Equip your team with the depth of training they need to share the gospel with real confidence — and the relational tools to do it naturally.
Gospel Confidence: Training in Relational Evangelism is the virtual full-length Step Up to Life training seminar, purpose-built to equip your team to share the gospel with clarity and confidence. In seven in-depth sessions, you'll explore all five steps of the Step Up to Life process — unconcerned, concerned, conviction, repentance, and saving faith — gaining the framework, language, and relational tools to guide real conversations toward saving faith.
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A study to help you . . .
Go Deep in the Five-Step Process
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This isn't a surface-level overview. Gospel Confidence walks your team through each of the five steps in detail — giving them a framework they can return to again and again as they guide others toward saving faith.
Equip Your Team with Confidence
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Whether you're equipping a leadership team, mobilizing volunteers, or running a church-wide evangelism initiative, this series gives you a complete training curriculum designed for group settings and built to produce lasting results.
Lead with a Relational Approach
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Evangelism doesn't have to feel forced or scripted. Gospel Confidence teaches your team how to meet people where they are, ask the right questions, and trust the Holy Spirit to work—one conversation at a time.
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Details for Leaders
Gospel Confidence is the complete virtual Step Up to Life training experience. Each session features a 15–30 minute teaching video that walks through the Step Up to Life framework in depth, paired with a downloadable PDF study guide that includes a session summary and guided discussion questions for breakout groups. This series is ideal for large group training settings where you want to learn together, then divide into smaller groups for application and conversation time.
We recommend planning for 60-90 minutes per session — time to watch the video together and move through the discussion guide in breakout groups.
Gospel Confidence is ideal for:
Team training — equip ministry staff and volunteers with a shared framework
Leadership development — give your leaders the depth of understanding to disciple others
Group study — run as a church-wide evangelism training initiative
Whether you're introducing your team to Step Up to Life for the first time or going back to the source material with fresh eyes, Gospel Confidence is the training resource you need to help your people feel confident talking about their faith.
Meet the Teachers
LINCOLN MURDOCH
Lincoln Murdoch is a fourth generation pastor who has dedicated his life to mobilizing the local church and helping people grow in their faith. He has taught in more than 40 countries, guiding audiences through the steps that lead to lasting conversions and a deeper relationship with Jesus. Lincoln holds a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary and leads a team of international ministry champions, equipping leaders and churches around the world.
NICK BANK, D.MIN.
With over 20 years of experience preaching and teaching the Bible, Dr. Nick Bank is passionate about introducing people to Jesus and helping them apply biblical truths in everyday life. He also mentors and trains church and ministry leaders around the world to grow as confident and effective ministers of the Word of God. Nick holds a Th.M. in Philosophy & Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and a D.Min. in Advanced Biblical Preaching/Homiletics from Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology, and has done extensive research and writing on pastoral longevity, emotional health, and church communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Gospel Confidence is designed for ministry leaders, church staff, small group leaders, and anyone who wants to go deep in the Step Up to Life method. It's especially well-suited for teams that want a shared language and framework for relational evangelism — from leadership teams to volunteer corps to entire congregations.
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The five steps of the Step Up to Life process are:
Unconcerned: People who are spiritually dead or disinterested in God.
Concerned: Those who become aware that something is missing and start asking questions.
Conviction: People who recognize their sin and feel guilt for their wrongdoing.
Repentance: A heart-level turning from sin toward Christ.
Saving Faith: Total, all-in commitment to Jesus, surrendering control of life and trusting Him fully.
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How is this different from Guided Conversations?Guided Conversations is a concise, 3–5 minute-per-session introduction to the Step Up to Life method — ideal for small groups and personal growth.
Gospel Confidence is the full-length training seminar, with 15–30 minute sessions designed to go deeper into each step. It's built for teams and larger group settings where in-depth equipping is the goal.
If you’re not sure where to start, or believe that both would be a good fit for your team and the time you have available, we suggest Gospel Confidence, the full-length training.
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When you set up your account and complete your purchase, you’ll gain immediate access to the Gospel Confidence course materials. You’ll also receive an email from Step Up to Life with a link that will allow you to access the materials in the future, and you can access the class anytime by logging into your account on our website. (If you don’t receive this email within a couple minutes of purchase, please check your email spam/junk folders.)
The course videos are then available to you on any device with an internet connection, so it’s easy to engage with this study wherever your group meets.
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Yes! Each video comes with a study guide summary and conversation starter questions for your group to walk through together. These prompts are designed to facilitate meaningful dialogue and help your group learn how to have a conversation about your faith using the five-step process.
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The full series includes seven sessions. We recommend 60-90 minutes per session, allowing time for the teaching video and group discussion. Most teams complete the series over seven weeks.
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Yes — Gospel Confidence was specifically designed with larger group settings in mind. The included breakout discussion guides make it easy to divide into smaller groups after each video for deeper conversation and application. Have questions about church-wide or team licensing? Email us at info@stepuptolife.com.
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Step Up to Life provides a clear, non-confrontational roadmap for spiritual conversations. It shows you how to assess where someone is in their spiritual journey, ask meaningful questions, and guide them step by step without pressure or fear of rejection. The process takes the guesswork out of sharing faith and equips you to walk alongside others as God works in their hearts.
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After you purchase the study, you’ll need a stable Internet connection, a screen that everyone in your group can easily see, and audio capability to listen to the video. We also recommend printing off a copy of the accompanying study guide for each person in your group so they can follow along during the video and discussion.
Our Mission
We believe evangelism should never be about pressure, scripts, or clever lines, but about guiding people, listening to their heart posture, and allowing the Holy Spirit to lead them step-by-step.
Step Up to Life exists to empower followers of Jesus to share the Gospel in a way that’s simple, relational, and effective. We understand that many Christians want to help others encounter Jesus, but fear uncertainty or confrontation in the process. That’s why we develop practical resources that guide conversations along the pathway from spiritual indifference to saving faith.
Our vision is for individuals and ministries on every continent to be equipped with the five-step Gospel framework and confident in conversations about spiritual position and relationship with Jesus Christ.