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  1. Translation Pages

    Parlez-Vous Français? Sadly, we don't. But, there are many who do and this page is for them! Thus far we've been able to get 10 language specific pages up and running on the Good Soil website.  →

  2. Writing an Engaging Story

    One of the most important components of being a Good Soil Licensee is sending in updates! Twice a year (in the Spring and Fall) we'll ask you for an update on your: Next training event Next printing Story (or stories) of a life changed through using a Good Soil resource How we can help As indicated in the title, this section is about stories. Rather than just talking about the principles of an engaging story, I decided to tell you one! However, if you're short on time, here are the key elements we are looking for in a story: Background (context: historical / cultural / ministry) Specific Story (their words / unique event / one person / a life changed) Resource(s) - Include the name of the Good Soil resource(s) used. Conclusion - Don't leave your reading hanging! Has their been continued follow-up? What's next? Good Photos - Because a picture speaks a thousand words! As you read the following story, try to look for each of the above listed elements. Now, grab cup of tea and read on...  →

  4. One Gospel – Three Worldviews

    The gospel of Jesus Christ proclaimed within pluralistic societies—it’s not a new phenomenon. But for many churches in North America, it’s a new challenge. The apostles Peter and Paul faced this challenge and there are lessons we can learn from their experiences. For many of us, God has brought the “mission field” into our neighborhoods and all around our churches. The choice of how we respond is up to us, ranging from Christian xenophobia (fear or dislike of people whose worldviews and cultures are not like ours) to Great Commission vision. It can often feel intimidating or out of place to have a faith-based conversation with someone whose worldview differs from our own. But understanding different worldviews and knowing how to start an evangelistic conversation with an individual whose faith views are not aligned with ours can reduce the level of intimidation. “Sharing God’s story of hope in a world of competing faiths and cultures” is one of the defining taglines of Good Soil Evangelism and Discipleship. And it is rooted in precedent-setting examples found in the book of Acts.  →

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