The Question is a live multimedia event for youth, created to raise up a new generation of witnesses for Jesus Christ.  The powerful presentation incorporates live music with video backdrops, humorous dramatic sketches, and video segments that include a personal testimony from Franklin Graham.  The presentation is suitable for churches or secular venues.

The Question tells the story of Ian, a teen who has known his share of hard knocks.  His parents have divorced and Ian is bitter and rebellious.   In his quest to ease the pain he has explored risky and self-destructive behaviors.  Alarmed, Ian’s mother begins bringing him to the church youth group meetings, where his bitterness immediately gets the attention of the other group members.  The Christian teens realize that Ian needs help, but they are intimidated by his attitude and insecure about their own abilities to share their faith.  As Ian’s tough façade begins to soften, the Christians come to realize that, with the proper preparation, they really can share their faith and reflect the love of Christ to others.

Interweaved throughout the program are video clips of man-in-the-street interviews conducted on college campuses.  Students are asked questions such as, “Do you believe in God?” and “What happens when you die?”  The answers reveal the desperate need for Jesus Christ in our world today.  The moving story concludes with a video testimony from Franklin Graham and an opportunity to give an invitation to receive Jesus Christ as Savior.

Included are leadership guides and videos so that each rehearsal period can begin with a time of training, discussion and prayer to help equip the teens to be personal evangelists for life.

The production features songs by Nichole Nordeman, Nicole C. Mullen, Zoegirl and Superchick, as well as original songs by Steven V. Taylor, Matt & Sherry McPherson, Steve Siler and John Mandeville. 

The pivotal song is “The Salvation Poem,” a classic sinner’s prayer in musical form.   Written by Matt & Sherry McPherson, “The Salvation Poem” has been translated into more than 20 languages and has been distributed globally by Cook International on more than 14 million pieces of missions literature.  The song has been recorded by many popular artists including Twila Paris, Bryan White and Marcos Witt, and will be featured in an upcoming motion picture.  “The Salvation Poem” is currently in use by the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Samaritan’s Purse, the Creation Museum and other organizations and churches.

The Question

Produced by Steven V. Taylor
Video Production & Direction:  David Kiern
Script by Bob Hoose, Jim Custer, Steven V. Taylor & Don Boyer
Executive Producers:  Matt McPherson, Sherry McPherson, Don Boyer