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Perfect Your 3-Minute Testimony

The 3-Minute
Testimony Framework

Master the proven structure for sharing your faith story with power, clarity, and authenticity in exactly 3 minutes.

Why Exactly 3 Minutes?

✓ Perfect Length

Long enough to tell your story with substance, short enough to hold anyone's attention.

✓ Conversation-Friendly

Fits naturally into casual conversations without dominating the discussion.

✓ Memorable Structure

Forces you to distill your story to its most powerful elements.

✓ Universally Adaptable

Works in any setting - church, workplace, street, online, or one-on-one.

The Three-Part Framework

Before → How → After

Part 1
Before

Life Without Christ

30-45 seconds
Your spiritual state
The problem/struggle
What you were searching for
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Part 2
How

The Moment Everything Changed

60-90 seconds
When & where you encountered Jesus
What happened to you
The decision you made
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Part 3
After

Life With Christ Now

45-60 seconds
How Christ changed you
What your life looks like now
The invitation to others
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Key Principles

Keep it Centered on Jesus

Your testimony is about Him, not you

Practice the Timing

3 minutes exactly - not too short, not too long

Use Conversational Language

Avoid Christian jargon and religious clichés

Be Authentic

Share honestly without exaggeration

Practice Makes Perfect

1. Write It Out

Start by writing your full testimony, then edit down to 3 minutes (approximately 375-450 words).

2. Time Yourself

Practice with a timer until you can tell your story naturally in 3 minutes without rushing.

3. Record It

Video or audio record yourself. Watch/listen back to identify areas for improvement.

4. Get Feedback

Share with trusted friends or mentors. Ask: Was Jesus clear? Was it compelling?

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