Church LeadershipChurch Operations
How to Write a Pastoral Letter That People Actually Read
Most pastoral letters are not read. Here is how to write one that is, with the right format, the right tone, and the right length for a small congregation.
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Community EngagementEvangelism Training
How to Memorize the Rescue Gospel Framework in 10 Minutes
You can learn the Rescue Gospel framework in 10 minutes. Here is how to make it stick so you can use it in any conversation without thinking about the framework.
Community EngagementEvangelism Training
The Rescue Gospel and the Theology of Presence: When Showing Up Leads to Sharing
Presence without proclamation is social work. Proclamation without presence is noise. Here is how the Rescue Gospel and the theology of presence work together in rural ministry.
Children's MinistryEvangelism Training
How to Know If a Child Truly Understands the Gospel: The Rescue Gospel Diagnostic Guide
The hardest part of children's ministry is knowing whether a child genuinely understands the gospel or is just telling you what they think you want to hear. Here is how to find out.
Community EngagementEvangelism Training
Using the Rescue Gospel with Someone Who Has Been Hurt by the Church
Church hurt is one of the most common barriers to the gospel in rural America. Here is how to use the Rescue Gospel framework with someone who has been wounded by the church.
Community EngagementEvangelism Training
How to Share the Rescue Gospel in 60 Seconds
Most gospel opportunities last less than 60 seconds before the moment passes. Here is how to share the Rescue Gospel in the time you actually have.
Church LeadershipCommunity Engagement
How to Train Your Whole Church to Share the Rescue Gospel in 4 Weeks
A church where every member can share the gospel is a church with a genuine evangelism culture. Here is a four-week plan to get there using the Rescue Gospel framework.
Community EngagementEvangelism Training
The Rescue Gospel for Rural Evangelism: Using the Framework in Small-Town Conversations
Rural evangelism is relational and slow. The Rescue Gospel framework fits naturally into the kinds of conversations that happen in small towns — here is how to use it well.
Church LeadershipEvangelism Training
The Rescue Gospel for Youth Ministry: How Teenagers Can Share Their Faith
Teenagers are the most effective evangelists in any church — when they are equipped. Here is how to train your youth group to share the Rescue Gospel with their friends.
Church LeadershipCommunity Engagement
The Rescue Gospel: A Simple Framework for Sharing Your Faith
The Rescue Gospel is a four-movement gospel framework built for ordinary Christians in small and rural churches. Learn it in 10 minutes. Use it in any conversation.