Good Soil Evangelism and Discipleship

Good Soil Stories

Lea Returns Home with The Story of Hope

Hong Kong - Philippines—Lea is a Filipino who lives in Hong Kong. In December of 2009, Lea returned to the Philippines to visit her family. She had gone to the Philippines in the summer, and tried to share the gospel with her family without any success. This time she did not go with the same plan to share the gospel, but she did bring her Story of Hope book that the church had been studying in Sunday School in Hong Kong.

The Story of Hope Preaching Series

Colombia—As I was preaching through The Story of Hope events, on a recent Sunday event #37 (Jesus' Return for Believers) was presented. During the invitation one lady admitted that she was not ready if the rapture was to occur soon, and she trusted Christ as Savior that day.

Marilene, Eva, and Paulo

Brazil—Laura and Lynell use The Story of Hope in their evangelism and discipleship ministries in Campo Grande, Brazil. Here are three "Good Soil" stories resulting from their ministries: Marilene, whom Lynell met in a mechanic's shop; Eva, who asked Laura to lead her through a Bible study; and Paulo, Eva's son (business man) who became convicted of his sins through a conversation with Laura in Eva's home.

The Story of Hope in Family Evangelism

Brazil—Since taking the Good Soil training course in discipleship and evangelism at our church (New Life Baptist Community in Bauru, Brazil) in October, I had been praying that God would give me a chance to use what I had learned with people I meet.

ChronoBridge Cards Come In Handy

South Africa—A couple of weeks ago, I participated in a Good Soil Evangelism and Discipleship training seminar. While I was there, I bought the ChronoBridge (Chronological Bridge to Life) cards for myself and my two daughters.

Finding Hope in His Final Days

USA—About a month ago, I received a phone call from a friend in our neighborhood whose name is Dave. I had been trying to build a redemptive relationship with Dave since we moved into the neighborhood, 16 months earlier.

Training Children’s Workers in Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe—It was my privilege to travel recently to a communist country where it is illegal to teach children about Jesus Christ, and also to a Muslim country. In both countries, I chose to present The Story of Hope to Christian children’s workers who want to reach and disciple their children for Jesus Christ, in spite of what that may cost them.

The Power of ChronoBible Evangelism

East Asia—The power of chronological Bible teaching became clearly evident to us in East Asia in one semester, as ten of the 12 participants in our house church Bible study repented of their sin, recieved Christ as their Savior, and were baptized in the spring.

Training to Use The Story of Hope

East Asia—From a trainer in East Asia: This past spring we conducted training for several house church groups in how to use the Story of Hope.

Hope and Joy in the Hospital

North America—In early 2009, I was sent to a special hospital for multiple daily antibiotic infusions to fight a staph infection I had contracted after a surgery. I was also to undergo physical therapy. Realizing that every experience is an opportunity from God to bring His love to others, it occurred to me that I was an “Ambassador in Sheets.” Having been trained by Center for Excellence in Missionars (CEIM) to use The Story of Hope and The Way to Joy, I requested multiple copies to give as gifts to some of the caregivers with whom I shared the Gospel, in appreciation for their services.

The Story of Hope in School Assemblies

England—Doug and Linda minister at Quedgeley Baptist, a church plant in their community. They often have the opportunity to participate in public school assemblies. Recently, they were teaching a series of lessons at their church on The Story of Hope and decided to create a Story of Hope school assembly presentation for kids.

Eight People from Nepal Respond in Faith to the Story of Hope

Far East—One of the most practical ways we've been helped recently has been the development of The Story of Hope chronological evangelistic Bible study. On Easter Sunday, we visited a nearby ministry that reaches out to the large Nepalese community living in our city. During the message, I used the high quality graphics and storyline of The Story of Hope to present the "Scars of Easter."

The Life of a Young Mother Transformed

Brazil—Ariane, a young mother and wife in Brazil, learns that Jesus Christ brings meaning to life and she places her faith in Him.

Basic Discipleship in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea—James, a Papua New Guinean young man disciples six of his friends using The Way to Joy.

“Aha” Good Soil Training Experiences Among Leaders of the Pemon Indian Tribe

Venezuela, South America—We just finished studying the Good Soil material with 25 Indian pastors and several women from the Pemon Indian Tribe in Venezuela. I can tell you that our people will never be the same.

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