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Commitments in Community: Groups Part 5

Unlock the power of healthy group dynamics. Learn the three core commitments that will revitalize your small group engagement and develop vibrant church community.

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Recommended Revelation Commentaries for Lay People (and the Top 3 For In-Depth Study)

We've curated commentaries on Revelation, classified by three views: futurist, preterist, and idealist. This unique approach aids understanding, whether you're a curious reader or seeking deeper insight into this profound book.

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Health in Community: Groups Part 4

Discover the 7 elements of healthy small groups that lead to spiritual growth. Just as the health of a human body is determined by the health of its cells, so the health of a church body is found in the health of its groups. Learn more in Health in Community, Groups Series Pt 4.

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Design for Community: Groups Part 3

Growing in Faith Together: The Transforming Power of Shepherding Structures: Learn how to design shepherding structures that facilitate spiritual growth and provide every member the care they need in Design for Community, Groups Series Part 3.

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Purpose for Community: Groups Part 2

Learn why the Bible teaches you cannot fully mature spiritually without a true devotion to the community of a local church. Explore 3 reasons given in Scripture why all believers should regularly gather in Christian community–in the Groups Series Pt 2 by Dr. Steve Childers.

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Vision for Community: Groups Part 1

Share the vision for building a new community and learn how to develop healthy groups in your church that transform lives and communities. Learn why Christian leaders from more than 60 countries representing over 300 denominations have taken this training.

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Knowing God as Lord in All Areas of Your Life: Essentials in Theology Part 6

Experience the transforming power of learning how to know God as Lord–not just in an isolated "spiritual life"– but in all areas of your life in the Essentials in Theology series by John Frame and Steve Childers.

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Knowing God’s Attributes: Essentials in Theology Part 5

Learn how to know God and find your joy in him by understanding his two kinds of attributes that reflect who he is and what he does. You should not see God's attributes as mere characteristics of God but as reflections of his being and person. Learn more from Frame and Childers.

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Knowing God’s Being: Essentials in Theology Part 4

You are at risk of dangerous error if you don't affirm two biblical truths about God that can seem contradictory. Learn how biblical analogies can help you know, love, and worship God as both high and lifted up (transcendent) and near you (immanent) in Essentials in Theology.

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Knowing God as Lord: Essentials in Theology Part 3

Can you explain the meaning of God’s personal name, YHWH (Hebrew)? Learn how to know God as Yahweh, the one and only Covenant LORD, who keeps all his promises in Essentials in Theology Pt 3 by Drs. John Frame and Steve Childers.

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Knowing God as Your Holy Creator and Redeemer: Essentials in Theology Part 2

Learn how to know God as your Holy Creator and Redeemer and discover why God reveals himself to you in the Bible as "high," "exalted," and "lifted up" in Essentials in Theology Pt 2 by Drs. John Frame and Steve Childers.

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Knowing God Through Scripture: Essentials in Theology Part 1

Learn the difference between "knowing God" and "knowing about God," and how the goal of theology is not merely to understand doctrine, but to apply it so we know, love, and honor God in all areas of our lives–in Essentials in Theology Pt 1 by Drs. John Frame and Steve Childers.

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The Practice of Mercy: Mercy Part 6

When Helping Hurts: How you understand and define poverty will determine how you help alleviate poverty. Learn three effective approaches to help mobilize your church to have a more effective mercy ministry in this new Mercy course and book by Dr. Steve Childers.

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The Heart for Mercy: Mercy Part 5

Learn how to develop a heart of mercy like the Apostle Paul's that was "eager" to care for the poor. And learn why caring for the poor was not just a duty to Paul, but an act of worship in this new Mercy series by Dr. Steve Childers.

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The Goal of Mercy: Mercy Part 4

You're called to show mercy to those who suffer from broken relationships–with God, themselves, others, and the world. Just as there are different types of brokenness, so there are different types of parallel ministries of mercy. Learn more in the new Pathway Learning series.

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The Vision for Mercy: A Sneak Preview, Mercy Part 3

When you show mercy to the poor you display a “sneak preview” of God’s kingdom to come on the earth when Jesus returns. Learn more in the new Mercy series by Dr. Steve Childers.

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The Four Key Marks of Mercy: Mercy Part 2

God calls you to be a channel of his mercy in both the church and world. Learn the four key marks of biblical mercy to help you fulfill your calling– in the new Mercy Series by Dr. Steve Childers.

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The Ministry of Mercy: Mercy Part 1

Jesus calls you to follow him in his earthly ministry of mercy through his church. Did you know the most effective mercy ministry method under heaven is a healthy local church? Learn more in the new Mercy series by Dr. Steve Childers.

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Merry Christmas and a Free Book!

From all of us at Pathway Learning, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and give you a FREE BOOK just released on Christian Hope by Drs John Frame and Steve Childers. Learn more.

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Help Make Disciples of All Nations By Using The Most Effective Ministry Strategy Under Heaven!

Help Make Disciples of All Nations By Using The Most Effective Ministry Strategy Under Heaven! In 2023 the spiritual battle rages for the hearts of people worldwide. Come help change the world. Learn more.

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