Recap: Gospel Reset Class at CCDM

For the past month, we dove into our first Street Witnessing Intracity Ministry (S.W.I.M.) lesson of the year at Calvary Chapel Des Moines (CCDM)—Gospel Reset. This engaging initiative has not only provided us with valuable insights into sharing the gospel with our family and friends, but also encouraged us to take the gospel to strangers wherever we meet. Designed by Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis, who is renowned for his commitment to biblical teachings, the program features one of the main speakers of the Living Water’s Ambassador’s Academy, which I attended this past June—Cory McKenna of The Cross Current.

What is Gospel Reset?

Gospel Reset is a cutting-edge approach to evangelism. A four-session, video-based curriculum that challenges and inspires us to start fresh in approaching friends and family about their relationship with Jesus.

The gospel message never changes. However, in our modern culture, where atheism is increasingly popular and Christian foundations are almost non-existent, we need to reevaluate how we communicate the soul-saving truth of Jesus Christ. Because we live in a modern and secular Greek culture, we have to change our approach to include creation and introduce people who do not know Jesus to the God who created all life, as Paul did in Acts 17. Some of the topics included:

1. The reasons why we need a gospel reset in a secularized society devoid of God, the Bible, and Jesus Christ.
2. Cultivate a flawless gospel presentation from the beginning of creation to the Consumation of the new heavens and new earth.
3. Use the three eternal questions as a conversation starter with your friends and family.
4. Rebuild the foundation using the 7 C’s of History — a synopsis of the entire Bible from beginning to end.
5. Use the Law (the Ten Commandments) and the gospel to help formulate a testimony to transform our witness with those we love and care the most.

Twenty people signed up (19 from CCDM) to take the course, and each week the group became increasingly engaged with the material, asking questions, and being fully present during our time. I was so encouraged by the participation each week as I facilitated each class, answered questions, and explained the gospel of Jesus Christ in greater depth.

Here is a taste of what we went over:

• Gospel Reset: Salvation Made Relevant YouTube Video
• Quick Answers to Tough Questions with Bryan Osborne
• 7 C’s of History featuring Bodie Hodge

What’s next?

I will be presenting a condensed version of Gospel Reset before the Des Moines St. Patrick’s Day Parade Outreach on March 17th at CCDM. If you would like to join us, you can register with Tulip Gospel Outreach here.