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Conflict Series Lesson Four: Engaging Conflict
How do you know when to let something go and when God is calling you to speak up? See how confrontation can actually be an act of love when done with humility and grace.
Conflict Series Lesson Three: Managing Conflict
Every church experiences conflict—but not every church handles it well. In this article, Steve Childers shares biblical wisdom for navigating conflict in a way that strengthens your leadership and reflects the love of Christ. Learn how to respond to criticism, recognize unhealthy antagonism, and let the gospel reshape your heart and your relationships.
Conflict Series Lesson Two: Redeeming Conflict
What if your next conflict is actually an invitation from God? Discover how conflict can become a path to glorify God, love others, and grow spiritually.
Conflict Series Lesson One: Ministry Conflict
Ministry conflict isn’t a matter of if but when. The good news is that you don’t have to be caught off guard or alone. Learn how to navigate conflict in a way that protects your people, your heart, and your mission.
Discipleship Series Lesson Six: Design for Discipleship
Most churches want to make mature disciples—but without a clear, intentional plan, that goal often falls short. Discover how to build an intentional, effective discipleship plan rooted in biblical principles.
Discipleship Series Lesson Five: Pathways in Discipleship
Learn how Jesus made disciples—and why his method still transforms lives today. Discover how Jesus used smaller groups and deeper commitments to change the world.
Discipleship Series Lesson Four: Goals in Discipleship
Warning: Someone can be a visionary leader, outstanding preacher, brilliant Bible scholar, and missionary martyr but still not be a mature disciple. What does a mature disciple of Jesus Christ really look like? You might be surprised.
Discipleship Series Lesson Three: Principles of Discipleship
Discover biblical principles for discipleship that move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach. Explore practical wisdom on grace-driven obedience, personalized mentoring, and holistic growth to help your church cultivate devoted followers of Christ.
Discipleship Series Lesson Two: The Master’s Method of Discipleship
When Jesus’ plan is reflected on, it’s so different from the modern church that its implications are nothing less than revolutionary. Learn how to be more effective in making disciples by taking a closer look at the Master's method.
Vision for the Gospel of God: Vision Series, Part 5
The Three Tenses of Salvation: A Gospel-Centered Vision. The gospel isn’t just the way in—it’s the way forward. Learn how salvation works in past, present, and future.
Vision for the Church of God: Vision Series, Part 4
Why the Church is the Hope of the World: The Church isn’t just a place of worship—it’s a kingdom outpost. Learn how believers can bring light to every sphere of life.
Help Bring Hope to Inner Cities: Join Us in Serving the Urban Poor in North America!
Meet one of our key global partners serving the urban poor in North America – Rev. Craig Garriott and his team at Metro Baltimore Seminary. Learn how to make a difference in North America by joining our strategic global partnership.
Make a Difference: Equip Underserved Church Leaders Around the World
Pathway Learning has already equipped a growing global community of underserved church leaders from more than 300 denominations representing 60 countries in 7 languages. Learn how you can make a difference by helping equip church leaders worldwide.
Join Our Partnership to Reach Japan: Still One of the Most Unreached Nations
Japan is one of the most unreached and hard-to-reach nations in the world. It’s called the “missionaries’ graveyard.” Learn how to make a difference in Japan by joining our strategic partnership.
Help Serve the Persecuted, Underground Church in Iran!
From the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel to the fall of Syria’s Assad regime, the Middle East faces upheaval that shapes history for good or evil. At the center of this turmoil is Iran, presenting us with a unique opportunity – to pray for and support the persecuted underground church in Iran.
Six Years Ago Today: My Meeting With Pastor Wang Yi Before His Imprisonment
On this day six years ago, I met Pastor Wang Yi in China. Two days later, he was imprisoned for his faith—a sentence he still serves today. Yet, the underground church in China continues to grow, thrive, and transform lives despite persecution. Learn how Pathway Learning equips persecuted leaders to plant and grow healthy churches worldwide.
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.
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.
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.
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.