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THE GOSPEL BRINGS US NEAR
Becky Keep
Traveling to places around the world often moves us out of our comfort zones. I recently found myself in such a situation. While in India, our host, Saji Lukos, told us we would participate in a foot-washing service. Honestly, I …
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India 2025
Tim Keep
From March 16-30, 2025, Becky and I were privileged to spend two weeks in India with one of SGCās newest ministry collaborators: Reaching Indians Ministries International. Under the humble, visionary leadership of Dr. Saji Lukos and his wife Mony, āRIMIā …
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ICETE 2025
Tim Keep
Our team was privileged to attend the 2025 ICETE (International Council for Evangelical Theological Education) conference in Albania this past week with about 650 other theological educators. Over the week, we met and had great conversations with ministry leaders from …
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Global Training – Nigeria
Timothy Keep Jr.
Shepherds Global Classroom recently conducted its second Global Training event of 2025. This event was hosted in Nigeria by Dr. Nnamdi Oziri, equipping 38 ministry leaders across two locationsā24 in Imo State and 14 in Rivers State. SGCās Director of …
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A Higher Mountain 2025
Tim Keep Sr.
Dear praying friends, I want to share the goals weāve prayerfully set for 2025. 2025 Goals The work before us is both daunting and exciting! Our Board of Directors has prayerfully approved these 2025 strategic goals. By Godās grace and …
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Empowering Pastors Through Training
Timothy Keep Jr.
We are filled with gratitude and excitement as we reflect on our recent Global Training Event in Uganda. This event was a remarkable opportunity for us to engage with local pastors and leaders, equipping them with the tools and knowledge …
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Does Sound Teaching Matter?
Dr. Randall McElwain
Africa is home to one of the most significant revival movements in church history. In 1900, only 9% of Africans were Christian. In 2020, approximately 50% of Africans profess Christianity. No other continent has seen more explosive growth in the …
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Contextualization in Missions and Outreach: Connecting with Your Cultural Context
Darrell Stetler II
Contextualization of the Gospel is a practice that involves presenting the Gospel in deeply relevant ways to the cultural contexts of the communities we serve.
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When a Bramble Bush Rules over Trees
Tim Keep
Itās a sad day for any nation, organization, or fellowship when persons of low character get power.
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Two Prayers From Dothan
Dr. Randall McElwain
A few weeks ago, someone asked me, āWhy does God heal some people of cancer, but He allows others to die of the same disease?ā
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The Simplicity of Trust and ObedienceĀ
Tim Keep
Every joy and blessing and success Iām experiencing today (today I ācelebrateā turning 55 and qualifying for the senior discount!), I owe to God’s grace and the simplicity of the Christian life expressed in the lyrics below.
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What Jesus Followers Do With Power
Tim Keep
The disciples understood who he wasā “the Messiah, the son of the living God.” The Father had revealed this to them. He deserved respect. He deserved honor. He deserved hospitality. As his apostles, they felt they deserved these things, too.
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