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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 find my purpose in God's? (Ultimate Questions, Part 5)
Never has there been a time in history when there have been more churches and more professing Christians than today.
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.
2018 Ministry Update Video & Photos
The underground church in East Asia is facing increased persecution at frightening new levels.
John Frame on RC Sproul: “The Wretched Boundaries of our Clubs"
The evening immediately after RC Sproul died, John Frame writes about his earliest memories of RC, starting back when they were young men from Pittsburgh. Frame expresses his great admiration for RC and his ministry, and grieves over the "wretched boundaries" that kept them apart, as he prays for RC's family and loved ones.
Pray for R.C. Sproul's Family
I'm deeply grateful to God for the life and ministry of my friend and former colleague, Dr. R.C. Sproul.
Old Reliable Triangle: How to Apply God's Word by John Frame
John Frame and Steve Childers draw from their more than 70 combined years as seminary professors to help you learn how to apply God’s Word to all areas of life.
Watch 60-Second Video of Childers' Week After Hurricane Irma
After a week, we finally got our power back yesterday and moved back in last night.
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.
Read My Pastor's Response & Prayer re: Racism in Charlottesville
When my pastor, Mike Tilley, stood before our local church in Orlando this morning, after the conflict with white supremacists in Charlottesville yesterday, he said these brief, wise and timely words to us and then led us in this simple but profound prayer. I hope you will find this helpful, as I did.
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.
Watch Childers and Team Training in Muslim West Africa
Watch this 3 minute video about Steve Childers training leaders in West Africa.
A Tribute to My Dad on Father's Day
Even though it’s been almost 40 years since my dad died, my heart especially aches for him every Father’s Day. Several times today I’ve thought about how wonderful it would be if I could call him. As I looked at pictures of him, my mind was flooded with rich memories.
Building Both Physical and Spiritual Churches in West Africa
While a rooster crows behind him, Nathaniel Adawonu, the president of New Harvest Missions International, explains how his partnership with Pathway Learning equips West African church leaders.
Learning from Little Children Without Meat in West Africa
She is one of the most beautiful, little girls I’ve ever seen. And I’ve seen a lot of beautiful, little girls, including my own. Her sparkling eyes and dazzling smile were captivating. How could she be so happy living in such extreme poverty?
Day One: Worship and Preaching, Kara, Togo, West Africa
Watch this video of Steve Childers preaching in West Africa.