1997
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GoodSeed exists to introduce people to the biblical worldview and equip Bible believers with tools and training for lifelong evangelism and discipleship. We aim to make the sharing of the Good News a natural, ongoing part of life.
Our vision is for every person to be able to understand a clear gospel message, regardless of worldview or age, and be equipped and able to share that message with others.
It began with the realization that an understood gospel is a powerful gospel.
Twenty-five years among remote tribal groups taught John Cross and his colleagues that when the Bible was presented from creation-to-Christ, it made profound sense. They understood and believed.
As John traveled around the globe, he realized that many of those he met were much like the tribal people—they too knew nothing about God.
So he wrote a book using the same biblical approach that proved so effective with tribal people—one that could be given away or used to guide people to a clear understanding of the gospel.
In 1997, within weeks of the release of The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus, requests came from all over the world: “Can we have a German translation? Or how about French? Do you have an audiobook version?”
To handle these requests, GoodSeed was formed.
Right away GoodSeed started getting translation requests, and the first one to be printed is the Russian translation, quickly followed by German and French.
An updated second edition of The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus is printed to keep up with the growing demand.
John Cross and a number of other missionaries begin full-time work with GoodSeed to meet the growing demand.
The first edition of All that the Prophets have Spoken is published – a new resource for the Islamic worldview.
A 12-hour videobook of The Stranger on the Road to Emmaus is produced, allowing people to learn and share the gospel in a new way.
Over the previous 10 years, GoodSeed had used a couple of different logos, and in 2007 our current logo is introduced to reflect the growing ministry.
By This Name, a book for the polytheistic/pantheistic and Eastern worldview, is printed.
What are Christmas and Easter all About?, an EasyEnglish picture book adaptation of The Lamb, is published.
All that the Prophets have Spoken is updated with a new cover and is in use by ministries around the world in several languages.
People had been requesting tools to help teach GoodSeed books, and in 2012 our first Leader’s Guide is printed. Guides for our other books came out in the following years.
The Story that Matters, another Easy English adaptation of The Lamb, is available for mass distribution.
With hundreds of thousands of copies of The Stranger in print, the 5th edition adds video links. Videos are added to By This Name and All that the Prophets have Spoken in the next year.
After 20 years of ministry, GoodSeed books are now available in over 30 different languages.
The Captive and the King’s Will is finished and in print. This is GoodSeed’s first book written specifically for Christians for the purpose of discipleship.
TERM for Small Groups is a curriculum to train people in how to share our creation-to-Christ gospel tools.
The No Ordinary Story book series is printed for the secular worldview. This is a more concise presentation of the creation-to-Christ gospel message.
The No Ordinary Story – Radio Theatre has finished production and is available. This new tool is for people to share the gospel with others who may not be willing to read a book.
The Lamb Children’s Program is launched and made available for churches to use in settings like VBS or Sunday School.
No Ordinary Story - The Musical is now available for churches and schools to put on a musical presentation of the gospel.
We find our tools and training reaching into the farthest corners of the globe. We are working hard to provide useful resources in formats and languages that can be used by people anywhere.
We are an equipping ministry.
We are a small team working to provide tools and training for individuals, churches, and ministries to help them understand and share a clear gospel message as a lifelong lifestyle using the “Creation to the Cross” approach.
Learn more about our training curriculum that enables believers to train themselves to be more effective communicators of the gospel.
Looking to get in touch with our staff or ask a question? We love to hear encouraging stories of how people are using our resources.
GoodSeed is a non-denominational ministry seeking to provide unique tools to help the church. Learn more about our beliefs.
