIN OTHERS (4:07)

Multiplication only happens when the church goes out, and this starts with training. This video explains how East-West trains new believers to effectively share the gospel in the spiritually darkest places. Contact [email protected] for password.

FOUR FIELDS (3:57)

A friend taught the Four Fields method to one woman in Southeast Asia. The woman took that training into an unreached area in her country and saw God move in miraculous ways. Contact [email protected] for password.

DISCIPLE-MAKING PRIMER (1:37)

People in North America have a spiritual openness to learn more about Jesus. East-West’s Disciple-Making Primer can help you grow in your competence and confidence to reach them.

10-FOR-10 TOOLKIT (20:35)

Learn how to make and multiply disciples using the tools in 10-for-10. The tools include establishing a sphere of influence and learning the 3 Circles method.

Arise

JOIN THE ARISE MOVEMENT (3:01)

Arise seeks to call, connect, and commission women to be a powerful force for the Kingdom of God. Take a look at East-West’s women’s initiative in action.

ARISE WOMEN’S INITIATIVE (5:25)

Discover the impact of Arise, East-West’s initiative to call, connect, and commission women to be a powerful force for the Kingdom of God.

South Asia

MOA’S STORY (4:49)

Moa shares how he learned the purpose of the Church and how God is changing people’s lives in South Asia. Contact [email protected] for password.

THE UNTOUCHABLE (2:48)

Broken by his scarred body and displacement from society, this leper found himself lost and without hope. Through an East-West short-term team, this leper heard, for the very first time, the message of hope found only in Jesus Christ. Contact [email protected] for password.

IN SEARCH OF ETERNITY (6:49)

Throughout South Asia, people are desperately searching for a truth in which they can place their faith. Due to the faithful work of East-West national partners, millions have been exposed to this truth that they so eagerly seek. Contact [email protected] for password.

WITH THE GOSPEL ON THEIR BACKS (3:45)

With a strong desire to see the gospel spread throughout South Asia, East-West national partners are now able to carry the JESUS Film to some of the most remote areas of this region. Contact [email protected] for password.

ON THE DOORSTEP (5:16)

In this film, you witness the spiritual darkness that captivates South Asia and meet the believers whose prayer, passion, and purpose is to bring their people into God’s Kingdom through the love of Jesus Christ. Contact [email protected] for password.

Latin America

THE YELLOW BRACELET (ODALYS STORY, 3:36)

This story of a changed life in Latin America depicts the stark reality of a life consumed by the false teachings of the Santeria religion and the captivity of a communist government. Contact [email protected] for password.

THE GIFT (JOCHI STORY, 4:01)

After years of following Jesus Christ, this young man was given a profound challenge to follow in Paul’s footsteps by taking the gospel to the multitudes. Today, this passionate believer is impacting a nation as his obedience compels him to share the message of Jesus with others. Contact [email protected] for password.

RELEASED FROM DARKNESS (6:53)

Despite decades of persecution and oppression, the church in Latin America continues to flourish and multiply today because of God’s power through committed followers of Jesus Christ. Watch this film to see how. Contact [email protected] for password.

THE IDOL WORSHIPPER (IVAN’S STORY, 4:27)

Held in high esteem by his fellow Santeria followers, Ivan was a leader of the darkest form of this African voodoo, idol worshiping religion. However, after an encounter with God’s love, Ivan’s life instantly changed forever as his hard heart was melted. Contact [email protected] for password.

Central Asia

UHMED’S STORY (5:08)

This film tells of a changed life story from Central Asia. Uhmed, a follower of Jesus, is compelled to reach his nation with the gospel no matter the cost. Contact [email protected] for password.

THE OTHER SIDE (5:52)

A woman who has struggled with depression since she was a child finds her life radically changed when she has an encounter with Jesus. Contact [email protected] for password.

WITH RUGGED FAITH (4:26)

This film gives a comprehensive look at how God is moving in Central Asia through East-West, including personal stories from local believers and changed life stories of those who have been reached with the gospel by local partners. Contact [email protected] for password.

Southeast Asia

DEEPLY ROOTED (3:41)

Despite the threat of persecution, two believers are sharing the hope of Jesus and making disciples in their predominantly Muslim community. Contact [email protected] for password.

BUILDING GOSPEL BRIDGES (3:45)

In a land where Islam is so strongly integrated into the culture, national partners are using gospel bridges to win their neighbors to Christ. Contact [email protected] for password.

A WIDE HARVEST (4:02)

See how God is opening doors in one ripe harvest field in Southeast Asia through evangelism and discipleship training. Contact [email protected] for password.

FINDING PEACE (3:42)

Watch the story of how a former addict became a Christ follower and is now reaching out to share the good news with others, including his family. Contact [email protected] for password.

SPIRITUAL RAIN (5:45)

Believers in Myanmar are passionate about reaching people with the hope of Jesus, but they need to be equipped. In this film, you’ll see how simple trainings are quenching this unreached land with spiritual rains. Contact [email protected] for password.

Africa

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE – ALIM INITIATIVE (2:53)

Learn how sponsoring a child in Africa can greatly provide for both physical and spiritual needs.

INCOMPREHENSIBLE LOVE – EAST AFRICA (4:44)

A former Muslim man in East Africa shares how he went from rejecting Jesus to telling others about Christ. Contact [email protected] for password.

BEARING FRUIT (5:23)

The Church in Africa is rapidly expanding thanks to disciples faithfully training other disciples.

A CHURCH IN THIRST? (5:54)

Have you ever wondered why you’re here? Watch this video to learn more about mankind’s purpose.

Middle East

A SPIRITUAL QUEST (3:57)

As a Muslim man wrestles with whether to accept Jesus as his Savior, believers guide him through his journey. Contact [email protected] for password.

YUCE’S STORY (4:30)

Growing the Church in a Middle Eastern country is a challenge. But the book of Acts provides hope for young churches in spiritually dark places.

CEMRE’S STORY (5:16)

Cemre lives where most people choose either faith or logic. When she encountered Jesus, her belief that faith and logic must be separate was shaken. Contact [email protected] for password.

World Religions

ATHEISM: A PEOPLE DENYING GOD’S EXISTENCE (1:07)

East-West seeks to share the hope of Jesus with Atheists. Learn more about Atheism.

BUDDHISM: A PEOPLE SEEKING SELF-PERFECTION (1:14)

Buddhists seek self-perfection. East-West is sharing the news of the only perfect person to ever live: Jesus.

DIASPORA: A PEOPLE MIGRATING FROM THEIR NATIONS (1:00)

Diaspora gives believers the opportunity to share the gospel with the unreached here at home.

HINDUISM: A PEOPLE WORSHIPPING FALSE IDOLS (1:05)

While Hindus worship millions of gods, East-West aims to share the good news of the one true God.

ISLAM: A PEOPLE STRIVING TO EARN SALVATION (1:08)

East-West is reaching out to those who practice the world’s second-largest religion by showing them that salvation is accessed through faith, not works.

JUDAISM: A PEOPLE BLIND TO THE MESSIAH (1:08)

Many Jews live in spiritual darkness. East-West missionaries and national partners want to shine the light of the gospel amongst God’s chosen people.