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Am I Called by God to be a Church Leader? (Calling, Part 3)
God gives a very specific secondary calling to equip God’s people to do the work of the ministry.
Am I Called by God to Ministry? (Calling, Part 2)
One of the greatest misunderstandings in church leadership is the belief that God calls only a select few to do the work of the ministry.
Am I Called by God? (Calling, Part 1)
In this session our focus is on the nature of God’s calling as being two-fold: 1) A Primary Call to All Followers of Christ, and 2) A Secondary Call to Ordained Leaders in a church based ministry.
How can I make a lasting impact? (Ultimate Questions, Part 4)
Begin answering the question "How is God carrying out his purpose?" and thinking through what the answers mean for your life.
Is there any hope for the future? (Ultimate Questions, Part 3)
Begin answering the question "What is God's purpose for the world?" and thinking through what the answers mean for your life.
What in the World is God Doing? (Ultimate Questions, Part 2)
“What in the World is God doing?” Learn how to look at history through the biblical lens of a 5-Act Play and what Act you're in today!
Is History A Meaningless Cycle of Events? (Ultimate Questions, Part 1)
Nothing really makes ultimate sense in life until we can answer these kinds of questions. In many ways, the history of civilization is the history of human beings trying to answer these ultimate questions of purpose and meaning. Ultimate questions deserve ultimate answers.
Childers' First Church Plant Celebrates 40th Anniversary in OKC
Forty years ago, Steve Childers became the founding pastor of Heritage Presbyterian Church in Oklahoma City, serving there from 1977-1982.
Why Study Theology? Excerpt from Childers & Frame Book & Course
We saw earlier how theology can be understood as a “study of God,” based on the meaning of the word theology. But the word logos, from which we get the word, theo-logy, conveys not only the idea of the study of God, but also the knowledge of God that is the result of that study.
100 Books That Have Most Influenced The Thought Of Dr. John Frame
Drs. John Frame and Steve Childers compiled the top 100 books that have influenced the thought of Frame. This list is published in John Frame’s Selected Shorter Writings, Volume 1, by P&R Publishing.
Influencers on His Thought (Framing John Frame, Part 2)
Frame believes those with Reformed and evangelical convictions are at risk of being marginalized in our generation because of some Reformed leaders, both inside and outside the academy, espousing unbiblical views of such critical areas as worship, evangelism, Christian spirituality, church planting, missions, and the relationship of the church and culture.
Help Under-Resourced Church Planters in Muslim West Africa
Since 2006, Steve Childers has trained hundreds of indigenous church leaders in West Africa from 15 West African nations, representing more than 20 indigenous church denominations.
Help Under-Resourced Church Leaders in Muslim West Africa
During the last fifty years, the global church has focused on the goal of personal conversion to the neglect of discipleship and societal transformation. As a result, the church is losing its transforming impact on the world.
3 Things It Took Me 40 Years to Learn!
It seems like yesterday I was in my 20's planting a church. Now I'm in my 60's learning how to be a grandfather! How did this happen?
Watch 1-Minute Testimony of Asian Underground Church Leader
Watch this 1-minute testimony of Steve Childers' partner in training underground church leaders in Asia through Pathway Learning courses in Mandarin.
Tribute to J. I. Packer on His 90th Birthday
Today is J. I. Packer’s 90th birthday. Longevity in life and ministry is often taken for granted in our day.
Part 1: A Sneak Peak Into a Pathway Learning Course
Church planters undoubtedly face unique and challenging hurdles today; attaining beneficial training suited for church planting should not be one of them. At Pathway Learning, we are developing highly-interactive and accessible avenues to theological education and training for emerging church leaders.
How to Discern if You Should Plant a Church
For church leaders today who wonder whether they should plant a church, there can be a feeling of desperation as the leader prays in isolation to discern their call. Usually this process can take years, and can sometimes be based on temporary circumstances.
Islamic Terrorism & Gospel-Centered Church Planting in West Africa
New reports are now coming out of West Africa regarding the increase of Islamic Terrorism. This week’s report includes a brutal attack by radical Muslims on an American owned Mali hotel in which innocent people were killed at random as the terrorists yelled, “Allahu akbar” (Arabic “Allah is Great”).
Christian Martyrs: Yesterday and Today
Throughout Christian history, an estimated 70 million Christians have been murdered for their faith.