{"title":"Jeff Dodge | Authors","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author-info-text\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeff Dodge, MDiv, DMin, PhD, is the teaching pastor at Veritas Church in Iowa City, the director of the Veritas School of Theology and is an assistant professor of theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Jeff also serves the Hope Center in rural Zambia. Jeff and his wife, Teresa, have four children and several grandchildren. He is the author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-group-study-resources-topical-bible-study-books-gospel-101-learning-living-and-sharing-the-gospel\"\u003eGospel 101: Learning, Living, and Sharing the Gospel\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-group-study-resources-topical-bible-study-books-gospel-101-for-teens-learning-living-and-sharing-the-gospel\"\u003eGospel 101 for Teens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and\u003cem\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-group-study-resources-christian-bible-study-books-titus-life-changing-truth-in-a-world-of-lies-study-guide-with-leaders-notes\"\u003eTitus: Life-Changing Truth in a World of Lies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/small-group-study-resources-christian-bible-study-books-titus-life-changing-truth-in-a-world-of-lies-study-guide-with-leaders-notes\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"item recent-articles\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"recent-articles-heading\"\u003eRecent Articles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recent-articles-list\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/helping-teens-learn-live-and-share-the-gospel\/\"\u003eHelping Teens Learn, Live, and Share the Gospel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"recent-articles-list\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/the-joy-of-justification\/\"\u003eThe Joy of Justification\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"author-page\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.newgrowthpress.com\/author\/jeffdodge\/\"\u003eView more\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gospel-101-learning-living-and-sharing-the-gospel","title":"Gospel 101: Learning, Living and Sharing the Gospel","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis small group study and practical resource invites readers to develop the biblical literacy needed to share the gospel simply and effectively and without formulas. Designed for Christians who want to put their faith into action and grow in biblical knowledge, \u003cem\u003eGospel 101\u003c\/em\u003e explains the foundational gospel truth with digestible amounts of Scripture without diluting the gospel message.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChristians wondering how to share the gospel effectively will find Scripture-based content on understanding the background of the gospel rather than a one-size-fits-all approach to evangelism. Rather than giving an information overload or too-simplistic view of the gospel, \u003cem\u003eGospel 101\u003c\/em\u003e communicates the good news of Jesus in a clear, understanding, and compelling way, inviting readers to grow in gospel fluency, gospel community, and gospel action. Practical, small group study layout helps readers experience the transforming power of new life in Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis flexible resource serves as an introductory-level course on the \"big picture\" message of redemption. It equips church and ministry leaders with the language of the gospel to confidently move past the fear of sharing their faith by living out of gospel community and Scripture knowledge. By defining the gospel and why it matters, readers will learn about God, humanity, Christ, justification, our response, and the implications of the gospel through pointed questions, Scripture reading assignments, and encouraged discussions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGospel 101\u003c\/em\u003e will provide life-changing biblical truths so readers can speak gospel truth into everyday conversations with friends, family, children, coworkers, neighbors, fellow students, and others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Jeff Dodge","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49951482970341,"sku":"9781948130103","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49951483003109,"sku":"9781948130097","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Gospel-101-Frontcover__70466.1753471406.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783344012"},{"product_id":"titus-life-changing-truth-in-a-world-of-lies-study-guide-with-leaders-notes","title":"Titus: Life-Changing Truth in a World of Lies","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan the truth really change how we live? And how do we know what is true in a world of so many falsehoods? In this timely study, Jeff Dodge explores how Christians are called to share the gospel message with the world free of do-good, moralistic, try-harder religion, while also boldly calling those who believe to a gospel-centered, radical new life of love.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTitus: Life-Changing Truth in a World of Lies\u003c\/em\u003e is a study resource in the Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible series that provides seven in-depth lessons for one-on-one discipleship, small group, or large group settings.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn this guide, author Jeff Dodge draws insight from Paul's letter to Titus to point men and women to God's blueprint for what he wants the church to look like. He invites readers to see how the gospel disrupts people and culture, turning the world upside-down or right side-up.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis small group resource offers biblically wise, theologically rich content with an easy-to-follow structure to engage readers. With insightful questions and Scripture-based teaching, Dodge helps men and women see Jesus more clearly in the themes found in the book of Titus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore this resource and find life-changing truths about the gospel and the heart of God, who desires for the truth to set us free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Jeff Dodge","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49952620282085,"sku":"9781645070733","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49952620314853,"sku":"9781645070894","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Titus-Frontcover__80448.1753471460.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783359492"},{"product_id":"gospel-101-for-teens-learning-living-and-sharing-the-gospel","title":"Gospel 101 for Teens: Learning, Living, and Sharing the Gospel","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you want to talk to your friends about Jesus, but you're not really sure what to say or how to say it? Do you feel like you need to understand the gospel better first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe gospel is the most powerful message in the world—it's God's dynamite to change hearts, lives, and communities. In \u003cem\u003eGospel 101 for Teens\u003c\/em\u003e, Jeff Dodge communicates the good news of Jesus in a clear, understanding, and compelling way, inviting students to grow in gospel fluency, community, and action.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGospel 101 for Teens\u003c\/em\u003e serves as an introductory-level course on the \"big picture\" message of redemption. It equips teens with the language of the gospel to confidently move past the fear of sharing their faith with friends and classmates. By learning to share the gospel in their own words and explain why it matters, teens will be ready to communicate this message in a life-giving, clear, and personal way.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh school students will learn to share the gospel \u003c\/strong\u003esimply, effectively, and without formulas.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA practical, easy-to-use, small-group study layout \u003c\/strong\u003ewith ten self-contained lessons helps participants experience the transforming power of new life in Jesus.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned to be used in Sunday school and small groups, \u003c\/strong\u003eteenagers will grow in putting their faith into action and understanding the Bible as one, gospel story.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Jeff Dodge","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":49952780681445,"sku":"9781645074465","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"eBook","offer_id":49952780714213,"sku":"9781645074472","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/5617\/9173\/files\/Gospel-101-Teens-Frontcover__58989.1753471406.1280.1280.jpg?v=1783365230"},{"product_id":"gospel-201-growing-and-thriving-with-jesus","title":"Gospel 201: Growing and Thriving with Jesus","description":"\u003csection data-role=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Dodge’s \u003cem\u003eGospel 201 \u003c\/em\u003ehelps readers take the next step in growing and thriving in their relationship with Jesus. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJesus had thousands of people listen to him and begin to follow him, but did they really hear what Jesus was saying and continue to truly follow him? The same questions apply to us. When you become a follower of Jesus, the future looks bright. Your sins are forgiven, and your future is assured! But when life intrudes, it’s easy to get discouraged and distracted. What is the next step in growing in faith? It’s not just hearing, it’s listening!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGospel 201\u003c\/em\u003e takes a deep dive into Jesus’s parable of the sower to challenge readers to become true hearers of God’s Word and grow to be more like him. 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