Hilltop Conversations || Equipping the Global Church with Tim Keep

Hilltop Conversations || Hearing God’s Voice & Staying Encouraged in Ministry with Jared Henry

Episode Summary In this episode of Hilltop Conversations, Jared Henry shares his journey of surrendering to his calling as a pastor, hearing God’s voice during change, navigating a health crisis, and staying encouraged in ministry. Henry is also the president of the Holiness Partnership whose goal is to resource the church to be faithful and fruitful. Dr. Rodney Loper * President of God’s Bible School & College * PhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University * MA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Jared Henry * Lead Pastor at Mackey Church of the Nazarene * President of the Holiness Partnership Topics Covered * Surrendering to the call of God * Hearing God's voice during change * Navigating a health crisis * Staying encouraged while in ministry Takeaways * For pastors: It's easy to fall into a rut in ministry * For layworkers: Be a Barnabas to your pastor Video Chapters 00:00 Growing up in a Pastor's Home15:19 Transitioning to a new church21:28 Advice to pastors24:13 Mackey, Indiana27:10 The Holiness Partnership34:36 Ending Advice

Hilltop Conversations || God's Provision & Child Evangelism with Charlotte Frederick

Episode Summary In this episode, Charlotte Frederick shares her journey of faith, ministry, and God’s provision throughout her life. From her early exposure to children’s ministry to her years serving alongside her husband at God’s Bible School and College, Charlotte reflects on how God faithfully guided each step—even through uncertainty and sacrifice. She highlights the eternal impact of investing in children’s spiritual lives, the importance of simple, trusting faith, and the ways God provides—sometimes in deeply personal and unexpected ways. Her story is both a testimony of God’s faithfulness and a call to trust Him fully in every season of life and ministry. Dr. Rodney Loper * President of God's Bible School & College * PhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University * MA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Charlotte Frederick * 45+ years in Children's Ministry * MA in Church Leadership from Cincinnati Christian Topics Covered * Charlotte's journey into children's ministry and life at GBSC * Trusting God's provision through seasons of sacrifice and uncertainty * The importance and lasting impact of child evangelism Takeaways * God provides what's needed, when it's needed * Faith grows though real-life situations * Reaching children early changes long-term outcomes Video Chapters 00:00 Background, College, Meeting Dave 09:50 Working for GBS 22:00 Child Evangelism 29:47 Final Thoughts

Hilltop Conversations || Perception of God with Dr. Michael Avery

Episode Summary In this episode of Hilltop Conversations, Dr. Michael Avery joins Dr. Rodney Loper to discuss how our internal view of God's character defines our leadership and personal stability Avery reflects on his journey from a small Alabama settlement to the 22-year presidency of God's Bible School & College, sharing how a shift in his perception of God allowed him to lead thorugh institutional crisis and financial transition. Dr. Rodney Loper * President of God's Bible School & College * PhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University * MA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Dr. Michael Avery * Current Chancellor of God's Bible School & College * Former President of God's Bible School & College (1995-2017) * Honorary Doctorate from Wesley Biblical Seminary * MA from Cincinnati Christian University * Founder of Deeper Life Ministries [livethedeeperlife.org] Topics Covered * Understanding God's Character: How our internal view of God defines our response to life and ministry * The Power of Strategy: Using clear goals and "laser focus" to lead through institutional transitions * The Discipline of Consistency: Why daily, steady obedience is more effective than navigating by panic Takeaways * Perception: How you see God is the most important factor in your life and leadership * Direction: Clear goals help unify a team and solve institutional problems * Persistence: Success is found in the discipline of daily consistency, not emotional highs Video Chapters 00:00 Background, College, Alabama 12:15 GBS Presidency 19:10 Leaving GBS 21:45 Perception of God 53:56 Final Thoughts

Hilltop Conversations || Equipping the Global Church with Tim Keep

Episode Summary In this episode of Hilltop Conversations, Tim Keep shares how his years as a missionary in the Philippines led to the founding of Shepherd’s Global Classroom, a ministry providing free, biblically grounded training for pastors and church leaders around the world. The conversation explores how unmet needs in global ministry can become a calling, why access to theological training matters, and how equipping local leaders strengthens the church far beyond one missionary's presence. Dr. Rodney Loper * President of God's Bible School & College * PhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University * MA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Tim Keep * Founder and President of Shepherds Global Classroom [https://shepherdsglobal.org/] * Founder of Walk With Me [walkwithmeseasons.com] Topics Covered * How unmet needs can become a calling to ministry * The global shortage of trained pastors and leaders * Equipping local leaders through accessible training resources Takeaways * A calling often develops over time as you respond to real needs God puts in front of you * Training and equipping local leaders is essential for lasting ministry impact * Providing resources for leadership training helps strengthen the global church long-term Video Chapters 00:00 Intro & Call to Ministry 04:05 Philippians 07:21 Shepherds Global Classroom 32:42 Advice 36:56 Walk with Me

Hilltop Conversations || Kids Ministry & Parenting with Dorcas Hallam

Episode Summary In this episode of Hilltop Conversations, Dorcas Hallam shares how her early call to ministry shaped the way she approaches parenting, discipleship, and daily life. She discusses practical discipline, spiritual training in the home, safety boundaries for children, and how seasons of motherhood affect the way ministry is carried out. Dr. Rodney Loper * President of God's Bible School & College * PhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University * MA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Dorcas Hallam * BA in World Missions and Intercultural Studies from God's Bible School & College * 20+ years of inner-city ministry * Mother of 5 children Topics Covered * Early involvement in kids and teen ministry * Practical discipline and Bible routines in the home * Continuing ministry while parenting young children Takeaways * For parents: Kids ministry starts at home * For ministry workers: Long-term, hands-on ministry matters * For students: Early service prepares you for future work Video Chapters 00:00 Intro & Ministry 15:07 Training Kids 19:48 Tips for Moms 27:48 Final Thoughts & Advice