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. →

Jul 22, 2019

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. →

Jun 11, 2019

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. →

May 1, 2019

The Roots of Faith Courses Launched in Brazil

The Roots of Faith - Old and New Testament courses have been translated into Portuguese and were recently launched in Brazil and Portugal. During the Old Testament course, one Brazilian pastor commented: “I believe I have learned more about the Old Testament in a few days here then I did during my entire seminary training.” →

Feb 21, 2019

A Thai Pastor’s Wife Trusts Jesus Through The Story of Hope

At a yearly meeting of Rom Fellowship of Baptist Church workers at a retreat site outside of Bangkok, Thailand, a Good Soil seminar was taught last week. Christian workers from five countries (Philippines, Canada, USA, Myanmar, Thailand) and three Thai tribal groups (Hanong, Akha, Karen) participated in the training. →

Jan 22, 2019

BibleStorying by a Five-Year-Old

Tracy Joy, is 5 year old, a kindergarten student who's always excited for Sunday to come. We can learn from her example that even a 5 year old can tell the BIG story of the Bible, using this simple and fun technique. →