Training & Equipping
Good Soil E&D equips Christ-followers to share God’s story of hope in a world of competing faiths and cultures.
View Training EventsHelping people clearly understand, genuinely embrace, & firmly hold on to the gospel
Our purpose is to motivate, train, and resource people in worldview relevant evangelism and discipleship.
What is Good Soil E&D?Good Soil E&D is for many kinds of ministries:
The Roots of Faith Chronological Bible Courses
Old Testament (June 17-21, 2019) and New Testament (June 24-28, 2019) courses taught at ABWE, near Harrisburg, PA. Students become certified to teach these courses in their ministries.
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.
Future Good Soil Training
October 2018 at ABWE - Near Harrisburg, PA.
October 15-16: Good Soil Basic Seminar.
October 15-16: (Evenings) Hooks OT & NT Workshops.
October 17: Good Soil Trainer Certification.
October 18-19: Moving Beyond Lecture Workshop.
What We Do
Stories and articles to help you cultivate good soil.
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Stories
Multiplying Storytellers in Nicaragua
ABWE missionaries Traci Warner and Carmen Heffner began a Bible study with about 18 women from a local Nicaraguan church, walking them through The Story of Hope.
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Good Soil Seminar Content Series
Sharing the Gospel Through Your Faith Story
What is sometimes called “evangelism” or “witnessing” can be as easy and simple as telling your story—the story of what Jesus Christ has done in your life. Some people refer to this as an "evangelistic testimony," but we call it your personal “faith story.” Here’s how to develop and share your story of faith in a way that your unsaved friends and other acquaintances (even strangers) will enjoy hearing it.
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Stories
Good Soil Fruit that Remains & Reproduces
"In my 40 years of ministry, I can honestly say that I have had more success than ever before in seeing fruit that remains – and also, fruit that is bearing more fruit – through using Good Soil training and resources.” -Steve Deal
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Good Soil Seminar Content Series
Helping Believers “Hold Fast” to the Gospel
But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop. (Luke 8:15 – NIV) If the ultimate “soil test” is whether or not a professing believer retains (“holds fast to”) the word he or she has embraced, can we do anything to help assure that lasting retention occurs? Or, is that simply a personal heart-issue over which we have no influence?
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