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The Power of a Learning Contract (Leadership, Part 6)
There is no magic template for developing leaders. God moves mysteriously in his sovereignty to raise up leaders for his church. Nevertheless, there are some valuable, biblical principles that are given to the church for developing godly leaders. These principles help churches develop leaders according to the requirements of Scripture and help leaders be more effective in their ministries.
Prison Photo Released of Handcuffed Persecuted Chinese Pastor Wang Yi
After spending more than a year in prison, Chinese authorities release a photo of persecuted Chinese pastor Wang Yi in handcuffs, while church leaders around the world call for Christians to continue praying for him and the church in China still facing persecution.
Reflections on the Cross for Worship by John Frame and Steve Childers
God’s righteous nature demands that sin be punished with the full outpouring of his wrath. Before God can forgive his just demands must be met. Jesus met those demands for us on the cross.
Chinese Authorities Ban Online Preaching and Order Home Worship Meetings Immediately Eradicated
As millions of followers of Jesus gather in their homes around the world to worship using online platforms during this coronavirus pandemic, Chinese authorities ban all online preaching and order home worship meetings be rooted out, according to human rights group ChinaAid.
Vision for Community (Groups, Part 1)
The good news of the gospel includes the promise of a new humanity on earth through which God will carry out his mission to make all things new. Jesus calls this new humanity the church. He refers to it as a new society on earth that is like a great city on a hill. It's a new and better society that stands in stark contrast to all the oppression, injustice, and brokenness that fills the earth today.
Purpose for Community (Groups, Part 2)
The good news of the gospel includes the promise of a new humanity on earth through which God will carry out his mission to make all things new. Jesus calls this new humanity the church. He refers to it as a new society on earth that is like a great city on a hill. It's a new and better society that stands in stark contrast to all the oppression, injustice, and brokenness that fills the earth today.
Design for Community (Groups, Part 3)
The good news of the gospel includes the promise of a new humanity on earth through which God will carry out his mission to make all things new. Jesus calls this new humanity the church. He refers to it as a new society on earth that is like a great city on a hill. It's a new and better society that stands in stark contrast to all the oppression, injustice, and brokenness that fills the earth today.
Health in Community (Groups, Part 4)
The good news of the gospel includes the promise of a new humanity on earth through which God will carry out his mission to make all things new. Jesus calls this new humanity the church. He refers to it as a new society on earth that is like a great city on a hill. It's a new and better society that stands in stark contrast to all the oppression, injustice, and brokenness that fills the earth today.
Commitments in Community (Groups, Part 5)
The good news of the gospel includes the promise of a new humanity on earth through which God will carry out his mission to make all things new. Jesus calls this new humanity the church. He refers to it as a new society on earth that is like a great city on a hill. It's a new and better society that stands in stark contrast to all the oppression, injustice, and brokenness that fills the earth today.
Please Pray for Italy Church Planters and Churches Facing Coronavirus
Please share this need and pray for the people of Italy and these church planters, pastors, missionaries and churches seeking to serve and love them well during this crisis.
Repurpose Your Life For the Sake of the World in 2020
These are among the most ancient and significant questions in all of life. We look for answers and we’re restless until we find them. That’s because nothing really makes ultimate sense in life until we can answer ultimate questions of purpose and meaning. Ultimate questions deserve ultimate answers.
How Do We Find Purpose In Life? (Repurpose Your Life, Part 1)
Repurpose Your Life is a framework for understanding history from the beginning to the end of time, and what lies after. It considers the ancient questions of the ages about our world and humanity from a Christian perspective.
What in the World is God Doing? (Repurpose Your Life, Part 2)
Repurpose Your Life is a framework for understanding history from the beginning to the end of time, and what lies after. It considers the ancient questions of the ages about our world and humanity from a Christian perspective.
What is God's Purpose for the World? (Repurpose Your Life, Part 3)
Repurpose Your Life is a framework for understanding history from the beginning to the end of time, and what lies after. It considers the ancient questions of the ages about our world and humanity from a Christian perspective.
How is God Carrying Out His Purposes? (Repurpose Your Life, Part 4)
Repurpose Your Life is a framework for understanding history from the beginning to the end of time, and what lies after. It considers the ancient questions of the ages about our world and humanity from a Christian perspective.
What is Our Hope for a Broken World? (Repurpose Your Life, Part 5)
Repurpose Your Life is a framework for understanding history from the beginning to the end of time, and what lies after. It considers the ancient questions of the ages about our world and humanity from a Christian perspective.
Why Give?: 5 Encouraging (Biblical) Reasons
During this time of year we’re often asked to consider giving financially to many worthy organizations and ministries. I realize that Pathway Learning is just one of many. Giving can be difficult and sometimes scary because it means that we are choosing to have less. But it’s important for us to give. Here are five reasons why we should give that I hope you’ll find encouraging.
Watch Exciting 2-Minute Video of Training Church Leaders Around the World
As Pathway Learning prepares for 2020, we’re reaffirming four core commitments that I would like to share with you. All four commitments are centered on glorifying God and advancing his kingdom on earth, through his church, by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. These commitments can truly make a lasting difference in the lives of people, communities, and entire nations into the next generation.
Four Core Commitments in 2020
As Pathway Learning prepares for 2020, we’re reaffirming four core commitments that I would like to share with you. All four commitments are centered on glorifying God and advancing his kingdom on earth, through his church, by the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. These commitments can truly make a lasting difference in the lives of people, communities, and entire nations into the next generation.
Church Bulletins Sometimes Lie (Values, Part 4)
Make a bold, new, creative mistake, don't make this mistake. Don't make the mistake of not understanding the difference between a stated value and a core value.
You visit a church and they've got the core values in the worship bulletin. They got the core values framed, but how do you know whether it really is a core value or a stated value?