Hilltop Conversations

Hilltop Conversations

Topics will include leadership, education, and challenges students face.

  1. 1d ago

    Hilltop Conversations || Serving in Every Season with Daniel Edwards

    Episode Summary On this episode of Hilltop Conversations, President Rodney Loper talks with Daniel Edwards about his background in music ministry, his involvement in education, his experience as a bivocational pastor, and how COVID affected his ministry. Daniel currently serves as Chair of the GBSC Board of Directors. He is also a farmer, pastor, and active member of his local school district. Join us for a conversation about ministry, education, and faithfully serving wherever God opens the door. President of God’s Bible School & CollegePhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International UniversityMA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Daniel Edwards GBSC Board of Directors Chair, 2026Local public school substitute teacher, bus driver, and elected school board member since 2022Pastor since 2000 Topics Covered Music MinistryBivocational PastoringBeing Involved in Your CommunitySchool Board Member Video Chapters 00:00 Music Ministry 18:00 Teaching 22:40 Ministry 39:33 Pastoring Post-Covid 43:30 GBSC Board of Directors Chair 47:05 Final Advice

  2. Sep 29

    Hilltop Conversations || Serving Others Through Funeral Services with Tom Sproles

    Episode Summary On this episode of Hilltop Conversations, President Rodney Loper talks with Tom Sproles about his journey into funeral service, from sensing God’s leading to become a funeral director to completing his education and internship and eventually building a funeral home in New Castle. He also discusses funeral planning, preparing for the financial costs, navigating grief, and the importance of being called to this ministry. Dr. Rodney Loper President of God’s Bible School & CollegePhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International UniversityMA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Tom Sproles 36-Year Licensed Funeral Director & Founder of Sproles Family Funeral HomeGraduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science & Indiana Wesleyan UniversityFormer Chairman of the Indiana State Board of Funeral and Cemetery Service Topics Covered Entering the Funeral Service ProfessionFuneral Planning and Financial PreparationNavigating Grief and Serving Families Website sprolesfamilycares.com Video Chapters 00:00 Intro & College Life 05:15 Entering the Funeral Service Industry 22:25 Funeral Arrangement Tips 41:56 Final Advice

  3. Sep 15

    Hilltop Conversations || Following God’s Leading with Janet Church (Sankey)

    Episode Summary President Rodney Loper interviews Janet Church (Sankey) on this episode of Hilltop Conversations. Janet shares how she followed God’s leading through different seasons of life, from marriage and missionary work to becoming a nurse. Janet Church was married to Leonard Sankey and served as a missionary in Central America for 17 years. She later became a registered nurse, working for 34 years while continuing to support her husband in ministry. Dr. Rodney Loper President of God’s Bible School & CollegePhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International UniversityMA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Janet Church (Sankey) Master of Science in NursingRegistered Nurse, 1978-2012Missionary, 1962-1979 Topics Covered Following God's LeadingMissionary to Central AmericaStarting Nursing School Video Chapters 00:00 Arriving at GBS 14:35 Missionary to Guatemala 30:35 Nursing 43:30 Final Thoughts

  4. Sep 1

    Hilltop Conversations || Loving God and Holiness with Dr. Philip Brown

    Episode Summary On this episode of Hilltop Conversations, President Rodney Loper interviews Dr. Philip Brown. They discuss sanctification, 1 Thessalonians, and the call to love God and others. Dr. Phil, who has taught at God’s Bible School & College for 24 years, holds multiple advanced degrees and is a co-editor of A Reader’s Hebrew Bible. Dr. Rodney Loper President of God’s Bible School & CollegePhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International UniversityMA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Dr. Philip Brown Graduate Program Director at God's Bible School & CollegePhD in Old Testament Interpretation from Bob Jones UniversityMA in Bible from Bob Jones University Topics Covered Loving God and Loving OthersSanctification1 Thessalonians Video Chapters 00:00 Intro 04:00 Loving God and Loving Others 06:53 Sanctification 29:45 1 Thessalonians 35:58 Final Thoughts

  5. Aug 18

    Hilltop Conversations || Living a Christian Life with Bill Marshall

    Episode Summary President Rodney Loper interviews Bill Marshall on this episode of Hilltop Conversations. Bill has worked in education for 40 years, serving in various ministry settings. He currently serves as the Facilities Office Manager at GBS. Dr. Rodney Loper President of God’s Bible School & CollegePhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International UniversityMA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Bill Marshall MA in Education from Xavier UniversityCurrent Facilities Office Manager at God’s Bible School & CollegePrincipal of Aldersgate Christian Academy, 2007–2017Principal of Hobe Sound Christian Academy, 1990–2007 Topics Covered Conversion StoryWorking in MinistryNavigating a Spouse's Illness Video Chapters 00:00 Intro 09:36 Conversion Story 16:20 College 23:45 Meeting His Wife 25:00 Ministry 30:28 Navigating a Spouse's Illness

  6. Aug 4

    Hilltop Conversations || Pastor, Business Owner, & Mayoral Candidate with Cory Bowman

    Episode Summary On this episode of Hilltop Conversations, President Rodney Loper interviews Cory Bowman about starting a church and business in Cincinnati, running for mayor, his connection to Vice President JD Vance, and outreach in the city. Cory Bowman is a business owner and pastor in downtown Cincinnati who also ran for mayor of Cincinnati in 2025. Dr. Rodney Loper President of God’s Bible School & CollegePhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International UniversityMA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Cory Bowman Pastor of The River ChurchCo-owner of Kings Arms Coffee2025 Cincinnati Mayoral Candidate Topics Covered Starting a church & businessRunning for Cincinnati mayorConnection to Vice President JD VanceOutreach in Cincinnati Video Chapters 00:00 Intro 07:04 Starting a church & business 14:00 Running for Cincinnati mayor 24:04 Connection to Vice President JD Vance 27:56 Outreach in Cincinnati

  7. Jul 21

    Hilltop Conversations || Life as a Missionary Kid & Dealing with Loss with Kent Stetler

    Episode Summary On this episode of Hilltop Conversations, President Rodney Loper interviews Kent Stetler to discuss moving to the mission field, attending and working at a Bible college, and dealing with loss. Kent Stetler, who currently serves as registrar at GBS, is also actively involved in ministry through Youth Challenge and his local church. Dr. Rodney Loper President of God’s Bible School & CollegePhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International UniversityMA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Kent Stetler Registrar at God’s Bible School & CollegeMBA from LSUS (2024)BA in Church & Family Ministry from GBS (2010-2015) Topics Covered Moving to the mission fieldAttending and working at a Bible collegeDealing with loss Video Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:40 Moving to the Mission Field 13:05 Moving to GBS 19:40 Dealing with Loss 28:46 Ending Advice

  8. Jul 7

    Hilltop Conversations || Raising a Family & Pursuing a Career with Dr. Nadine Brown

    Episode Summary President Rodney Loper interviews Dr. Nadine Brown on this episode of Hilltop Conversations to talk about her life, attending graduate school, raising a family, and pursuing her career. Dr. Nadine Brown is a research scientist and college professor who has coauthored NIH-funded grants, contributed to numerous publications, and authored a parenting book published by Tyndale House. Dr. Rodney Loper President of God's Bible School & CollegePhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International UniversityMA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Dr. Nadine Brown Research Scientist & College ProfessorCoauthor of NIH-Funded Grants & Author of Numerous PublicationsAuthor Published by Tyndale House Publishers Topics Covered Attending graduate schoolRaising a familyPursuing her career Video Chapters 00:00 Intro 20:43 Attending Graduate School 24:30 Raising a Family & Teaching 32:45 Pursuing Molecular Biology 38:03 Moving to Cincinnati & Animal Research

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Topics will include leadership, education, and challenges students face.

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  • Creator
    Hilltop Conversations
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
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