KICKOFF
What is KICKOFF? And why should you run it in your school and/or church?
KICKOFF Logistics
What we need to run KICKOFF
Testimonies
Hear what churches & schools have to say of KICKOFF
F.A.Q.
Have a question about KICKOFF?
What is KICKOFF?
KICKOFF is an evangelistic youth event bringing various youth ministries together for a night of large scale games and a Gospel message.
Everyone that attends will be placed into 1 of 4 teams, each represented by a team and colour. The four teams will compete against each other in various games throughout the event, accumulating points for their team. The Gospel message will be preached at around the halfway point of the event. The winning team will be announced at the end.
Why KICKOFF?
KICKOFF is an evangelistic tool that youth ministries can use to deliver the Gospel message to their teenagers, as well as allowing them to invite their friends along who may not typically go to a “youth group”.
There is nothing more important to us than seeing lives saved and funnelled back into the local Church for discipling and growth. We desire to help different youth ministries from the same region to connect with each other and network.
KICKOFF Logistics
Program Run Time
A standard church KICKOFF has a total run time of 2.5 hours. 2 hours of games and activities and half an hour of speaking, testimonies and follow up. For schools, the KICKOFF runs for 60 – 90 mins, pending on the school's timetable/desire.
Venue / Maximum Attendance Ratio
1 court gymnasium: max of 100-150 attendees. 2 gymnasium courts: max of 200-250 attendees.
Set up / Pack Up
The team requires 2 hours to set up before the event and a further 2 hours to pack up afterwards.
Insurance
Word of Life has liability insurance for KICKOFF. This insurance covers KICKOFF as an indoor event.
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY
Church & Youth Groups
As part of Word of Life’s marketing and publicity of KICKOFF on our website and on social media, we require photography and videography. By agreeing to run KICKOFF for your church/youth group, you agree to being filmed or photographed which may be used for marketing or promotional purposes. If there are any concerns, contact us.
Schools
We understand some parents request the school not to have their child’s photo taken and uploaded to social media or used for promotion. Consequently, all photography taken at KICKOFF will be censored to protect each student’s identity. If you have concerns regarding photography of KICKOFF in the school, please contact us.
Testimonies of KICKOFF
“It was another fun packed night at KICKOFF Taree. With over 80 people attending the MPC transformed into an amphitheatre for Red, Blue, Green and Yellow teams to battle for inflatable dominance. It was incredible to see a mix of youth groups and newcomers building relationship and enjoying the freedom that comes with a Jesus centred life.
Scott brought the Word from John and broke down the concept of News, both bad and good. 10 young people decided to respond to this Good News and make a new commitment or re-entering in the walk with Jesus. From us at Emersus we extend a huge thank you to the Word of Life team. It was a night to remember, especially as celebrations in Heaven rejoice for those 10 young people. Praying for your ministry… Until the next adventure…” – James: Taree Emersus Youth Leader
“What is a Youth Leader’s wildest dream? KICKOFF is awesome event where teens can confidently invite their friends, guaranteed that they will have the night of their lives combined with a punchy Gospel message and an opportunity to publicly accept Christ as their Lord and Saviour. KICKOFF is that dream come true. I still have to pinch myself every time I see many young people stream down from the stands to accept Christ and have their lives changed forever.”
Badil – Crest Community Baptist Church
“KICKOFF was an outstanding event that brought our youth together from churches and schools in Western Sydney, it was energetic, lively and most importantly had a clear Gospel message delivered.”
Simon – Eagle Vale Anglican Church
“We are ever so grateful for having the WOL team come to Casino for two KICKOFF events at Casino Christian School and a Battlezone event outside of school. WOL came with a great combination of innovative, action packed, fun, team activities and a good, clear presentation of the gospel. We even had students say “Yes” to Jesus for the first time! I praise God for the way He’s worked (and continues to work) in each one of the WOL team members. It is a pleasure and privilege to partner with WOL.”
Daniel – Casino Christian School
“Our daily bread of ministry to young people in Nyngan is nothing like KICKOFF. We are the foot soldiers – breaking into enemy territory bit-by-bit through relationship building, small-groups, daily service in our community – regularly witnessing to the power of Christ to change a life. We do the long hard labour. We break down enemy lines and with God’s grace open the doors. Then we call for a renewed focus and energy. We call in back-up. And with WOL it arrives like a warship or fighter jets with explosive energy in a great program that offers a genuinely engaging and fun youth night with a fresh and determined proclamation of the Gospel.
As Martin says: “We don’t cage the lion.” In a way, these WOL guys are the cheats. They come in and reap a harvest where they have not sown. But they know this – they know they are building with us on foundations laid before. Because they are partners – always respectful, always listening to our wisdom, always praying, always encouraging, always seeking to join alongside us in the battle. When I see guys who I have ministered to over years raise their hand to accept Jesus in a KICKOFF – well, that is exactly why this ministry is important and why we will continue to call in the WOL fighters.”
Richard – Nyngan Baptist Church
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact us either online or via our office phone. We would love to hear from you. Tell us who you are, where you are from, what your role is (e.g. pastor, teacher, leader) and our team will be in touch to work out the logistics and possible dates with you.
We require (at minimum) the size of 1 court gymnasium for 50-150 students and 2 gymnasium courts for 150-250 students indoors.
The cost of running KICKOFF is determined by our director and outreach coordinator. Contact us for a quote.
We do. We are very flexible to the school’s timetable and can run KICKOFF as per what the school requires. The sessions typically run for 60 – 90 mins. We will work with you and around the schedule of the school.
The max is 4 KICKOFF’s. This ensures every KICKOFF has plenty of games and enough time to share the Gospel message with a follow up. This also allows the Word of Life team to have a break.
KICKOFF is a very active event, so clothing that is appropriate to be active in is recommended. For schools, we request the students wear their sports uniform for the day. Please no skirts or dresses.
Cancellations require discussion via our director, outreach coordinator and financial department. Please contact our office.
No. KICKOFF is insured to be run indoors. If your school/church does not have a hall/gymnasium, we recommend you hire a nearby indoor gymnasium.
We do! This is junior KICKOFF. We adapt the Gospel message and games to best suit the age we are running KICKOFF for.
Unless absolutely necessary, no. We have our own audio visual equipment. This includes a screen, projector, speakers, cables, sound desk and computer.
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Phone
02 6559 6775
office@wol.org.au
Address
11 Mission Terrace Lakewood, NSW, 2443.
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