Training & Equipping
Developed on the mission field,Good Soil equips your ministry to share God’s story of hope in a world of competing faiths and cultures. Discounts & on-site training available! Learn more.
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Our purpose is to motivate, train, and resource people in worldview relevant evangelism and discipleship.
What is Good Soil E&D?Click to find resources to help your ministry:
The Roots of Faith Chronological Bible Courses
Old Testament (June 15-19, 2020) and New Testament (June 22-26, 2020) courses taught at ABWE, near Harrisburg, PA. Students become certified to teach these courses in their ministries.
Future Good Soil Training
October 2019 at ABWE - Near Harrisburg, PA.
October 14-15: Good Soil Basic Seminar.
October 14-15: (Evenings) Hooks OT & NT Workshops.
October 16: Good Soil Trainer Certification.
October 17-18: Moving Beyond Lecture Workshop.
FREE Class Facilitator Guide
The Story of Hope - FREE curriculum guide for leading a class study in The Story of Hope. 31 interactive, engaging, FUN class sessions. 30+ free activity resources also available.
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Teaching and Training
Engaging Kids in Bible Learning
Three of my “all-boy” great nephews and their sister grabbed their jackets and tore out the door, unusually eager to get to church for the Purim party their teacher had promised. Ages 12, 10, 9 and 7, they enthusiastically participated in the special activities. They had been captivated by their teacher’s message and methods and entered the party atmosphere wholeheartedly. Mothers on the sidelines commented, “We can’t get our children this motivated!” Yes, children can be captivated by the messages of the Bible, when connected to methods that fully engage them in the learning process.
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A Child's View of the Sufferings of Jesus
Karen Weitzel, who adapted The Story of Hope for kids, said that her sister showed her youngest grandson The Story of Hope--Kids and talked to him about some of the pictures. Ephraim said the “grossest “ picture in The Story of Hope--Kids was #20 which represents the prophecies of the Messiah. He didn’t like seeing Jesus being whipped.
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Grandfather Teaches His Grandson the "BIG Story" of the Bible
I have been using Good Soil materials since being introduced to them in 2005. Over the years, the Lord has allowed me to disciple over 20 individuals using these resources. This past year was one of the most gratifying and rewarding experiences doing so. My daughter homeschools her three boys and requested that I teach them their Bible class. I agreed and immediately thought of using The Story of Hope. I decided to use the Story of Hope Kids edition as it seemed like the perfect opportunity to disciple my grandsons.
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2,700 North Asian Leaders Trained in Good Soil E&D
Tan and John are members of the same church in Southeast Asia. As businessmen they have been using their business trips to equip believers around Asia, especially North Asia, since the 1990s. In 2009, Tan retired from his secular work and commenced MDiv studies at a local seminary. It was at this time that he made many new contacts with pastors and other students from North Asia who came to study a course at the seminary.
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