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A Tribute to Jay Kyle by Tim Keller
We’re all deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Jay Kyle. Jay and his wife Maureen were Mission to the World missionaries for 32 years. Then, with encouragement from Tim Keller and Redeemer City to City, Jay co-founded China Partnership in 2001. Read Tim Keller’s moving tribute to Jay.
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.
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.
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.
A Year-End Message From Steve Childers
As the year comes to an end, I want to thank you for being a friend of Pathway Learning and for staying connected with this vital ministry.
A Special Year-End Message From Pathway Learning Board Member Lyn Perez
As the year comes to an end, I want to thank you for being a friend of Pathway Learning and for staying connected with this vital ministry.
Merry Christmas and a FREE BOOK!
From all of us at Pathway Learning, we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas! To help you learn more about the fullness of God’s redemption blessings in Christ that will flow “far as the curse is found” we want to give you a FREE digital (PDF) study book (normally $9.99) by Dr. John Frame and me called “Perspectives in Theology.”
The Answer Our World Needs: A Personal Message From Steve Childers
Last night I spent an hour on a secure video conference answering questions (with a translator) from church leaders in the persecuted underground church in East Asia who are completing one of Pathway Learning’s Fall online and onsite church planting courses in Mandarin. It’s both humbling and thrilling to realize that only through Pathway Learning do they have access to this kind of practical, seminary-level training in their language and contextualized for their culture.
Your Support Gives Hope to the Persecuted Christians in China
The church in communist China is facing some of the most severe persecution in decades. In 2016, Pathway Learning began providing the essential training needed to equip Chinese leaders to develop strong, healthy churches that transform lives and communities in the face of great suffering.
Happy New Year and Great News!
When we first designed our innovative online and onsite courses for church leaders who could not access affordable training in traditional schools, we had no idea that the world would be turned upside down by a pandemic. But today we give thanks to God for the remarkable compatibility of our courses with the new realities of our COVID-19 world, and the amazing new doors God is now opening for us to serve around the world.
Your Support Gives Hope to Persecuted Christians in China
When you give to Pathway Learning, you help equip underserved church leaders with the training and tools they need to plant and develop churches among the persecuted church in China and around the world.
Your Support Transforms Lives and Communities in Italy
When you give to Pathway Learning, you help equip underserved church leaders with the training and tools they need to plant and renew churches that transform lives and communities in Italy.
Your Support Brings Hope to the Unreached in Japan
When you give to Pathway Learning, you help equip underserved church leaders with the training and tools they need to plant and renew churches that transform lives and communities among the unreached in Japan and around the world.
The Ministry of Mercy (Mercy, Part 1)
Biblical mercy is much broader than mere physical acts of charity or development for the materially poor. Mercy seeks to alleviate not only suffering from physical brokenness, but also all forms of spiritual, mental, emotional, and relational brokenness because of sin. In this part, you'll learn how to explain why the church is the most effective mercy ministry under heaven.
The Marks of Mercy (Mercy, Part 2)
Biblical mercy is much broader than mere physical acts of charity or development for the materially poor. Mercy seeks to alleviate not only suffering from physical brokenness, but also all forms of spiritual, mental, emotional, and relational brokenness because of sin. In this part, you'll learn how to recognize how mercy ministry reflects the mercy God shows us in Christ.
The Vision for Mercy (Mercy, Part 3)
iblical mercy is much broader than mere physical acts of charity or development for the materially poor. Mercy seeks to alleviate not only suffering from physical brokenness, but also all forms of spiritual, mental, emotional, and relational brokenness because of sin. In this part, you'll learn how to teach how church mercy ministry is a sign and instrument of God's kingdom.
The Revelation of God (Perspectives in Theology, Part 1)
The revelation of God’s Triune Lordship in the gospel is not just a set of theological beliefs. It’s also a way of seeing God and all things that gives meaning and purpose to life. It’s a biblical worldview through which we are meant to understand everything that happens so we will know, love, serve, and worship God as Triune Lord in all areas of life.
The Revelation of God's Attributes (Perspectives in Theology, Part 2)
Deepen your knowledge of God by examining analogies he’s given us about himself. Then, take a closer look at God’s knowledge (omniscience), power (omnipotence), and presence (omnipresence).
God’s Triune Nature and Work (Perspectives in Theology, Part 3)
Learn how God reveals who he is and what he does as Triune Lord in the creation and redemption of all things.
God’s Creation and the Fall (Perspectives in Theology, Part 4)
Recognize how God created the world to be his kingdom on earth, and understand how the Father’s kingdom on earth was overthrown. Learn how God’s good creation of the world and humanity did not lose its original God-ordained order, structure, and laws.