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The Vision for Mercy: A Sneak Preview, Mercy Part 3
Steve Childers, Leslie Newbigin, Mission, Kingdom, Mercy, Justice, Compassion, Poverty, Injustice, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning Steve Childers, Leslie Newbigin, Mission, Kingdom, Mercy, Justice, Compassion, Poverty, Injustice, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning

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
Steve Childers, Mercy, Justice, Compassion, Poverty, Injustice, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning Steve Childers, Mercy, Justice, Compassion, Poverty, Injustice, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning

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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“I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body”: A Biblical Exposition of the Apostles’ Creed
Steve Childers, John Frame, Hope, Justice, Theology, The resurrection of the body, Jesus' resurrection, End times, New Heaven and New Earth, Last Days, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning Steve Childers, John Frame, Hope, Justice, Theology, The resurrection of the body, Jesus' resurrection, End times, New Heaven and New Earth, Last Days, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning

“I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body”: A Biblical Exposition of the Apostles’ Creed

Learn how to look forward to YOUR resurrection from the dead and the life to come in the new book and course by Drs. Frame and Childers, "Theology of Faith: A Biblical Exposition of the Apostles' Creed."

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What’s Good About Good Friday?
Steve Childers, John Frame, Mercy, Justice, Theology, The Cross, Atonement, Propitiation, Substitutionary Atonement, Penal Substitutionary Atonement, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning Steve Childers, John Frame, Mercy, Justice, Theology, The Cross, Atonement, Propitiation, Substitutionary Atonement, Penal Substitutionary Atonement, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning

What’s Good About Good Friday?

On Good Friday we’re reminded of the good news of God’s love for us displayed in the death of his Son Jesus Christ on the cross. Frame and Childers help you deepen your understanding of Jesus' death for you by expounding the meaning of the biblical word "propitiation."

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The Ministry of Mercy: Mercy Part 1
Steve Childers, Mercy, Justice, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning Steve Childers, Mercy, Justice, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning

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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A Special Year-End Message From Pathway Learning Board Member Lyn Perez
#Gospel, Pathway Learning, Posts, Resources, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education, Missions, Online Education, Hybrid Learning #Gospel, Pathway Learning, Posts, Resources, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education, Missions, Online Education, Hybrid Learning

A Special Year-End Message From Pathway Learning Board Member Lyn Perez

As 2022 comes to an end, I want to thank you for being a friend of Pathway Learning and for staying connected with this vital ministry.

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Merry Christmas and a Free Book!
Disciple-making, World Missions, Pathway Learning, Mission Strategy, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Urban Poor, Developing World, Evangelism, Evangelism Strategy Disciple-making, World Missions, Pathway Learning, Mission Strategy, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Urban Poor, Developing World, Evangelism, Evangelism Strategy

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!
Disciple-making, World Missions, Pathway Learning, Mission Strategy, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Urban Poor, Developing World, Evangelism, Evangelism Strategy Disciple-making, World Missions, Pathway Learning, Mission Strategy, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Urban Poor, Developing World, Evangelism, Evangelism Strategy

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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Help Bring Hope to Inner Cities: Join Us in Serving the Urban Poor in North America!
Mission to North America, Metro Baltimore Seminary, Pathway Learning, Urban missions, Inner cities, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Urban Poor Mission to North America, Metro Baltimore Seminary, Pathway Learning, Urban missions, Inner cities, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Urban Poor

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.

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Help Change the World: Join Us in Serving the Underground Church in China!
Mission to China, China Partnership, Pathway Learning, Persecution, Missions, Church Planting, Underground seminary, Underground church, Wang Yi, Early Rain Church, Civil Disobedience Mission to China, China Partnership, Pathway Learning, Persecution, Missions, Church Planting, Underground seminary, Underground church, Wang Yi, Early Rain Church, Civil Disobedience

Help Change the World: Join Us in Serving the Underground Church in China!

Meet one of Pathway Learning’s key partners in the underground church in China, imprisoned pastor Wang Yi. Learn how to make a difference in China by joining our strategic global partnership.

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Come Help Change the World: Reaching the Unreached in Japan
Mission to Japan, Pathway Learning, Christ Bible Institute Japan, Joy of Japan Church Planting Center, Missions, Church Planting, Unreached people Mission to Japan, Pathway Learning, Christ Bible Institute Japan, Joy of Japan Church Planting Center, Missions, Church Planting, Unreached people

Come Help Change the World: Reaching the Unreached in Japan

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.

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10 Reasons to Celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection
#Gospel, Applied Theology Project, John Frame, Pathway Learning, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education, #forgiveness, Resurrection of Jesus, Easter, Afterlife, Life after death #Gospel, Applied Theology Project, John Frame, Pathway Learning, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education, #forgiveness, Resurrection of Jesus, Easter, Afterlife, Life after death

10 Reasons to Celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection

Why celebrate the resurrection of Jesus? The resurrection means much more than we can have life after death. The Bible give us several perspectives on the meaning and significance of Jesus’ resurrection. Here are ten biblical reasons to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.

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Good News About Good Friday
#Gospel, Applied Theology Project, John Frame, Pathway Learning, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education, Blood of Christ, Propitiation, Good Friday, Death of Christ, #forgiveness #Gospel, Applied Theology Project, John Frame, Pathway Learning, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education, Blood of Christ, Propitiation, Good Friday, Death of Christ, #forgiveness

Good News About Good Friday

God was able to create the world out of nothing by just the power of his word. But God is not able to forgive you by just “deciding” to forgive you. You’ll never know the depth of God’s love for you until you first know the depth of God’s wrath poured out on Christ for you in the cross.

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Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Romans Part 4: An Outline and Paraphrase of Romans by F. F. Bruce
#Gospel, Pathway Learning, Posts, Resources, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education, Missions, Online Education, Hybrid Learning, Introduction to Romans, Outline of Romans, F. F. Bruce #Gospel, Pathway Learning, Posts, Resources, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education, Missions, Online Education, Hybrid Learning, Introduction to Romans, Outline of Romans, F. F. Bruce

Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Romans Part 4: An Outline and Paraphrase of Romans by F. F. Bruce

In order to understand and apply Paul’s letter to the Romans to our lives correctly we need to understand a basic outline of Paul’s thought in the letter. F. F. Bruce provides one of the best.

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Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Romans Part 3: The Context of Paul’s Letter to the Romans
#Gospel, Pathway Learning, Posts, Resources, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education, Missions, Online Education, Hybrid Learning, Apostle Paul, Romans, Doctrine #Gospel, Pathway Learning, Posts, Resources, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education, Missions, Online Education, Hybrid Learning, Apostle Paul, Romans, Doctrine

Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Romans Part 3: The Context of Paul’s Letter to the Romans

In order to understand and apply Paul’s letter to the Romans to our lives correctly we need to understand the unique historical context and overarching message Paul wrote to the church in Rome.

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Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Romans Part 2: The Apostle Paul’s Message
#Gospel, Pathway Learning, Posts, Resources, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education, Missions, Online Education, Hybrid Learning, Apostle Paul, Introduction to Romans, Romans, Doctrine #Gospel, Pathway Learning, Posts, Resources, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education, Missions, Online Education, Hybrid Learning, Apostle Paul, Introduction to Romans, Romans, Doctrine

Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Romans Part 2: The Apostle Paul’s Message

In order to understand and apply Paul’s letter to the Romans to our lives correctly we need to understand the broader message of Paul in all his letters.

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Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Romans Part 1: The Historical Context
#Gospel, Pathway Learning, Posts, Resources, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education, Missions, Online Education, Hybrid Learning, Apostle Paul, Romans, Theology, New Testament, Applied Theology, Introduction to Romans, Gospel #Gospel, Pathway Learning, Posts, Resources, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education, Missions, Online Education, Hybrid Learning, Apostle Paul, Romans, Theology, New Testament, Applied Theology, Introduction to Romans, Gospel

Introduction to Paul’s Letter to the Romans Part 1: The Historical Context

In order to understand and apply Paul’s letter to the Romans to our lives correctly we need to understand first the general historical context in which he wrote the letter.

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Re-imaging Your Work as Worship: Faith & Work Series Part 2
#Gospel, Pathway Learning, Posts, Resources, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education #Gospel, Pathway Learning, Posts, Resources, Seminary Education, Steve Childers, Theological Education

Re-imaging Your Work as Worship: Faith & Work Series Part 2

We normally separate worship and work in a way that God doesn’t. As we take a deeper look at God’s original purpose for work, we learn that God’s purpose is to make everything he created even better through our work as his “sub-workers.” God sees our work as worship.

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