An Agnostic, An Opportunity, and The Story of Hope

I was in Brazil teaching The Roots of Faith – New Testament to dozens of church leaders when I received the Facebook message, "Hey Randy! Hope you are doing well and enjoying your time helping others abroad right now. I was wondering if there would be a day when you get back I could talk to you about faith, death and a few other things?" →

Jul 28, 2020

Good Soil Helps Bring Hope to Poland

How do you clearly communicate the gospel in a country that prides itself on being very religious and moral? A country where over 90% of the 38 million inhabitants identify as Roman Catholics, but have no real understanding of God’s redemptive plan and very limited Bible knowledge? While on their pre-field journey to become missionaries in just such a country, Ed and Leslie Schick were introduced to the Good Soil Evangelism and Discipleship (GSED) training and the evangelism resource, The Story of Hope (TSOH). They immediately thought – This is what we need for our ministry in Poland to help train those in Polish churches in meaningful and relevant evangelism... →

Jul 28, 2020

Basic Discipleship: Holding New Believers' Hands Through First Steps 7th Essential for a TRULY Evangelistic Church

If your church doesn’t provide “first steps” hand-holding with baby Christians, it’s likely that many or most of them will stumble right out the back door. →

Jul 15, 2020

Equipped Congregation: Arming the Church with Appropriate Training and Resources 6th Essential for a TRULY Evangelistic Church

“Training: The Foundation for Success in Combat,” That’s what our military leaders think about the importance of training. They would never send their personnel into battle without proper training and the best available resources. →

Jun 29, 2020

Congregational Warmth: Developing a Culture of Authentic Hospitality 5th Essential for a TRULY Evangelistic Church

A church that doesn’t warmly “embrace” its visitors can’t be TRULY evangelistic. →

Jun 29, 2020

Good Soil Training Energizes Togo Ministry Partner

When Germain Fayosseh came to ABWE headquarters for the Good Soil Evangelism & Discipleship (GSED) seminar and trainer certification in May of 2018, his enthusiasm was contagious. Dr. Sharon Rahilly, the director of ABWE’s nursing schools in Togo, had encouraged and provided for him to come and he was overflowing with joy and thankfulness. “The opportunity of a lifetime,” he told us. “This is exactly what I need for my ministry of evangelism and training and equipping church leaders, nursing students, and other believers back in Togo.” Even though English is not his first language, he listened and participated fully, and left with as many French copies of The Story of Hope that weight restrictions for his suitcase permitted... →