Hilltop Conversations

Hilltop Conversations

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

  1. 3d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. Jun 23

    Hilltop Conversations || Surrendering to God’s Call & Connecting with Teens with Cameron Going

    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 & CollegePhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International UniversityMA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Cameron Going Current Assistant Pastor at Bethel Holiness ChurchFormer Youth Pastor at Beavertown God’s Missionary Church (3 years)2022 GBSC Graduate Topics Covered Attending public schoolSurrendering his career to GodConnecting with teensListening 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

  4. Jun 9

    Hilltop Conversations || From Bible College to Insurance with Nathan Dahler

    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 & CollegePhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International UniversityMA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Nathan Dahler Owner/Agent of Shelter Insurance AgencyEnrollment Director for GBSC (2014-2018)Funeral Director Topics Covered Nathan’s journey from Bible college to funeral service to insuranceHow 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 pathsInsurance isn’t about small inconveniences—it’s designed to protect against major, life-altering lossHaving 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

  5. May 26

    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 & CollegePhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International UniversityMA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Jared Henry Lead Pastor at Mackey Church of the NazarenePresident of the Holiness PartnershipTopics Covered Surrendering to the call of GodHearing God's voice during changeNavigating a health crisisStaying encouraged while in ministryTakeaways For pastors: It's easy to fall into a rut in ministryFor layworkers: Be a Barnabas to your pastorVideo 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

  6. May 12

    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 & CollegePhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International UniversityMA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Charlotte Frederick 45+ years in Children's MinistryMA in Church Leadership from Cincinnati Christian Topics Covered Charlotte's journey into children's ministry and life at GBSCTrusting God's provision through seasons of sacrifice and uncertaintyThe importance and lasting impact of child evangelism Takeaways God provides what's needed, when it's neededFaith grows though real-life situationsReaching 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

  7. Apr 28

    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 & CollegePhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International UniversityMA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological Seminary Dr. Michael Avery Current Chancellor of God's Bible School & CollegeFormer President of God's Bible School & College (1995-2017)Honorary Doctorate from Wesley Biblical SeminaryMA from Cincinnati Christian UniversityFounder of Deeper Life Ministries Topics Covered Understanding God's Character: How our internal view of God defines our response to life and ministryThe Power of Strategy: Using clear goals and "laser focus" to lead through institutional transitionsThe 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 leadershipDirection: Clear goals help unify a team and solve institutional problemsPersistence: 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

  8. Apr 14

    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 & CollegePhD in Organizational Leadership from Columbia International UniversityMA in Leadership and Preaching from Trinity Theological SeminaryTim Keep Founder and President of Shepherds Global ClassroomFounder of Walk With Me Topics Covered How unmet needs can become a calling to ministryThe global shortage of trained pastors and leadersEquipping local leaders through accessible training resources Takeaways A calling often develops over time as you respond to real needs God puts in front of youTraining and equipping local leaders is essential for lasting ministry impactProviding resources for leadership training helps strengthen the global church long-termVideo Chapters 00:00 Intro & Call to Ministry 04:05 Philippians 07:21 Shepherds Global Classroom 32:42 Advice 36:56 Walk with Me

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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
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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