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Memorial Day Tribute to My Uncle Shot Down in the Battle of Midway
A moving tribute to Marine Colonel Lloyd Childers, a World War II hero who survived the Battle of Midway and later served in combat in Korea and Vietnam. Through firsthand combat testimony and family history, this article honors the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of America’s veterans.
Called to Rule Now & Forever
Every believer bears the image of God — not as a title reserved for the powerful, but as a calling given to all. Through Christ, we have been raised and seated with him, appointed as vice-regents over the everyday domains of work, family, and community. That reign has already begun.
Designed for Influence
God didn't place image bearers in creation as passive occupants. He commissioned them as cultivators — called to work, keep, and extend their influence across every sphere of life. This lesson explores the Genesis mandate behind that calling and shows leaders how to bring its transformative framework to the congregations entrusted to their care.
Re-Imagining Your Work as Worship
Work and worship were never meant to be two separate things. Lesson 2 of the Faith & Work Series gives church leaders a clear, biblical foundation — from Genesis to Paul — to teach their congregations that daily work done for God's glory is a true and meaningful act of worship.
Why Your Work Matters to God
In the beginning, God worked in creation and put humans in paradise to work. So work is not part of the curse but a vital part of God's original mission for humanity to flourish. However, the curse of sin sometimes makes our work painful, frustrating, and feel meaningless. The emphasis of this series is on helping you develop a more biblical and practical understanding of the ultimate value of your work as a calling from God.
Happy 87th Birthday to Author, Theologian, and Philosopher, Dr. John M. Frame
John Frame’s 87-year legacy continues to shape global church leadership. From decades in seminary classrooms to the Applied Theology Project with Steven Childers, his work now equips underserved leaders worldwide with accessible, practical theology—bringing seminary-level training to those who need it most.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Worship Series Lesson Six: Corporate Worship
Corporate worship reveals the sacredness of the ordinary. Drs. John Frame and Steve Childers remind us that Sunday worship is more than a weekly service—it’s the lifeline of the Christian life. In simple, familiar rhythms, the gospel is remembered, grace is received, and our everyday lives are renewed. Discover how worship overflows into every part of life.
Worship Series Lesson Five: Wholehearted Worship
What does it mean to worship God with your whole heart, soul, mind, and strength? In this new article, John Frame and Steve Childers show how true worship engages your whole being—renewing your mind with truth, stirring your affections for Christ, and offering your body in joyful obedience.
Worship Series Lesson Four: The Cultural Perspective of Worship
What if many worship conflicts come from confusing cultural traditions with biblical commands? John Frame and Steve Childers help leaders distinguish between God’s unchanging elements of worship and the flexible cultural circumstances through which we express them.
URGENT CALL TO PRAYER
On Sunday evening (USA) and Monday morning (East Asia), Pathway Learning launched a 30-hour live online Spiritual Formation course for over 20 underground church planters and leaders in East Asia. Please pray for protection, clarity, and lasting impact—and consider giving to support this vital work.
My New Experiences in Worship Using Older Worship Forms
Since Steve Childers moved to Lookout Mountain, he’s been deeply encouraged by the Christ-centered, God-honoring worship at Lookout Presbyterian Church (PCA). These reflections aren’t about formal vs contemporary worship—they’re about how God uses "robust, historic, liturgical, and varied" worship services to help us experience the beauty and depth of our union with Christ in fresh ways.
Worship Series Lesson Three: The Biblical Perspective of Worship
Most people know the Ten Commandments—but few realize how different the first and second truly are. In this eye-opening article, John Frame and Steve Childers explain why worshiping the right God in the wrong way is still a serious issue today—and how Scripture alone must guide our worship.