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Evangelism Series Lesson Five: A Message About Repentance and Faith
Evangelism, Discipleship, Pastoral Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Repentance, Faith, Obedience, Gospel Promises, Biblical Repentance, New Heart, New Creation, Gospel Transformation, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers Evangelism, Discipleship, Pastoral Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Repentance, Faith, Obedience, Gospel Promises, Biblical Repentance, New Heart, New Creation, Gospel Transformation, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers

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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Conflict Series Lesson Six: Overcoming Conflict
Christian Discipleship, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Christian Formation, Managing Conflict, Redeeming Conflict, Healthy disagreement, Engaging Conflict, Owning Conflict, Repentance, Trust, Forgiveness, Christ-centered forgiveness, Reconciliation, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers Christian Discipleship, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Christian Formation, Managing Conflict, Redeeming Conflict, Healthy disagreement, Engaging Conflict, Owning Conflict, Repentance, Trust, Forgiveness, Christ-centered forgiveness, Reconciliation, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers

Conflict Series Lesson Six: Overcoming Conflict

Forgiveness is never easy, and it’s never cheap. But it’s the final and most freeing step in resolving conflict. This week’s teaching walks through what true forgiveness looks like, why it’s so hard, and how God empowers us to do it anyway. If you’ve been holding on to pain or struggling to let go of the past, don’t miss this.

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Conflict Series Lesson Five: Owning Conflict
Christian Discipleship, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Christian Formation, Managing Conflict, Redeeming Conflict, Healthy disagreement, Engaging Conflict, Owning Conflict, Repentance, Trust, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers Christian Discipleship, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Christian Formation, Managing Conflict, Redeeming Conflict, Healthy disagreement, Engaging Conflict, Owning Conflict, Repentance, Trust, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers Dr. Steven L. Childers

Conflict Series Lesson Five: Owning Conflict

True spiritual leadership begins with humility and repentance. This article unpacks seven powerful marks of genuine confession that every church leader should know—drawn from Scripture and Ken Sande’s Peacemaker. Learn how to lead through repentance, restore unity, and reflect the gospel in all your relationships.

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How Can I Forgive Someone Who’s Wronged Me?: Managing Conflict Series Part 6
Church Conflict, Ministry Conflict, Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution, Peacemaking, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Gospel Transformation, Forgiveness, Church Discipline, Repentance, Gospel Repentance Dr. Steven L. Childers Church Conflict, Ministry Conflict, Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution, Peacemaking, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Gospel Transformation, Forgiveness, Church Discipline, Repentance, Gospel Repentance Dr. Steven L. Childers

How Can I Forgive Someone Who’s Wronged Me?: Managing Conflict Series Part 6

The final step in resolving all conflicts is to forgive those who wrong you and be reconciled to them. But how can I forgive someone who wronged me? Learn more.

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How Do I Own Conflict as a Chief Repenter?: Managing Conflict Series Part 5
Church Conflict, Ministry Conflict, Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution, Peacemaking, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Gospel Transformation, Forgiveness, Church Discipline, Repentance, Gospel Repentance Dr. Steven L. Childers Church Conflict, Ministry Conflict, Conflict Management, Conflict Resolution, Peacemaking, Discipleship, Evangelism, Practical Theology, Pastoral Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Spiritual Formation, Gospel Transformation, Forgiveness, Church Discipline, Repentance, Gospel Repentance Dr. Steven L. Childers

How Do I Own Conflict as a Chief Repenter?: Managing Conflict Series Part 5

Be the “chief repenter” by learning 7 marks of a genuine, biblical confession. One of the most liberating acts in life is to confess your sin, not only to God but to another person. Learn how.

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