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
• Founder of Walk With Me

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

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

Episode Summary

Paul Stetler reflects on his transition from a pastor’s kid in the Midwest to spending 20 years in Public Relations and Advancement at Hobe Sound Bible College. He discusses the pressures of living under campus scrutiny, the importance of maintaining authenticity while traveling for ministry, and how he navigated the devastating loss of his wife, Jacinda.

Ultimately, Paul shares how God "reframed" his life, moving him from his long-held dream of pastoring into a fruitful career in full-time evangelism.

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

Paul Stetler

• 20 Years at Hobe Sound Bible College in Recruitment, Public Relations, and Advancement
• Pursued Graduate Studies in Historical Theology at the University of Manchester (UK) and Educational Leadership at Hobe Sound Bible College
• BA in Ministerial Studies from Hobe Sound Bible College
• Ordained Elder in the Bible Methodist Connection of Churches

Topics Covered

• Moving from a small-town pastorate to a large Bible college campus as a teenager
• The challenges and safeguards of traveling in Public Relations for over two decades
• Hearing God's voice in pivotal moments, even when the answer is "no"
• Transitioning into evangelism after personal tragedy and the loss of a spouse

Key Takeaways

• Authenticity is build on relationship: Hearing God's voice during a crisis requires a pre-existing, daily conversational relationship with Him
• God's "No" is a setup for His "Yes": Staying in a role out of obedience can lead to unexpected opportunities like graduate studies abroad or future ministry contacts
• Accountability is a safeguard: Staying "shoulder-to-shoulder" with others in ministry provides a healthy environment that prevents faking one's spiritual life

Video Chapters

00:00 Intro & Moving to Hobe Sound

06:30 Public Relations for Hobe Sound

13:54 Call to Ministry & Working at Hobe Sound

27:06 Meeting Jacinda & Evangelism

33:36 Final Thoughts