Awkward Proxe
Share the gospel by engaging the
The Awkward Proxe is an evangelistic campaign that disciples Christian students as bridge builders, turning awkward situations into bridges to the gospel. These four interactive visual displays spark spiritual conversations and share how Jesus helps us overcome awkwardness between us and God.
- Panel 1: $@#%! What would you do?
- Panel 2: Awkward! What's hard to talk about?
- Panel 3: John 8
- Panel 4: Four Circles Gospel Presentation
Proxe Script
This script will prepare you to lead people through the proxe station. The script includes conversations and transitions for each panel, along with a gospel summary that connects to the idea of awkwardness.
Proxe Script
Pocket Proxe
This two-sided card allows you to bring the Awkward Proxe conversation to anyone on campus.
Pocket Proxe
Small Group Guide
This three week Bible studies series is focused on turning awkward moments into opportunities for bridge building. This is a great follow up for those you meet at the proxe that want to engage more! In session one, participants are invited to respond using a Bridge Builder card. Either print out the card (included in the small group guide) or order copies using the link below.
Small Group Guide
Bridge Builder Card
Large Group Guide
These two large group talks help you continue the proxe theme at large group. Share how barriers can be turned into bridges and make an invitation to faith.
Large Group Guide
Graphics Pack
Download this graphics pack to help you as you use the Awkward proxe on campus.
Graphics Pack
First Time Running a Proxe Station?
If you have never run a proxe station, take this 30-minute Running A Proxe Station course to learn the purpose of these stations, how to set the panels up and how to coach students.
Take the Course
Note: This course is hosted by The Ministry Playbook, which is a free online learning space for students, interns, new staff, volunteers, and faculty, meant to offer the basics of campus ministry to anyone who feels called to it. This course is part of the New Student Outreach bundle in the Playbook. In order to take the course, you will need to create an account with The Ministry Playbook.
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InterVarsity's Evangelism Department is reaching students and faculty for Jesus through a culture of evangelistic innovation. We empower students, faculty, and staff by: pursuing Spirit-led, innovative evangelism strategies, developing next-generation evangelistic tools that engage diverse campus groups, and strengthening our spiritual disciplines for listening to and collaborating with God in our witness. Learn more
Twentyonehundred (2100) productions is InterVarsity Christian Fellowship's multimedia team. We serve InterVarsity staff and students by helping them communicate ideas effectively and with excellence.Today's college students are part of a fast-paced, sophisticated, and highly visual media culture. Our mission is to create and use media to influence the hearts and minds of students in the university world with the gospel of Jesus Christ.As part of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, we want to encourage students to follow Jesus as Savior and Lord, understand themselves and their culture more clearly, and live responsibly in relation to God, creation and other people. Using video, photography, design and story-telling, 2100 translates biblical ideas to visually rich media so that students can receive and interact with the good news through contemporary channels in a compelling, credible, and clear voice.