WHAT IS THE STORY TOUR?
A one-night musical journey featuring the hope-filled music of Allan Scott Band, powerful testimonies from across the USA, live speakers and times of ministry. All designed to communicate one idea: with Jesus your story isn’t over!
The Story Tour is a national touring event for the addicted, hurting and struggling featuring the hope-filled music of Allan Scott Band, powerful testimonies from across the USA, live speakers and times of ministry. All designed to communicate one idea: with Jesus your story isn’t over!
We need your help to:
Fund twenty-four Story Tour events to be held in Fall 23
Give tickets away & offer low ticket prices
Record new music for next edition of story tour events
“We will never forget the day we attended ‘The Story Tour’. My husband accepted Jesus as his Savior, and our marriage, family, and entire lives have been transformed. To anyone considering attending… our suggestion is do it if at all possible!”
- Missy
Marriages
Restored
Hundreds of
Salvations
Drug Addicts
Set Free
Thousands in attendance
Receive the hope of Jesus!
Tour
Update (Through Fall '22)
With Jesus, your story isn't over!
At every event we see 10-15 people receive Jesus as their savior. And many others flood the altars to receive prayer and help for their brokenness. At our very first event we helped one man throw away drugs and alcohol. We recently heard that he is still clean & sober today! We hear countless stories of how God has used The Story Tour to help bring freedom into people’s lives. And it’s all been possible because of your prayers and financial support. So thank you!
Since Fall of 21 The Story Tour has traveled 8300 miles to 24 cities in 6 states. In 2023, we launch out again, traveling to 27 additional cities throughout the midwest & northeast USA on our mission to see a revival in the lives of the addicted and struggling. This is a huge step of faith for us. While we keep our expenses as low as possible, each event still costs us over $8000 in marketing, auditorium rental fees, gas, food, lodging and people costs for our team of 11. We recoup some of our costs through ticket and product sales at the events, but because we keep our ticket prices low, we rarely recover our event costs. We’re asking for your help to make our 2023 events possible.
In addition we would like to record an album in early 2023. The Story Tour features stories of freedom from across the country, with the music of Allan Scott Band as the soundtrack. Most of the music used in the tour is from an album called “The Story” that we recorded in 2018. We have written a new batch of songs and now have a goal of recording a new album of music that can be used to update the next edition Story Tour events. And we need your help!
In a study of 5,412 people, conducted by the CDC in July of 2020, 1 out of 4 people said they had thought about committing suicide during the 30 days preceding the survey. 13.3% said they were coping with the pandemic by using drugs and alcohol.*
Domestic abuse numbers have skyrocketed. Many have lost family members, others have lost businesses and jobs, and many more are feeling hopeless. Inside the PA Department of Corrections (where we are working now to take ‘The Story Tour’), prisons have been mostly locked down since March of 2020. Religious gatherings, family visitation, physical exercise in gym areas and other movements inside prisons have been severely restricted for a long time. People are hurting more than ever before. We personally know a lot of people who were crushed by 2020/2021. That’s why we believe the mission of Found & Favored Ministries & ‘The Story Tour’ is more important TODAY, and this year, than ever before.
We can’t do it without you! ‘The Story Tour’ is a ticketed event with ticket prices kept intentionally low. We have further reduced our ticket prices each season to reach more people. Large groups of tickets are given away to those in drug rehabs and to those who can’t afford them but want to come (around 30-40% of total tickets). We are working to bring the event free of charge to Prisons and Penitentiaries (as they loosen restrictions).
We want to go to the places where we are needed the most, even if a location can’t pay us. In Fall of 22, there were several locations where we are absorbed the cost of the show, in order to reach people in a certain area.
One of the challenges we face in booking the event is finding a host partner. Many don’t have the space or resources needed, or their schedule is already full with other important projects. With that in mind, we’ve begun scheduling events, sponsored solely by Found & Favored Ministries, in neutral locations. (We will continue to partner with host ministries as those opportunities present themselves). We’re finding that we have a great response and higher attendance in these neutral settings, as those who wouldn’t enter the doors of a church often feel comfortable visiting their local high school. A neutral location also allows many ministries to come together, so people who receive or who are returning to Jesus can get plugged into numerous sources right away. It’s a win for local ministries, for us, and for “banged-up” people.
In 2023, 75% of our events are being held in theaters or high school auditoriums. We always have to rent these facilities however, and this comes with an added cost. The average rental fee is about $2000. We want to go to the places where we are needed the most, even if a location can’t pay us, or we have to pay for a location. In Fall of 23 we will be doubling the amount of Story Tour events. We will hold 24 events from September to November in the locations where Jesus is needed most. In addition, we will be visiting new parts of the country, venturing out into midwest USA cities.
While we keep our expenses as low as possible, each event still costs us over $8000. This includes thousands of marketing dollars per event. We want everyone to know when we are coming to a city. There are also auditorium rental fees, gas, food, lodging and people costs for our team of 11.. We will recoup some of our costs through ticket and product sales at the events, but because our ticket prices are low, we rarely recover our event costs.
In addition we would like to record an album in early 2023. The Story Tour features stories of freedom from across the country, with the music of Allan Scott Band as the soundtrack. Without songs about the hope of Jesus, our ministry doesn’t have wheels. Most of the music used in the tour is from an album called “The Story” that we recorded in 2018. We have written a new batch of songs and now have a goal of recording a new album of music that can be used to update the next edition Story Tour events.
We want to continue to be able to bring this tour to places that need it the most, and provide free tickets to those who need them. Would you please consider supporting this project? When you do, you will be the hands and feet of Jesus in the lives of those who may be addicted, hurting or incarcerated. Thank you!
Since Fall of 21 The Story Tour has traveled 8,300 miles to 24 cities in 6 states. In 2023, we are nearly doubling the amount of Story Tour events we offer, and traveling into new areas, like the midwest USA.
We plan on venturing to the south and west coasts as we see how things develop for the ministry. Penitentiaries are currently not allowing outside organizations to visit or allowing on a very limited basis, but we are working when them now to obtain entrance to their facilities! Our goal is to book 10 Story Tour events in prisons in the near future. We know that many in the prison system desperately need this type of ministry now more than ever, and we’re excited to see what God does in their lives!
Our 2022 fundraising goal has been met! Praise the Lord! Now we are focusing on 2023, which will be our biggest touring year to date.
It is our goal to raise $85,000 to help cover expenses for our Fall 2023 events. All funds will be used in the following ways:
Offsetting Low Ticket Prices / Free Tickets To Those In Need / Penitentiary Events / Equipment Repairs/
Promotions / Travel Expenses / Auditorium Rental Costs / Personnel Costs / New Music
In a study of 5,412 people, conducted by the CDC in July of 2020, 1 out of 4 people said they had thought about committing suicide during the 30 days preceding the survey. 13.3% said they were coping with the pandemic by using drugs and alcohol.*
Domestic abuse numbers have skyrocketed. Many have lost family members, others have lost businesses and jobs, and many more are feeling hopeless. Inside the PA Department of Corrections (where we are working now to take ‘The Story Tour’), prisons have been mostly locked down since March of 2020. Religious gatherings, family visitation, physical exercise in gym areas and other movements inside prisons have been severely restricted for a long time. People are hurting more than ever before. We personally know a lot of people who were crushed by 2020/2021. That’s why we believe the mission of Found & Favored Ministries & ‘The Story Tour’ is more important TODAY, and this year, than ever before.
We can’t do it without you! ‘The Story Tour’ is a ticketed event with ticket prices kept intentionally low. We have further reduced our ticket prices each season to reach more people. Large groups of tickets are given away to those in drug rehabs and to those who can’t afford them but want to come (around 30-40% of total tickets). We are working to bring the event free of charge to Prisons and Penitentiaries (as they loosen restrictions).
We want to go to the places where we are needed the most, even if a location can’t pay us. In Fall of 22, there were several locations where we are absorbed the cost of the show, in order to reach people in a certain area.
One of the challenges we face in booking the event is finding a host partner. Many don’t have the space or resources needed, or their schedule is already full with other important projects. With that in mind, we’ve begun scheduling events, sponsored solely by Found & Favored Ministries, in neutral locations. (We will continue to partner with host ministries as those opportunities present themselves). We’re finding that we have a great response and higher attendance in these neutral settings, as those who wouldn’t enter the doors of a church often feel comfortable visiting their local high school. A neutral location also allows many ministries to come together, so people who receive or who are returning to Jesus can get plugged into numerous sources right away. It’s a win for local ministries, for us, and for “banged-up” people.
In 2023, 75% of our events are being held in theaters or high school auditoriums. We always have to rent these facilities however, and this comes with an added cost. The average rental fee is about $2000. We want to go to the places where we are needed the most, even if a location can’t pay us, or we have to pay for a location. In Fall of 23 we will be doubling the amount of Story Tour events. We will hold 24 events from September to November in the locations where Jesus is needed most. In addition, we will be visiting new parts of the country, venturing out into midwest USA cities.
While we keep our expenses as low as possible, each event still costs us over $8000. This includes thousands of marketing dollars per event. We want everyone to know when we are coming to a city. There are also auditorium rental fees, gas, food, lodging and people costs for our team of 11.. We will recoup some of our costs through ticket and product sales at the events, but because our ticket prices are low, we rarely recover our event costs.
In addition we would like to record an album in early 2023. The Story Tour features stories of freedom from across the country, with the music of Allan Scott Band as the soundtrack. Without songs about the hope of Jesus, our ministry doesn’t have wheels. Most of the music used in the tour is from an album called “The Story” that we recorded in 2018. We have written a new batch of songs and now have a goal of recording a new album of music that can be used to update the next edition Story Tour events.
We want to continue to be able to bring this tour to places that need it the most, and provide free tickets to those who need them. Would you please consider supporting this project? When you do, you will be the hands and feet of Jesus in the lives of those who may be addicted, hurting or incarcerated. Thank you!
Since Fall of 21 The Story Tour has traveled 8,300 miles to 24 cities in 6 states. In 2023, we are nearly doubling the amount of Story Tour events we offer, and traveling into new areas, like the midwest USA.
We plan on venturing to the south and west coasts as we see how things develop for the ministry. Penitentiaries are currently not allowing outside organizations to visit or allowing on a very limited basis, but we are working when them now to obtain entrance to their facilities! Our goal is to book 10 Story Tour events in prisons in the near future. We know that many in the prison system desperately need this type of ministry now more than ever, and we’re excited to see what God does in their lives!
Our 2022 fundraising goal has been met! Praise the Lord! Now we are focusing on 2023, which will be our biggest touring year to date.
It is our goal to raise $85,000 to help cover expenses for our Fall 2023 events. All funds will be used in the following ways:
Offsetting Low Ticket Prices / Free Tickets To Those In Need / Penitentiary Events / Equipment Repairs/
Promotions / Travel Expenses / Auditorium Rental Costs / Personnel Costs / New Music
$85,000 GOAL
WAYS TO DONATE: VIA CHECK OR ONLINE
Checks can be made payable to Found and Favored Ministries and mailed to:
277 Steeplechase Drive, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823