Better World Proxe
This Proxe is a campus engagement tool that is meant to share the gospel via the lens of the racial injustice issues highlighted by Black Lives Matter and Black On Campus. Its goals are threefold:
- Affirm the dignity of black lives, students, and faculty,
- See conversion of black and non-black students and faculty as the gospel is shared, and
- Develop black and non-black students and faculty in sharing the gospel via the lens of racial injustice affecting the black community.
Through the conversation, we invite visitors to consider our broken world, the hope that Jesus offers and his invitation to be a part of a prophetic, reconciling kingdom.
The Better World Proxe comes with a set of training documents and ideas for follow-up. It is critical that a fellowship do the pre-work of building trust within the fellowship and with black students on campus. This proxe should only be used after the fellowship has spent time discussing and praying about the racial injustices affecting the black community. It should be followed by intentional activities that invite students into deeper engagement in scripture and justice. Without these ingredients, this Proxe may cause unintentional and unnecessary damage. With the right components, this Proxe can be part of the fellowship’s deeper commitment to witness and justice.
⚠️ Do you have the right ingredients to host this proxe?
- Has your fellowship spent time discussing, praying & engaging racial injustices highlighted by BLM?
- Do you have trust and existing relationships with black students on campus? (For BCM & multiethnic contexts, do you have a key black student/staff leader who wants to run this proxe?)
- Are you willing to protect and care for each other should this Proxe elicit rebuke, criticism or ridicule towards Proxe hosts?
- Do you have key follow-up action steps and activities planned for this Proxe?
If you can say “Yes” to all four questions, you should consider using this proxe. If you cannot say “Yes” to all four, work on the questions to which you answered “No” and revisit the idea of using this proxe later in the year.
Download Printable Panels (InterVarsity staff login required)
Proxe Script and Image Map
There is a lot happening in this image. The Image Map will explain the imagery used, the meaning behind the art and how this piece can bridge to the gospel. For a shortened version with only the gospel explanation, use the Proxe Script.
Pocket Proxe
This two-sided card allows you and your students to bring the Better World Proxe conversation to anyone on campus.
Active Responses
Move from conversation to action with these Active Responses your community can do after hosting the Better World Proxe.
Download Active Response Ideas (pdf)
Small Group Guide
This three week Bible Study series focuses on Daniel 1-3, exploring the themes of Reclaiming Dignity, Embracing Our Identity and Declaring Significance.
Large Group Guide
This three week Large Group series explores the life of Daniel and will be answering the following questions: How can we communicate the hope of a better world even in the midst of our brokenness?
Promotional Materials
Publicize the Better World Campaign using the resources below.
Social Media Graphics Pack (zip)
Editable Poster 8.5 x 11 (docx)
About the Artist
Shin Maeng draws his inspiration from graffiti, comic books, and the pictures he sees as he prays. Check out more of his art at: shinhappens.com and [IG] @shinhappens. Read his Artist Statement.
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.
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.
