First Takes

In Part 1 of this special episode of First Takes, Dylan Thomas, our Director of Media Arts interviews Ed and Sally Koehn, lifelong members of First Pres who served as missionaries with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Brazil. Together they produced the first translation of the Gospel of John in the language of an unreached indigenous group in Brazil. Their impact on the global community for the Kingd...

Pastor Josh Adair sits down with Shad Guinn, Director of Community Outreach, to discuss Home Missions and its impact throughout First Pres and the greater Chattanooga community. To learn more about the ministries discussed and how you can get involved, email Shad at shad@1sstpresbyterian.com . First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our sound engineers...

In this episode, Pastor Josh is joined by Jonathan, the upcoming keynote speaker of our 75th Annual World Missions Conference: Proclaim to the Nations- ‘til the End Comes! Jonathan serves as the International Director for Asia Pacific with Mission to the World (MTW), the global missions agency of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA). Based in Japan, he oversees MTW’s missionaries and ministry...

Pastor of Discipleship, Josh Adair, sits down with Gunther Griffin, Pastor of College Ministry, and Isabella Bridges, College Ministry Female Leader, to share encouraging ministry stories from their time abroad in Scotland and reflect on lessons learned in college and student ministry. First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our sound engineers ar...

In this epsidode, Pastor of Discipleship, Josh Adair, and Jackson Fleming discuss a recent missions trip to the Yakama Reservation in Washington state. Jackson Fleming, our former Assistant Director of Student Ministries, has made the decision to pursue seminary at RTS. We are excited for Jackson as he steps into this new season! If you feel called to join us as we partner with Sacred Road Ministr...

Christy Dyer-Gultom and Liz Parkhurst share their perspective on the value of living in community with other women. The 1st Pres Women’s Ministry is a Word-based, relationally-oriented ministry which exists to serve and help equip the women of our church to grow in their knowledge of God, live to His glory, and extend His kingdom in their lives, homes, church, communities and throughout the w...

In this episode, our Pastor of Discipleship Josh Adair, hears from Jessica and Heather about Backyard Bible Clubs, which are a discipleship and outreach opportunity where we put on several mini-VBS events and bring the Gospel (and lots of fun!) into our neighborhoods. Through these clubs, we have the opportunity to partner with our parents to help our covenant kids and neighbors know and love Jesu...

In this episode, our Senior Pastor Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer and our Pastor of Discipleship Josh Adair reflect on First Cup and what it means for men to live into their calling and follow the Lord amidst cultural confusion around true, Biblical masculinity. 1st Pres men meet for First Cup every Tuesday beginning after Labor Day at 6:30am in the Student Center for a weekly Bible study and discussion! Co...

In this episode our Pastor of Discipleship, Joshua Adair, speaks with Isabella Bridges, 1st Pres' College Ministry Female Leader, about her experiences serving in youth ministry and what she expects in her transition to serving with college students. 1st Pres College Ministry exists to connect students to the local church, that they might develop spiritually and engage the campus, city, and world...

In this episode our Pastor of Discipleship, Joshua Adair, speaks with Tony Souder, founder and CEO of the Pray for Me Campaign. The  Pray for Me Campaign  emerged as Tony Souder and the leaders of the  Youth Leader Collective  considered the national statistics indicating the rise of students leaving the church. While the research was unsettling, it also provided clarity. Repea...

In this episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, answers the question: Why were only males circumcised in the old testament? Join us next week for a new episode of Ask A Pastor! Submit your questions by emailing them to dylan@1stpresbyterian.com. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Ou...

In this episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, answers the question: What do we think about Progressive Christianity and is it the way of the future or just a fad? Join us next week for a new episode of Ask A Pastor! Submit your questions by emailing them to dylan@1stpresbyterian.com. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian C...

In this episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, answers the question: What should christians think about war? Join us next week for a new episode of Ask A Pastor! Submit your questions by emailing them to dylan@1stpresbyterian.com. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music...

In this episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, answers the question: I have friends who are Mormons, Seventh-Day Adventists and Jehovah's Witness. How should I tell them about the Gospel? Join us next week for a new episode of Ask A Pastor! Submit your questions by emailing them to dylan@1stpresbyterian.com. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced...

In this episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, answers the question: Should we be waiting for the rapture? Why or why not? Join us next week for a new episode of Ask A Pastor! Submit your questions by emailing them to dylan@1stpresbyterian.com. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Ou...

In this episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, answers the question: What does the Bible say about aliens? Join us next week for a new episode of Ask A Pastor! Submit your questions by emailing them to dylan@1stpresbyterian.com. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music wa...

In this episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, answers the question: Are the books of the Bible inerrant and infallible? This episode is continuing on the topic of the canonization of the books of the Bible. Join us next week for a new episode of Ask A Pastor! Submit your questions by emailing them to dylan@1stpresbyterian.com. ---------------------------------------------------- Fir...

In this episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, answers the question: Are the books of the Bible inerrant and infallible? This episode focuses on the canonization of the books of the Bible. Join us next week for a new episode of Ask A Pastor! Submit your questions by emailing them to dylan@1stpresbyterian.com. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produce...

In this episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, answers the question: Are the books of the Bible inerrant and infallible? Next weeks episode will continue this topic by looking at the canonization of the books of the Bible. Join us next week for a new episode of Ask A Pastor! Submit your questions by emailing them to dylan@1stpresbyterian.com. -----------------------------------------...

In this episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, continues answering the question from last week: What is your favorite question and answer from the catechism? with this week focusing on the Westminster Larger Catechism. Submit your questions by emailing them to dylan@1stpresbyterian.com. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian...

In this episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, answers the question: What is your favorite question and answer in the catechism? First from The Westminster Shorter Catechism, come back next week for Gabe's favorite from the Westminster Larger Catechism. Join us next week for a new episode of Ask A Pastor! Submit your questions by emailing them to dylan@1stpresbyterian.com. ----------...

In this episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, answers the question: Why are we presbyterian and not another denomination? Join us next week for a new episode of Ask A Pastor! Submit your questions by emailing them to dylan@1stpresbyterian.com. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Ou...

We're taking a small break for the winter season, but in the mean time you can send in any questions you would like answered on our 'Ask A Pastor' series to dylan@1stpresbyterian.com. Thanks for listening, and we will be back soon! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music was written a...

Join us during this Advent season as our Senior Pastor, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer looks at the wise men and what they mean for the importance of the Birth of Christ. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove. Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas.&...

Join us during this Advent season as our Senior Pastor, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, looks at the virgin conception and birth of Jesus Christ, and the importance of the virgin birth of Christ. Come back next week to hear the next part of our Advent series. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our the...