End-Focus for The Story of Hope

Evangelistic chronological Bible teaching resources all begin with the creation account in Genesis. They continue through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ in the gospels, but many of them stop there. Our Good Soil E&D resources (The Story of Hope and The Roots of Faith, for example) cover key events in the Bible’s redemptive story from the creation account in Genesis 1 & 2 through the establishment of the eternal state in Revelation 21 & 22. Why did we choose to include key events that go beyond the resurrection of Christ? →

Aug 29, 2009

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, received Christ as their Savior, and were baptized in the spring. →

Aug 29, 2009

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. →

Jul 17, 2009

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. →

Jul 17, 2009

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. →

Apr 24, 2009

The Scars of Easter – Eight Nepalese Respond in Faith

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." →