Blog

 

Explore our growing library of practical resources created to help you plant, grow, and multiply healthy churches.

 

Looking for something in particular? Search the library below.

 
 
Pathway Learning, Missions, Church Planting, Unreached people, Our Story, Church Leadership, Global Church, Theological Education, Founder’s Story, Leadership Development, Ministry Training, Mission & Vision, Spiritual Formation, Christian Leadership, Faith & Testimony, Gospel-Centered Living Steve Childers Pathway Learning, Missions, Church Planting, Unreached people, Our Story, Church Leadership, Global Church, Theological Education, Founder’s Story, Leadership Development, Ministry Training, Mission & Vision, Spiritual Formation, Christian Leadership, Faith & Testimony, Gospel-Centered Living Steve Childers

Rose Marie Miller: A Life of Grace and Courage

A personal tribute to Rose Marie Miller, whose 101-year life of humble faith, gospel courage, and deep dependence on God shaped countless lives. Her story reminds us that true ministry impact comes not through prominence, but through a life transformed by grace and faithfully lived for Christ.

Read More
Triune God, Gospel worldview, Christian worldview, Biblical perspective, God’s Lordship, Theology of the gospel, Gospel and life, Kingdom of God, Reformed theology, The Trinity in the gospel, God’s work in salvation, Gospel-centered life, Gospel transformation, Triperspectivalism, Sovereign, Revelation Steve Childers Triune God, Gospel worldview, Christian worldview, Biblical perspective, God’s Lordship, Theology of the gospel, Gospel and life, Kingdom of God, Reformed theology, The Trinity in the gospel, God’s work in salvation, Gospel-centered life, Gospel transformation, Triperspectivalism, Sovereign, Revelation Steve Childers

Perspectives Series Lesson Six: Seeing All Life Through God’s Triune Lordship

God’s Triune Lordship: Recovering How To See All of Life Through the Lens of the Trinity. Learn how God’s Triune Lordship helps avoid a fragmented faith and leads to whole-life discipleship.

Read More
Triune God, Gospel worldview, Christian worldview, Biblical perspective, God’s Lordship, Theology of the gospel, Gospel and life, Kingdom of God, Reformed theology, The Trinity in the gospel, God’s work in salvation, Gospel-centered life, Gospel transformation Steve Childers Triune God, Gospel worldview, Christian worldview, Biblical perspective, God’s Lordship, Theology of the gospel, Gospel and life, Kingdom of God, Reformed theology, The Trinity in the gospel, God’s work in salvation, Gospel-centered life, Gospel transformation Steve Childers

Perspectives Series Lesson Five: Christ’s Redemption & the Spirit’s Restoration

Longing for a Better World? Here’s Real Hope. Broken relationships, suffering, and injustice surround us. But there’s good news–God is making all things new. Discover the full hope of his redemption.

Read More
Triune God, Gospel worldview, Christian worldview, Biblical perspective, God’s Lordship, Theology of the gospel, Gospel and life, Kingdom of God, Reformed theology, The Trinity in the gospel, God’s work in salvation, Gospel-centered life, Gospel transformation Steve Childers Triune God, Gospel worldview, Christian worldview, Biblical perspective, God’s Lordship, Theology of the gospel, Gospel and life, Kingdom of God, Reformed theology, The Trinity in the gospel, God’s work in salvation, Gospel-centered life, Gospel transformation Steve Childers

Perspectives Series Lesson Four: The Fall of the Father's Kingdom

What Went Wrong? Understanding the Fall of God's Kingdom. Sin didn’t just affect individuals—it corrupted the world. Learn how the Fall disrupted God’s kingdom and what it means for leadership.

Read More
Triune God, Gospel worldview, Christian worldview, Biblical perspective, Creation, redemption, restoration, God’s Lordship, Seeing life through the gospel, Theology of the gospel, Gospel and life, Kingdom of God, Reformed theology, The Trinity in the gospel, God’s work in salvation, Gospel-centered life, Gospel transformation Steve Childers Triune God, Gospel worldview, Christian worldview, Biblical perspective, Creation, redemption, restoration, God’s Lordship, Seeing life through the gospel, Theology of the gospel, Gospel and life, Kingdom of God, Reformed theology, The Trinity in the gospel, God’s work in salvation, Gospel-centered life, Gospel transformation Steve Childers

Perspectives Series Lesson Three: God’s Triune Nature

Learn how to view all of life through the perspective of God’s triune work in the gospel. The gospel is not just theology—it’s a worldview that transforms how you see all of life. Learn more in the Perspectives Series by Childers and Frame.

Read More
Church Planting, Ministry Development, Gospel-centered life, Christian service, God’s purpose, Following Christ, Calling, Ministry calling, Christian Vocation, Church Leaders, Pastor calling, Spiritual gifts, Equipping church leaders, Wise Counsel, Prayer, Guidance, Called to Serve Steve Childers Church Planting, Ministry Development, Gospel-centered life, Christian service, God’s purpose, Following Christ, Calling, Ministry calling, Christian Vocation, Church Leaders, Pastor calling, Spiritual gifts, Equipping church leaders, Wise Counsel, Prayer, Guidance, Called to Serve Steve Childers

Process of a Leader’s Calling: Calling, Lesson 5

Is God calling you to church leadership? Learn four practical ways to confirm your call. Discover the process involved in four time-tested ways to confirm if God is calling you into church leadership – in the Calling Series by Steve Childers.

Read More
Church Planting, Ministry Development, Gospel-centered life, Christian service, God’s purpose, Following Christ, Calling, Ministry calling, Christian Vocation, Church Leaders, Pastor calling, Spiritual gifts, Equipping church leaders, Maturity, Proven Ability, Virtuous Affinity, Confirmed Opportunity Steve Childers Church Planting, Ministry Development, Gospel-centered life, Christian service, God’s purpose, Following Christ, Calling, Ministry calling, Christian Vocation, Church Leaders, Pastor calling, Spiritual gifts, Equipping church leaders, Maturity, Proven Ability, Virtuous Affinity, Confirmed Opportunity Steve Childers

Elements of a Leader’s Calling: Calling, Lesson 4

How can you know if you’re called to be a church leader? Learn about the divinely inspired church leader’s job description. Discover four ways to know if you're called to be a church leader–in the Calling Series by Steve Childers.

Read More
Church Planting, Ministry Development, Gospel-centered life, Christian service, God’s purpose, Following Christ, Calling, Ministry calling, Christian Vocation, Faith and Work, Church Leaders, Pastor calling, Spiritual gifts Steve Childers Church Planting, Ministry Development, Gospel-centered life, Christian service, God’s purpose, Following Christ, Calling, Ministry calling, Christian Vocation, Faith and Work, Church Leaders, Pastor calling, Spiritual gifts Steve Childers

Church Leader Calling: Calling, Lesson 3

Explore the essential calling of church leaders to equip followers of Christ for effective ministry. Uncover the biblical foundation for church leadership and its impact in ministry in the Calling Series by Steve Childers.

Read More
Church Planting, Ministry Development, Gospel-centered life, Christian service, God’s purpose, Following Christ, Calling, Ministry calling, Secondary calling, Clergy and Laity, Christian Vocation, Faith and Work Steve Childers Church Planting, Ministry Development, Gospel-centered life, Christian service, God’s purpose, Following Christ, Calling, Ministry calling, Secondary calling, Clergy and Laity, Christian Vocation, Faith and Work Steve Childers

Secondary Ministry Calling: Calling, Lesson 2

Discover why your work matters to God! Find out how the popular view of being called to the ministry is the opposite of the biblical view in the Calling Series by Steve Childers.

Read More
Church Planting, Ministry Development, Gospel-centered life, Christian service, God’s purpose, Following Christ, Calling, Ministry calling Steve Childers Church Planting, Ministry Development, Gospel-centered life, Christian service, God’s purpose, Following Christ, Calling, Ministry calling Steve Childers

Primary Ministry Calling: Calling, Lesson 1

Learn why you must fight against the belief that only an elite group of religious people are called by God to a life of ministry. Explore why nothing has had such a transforming impact on culture as a biblical understanding of God's call on your life in the Calling Series by Steve Childers.

Read More