First Takes

In this episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, answers the question: What is the most impactful thing we can do as members of First Presbyterian church to further 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 by First Pre...

In this episode our Senior Pastor, Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer, answers the question: What is the difference, if any, between the Bible being inerrant and infallible? If there is a difference, what is the significance of this difference? 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, kicks off our new series titled 'Ask A Pastor' by answering the question: With the Ascension of Christ, does scripture still apply that Jesus does not know when the Father will send Him back to claim His creation? Join us next week for a new episode of Ask A Pastor! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is prod...

This episode was recorded during the annual World Missions Conference in 2024. In this episode, Gabe Fluhrer continues his conversation with Dr. Irwyn Ince and Randy Nabors. They talk about how to love your neighbors, the need for cross-cultural ministry and much more! Tune in next week for a new staff highlight! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First...

This episode was recorded during the annual World Missions Conference in 2024. In this episode, Gabe Fluhrer continues his conversation with Dr. Irwyn Ince and Randy Nabors. They talk about cross-cultural ministry, the difficulties of it and much more! Tune in next week for the conclusion to this conversation! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Pr...

This episode was recorded during the annual World Missions Conference in 2024. In this episode, Gabe Fluhrer talks with Dr. Irwyn Ince, who has a history of church planting and working with diversifying churches. Randy Nabors, our Pastor of Missions, also joins in on this conversation to talk about how Dr. Ince came into ministry, the books he has written and the importance of missions to the chur...

In this episode, Gabe Fluhrer continues his conversation with our youth ministry. They talk about how they deal with modern effects of shortening attention spans, the future of the youth ministries and much more! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music was written and recorded by West...

In this episode, Gabe Fluhrer interviews our youth ministry which consists of Cherie Brown, Isabella Bridges and Jackson Fleming. They discuss what brought them to youth ministry, what their plans are and much more! Tune in next week for the conclusion to this conversation! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Ten...

In this episode, Gabe Fluhrer has a conversation with Forrest Walker, Director of Vesper Point, and Sarah Estler, Vesper Point Registrar and Administrative Assistant. They talk about the history of Camp Vesper Point, their plans for the future and why they love making the camp the best it can be! Come back next week for another staff highlight! ----------------------------------------------------...

In this episode, Gabe Fluhrer has a conversation with Gunther Griffin, our Director of College Ministry, about how he came to be at First Pres, what it is he does here and what he is looking forward to in the coming year. Come back next week for another staff highlight! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tenness...

In this episode, Darrin Hassevoort continues his talk with West, speaking with him about his counseling career, what enjoys about leading worship and his hobbies. Stay tuned next week for another staff highlight! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music was written and recorded by West...

In this episode, Darrin Hassevoort has a conversation with West Breedlove, our Assistant Director of Worship, about how he came to be at First Pres, his music writing process and much more. Come back next week for the conclusion to this conversation! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme...

In this episode, Dick Cain continues his talk with Randy, speaking on his coming to Chattanooga, his work with church planting and much more. Stay tuned next week for another staff highlight! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove. Our sound...

In this episode, Dick Cain has a conversation with Randy Nabors, our Pastor of Missions, about his life, his family and how he came to Christ. Come back next week for the conclusion to this conversation! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlov...

In this episode, Gabe continues his talk with Ron, speaking on his return to Chattanooga, his hobbies and much more. Stay tuned next week for another staff highlight! ---------------------------------------------------- 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...

In this episode, Gabe has a conversation with Ron Brown, our new Pastor of Congregational Care , about his life, his role here at the church and his love of Christ. Come back next week for the conclusion to this conversation! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music was written and rec...

Dylan Thomas continues his conversation with Dick Cain, our Senior Assistant Pastor, about what he is looking forward seeing in the future of 1st Presbyterian and much more. Stay tuned next week for another staff highlight. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music was written and recor...

Dylan Thomas speaks with Dick Cain, our Senior Assistant Pastor, about his role here at 1st Presbyterian, as well as what he enjoys in his personal life. Stay tuned next week for the conclusion of this conversation. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music was written and recorded by W...

In this episode, Gabe continues his talk with Darrin, discussing his favorite music, his plans for the upcoming year and much more. Stay tuned next week for another staff highlight! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove. Our sound engineer...

In this episode, Gabe has a conversation with Darrin Hassevoort, our Director of Music and Worship, about his life, his passion for music and his love of Christ. Come back next week for the conclusion to this conversation! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music was written and record...

In this episode, Gabe continues his talk with Josh, discussing his move back to Chattanooga, his plans as Pastor of Discipleship and much more. Stay tuned next week for another staff highlight! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove. Our sou...

In this episode, Gabe has a conversation with Josh Adair, our new Pastor of Discipleship, about his life, his many travels and his journey to Presbyterianism. Come back next week for the conclusion to this conversation! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music was written and recorded...

In this episode, Gabe continues his talk with Dylan, discussing his love of music, his plans as Media Director and much more. Stay tuned next week for another staff highlight! ---------------------------------------------------- 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 Dyl...

We continue our staff profile series with our Media Arts Director, Dylan Thomas! Gabe talks with Dylan about growing up in Ringgold, his family, and how he came onboard at First Presbyterian. Stay tuned next week for the continuation of Gabe's conversation with Dylan! ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee...

Dylan Thomas speaks with Travis Barefoot, our Site Coordinator, about his role here at 1st Presbyterian, as well as what he enjoys in his personal life. Stay tuned next week for another staff profile. ---------------------------------------------------- First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,  Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove....