In All Things

What does it mean to become the kind of person who naturally loves God with all their heart, mind, soul, and strength? In this episode of In All Things, Dean is joined by Michael Stewart Robb, author, researcher, and founder of the Sanctus Institute, for a conversation about spiritual formation through the lens of the late philosopher and theologian Dallas Willard. As part of our Loving God, Lovin...

Learn the ins and outs of this years 46th General Assembly. Gianna Lazaro interviews Michael Davis.

What does it mean to be a people marked by prayer? In this episode of In All Things, Dave Strunk, outgoing Moderator of the 45th General Assembly and Thursday morning worship speaker, reflects on the theme of prayer through the story of Hezekiah and Isaiah. Drawing from scripture and his experience serving the EPC, Dave offers encouragement for leaders and churches to seek the Lord with humility,...

How does the church stand firm in the midst of spiritual opposition, and what does that mean for our unity? In this episode of In All Things, Keon Abner, teaching elder and Regional Church Planting Director for the EPC Northeast, shares his experience in ministry and previews his General Assembly message from Ephesians 6, exploring the reality of spiritual warfare and the call for the church to st...

What does it look like to trust Jesus in the midst of uncertainty? In this episode of In All Things, Megan Hackman, church planter and our Wednesday morning worship speaker at GA, shares about her experience in church planting and the ways God has been at work in her community. She reflects on both the joys and challenges of planting a church and the importance of depending on the Lord in every se...

What does it mean to be part of Christ’s global church? In this episode of In All Things, Ed McCallum, ITEN’s Associate for Site and Program Development and our Tuesday evening worship speaker at this year’s General Assembly, reflects on Matthew 16 and the promise that Christ will build His church. With a focus on global mission and the upcoming World Outreach Commissioning service, Ed shares how...

What does it look like for the church to grow together as one body in Christ? In this episode of In All Things, Dr. Tim Sansbury, provost and professor at Knox Theological Seminary and our Tuesday morning worship speaker at General Assembly, reflects on Ephesians 4:15-16, the theme passage for this year’s Assembly. He offers insight into what it means to “speak the truth in love” and how the churc...

What role does church planting play in the future of the EPC, and how can we be a part of it? In this episode of In All Things, Tom Ricks, National Director of Church Planting, shares a vision for church planting across the denomination and reflects on the opportunities available for current and prospective planters. Tom highlights the ways the EPC is working to equip, support, and send leaders in...

What does it mean to uphold faithful ordination standards in today’s church? In this episode of In All Things, guest host Annie Rose sits down with Doug Resler and Julie Hawkins, co-chairs of the ad-interim committee on ordination standards, to discuss the work of their committee and the recommendations being presented to this year’s General Assembly. They offer insight into the importance of ordi...

How can the church approach complex and sensitive questions with both theological clarity and pastoral care? In this episode of In All Things, Cameron Shaffer, co-chair of the ad-interim committee on same-sex attraction and ordination standards, shares insight into the work of the committee and the recommendations coming to this year’s General Assembly. Cameron offers a thoughtful framework rooted...

What role does the Book of Discipline play in the life of the church, and why does it matter for the EPC today? In this episode of In All Things, Betsy Rumer, co-chair of the Book of Discipline Revision Task Force, joins us to discuss the work of the task force and the recommendations being brought to this year’s General Assembly. Betsy offers helpful insight into the purpose of the Book of Discip...

What is coming to the 2026 General Assembly, and why does it matter for the life of the EPC? In this episode of In All Things, we introduce the 46th GA and what listeners can expect as pastors, elders, and ministry leaders gather for worship, discernment, and fellowship. We explore the specific business coming to this Assembly and how this annual gathering strengthens the shared mission of the EPC...

In this special Good Friday episode of In All Things, Michael Davis offers a brief devotional reflection on Luke 22:39–43, inviting us into the quiet, weighty moment of Jesus’ prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane. As we consider Christ’s obedience and dependence on the Father, this episode also reflects on this year’s General Assembly theme and reminds us that even in our need, we are “Better Togeth...

In this episode of In All Things, Cameron Shaffer, lead pastor of Langhorne Presbyterian Church and author of Keeping Kids Christian, shares pastoral insights on discipling children and cultivating lasting faith in the home and the church. Drawing from both Scripture and experience, Cameron offers a thoughtful theological framework for understanding how faith is formed, and why it so often struggl...

In this episode of In All Things, Marc de Jeu, Director of Church Health, joins Annie Rose, Director of Ministerial Health, for a conversation about the importance of cultivating healthy churches and healthy leaders in the EPC. Together, they explore how community, prayer, and shared encouragement can sustain pastors and congregations, especially in challenging ministry contexts. They also discuss...

This week, special guest host Marc de Jeu sits down with pastor and author Josh Hayden to discuss the missional markers of a healthy church. They break down the distinction between revitalization and remissioning, the relationship of church metrics to a church’s missional identity, and share a bit about the equipping session they will be leading together at this year’s General Assembly. Whether yo...

In this special episode of In All Things, guest host Marc de Jeu, National Director of Church Health, is joined by Julie Hawkins and Michelle Tepper, Alpha USA’s National Director for Denominational Engagement, for a rich conversation about evangelism, hospitality, and the Church’s call to reach those who are searching. Together, they explore Alpha USA’s ministry and why it serves as such a powerf...

In this episode of In All Things, Dean is joined by Brandon Jolley, a member of the Benefits Resources, Inc. (BRI) Committee, for a practical and encouraging conversation about how the EPC’s benefits program works and why participation matters. Together, Brandon and Dean walk through the heart behind EPC Benefits, explaining how the program supports pastors, church staff, and their families throug...

In this episode of In All Things, Dean is joined by Julie Lynn Ashley, who shares her family’s powerful story of how the EPC and the EPC Benefits program supported them through one of the most challenging seasons of their ministry journey. Julie Lynn reflects on the realities of pastoral life, the unexpected moments when benefits become more than paperwork, and how the care from the wider EPC fami...

In the first episode of our new miniseries, The Benefit of Joining Our Benefits, Dean sits down with Carolee Richendollar, Executive Director of Benefits Resources, to explore how the EPC supports pastors, church staff, and their families through comprehensive benefits and holistic care. Together, they discuss why benefits matter not only practically, but spiritually, and how healthy coverage can...

In this episode, Dean sits down with Stuart Chen to explore the often-overlooked seasons of calling that come after a career has ended. Drawing from his own experience serving at an international school in Central Asia, Stuart reflects on the different phases of retirement and the surprising opportunities they can hold for meaningful ministry. This conversation is an encouragement to believers of...

In the third and final episode of our Generations Series, Dean, Gianna, and Kendra turn their attention to one of the most vital questions facing the Church today: how do we cultivate meaningful community across generations? The conversation explores how different generations understand belonging, commitment, and connection—especially in a world shaped by both digital and in-person interactions. F...

In the second episode of our Generations Series, Dean, Gianna, and Kendra turn their attention to one of the most common and often misunderstood challenges in ministry: communication across generations. From texting and tone to email etiquette and expectations, the team explores how different generations communicate, where misunderstandings most often arise, and why good intentions can still lead...

In the first episode of our Generational Ministries series, Dean sits down with Kendra Smith and Gianna Lazzaro to explore the historical and cultural contexts that have shaped the generations currently present in the Church, and what those differences mean for ministry today. Rather than viewing generational differences as obstacles, this episode invites listeners to see them as opportunities for...

In this episode, Dean sits down with Annie Rose, the EPC’s National Director of Ministerial Health, to unpack the findings from the 2025 Pastoral Well-Being Survey. More than 200 EPC pastors and retired pastors participated, giving us a clear picture of both the joys and the pressures of ministry today. Annie walks us through the survey’s key insights, including pastoral satisfaction, sources of s...