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The Story of Hope ESL Leaders Guide

Training

Good Soil Basic

The Good Soil Basic Seminar equips you to share God’s story of redemption chronologically, so that people will clearly understand, sincerely embrace, and firmly hold on to the gospel. This Good Soil Basic Seminar extends over two days and is generally followed by an optional one-day Good Soil Trainer Certification Workshop.

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Gotta Pray the Sinner’s Prayer?

I once ministered in a town where it seems that almost everyone, at some time or another, had “prayed the prayer”—the so-called “sinner’s prayer.” Yet, very few of these people demonstrated any evidence of a genuine Christian life. Often when I shared the gospel with them, they would say: “But, I’ve already done that. I prayed the prayer!” And some would add, “But, it didn’t work for me.” If “praying the prayer” does not save a person, what does?

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Good Soil E&D in a Local Church

We often say that Good Soil Evangelism and Discipleship (E&D) is not a program—it’s a theology of evangelism and discipleship for which we have created some complementary implementation resources. In our training and promotions, we have resisted the term “program” because it often connotes a firmly fixed set of steps that, if followed, will automatically produce good results. That said, here are some general ideas that should be considered in the process of forming a customized local church program based upon Good Soil theology and resources:

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A Life Story from Chesapeake Virginia

For the past several years I have been praying about starting a Bible study at the Union Mission using The Story Of Hope materials, but couldn’t figure out how to accomplish this since the men are typically at the mission for only 30 days. After meeting with the Chaplain, he was very receptive to the idea of using The Story Of Hope materials during the Bible studies that were already occurring.

Training

The Roots of Faith

A chronological Bible survey of God's redemptive plan, consisting of two courses: The Roots of Faith–Old Testament and The Roots of Faith–New Testament. Altogether these courses include lessons that feature 100 key Bible events in 25 major Bible eras, from Genesis through Revelation.

Training

The Roots of Faith

A chronological Bible survey of God's redemptive plan, consisting of two courses: The Roots of Faith–Old Testament and The Roots of Faith–New Testament. Altogether these courses include lessons that feature 100 key Bible events in 25 major Bible eras, from Genesis through Revelation.

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Reflections From God's Story of Hope

A coffee table book unfolding the storyline of the Bible through 50 Old Testament and 50 New Testament Events. ORDER 8 OR MORE AND GET FOR $20 PER COPY!!!

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Good Soil Training and Resource Catalog

This downloadable PDF catalog is a quick reference to the many resources offered here at Good Soil Evangelism & Discipleship.

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Explaining the Gospel – Where Did Jesus Begin?

WWJD – What would Jesus do? Generally, we hear this question in relationship to some moral choice or other life-directing decision we face in life. But, “What would Jesus do?” in explaining the good news of His life, death, burial, and resurrection?