Welcome to the Basement Study Guide: A Practical Guide to Building Jesus’ First-Shall-Be-Last, Upside-Down Kingdom

by Tim Ross (B-Side)

Encounter faith where it was meant to be found—not in life's penthouse, but in the basement, where God's kingdom is waiting to welcome you.

This practical study guide, companion to Tim Ross's Welcome to the Basement, will help you assess where you are in your relationship with God and what steps you need to take to move to the next level in your faith.

For too long we've been taught that the only way to be great is to go up. But it's time to turn the world upside-down because in God's Kingdom, the way up is down, the way in is out, and downward mobility is your only hope for upward utility.

This study guide is ideal for you to go through on your own or with a group. Each session includes:

The big ideas that will be covered in the session as you read through the book.
An assessment exercise to help you reflect on your relationship with Christ.
Ten group-oriented discussion questions based on the Bible and book content.
A closing personal exercise to help you apply the concepts you’ve studied to your life.
Prompts for opening and closing your group or personal study time with prayer.

Sometimes the lowest floor of the building is where the real party is. Jesus is the cornerstone of a new kind of kingdom—will you step into the good things God is doing in the world?

112 pages, Paperback

Published February 27, 2024

About the author

Tim Ross is a professional podcaster, social media influencer, author, preacher and businessman. His unorthodox approach to spirituality has guided him on a constant journey of progression and has garnered the attention of millions in the marketplace. Born in Inglewood, CA, Ross began his unexpected journey to evangelism at the age of 21. While pursuing a career in law enforcement, he gave his life to Christ in January 1996 and God pivoted him into preaching, which he excelled in for more than 27 years.

Ross spent years preaching and teaching for some of the most prominent ministries, including world renowned The Potter’s House in Dallas, TX, and Gateway Church in Southlake, TX, and in 2015, he founded Embassy City Church in Irving, TX. In 2022, he began his journey from pastor to social media influencer by merging spirituality and entertainment with the launch of his podcast, The Basement. The Basement is a podcast for people of all walks of life – no matter their spiritual condition - to safely discuss and share real issues, current events, testimonies and much more. The podcast currently has over 300,000 subscribers and more than 25 million views.

In 2023, Tim expanded into business with the launch of his technology company, B-Side, which includes the B-Side Application. The app delivers entertaining and enriching conversations that shift culture through the lens of faith. Beyond the pulpit, Tim also speaks to corporate, business, conference and festival audiences all over the world.

Ross is a modern man of ministry with the ability to adjust, reach and influence people where they are and ultimately reconcile them back to Christ through various mediums. In the future, with his wife and business partner, Juliette, and their two sons, Nathan and Noah, Tim will launch books, produce short films and venture into standup comedy.