The Rescue Gospel

A four-movement gospel framework for ordinary Christians in small and rural churches. Learn it in 10 minutes. Use it for life.

CreatedGod made us to know him
BrokenSin separated us from God
RescuedJesus paid the price and rose from the dead
RespondTrusting Jesus means accepting the rescue

The Complete Rescue Gospel Diagram

Four movements + the Now What journey — from lostness to becoming a rescuer. Free for sermons, bulletins, and small group handouts.

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Learn It in 10 Minutes

A step-by-step guide to memorizing the four movements and making them second nature.

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Share It in 60 Seconds

The compressed version of the Rescue Gospel for brief conversations and unexpected opportunities.

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Free Resources

Context-Specific Guides

For Youth Ministry

How to train teenagers to share the Rescue Gospel with their friends peer-to-peer.

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For Rural Evangelism

Adapting the four movements for front porch conversations, county fairs, and the relational pace of rural life.

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For Church-Hurt Conversations

How to share the Rescue Gospel with someone who has been wounded by the church.

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Diagnostic Questions for Children

How to know if a child genuinely understands the gospel — without pressure or false assurance.

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Presence + Proclamation

How the Rescue Gospel and the theology of presence work together in rural ministry.

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Church Training Resources

Church Training Kit (.99)

Complete four-week training: sermon outlines, small group discussion guides, printable cards, and pastor guide.

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Small Group Study (.99)

Four-week small group study on the Rescue Gospel framework with leader guide and participant handouts.

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Comparison

Rescue Gospel vs. 3 Circles vs. Life in 6 Words
How the three frameworks compare and which one fits your church’s context.

Connected Frameworks

Servant Evangelism in a Small Town
Building presence through acts of service
The Community Missionary
Commissioning members for everyday mission
The Theology of Presence
Why showing up is the foundation of rural ministry
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