Gifts and Graces

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Winfield Tufts speaks on effective Biblical leadership. Tufts is a retired Air Force officer. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2022 General Assembly. Let's listen as Winfield Tufts shares on effective Biblical leadership.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Mike Ross shares on how we can preach holiness without falling into legalism. Mike Ross is the Senior Pastor of Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2014 General Assembly. Let's listen as Ross provides insights into preaching holiness without falling into legalism.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we have for you a message from Jim Wert. Jim Wert is a ruling elder at Intown Community Church in Atlanta, Georgia. This sermon was originally given at the 2016 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America. Let's listen as Wert shares a special message.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Elbert McGowan preaches on John 21:1-19. Elbert McGowan serves as the Senior Pastor of Redeemer Church, an intentionally multiethnic community church located in the heart of Jackson, Mississippi. This sermon was originally preached at the 2022 General Assembly in Birmingham, Alabama. Let's listen as McGowan preaches from John.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Jenilyn Swett talks about embracing single adults in the church family. Swett is the director of adult ministries at Restoration Community Church in St. Louis, Missouri. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2022 General Assembly. Let's listen as Jenilyn Swett shares how to embrace single adults in the church family.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Thurman Williams preaches on making room at the table. Thurman Williams is the pastor of New City Fellowship — West End in St. Louis. This sermon was originally given at the 2016 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America. Let's listen as Williams preaches from God's word.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Tim Keller preaches a sermon. Tim Keller is the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, Chairman & Co-Founder of Redeemer City to City (CTC), and has written several New York Times bestsellers. This sermon was originally given at the 2016 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in America. Let's listen as Keller preaches from God's wor...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Dr. Roy Taylor preaches on Matthew 16:5-12 regarding Christ's warning against extremes. Dr. Taylor formerly serves as the Stated Clerk of the PCA from 1998 to 2020 and as the Moderator of the 48th General Assembly. This sermon was originally preached at the 2022 General Assembly in Birmingham, Alabama. Let's listen as Dr. Taylor preaches from Matthew.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Ken Sande shares relational wisdom for crucial pastoral issues. Ken Sande is executive director of Peacemaker Ministries. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2019 General Assembly. Let's listen as Sande shares relational wisdom for crucial pastoral issues.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Ligon Duncan shares an update on the current state of theological education. Ligon Duncan is the Chancellor/CEO of Reformed Theological Seminary and the John E. Richards Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2019 General Assembly. Let's listen as Duncan provides insights into the current stat...

Ten Myths of the Sexual Revolution: How Current Scientific Evidence Supports the Biblical Paradigm for Sexuality On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Steven Willing shares the ten myths of the sexual revolution. Steven Willing, MD, is board certified in diagnostic radiology and neuroradiology. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2022 General Assembly. Let's listen as Willing...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Jay Sklar on how to teach through the Old Testament in 10 to 12 weeks. Jay Sklar is VP of Academics and professor of Old Testament at Covenant Theological Seminary. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2022 General Assembly. Let's listen as Sklar shares how to teach through the Old Testament in 10 to 12 weeks.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Scott Jones shares how we can read the Psalms for spiritual theology. Jones is is Professor of Biblical Studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2019 General Assembly. Let's listen as Scott Jones shares on the Psalms and how they relate to spiritual theology.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Randy Pope shares insights on how we can pass the leadership baton. Pope is the founding pastor of Perimeter Church in Johns Creek, Georgia, and currently serves as its president of Life of Life Ministries. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2019 General Assembly. Let's listen as Randy Pope explains the importance of involving your elder...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Robert Burns and Donald Guthrie help us consider and respond to the politics of ministry. Burns is the pastor of spiritual formation at Church of the Good Shepherd in Durham, North Carolina. Guthrie is Professor of Educational Ministries of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2019 General Assembly. Let...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Darin Stone shares on Calvin's political theology for the church in our time. Darin Stone is the State Capitol Minister of North Caroline for Ministry to State. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2022 General Assembly. Let's listen as Stone provides insights into Calvin's political theology for the church in our time.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Harry Reeder explains the interdependent relationships between mission, message and ministry. Reeder is Senior Pastor of Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2019 General Assembly. Let's listen has Harry Reeder helps us consider the interdependent relationships between mission, message...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Tim Geiger helps us understand the effect of pornography on the church. Geiger is President of Harvest USA. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2019 General Assembly. Let's listen as Tim Geiger helps us consider the effect of pornography on the church.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Richard Phillips shares on Christ and culture. Phillips is Senior Minister of Second Presbyterian Church in Greenville, South Carolina. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2019 General Assembly. Let's listen as Richard Phillips delves into how Christians should approach and consider the modern world.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Jonathan Stoddard shares on how to train elders and deacons. Stoddard is the pastor of Jordan Valley Church in West Jordan, Utah. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2022 General Assembly. Let's listen as Jonathan Stoddard shares insights on how to train elders and deacons.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Russ Ramsey on pursuing perfection. Russ Ramsey is the pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church's Cool Springs location in Nashville, Tennessee. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2022 General Assembly. Let's listen as Ramsey shares insights into our hunger for glory the pursuit of perfection.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Herbie Newell on viewing pro-life as whole-life. Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2022 General Assembly. Let's listen as Newell provides insights on viewing pro-life as whole-life.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Robert Kim and Dean Faulkner on uniting the church through church planting. Robert Kim is professor of applied theology and church planting at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. Dean Faulkner is a church planter in Charlotte. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2022 General Assembly. Let's listen as...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Dr. Kay Gabrysch on restoring the primacy of Christian identity in a polarized culture. Dr. Gabrysch is an author, speaker, and Bible study leader at Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2022 General Assembly. Let's listen as Dr. Kay Gabrysch provides insights into resto...

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Paxson Jeancake on how we might plan Scripture-based worship throughout the Christian year. Paxson and his wife, Allison, formed Rhythm of Worship in 2003 to provide musical, liturgical, and devotional resources; formative teaching; and practical training for the church. On this episode, Paxson discusses his new book, Lectionary Journey: Wor...