Gifts and Graces

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from John Kyle about intentionally developing young lay leaders in our churches through Fellows programs. John Kyle is the director of the Capital Fellows program in McLean, VA. Let's listen to John Kyle as he shares about the importance of connecting with the emerging generation of lay leaders for the local church, workplace, and world.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Brian Fikkert and Tabitha Kapic on God's Big Story and innovation. Brian Fikkert is the founder of The Chalmers Center, and Tabitha Kapic serves as its director of innovation. Let's listen to Fikkert and Kapic as they share about the Chalmers Innovate Process and specific tools you can use to address roadblocks that you have experienced in yo...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Corey Jackson and Hannah Nation on advocating for the persecuted church. Corey Jackson is the founder and president of the Luke Alliance and Hannah Nation is the managing director of the Center for House Church Theology. Let's listen to Jackson and Nation as they explore a theology of advocacy, including practical ways that you and your churc...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Stephen Jones and Spencer Thomas on building emotional resilience amid the longsuffering of ministry. Stephen Jones is the Executive Director at Counselling Global and Spencer Thomas is the Pastor of Care and Counseling at Jacob's Well Church. Let’s listen to Jones and Thomas as they integrate biblical principles with counseling insights to e...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Leslie P. Johnson and Nancy Booher of Mission to North America’s Refugee and Immigrant Ministry on how your congregation can reflect the complexions of the nations. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen to Leslie and Nancy as they present multiple strategies to reach and welcome...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Allen Taha on the highs and sometimes lows involved in the process of acquiring a church facility. Allen Taha is a senior pastor at Trinity Presbyterian Church. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen to Allen Taha as he lays out a process for teaching and ruling elders to pursue...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Teaching Elder Jason Helopoulos and staff members at University Reformed Church on raising up leaders for ministry. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as this team shows how each church can help to create a pipeline of ministry leaders.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Hans Madueme on the vexed conflict between the natural sciences and Christian theology. Hans Madueme is a professor of theological studies at Covenant College and the author of the book Defending Sin: A Response to the Challenge of Evolution and the Natural Sciences. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 Gene...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Ellen Mary Dykas on the impact of marital sexual infidelity. ​​Ellen Mary Dykas works at Harvest USA. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Ellen explores the impact of betrayal trauma.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Joshua Suh and Kenny Foster on ethnic ministry in the PCA. ​​Joshua Suh is the Senior Pastor at Grace Dover and Kenny Foster is an associate pastor at Grace Dover. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Joshua and Kenny discuss how we can, as Christ’s Church, bring people from...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Dwight Horn on reuniting the Church and State for righteous conflict. Dwight Horn serves on the Presbyterian Reformed Commission on Chaplains and Military Personnel and is an Associate Endorser for Mission to North America Chaplain Ministries. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s list...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear Matt Mobley and Rachel Coffman on the importance of children’s safety in the church. Matt Mobley and Rachel Coffman are both on staff at Valley Springs Presbyterian Church. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Matt and Rachel provide practical steps to improve safety for children...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Rev. Dave Anderegg on Social Security and Medicare for pastors. Dave Anderegg is a Senior Financial Planning Advisor (CRPC, CFP®) for Geneva Benefits Grous. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen to Dave Anderegg as he explains the role the role that the Social Security and Medic...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Dr. Dean Faulkner on building cultures of evangelism and making disciples for a stronger PCA. Dr. Dean Faulkner is the Lead Pastor at South Charlotte Pres and is also developing the next generation of church planting pastors at RTS Charlotte’s Center for Church Planting. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Kevin Twit and J. Marty Cope on moving toward a common theology of worship. Kevin Twit is the RUF Campus Minister at Belmont University and the founder of Indelible Grace Music and J. Marty Cope is Director of Music & Arts at Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas, TX. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Dr. Bruce T. Sidebotham and Theresa Sidebotham on handling misconduct allegations within a church. Both Bruce and Theresa work with Telios Law PLLC. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Bruce and Theresa outline best practices to help church leaders respond to allegations we...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from a representative of Mission To The World on church partnerships in missions. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen and discover how we can partner to accomplish Christ’s mission.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Dr. Nathan T. Parker on navigating theological homelessness. Dr. Nathan T. Parker is the senior pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Dr. Parker explores theological polarization within the PCA and offers a hopeful way forward for those “...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Dr. Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt on the art of attentiveness. Dr. Weichbrodt is an associate professor of art and art history at Covenant College. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Dr. Weichbrodt builds on our theological commitments to generative, redeeming vision, offering...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Russell St. John on what made the applications of Puritan preaching so powerful. Russell St. John is a lead pastor at Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Russell equips preachers to craft sermon applications that bring the Word of God to bear...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from James C. Petty, Jr., on how churches can excel in giving. Petty is a retired pastor of Christ the King PCA and author of the book Act of Grace: The Power of Generosity to Change Your Life, the Church, and the World. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Petty seeks to correct...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Dr. Otis W. Pickett, Dr. Malcolm Foley, Ansley Quiros, and Patrick Connelly on using practices of lament in contexts of injustice. Dr. Pickett is a historian of religion in the U.S. South at Clemson University. Dr. Foley is Special Advisor to the President for Equity and Campus Engagement at Baylor University. Ansley L. Quiros is an associate...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear the testimonies of people who were convertetd from Islam to faith in Christ. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as we learn how to develop caring, redemptive relationships with those different from us.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Stephen Estock, Katie Flores and Laney Stayton of PCA Discipleship Ministries (CDM) on ministering to the next generation. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as our speakers show us how to declare the good news of Scripture to the next generation.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Jonathan Stoddard as he shares practical wisdom on training elders and deacons. Jonathan Stoddard is the Pastor of Jordan Valley Church in West Jordan, Utah. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let's listen as Jonathan Stoddard provides a training program for church officers