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Reach the lost and strengthen the found. Pick your ministry context below and we will point you to the right first step.

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    Everything you need to lead groups toward a full understanding of the gospel. No paywall, ever.

    GF7 Online Course 20+ videos, interactive quizzes, and four lessons in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Explore the course → Companion Guides Take each lesson deeper with study material built for individuals and groups. Get the guides → Leadership Training Guides Equip your leaders to facilitate the course and implement GF7 across your church. Train your team →

    THE GF7 COURSE

    Meet your instructors

    Pastors and ministry leaders you trust, each one teaching a key step in the GF7 Framework so you and your team can share the gospel with confidence.

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      Ron Tobias

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      Doug Logan

    • Portrait of Jon Tyson

      Jon Tyson

    • Portrait of Casey Cleveland

      Casey Cleveland

    • Portrait of Steffen Mueller

      Steffen Mueller

    • Portrait of Bob Orner

      Bob Orner

    • Portrait of Jon Elswick

      Jon Elswick

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      Matt Dubocq

    A BRIEF INTRODUCTION

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    OUR CORE BELIEFS

    Share the gospel

    The message of the gospel can only reach those who have not yet become disciples when it is shared with clarity and conviction. This is the great commission that we must all take up and fulfill.

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    1. The gospel is of first importance

      Every ministry should be Christ centered, Holy Spirit reliant, and resolute on keeping the gospel of first importance.

      1 Corinthians 15:3–4
      For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.1 CORINTHIANS 15:3–4 · KJV

    2. The gospel must be shared

      The power that grows and sustains any ministry comes from God through the sharing of the gospel to the lost and saved.

      Romans 1:16
      For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.ROMANS 1:16 · KJV

    3. The gospel is for discipleship

      Only ministries that equip their people to share the gospel, from the pulpit to the pew, can make disciples that multiply.

      2 Corinthians 5:20–21
      Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.2 CORINTHIANS 5:20–21 · KJV

    OUR VISION FOR 2030

    5,000

    new global leaders trained to effectively share the gospel by 2030.

    OUR PURPOSE

    To empower churches, ministries, and individuals to reach the world for Christ by restoring the gospel to first importance.

    OUR MISSION

    Empowering churches and ministries through comprehensive training, online and in person, so their people can share the full gospel message in sermons, conversations, and beyond.

    OUR VISION

    To train 5,000 new global leaders to effectively share the gospel by 2030.

    TRUSTED BY MINISTRY PARTNERS

    Serving alongside churches and ministries

    We are grateful to serve the great commission alongside these ministries.

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    WHAT LEADERS ARE SAYING

    Trusted by pastors and planters

    • “I was challenged and motivated… I love the fact that pastors can receive an ongoing challenge to be clear about what the gospel is and how people respond.”

      Ed Stetzer

    • “As a pastor who shares the gospel regularly with others and from the pulpit weekly, going through this course renewed my appreciation for all aspects of the gospel and bolstered my confidence in sharing it with others.”

      Kris Hassanpour

      Pastor

    • “Gospel First was foundational for me and my preaching as I planted a church. It continues to be such a rich resource as we raise up, train, and send out church planters.”

      Adam Flynt

      VP of Church Planting, Acts29

    • “In a world of chaos and confusion, now more than ever pastors and their church members must know and be able to communicate the life transforming power of the gospel in a clear and compelling way. Gospel First is an indispensable resource to equip and train the church to be salt and light in our cultural moment.”

      Chan Kilgore

      Senior Pastor, New River Fellowship

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    Is the course really free?

    Yes. The GF7 course, companion guides, and leadership training guides are always free, supported by the generosity of donors.

    Who is it for?

    Church planters, established churches, ministry leaders, and individual believers growing in their faith.

    What does the course include?

    Four lessons, 20+ videos from trusted pastors and ministry leaders, interactive quizzes, and a companion guide.

    What languages is it in?

    All four lessons are available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

    Can I lead it with my group?

    Yes. The companion and leadership training guides help you lead your church, team, or small group through it. See the guides

    Where do I start?

    Begin with Lesson One: Defining the Gospel, or use the pathway selector at the top of this page. Start Lesson One

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