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SGC training in Kenya

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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Bramble Tree

When a Bramble Bush Rules over Trees

Tim Keep

It’s a sad day for any nation, organization, or fellowship when persons of low character get power.
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Two Prayers from Dothan

Two Prayers From Dothan

Dr. Randall McElwain

A few weeks ago, someone asked me, “Why does God heal some people of cancer, but He allows others to die of the same disease?”
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The Simplicity of Trust and Obedience 

Tim Keep

Every joy and blessing and success I’m experiencing today (today I “celebrate” 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 was— “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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Fat with Want

Tim Keep Sr.

When we think of our suffering as increasing our joy in God and our eternal happiness, it puts our present pain in the proper perspective.
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Disciple - Following Jesus

What Does it Mean to Follow Jesus?

Darrell Stetler II

Jesus is quite confident in the power of the Holy Spirit to make you like him. When he extends an invitation to discipleship, he’s not inviting you to a once-a-week church service or occasional volunteering. He is expressing his confidence in the power of grace to make you 100% like him.
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Philippines Training - Shepherd's Global Classroom

Philippine Report

Johnathan Arnold

For years, I’ve heard about Shepherd’s Global Classroom and seen their books. But until my recent trip to the Philippines with President Timothy Keep, I didn’t understand the scope of their vision, the urgent need they are working to address, or the impressive network they have already developed in countries across the world.
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Call People To Repentance

Call People To Repentance

Tim Keep Sr.

When repentance becomes specific, spiritual expectation rises too (Luke 3:15). Repentance is not the goal; Jesus is! Repentance makes the heart ready for the coming of Jesus (Luke 3:16-17). 
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I Cried - Pakistan

I Cried

Dr. Randall McElwain

I cried. I don’t often cry. But last Sunday night, I cried as we drove through the streets of Kasur City, Pakistan.
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Every Step Recorded

Every Footstep Recorded

Tim Keep Sr.

As I look back over the miles of my life, I can see that I have grown. My pace has quickened. My steps are straighter. I’m stumbling less. It’s not easy for Satan to seduce me from the path now. Grace has taught me—is teaching me—to walk. 
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