Gifts and Graces

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Daniel Jung on the spiritual geography of Korean American ministry. Daniel Jung is an associate pastor at Home of Christ in Cupertino. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Daniel Jung explores gospel ministry rooted in the cultural-geography of being a Korean American.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from James Bruce on the four theories of justice. James Bruce is an associate pastor at Covenant Church and a professor of philosophy at John Brown University. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as James Bruce offers a systematic account of what the Bible says about justice.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Bill Davis on caring for families struggling with infertility. Bill Davis is a professor of philosophy at Covenant College. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Bill Davis walks us through this complicated topic and helps us think through the biblical principles regarding i...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear Dr. Bryan Chapell share how first-time commissioners can make the most of their time at General Assembly. Dr. Bryan Chapell is the Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church in America. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let's listen as Dr. Chapell introduces General Assembly for Rookies

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Michael Scott Gembola on presbytery-based counseling centers. Michael Scott Gembola is Executive Director of Blue Ridge Christian Counseling in Roanoke, VA. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Michael casts a compelling vision for presbytery-based counseling centers.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from David Gentino on evangelism. David Gentino is the church planting pastor of Columbia Presbyterian Church in South Carolina. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as David Gentino discusses some of the ways God is using PCA churches to draw new believers to himself.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Dr. K.J. Drake brings our attention to the continued importance of the sacraments in the life of the church. Dr. Drake is Academic Dean and Professor of Historical Theology at Indiana Theological Seminary. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as K.J. Drake shares how we can retrieve Reformed sacr...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Corey Pelton and Will Davis on how to resource rural areas in robust theological and practical ways. Corey Pelton is the leader of Rural Church Development (RCD) in north Georgia and Will Davis is pastoring a church in Pelton’s area while also owning and running a waste collection company. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar de...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Jacob D. Gerber on the biblical foundations and basic principles of parliamentary procedure. Jacob D. Gerber is a senior pastor at Harvest Community Church. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen to Jacob as he shows us how to engage more confidently in the courts of Christ’s chu...

Rerun: On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Randy Pope on characteristics of a healthy church. Randy is the founding pastor and president of Life of Life Ministries at Perimeter Church in Atlanta, Georgia. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2014 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Randy shares what he has identified as fundamental characteristics that cont...

Rerun: On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear Donald Guthrie and Jon Medlock explore the wellbeing of PCA pastors. Dr. Donald Guthrie is the Executive Director of the Center for Transformational Churches at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Jon Medlock is VP for People and Culture at PCA Retirement and Benefits. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2021 Genera...

Rerun: On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Dr. Harry Reeder on the importance of personal holiness for those in ministry. Dr. Reeder was the Senior Pastor at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr Reeder passed away on May 18, 2023. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2014 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Dr. Reeder shares about the im...

Rerun: On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Billy Park on Korean relations. Billy is an ordained Presbyterian minister and has been in ministry for over 25 years. Today, he serves as the Korean Relations Representative for the PCA. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2014 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Billy envisions a better future for Korean relatio...

Rerun: On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Theresa Sidebotham on best practices for legal and scriptural protection of children in our churches. Theresa Sidebotham is an attorney at Telios Law. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2014 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Theresa teaches about the components of a good child protection plan.

Rerun: On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Pastor Al Guerra on how to reach Hispanics in your community. Al Guerra is a Cuban-American church planter who has served the Chicago area for over 35 years. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2014 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Al teaches about present practical steps for leading the American church to attr...

Rerun: On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Dr. Philip Ryken on Thomas Boston’s view of sanctification. Dr. Ryken is an ordained minister and the president of Wheaton College. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2014 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Dr. Ryken speaks on “Not by Faith Alone”.

Rerun: On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Nathan Parker on the limitations of the preached word in our disciple-making. Nathan is the senior pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church in Watkinsville, Georgia. This was originally recorded in 2020 in lieu of General Assembly. Let’s listen as Nathan explores the limitations of the preached word in our disciple making.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Rev. Les Newsom preaches from Isaiah 28:14-22. Rev. Newsom is Lead Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Oxford, Mississippi. This sermon was originally preached at the 2023 General Assembly in Memphis, Tennessee. Let’s listen as Rev. Newsom preaches from Isaiah.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Dr. Ligon Duncan preaches from Ephesians 1:18-23. Dr. Duncan is the Chancellor and CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary. He served as moderator of the 32nd General Assembly of the PCA. This sermon was originally preached at the 2023 General Assembly in Memphis, Tennessee. Let’s listen as Dr. Duncan preaches from Ephesians.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Rev. Randy Thompson preaches from Lamentations 3. Rev. Thompson is pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Tuscumbia, Alabama. This sermon was originally preached at the 2023 General Assembly in Memphis, Tennessee. Let’s listen as Rev. Thompson preaches from Lamentations.

In this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Hunter Brewer and Clint Wilcke as they share what established churches can learn from church plants. Hunter Brewer is the pastor of Trinity Church PCA in Collierville, Tennessee. Clint Wilcke is the Coordinator/Catalyst for the Mid-South Church Planting Network (MSCPN). This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2023...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Herb Ward as he reflects and remembers God’s faithfulness over the past 50 years in prospering the work of Mission to the World. Herb Ward is Professor of Biblical Studies and Department Chair at Covenant College. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2023 General Assembly. Let's listen as Herb Ward considers ext...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Dan Doriani as he considers moral failure and godly character in pastoral leadership. Dr. Doriani is Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Covenant Theological Seminary. This episode was originally recorded as seminar delivered at the 2023 General Assembly. Let's listen as Dan Doriani considers if moral failure a chronic problem a...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from John Purcell on building a culture of organizational health and deep relationships within your church. John Purcell is the owner and principal consultant of Transform. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2023 General Assembly. Let's listen as John Purcell shares how to become a results and relationship focused...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Mark Sanders as he considers a different way of decision making between celibacy or marriage. Mark Sanders is the Director of Discipleship for Harvest USA. This episode was originally recorded as seminar delivered at the 2023 General Assembly. Let's listen as Mark Sanders discusses leaning on God's will, especially when shepherding someone w...