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Discipleship, Church Leadership, Gospel, God's Grace, Church Planting Dr. Steven L. Childers Discipleship, Church Leadership, Gospel, God's Grace, Church Planting Dr. Steven L. Childers

The Goals of Discipleship

What does a mature disciple of Jesus look like? Without that answer, you can’t make one. Someone can preach powerfully, know the Bible, and lead with faith, yet lack the mark that matters most. Steve Childers explores that mark, the vital signs of spiritual health, and the gospel’s restoring work.

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Discipleship, Church Leadership, Gospel, God's Grace, Church Planting Dr. Steven L. Childers Discipleship, Church Leadership, Gospel, God's Grace, Church Planting Dr. Steven L. Childers

The Principles of Discipleship

How do we effectively make disciples? Methods that work in one context may not work in another, but biblical principles transcend cultures and circumstances. Steve Childers explores six foundational principles that help us develop mature followers of Jesus Christ, and how church leaders can build a discipleship plan on them.

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The Master's Method of Discipleship

How did Jesus actually make disciples? He formed ordinary followers through shared life, practical obedience, real responsibility, and ministry, then prepared them to carry his mission forward. His method gives church leaders a concrete pattern for forming disciples who follow Christ faithfully and help others do the same in every generation.

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Indonesia to Orlando: Celebrating Dr. Yohanes Halim’s RTS Graduation

Dr. Yohanes Halim graduated from Reformed Theological Seminary with his Doctor of Ministry degree after years of study and travel from Indonesia to Orlando. A pastor, presbytery moderator, and university chaplain, Yohanes now partners with Pathway Learning to help equip future church leaders across Indonesia.

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Amazing News from Oxford: Ravi Jain’s Doctor of Philosophy and the Trinity in Mathematics

What does an Oxford PhD in mathematics have to do with your ministry? Everything. Ravi Jain’s work shows that reality itself reflects the Trinity—unity in diversity—and that how we think shapes how we lead. Discover why this breakthrough matters for equipping church leaders to see all of life, ministry, and mission through a truly biblical lens.

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Be Part of What God is Doing in Indonesia

The Indonesia Project has reached a major milestone with the completion of its first translated Pathway Learning book and course. This achievement marks the beginning of a gospel-centered movement to equip church leaders across Indonesia. Read how God is at work—and how you can partner through prayer and giving.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Evangelism Series Lesson Three: A Message About God and Sin

Is your view of the gospel too small? Steve Childers explains how the good news is bigger than personal forgiveness—it heals our guilt, gives us new hearts, and invites us into God’s plan to renew the whole world. Discover the depth of the gospel and why it truly is the best news you’ll ever hear.

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Evangelism Series Lesson Two: Motives in Evangelism

Is obedience enough to sustain our evangelism? Steve Childers explains why evangelism isn’t just a command to follow, but a calling fueled by compassion for the lost and a passion for God’s glory. Discover how cherishing Christ above all else transforms your heart and empowers your witness.

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Evangelism Series Lesson One: Goals of Evangelism

Who says you’re saved? In this Vintage Video lesson, Steve Childers explains why evangelism must go beyond private decisions to culminate in a credible profession of faith, baptism, and incorporation into Christ’s church. Learn how evangelism leads to the salvation of the lost, the growth of the church, and the advance of God’s kingdom.

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