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Early Rain Covenant Church Faces Renewed Crackdown: A Call to Prayer
Early Rain Covenant Church faces a renewed government crackdown in China. Elder Li Yingqiang has been formally arrested on “inciting subversion of state power,” the same charge that imprisoned Pastor Wang Yi in 2018. The full article includes verified reporting, historical context, photos, a brief video, and a focused prayer guide.
Our Founder’s Story: A Path Forward for Leaders Who Can’t Leave
A personal story behind Pathway Learning’s mission to serve called leaders who can’t leave home for training. Discover why calling should never be crushed by geography, income, or circumstance—and how God is using simple learning paths to equip church planters and pastors around the world.
Equip Underserved Church Leaders Around the World
Pathway Learning has already equipped a growing global community of underserved church leaders from more than 300 denominations representing 60 countries in 7 languages. Learn how you can make a difference by helping equip church leaders worldwide.
Remembering Bruce Young and the Call to Japan
This weekend we remembered Bruce Young, whose life was deeply formed by Christ and faithfully spent for the sake of the gospel in Japan. His story calls us to reflect prayerfully on the unfinished work of missions and the possibility that God may be calling us to go.
Lead Pastor Opportunity: Karawaci Presbyterian Church (KPC), Indonesia
Karawaci Presbyterian Church (KPC), an international English-speaking Presbyterian church in Indonesia, is prayerfully seeking a Lead Pastor. Learn about the church, qualifications, and how to apply.
Why the Underground Church in China Is Still Growing
Against all odds, the underground church in China continues to grow. Be part of the faithful work God is doing behind the scenes.
A Last-Minute Christmas Gift That Gives Twice!
A meaningful gift that also equips church leaders worldwide.
We’re More Than Halfway to Our Year-End Goal
We’re more than halfway there. Will you help us finish strong? Together, we’re equipping leaders where the gospel is needed most.
A Joyful New Chapter for Church Planting in Tokyo
Japan has long been called “the missionary graveyard,” with less than 1% Christian among 125 million people. Yet God is opening a new door. This fall, Grace City Church, in the heart of Tokyo near the Emperor’s Palace, has announced a new partnership with Metro Baltimore Seminary to make theological education accessible to students in Japan--using Pathway Learning’s church planter training to equip emerging leaders in one of the world’s most spiritually challenging and strategic contexts.
How Pathway Learning and Steve Childers Are Like Star Wars and George Lucas
A brief inside look at our new Pathway Learning book—and why Part 2 launched first.
Partner With Us to Equip Church Leaders Across Indonesia
Partner with us to equip church leaders across Indonesia. Your year-end gift will help equip emerging church leaders across Indonesia.
Training Leaders Where It’s Almost Impossible to Go
Church leaders in Muslim West Africa are serving in places marked by deep poverty, danger, and rising persecution. For nearly twenty years, Pathway Learning has equipped these indigenous pastors with the training they need to plant and grow gospel-centered churches. Your early Giving Tuesday gift helps bring training where it’s almost impossible to find.
Introducing the Lordship Catechism Part 2: Proclaiming the Supremacy of the Triune Lord in All Things
Take a deeper look at how the Triune God works in creation, redemption, and restoration. This week’s Lordship Catechism sample opens the Scriptures for everyday life.
Introducing the Lordship Catechism: Proclaiming the Supremacy of the Triune Lord in All Things
How can ancient truth shape today’s disciples? In The Lordship Catechism, John Frame and Steve Childers recover a Trinitarian vision of faith that unites theology, worship, and mission. Discover how this new catechism helps believers know the Father who creates, the Son who redeems, and the Spirit who restores—all for the glory of God.
Evangelism Series Lesson Six: Methods of Evangelism
What if evangelism felt less like a formula—and more like an overflow of worship and love? In this lesson, Steve Childers reveals how the Apostle Paul’s approach to evangelism united preaching, authentic worship, and genuine hospitality to reach both believers and seekers. Learn how you can recapture this gospel-centered vision and make evangelism a natural part of your life and community.
Evangelism Series Lesson Five: A Message About Repentance and Faith
What does it really mean to repent and believe? Steve Childers explains that repentance and faith aren’t two separate steps—they’re two sides of the same coin. To repent is to turn from sin and self-trust; to believe is to turn to Christ in personal trust. Discover how this frees us from legalism, transforms obedience into joy, and connects us to the living Christ who promises a new heart and a new world.
Why Every Team Needs a Leader Among Equals: Biblical Wisdom for Elder-Led Churches
Discover why every elder-led church needs both shared authority and personal leadership. Steve Childers explains how Scripture, history, and sociology affirm the biblical wisdom of having a leader among equals in the church.
It’s Release Day! Renewing Your Hope with the Lord’s Prayer Is Now Live on Amazon
Your Kindle copy is arriving today — and your Amazon review can help others discover lasting hope in Christ.
New Pathway Learning Book Now on Amazon for Pre-Order
Please consider joining our launch team and helping us spread the hope of the gospel through this new book.
Evangelism Series Lesson Four: A Message About Christ and Salvation
The gospel is more than forgiveness—it’s the announcement of a King and his kingdom. As Steve Childers explains, Jesus lived the perfect life we never could, died the death we deserved, rose in victory, and now reigns over all. This is the fullness of the good news: Christ saves us by his life, his death, his resurrection, and his reign. Discover how this changes everything.