Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes. Creating an account and sharing the Gospel is free.

Additional discipleship tools and resources are available through Access More, a one-time contribution that helps support and maintain the ministry.

Anyone who wants to learn about Jesus Christ, grow in their faith, encourage others, or connect with trusted resources is welcome.

Students and youth are encouraged to participate in sharing the Gospel and discipling their peers.

Children under 13 may register with verified parental or guardian permission.

Registration allows us to:

• Connect you with the person who invited you.
• Save your progress.
• Provide discipleship resources.
• Protect the integrity of the platform.
• Help you continue your spiritual journey if you choose.

Registration is free and takes only a minute.

Yes. Your registration connects you to the inviter's Kingdom Impact Tree, allowing them to encourage and support you in your faith journey.

Your personal information is protected and is not shared beyond what is described in our Privacy Policy.

Visit our How It Works page to learn about the platform, how your information is used, and what you can expect before creating your account.

The Shepherd's Tool® is built around relationship-based evangelism.

We encourage users to share the Gospel with family members, friends, classmates, coworkers, neighbors, teammates, church members, and others with whom they have an existing relationship.

The standard Gospel invitation is intentionally provided in a consistent format to clearly communicate the message of Jesus Christ.

You may add a brief personal introduction when available, but we encourage you not to alter the official invitation.

No.

The Impact Tree is meant to encourage faithfulness—not compare believers. Only God changes hearts. The tree simply celebrates opportunities to share the Gospel and disciple others.

Jesus taught that believers are to make disciples—not simply share a message and walk away.

The Shepherd's Tool® connects you with the person who invited you so they can encourage you, pray for you, answer questions, and support your spiritual growth as you learn to follow Christ.

This connection is intended to foster genuine, Christ-centered relationships built on encouragement and discipleship—not to invade your privacy or pressure you in any way.

You are always in control of your personal information, and we encourage every user to treat others with respect, kindness, and Christian love.

Yes.

We encourage students to encourage, pray for, and disciple their peers in age-appropriate ways while maintaining respectful and safe boundaries.

Parents, guardians, pastors, and ministry leaders are encouraged to support younger users in their spiritual growth.

No.

The Shepherd's Tool® helps connect users with trusted organizations that provide assistance. Availability, eligibility, funding, and approval are determined by each organization.

No.

Every organization has its own eligibility requirements, available funding, and program capacity. We cannot guarantee approval or service availability.

Your birthdate helps us:

• Provide age-appropriate experiences.
• Protect children.
• Comply with applicable privacy laws.
• Obtain parental consent when required.

A parent or legal guardian must review our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, provide consent, and verify their email address before your account can be created.