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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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The Heart of Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 6
Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Christian Leadership, Church Planting, Repentance and Faith, Heart Transformation, Spiritual Blessings, Christ-Centered Life, William Cowper, John Stott Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Christian Leadership, Church Planting, Repentance and Faith, Heart Transformation, Spiritual Blessings, Christ-Centered Life, William Cowper, John Stott

The Heart of Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 6

How does the gospel really change you? What’s your part? What’s God’s part? Discover how the gospel brings personal renewal to the human heart – beginning with yours.

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Spreading Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 5
Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Christian Leadership, Church Planting, Church Networks, Church Alliances, Community Transformation, Kingdom Vision, Evangelism, John Frame, Richard Lovelace, Church Collaboration Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Christian Leadership, Church Planting, Church Networks, Church Alliances, Community Transformation, Kingdom Vision, Evangelism, John Frame, Richard Lovelace, Church Collaboration

Spreading Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 5

The answer our nation and world needs! History has shown that when healthy churches flourish, people and societies flourish. Learn practical ways to help your church spread gospel renewal in the world.

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Community Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 4
Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Christian Leadership, Community Renewal, Community Transformation, Church and Culture, Personal Transformation, Kingdom and Church, Societal Impact, Lesslie Newbigin, Abraham Kuyper Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Christian Leadership, Community Renewal, Community Transformation, Church and Culture, Personal Transformation, Kingdom and Church, Societal Impact, Lesslie Newbigin, Abraham Kuyper

Community Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 4

Discover how your church is meant to be a sign, an instrument, and a foretaste of God’s Kingdom in your community. Learn how embracing both the gathered and scattered ministries of your church can help birth gospel renewal movements.

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Church Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 3
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Church Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 3

Revitalize your church by discovering the biblical path to renewal. Learn how to lead your church to renewal by realigning the church with God’s mission of restoring people to God, each other, and the world in the Renewal Series by Steve Childers.

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Personal Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 2
Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Repentance and Faith, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Heart Transformation, Christian Leadership, Idol Worship Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration, Gospel Transformation, Repentance and Faith, Biblical Teachings, Spiritual Growth, Heart Transformation, Christian Leadership, Idol Worship

Personal Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 2

Personal renewal begins when spiritually thirsty people start turning away from their idols and begin drinking deeply from the well that is Christ. The key to personal renewal is learning how to understand and apply the gospel as God’s ultimate solution to all the problems of life.

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Vision for Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 1
Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration Discipleship, Gospel-Centered, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Practical Theology, Theology, Church Renewal, Steve Childers, Church Leadership, Spiritual Formation, Renewal, Gospel Renewal, Personal Renewal, Biblical Vision, Spiritual Transformation, Redemption, Kingdom of God, Holy Spirit, Community Restoration

Vision for Renewal: Renewal, Lesson 1

Experience personal renewal by being swept up in God’s cosmic renewal project to make all things new. Discover God’s kingdom vision for your personal, church, and community renewal through the transforming power of the gospel in the new Renewal Series by Steve Childers.

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Leadership in Community: Groups Part 6
Groups, Community, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Fellowship, Steve Childers Groups, Community, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Fellowship, Steve Childers

Leadership in Community: Groups Part 6

Learn 3 Ways to Build Strong Group Leaders: Qualifications, Structure, and Training. Discover how to develop a group leadership pipeline in your church that fosters a culture of leadership excellence.

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Commitments in Community: Groups Part 5
Groups, Community, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Fellowship, Steve Childers Groups, Community, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Fellowship, Steve Childers

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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Health in Community: Groups Part 4
Groups, Community, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Fellowship, Steve Childers Groups, Community, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Fellowship, Steve Childers

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
Groups, Community, Theology, Shepherding, Pastoral Ministry, Pastors, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Fellowship, Steve Childers Groups, Community, Theology, Shepherding, Pastoral Ministry, Pastors, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Fellowship, Steve Childers

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
Groups, Community, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Fellowship, Steve Childers Groups, Community, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Fellowship, Steve Childers

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
Groups, Community, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers Groups, Community, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Steve Childers

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
Steve Childers, John Frame, Essentials, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Knowing God, God's attributes, God's Lordship Steve Childers, John Frame, Essentials, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Knowing God, God's attributes, God's Lordship

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
Steve Childers, John Frame, Essentials, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Knowing God, God's attributes, Incommunicable Attributes, Communicable Attributes, God's simplicity Steve Childers, John Frame, Essentials, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Knowing God, God's attributes, Incommunicable Attributes, Communicable Attributes, God's simplicity

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
Steve Childers, John Frame, Essentials, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Knowing God, God's attributes, Herman Bavinck, Doctrine of God, Theology Proper, God’s immanence, God’s transcendence, Bible analogies Steve Childers, John Frame, Essentials, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Knowing God, God's attributes, Herman Bavinck, Doctrine of God, Theology Proper, God’s immanence, God’s transcendence, Bible analogies

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
Steve Childers, John Frame, Essentials, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Knowing God, God's attributes, God's Holiness, God as Holy, God as LORD, God as Yahweh, God as YHWH Steve Childers, John Frame, Essentials, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Knowing God, God's attributes, God's Holiness, God as Holy, God as LORD, God as Yahweh, God as YHWH

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
Steve Childers, John Frame, Essentials, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Knowing God, God's attributes, God's Holiness, God as Creator, God as Redeemer, God as Holy Steve Childers, John Frame, Essentials, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Knowing God, God's attributes, God's Holiness, God as Creator, God as Redeemer, God as Holy

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
Steve Childers, John Frame, Essentials, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Knowing God Steve Childers, John Frame, Essentials, Theology, Church Planting, Church Renewal, Church Revitalization, Online Seminary Training, Pastoral Education, Pathway Learning, Knowing God

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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