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