Episode Summary

Cameron Going joins President Rodney Loper on this episode of Hilltop Conversations to discuss attending public high school, navigating college, surrendering his career to God, and connecting with youth.

Cameron currently serves as assistant pastor at Bethel Holiness Church and previously served for three years as youth pastor at Beavertown God's Missionary Church.

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

Cameron Going

• Current Assistant Pastor at Bethel Holiness Church
• Former Youth Pastor at Beavertown God’s Missionary Church (3 years)
• 2022 GBSC Graduate

Topics Covered

• Attending public school
• Surrendering his career to God
• Connecting with teens
• Listening to the still, small voice

Video Chapters

00:00 Intro & High School Years

12:27 Attending College

25:00 Connecting with Teens

32:26 Final Thoughts

Episode Summary

Nathan Dahler shares his unexpected career path—from growing up in a pastor’s home, to Bible college, to the funeral industry, campus recruitment, and ultimately building a successful insurance agency from the ground up. Along the way, he reflects on how God’s provision and guidance showed up in each transition—even when the next step didn’t make sense at the time.

The conversation also breaks down how insurance actually works, why rates have changed in recent years, and what people often misunderstand about coverage. Through real stories—from major claims to missed opportunities with life insurance—Nathan offers a practical look at protecting what matters and caring for people in difficult moments.

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

Nathan Dahler

• Owner/Agent of Shelter Insurance Agency
• Enrollment Director for GBSC (2014-2018)
• Funeral Director

Topics Covered

• Nathan’s journey from Bible college to funeral service to insurance
• How insurance works (and why rates have increased)
• Common coverage gaps and real-life claim stories

Takeaways

• God’s provision often becomes clear only in hindsight, especially through unexpected career paths
• Insurance isn’t about small inconveniences—it’s designed to protect against major, life-altering loss
• Having the right coverage (especially life insurance and liability) can make a significant difference for families

Video Chapters

00:00 Background, College, Funeral Business

07:14 Working at GBS

10:39 Shelter Insurance

21:49 Explaining Insurance

26:26 Life Insurance

27:44 Insurance Claims

31:37 Final Thoughts

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

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

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

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

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