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We bring you seminars, sermons, and discussions from previous General Assemblies designed to promote the unity, purity, and progress of the church. All Christians “have communion in each other’s gifts and graces” according to the Westminster Confession. This podcast is designed to help you and your church benefit from the gifts and graces of other parts of Christ’s body.

Gifts and Graces


    • Mar 18, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 194 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Gifts and Graces

    Hidden in Plain Sight- New Neighbors Eager for the Hope of the Gospel | Leslie P Johnson and Nancy Booher

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2025 52:46


    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 new neighbors from across the world to your church body.

    Moving On Up- Leading a Church Into a Permanent Facility Without Burning Out | Allen Taha

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 55:00


    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 as the church seeks to become a permanent part of a community.

    Unity In Diversity- Multi-Ethnic Ministry In the PCA | Joshua Suh and Kenny Foster

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 56:47


    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 diverse backgrounds, languages, and cultures together across the lines of race and class.

    Betrayal Trauma- Understanding the Impact of Marital Sexual Infidelity | Ellen Mary Dykas

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 54:54


    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.

    Defending Sin- Theological Reflections on Theistic Evolution | Hans Madueme

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 53:24


    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 General Assembly. Let's listen to Hans Madeume as he examines theistic evolution and how this approach affects our understanding of sin, salvation, and the shape of the gospel story.

    Raising Up Workers | TE Jason Helopoulos and University Reformed Church Staff

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 52:08


    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.

    Dwight Horn | Reuniting the Church and State for Righteous Conflict

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 43:59


    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 listen to Dwight Horn as he examines the topics of justice and war and how the church should be voicing its message on these matters, engaging leadership and training its people.

    Dave Anderegg | Social Security and Medicare for Pastors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 52:12


    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 Medicare systems play in retirement and how PCA ministers can best plan for their futures.

    Matt Mobley and Rachel Coffman | Children's Safety in the Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 57:18


    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 and volunteers through best practices and policy updates.

    Dean Faulkner | Building Cultures of Evangelism and Making Disciples for a Stronger PCA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 53:03


    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 General Assembly. Let's listen as Dr. Faulkner presents four scripture-centric models that empower PCA pastors and elders to strategically develop outreach initiatives, nurture newcomers, impact church culture, and facilitate one-on-one engagement.

    Kevin Twit and J. Marty Cope | More in Common—Toward a Common Theology of Worship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025 57:11


    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 General Assembly. Let's listen as Twit and Cope present a theology of worship that moves beyond preferences to seek wisdom regarding essential versus non-essential rubrics for worship.

    Dr. Bruce T Sidebotham and Theresa Sidebotham | Handling Misconduct Allegations – Threat and Knitting Opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 53:31


    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 well, care for all involved, and preserve the church's testimony.

    MTW Missionary | Church Partnerships In Missions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2024 55:27


    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.

    Otis W. Pickett, Malcolm Foley, Ansley Quiros and Patrick Connelly | Using Practices of Lament in Contexts of Injustice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 57:54


    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 professor of history at the University of North Alabama. Patrick Connelly is an associate professor of history at Mississippi College. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let's listen as these panel members share their research and work in using practices of lament in ecclesiastical and classroom spaces, demonstrating how such practices can help forge stronger communities while also giving participants a lens through which to process suffering.

    Russel St. John | Preach like Perkins- How to Apply the Word of God like a Puritan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 55:48


    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 with Puritan-esque specificity and power.

    Dr. Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt | The Art of Attentiveness- Cultivating Close Looking in a World of Infinite Scrolling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 56:58


    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 us practical tools for looking not just at art, but our entire world.

    Dr. Nathan T. Parker | Middling in the PCA- How to Navigate Theological Homelessness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 55:12


    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 “middlers” who feel theologically homeless within the PCA.

    James C. Petty Jr. | Where's The Beef- How Churches Can Excel in Giving Beyond Our Current 4% of Household Income

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 54:41


    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 a major biblical misunderstanding of the purpose of money and charts a part to cheerful giving that comes closer to our true capacity.

    Osman Jama & Hamid Hatami | From Islam To Christian Ministries- Journey Of Two PCA Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 53:01


    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.

    Stephen Estock, Katie Flores And Laney Stayton | Knit Together Across The Generations

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024 53:13


    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.

    Jonathan Stoddard | How To Train Elders And Deacons

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2024 53:13


    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

    Daniel Jung | "Fearfully And Wonderfully Made" The Spiritual Geography Of Korean American Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2024 43:56


    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.

    James Bruce | Christianity, Justice, And Equality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024 51:31


    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.

    Bill Davis | Care For Families Struggling With Infertility

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 51:22


    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 infertility.

    Bryan Chapell | GA For Rookies

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2024 52:37


    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

    Michael Scott Gembola | A Vision For Presbytery-Based Counseling Centers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024 54:07


    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.

    David Gentino | Fruitful Evangelism: Learning from Each Other

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024 53:31


    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.

    Dr. K.J. Drake | Knit Together by the Sacraments: Cultivating Reformed Sacramental Piety

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 55:02


    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 sacramental piety in church life as it exists today.

    Corey Pelton & Will Davis | Gone Country: Can, how, and should the PCA go rural?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 53:13


    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 delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let's listen as Pelton and Davis explain how being “knit together” as a denomination means not overlooking small towns and rural places.

    Jacob D. Gerber | Parliamentary Procedures for Presbyters: An Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 57:40


    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 church.

    Randy Pope | Characteristics of a Healthy Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2024 55:40


    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 contribute to church health.

    Donald Guthrie & Jon Medlock | Exploring the Wellbeing of PCA Pastors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 49:30


    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 General Assembly. Let's listen as Donald Guthrie and Jon Medlock discuss the state of pastoral wellness in the PCA.

    Harry Reeder | The Effective Gospel Minister

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2024 62:20


    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 importance of pursuing holiness for effective ministry.

    Billy Park | Korean-Americans in the PCA: Envisioning a Better Future

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 46:05


    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 relations in the PCA.

    Theresa Sidebotham | Child Abuse: Legal and Scriptural Considerations for Prevention & Policies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 56:23


    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.

    Al Guerra | How to Attract, Equip and Activate Hispanics for Ministry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024 39:34


    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 attract, equip and active Hispanics for ministry.

    Dr. Philip Ryken | Not by Faith Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2024 56:14


    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”.

    Nathan Parker | The Limitations of the Preached Word in our Disciple-Making?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 50:34


    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.

    Thursday Night Worship GA 2024 - Rev. Les Newsom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 31:33


    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.

    Wednesday Night Worship GA 2024 - Dr. Ligon Duncan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 39:00


    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.

    Tuesday Night Worship GA 2024 - Rev. Randy Thompson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 39:08


    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.

    Hunter Brewer & Clint Wilcke | What Established Churches Can Learn from Church Plants

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 62:16


    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 General Assembly. Let's listen as Hunter Brewer and Clint Wilcke as they offer words of hope and practical encouragement for those who may not be called to plant but appreciate the vision and practical mission of planting.

    Herb Ward | A People of Memory, A People of Hope: Remembering the Past 50 years of PCA Missions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 40:43


    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 extraordinary things God is doing through the outreach of MTW around the world in evangelism, discipleship, church planting, theological education, and mercy ministry.

    Dan Doriani | Above Reproach? Moral Failure and Godly Character in Pastoral Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 39:24


    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 among pastors and if so, why.

    John Purcell | Building your Church's Culture of Organizational Health AND Deep Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 46:56


    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 church.

    Mark Sanders | Celibacy, Marriage, or Surrender

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 40:43


    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 who is struggling with same-sex attraction.

    Andy Andrews | Church Employment Law: Hiring, Firing, and Caring for the Vulnerable

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 49:53


    On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Andy Andrews as he provides basic principles for churches to consider when it comes to employment law, with specific attention on the Speak Out Act. Andy Andrews is Senior Counsel for Michael Best, based in Durham, North Carolina. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2023 General Assembly. Let's listen as Andy Andrews provides a practical overview of church employment law.

    Ellen Mary Dykas | Compassionate Discipleship for Christians Experiencing LGBTQ+ Struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 55:31


    On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Ellen Mary Dykas as she shares how to provide compassionate discipleship for Christians experiencing LGBTQ+ struggles. Ellen Mary Dykas is an author and the Director of Equipping for Ministry to Women for Harvest USA. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2023 General Assembly. Let's listen as Ellen Mary Dykas shares practical wisdom on how to compassionately disciple Christians who struggle with their sexuality or gender, but are also committed to following Jesus Christ.

    Peter Deison | Connecting Generations and Closing Generation Gaps in your Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 35:10


    On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Dr. Pete Deison provides wisdom on connecting generations and closing generation gaps in your church. Dr. Pete Deison is the Pastor Emeritus of Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas and also the President of its Foundation. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2023 General Assembly. Let's listen as Dr. Pete Deison shares a simple way for the faithfulness of one generation to pass on their strength and wisdom to the next.

    Panel Discussion | Cultivating a Culture of Missions in Your Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 53:32


    On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear a panel discuss between Reverend Mark Bates, Jerry Gibson, Reverend Greg Hills, Reverend Dale Hollenbeck, and Reverend Leonard Liu as they discuss how to cultivate a culture of missions in your church. Mark Bates is the Senior Director of US Operations for Mission to the World (MTW). Jerry Gibson is the MTW Western Hub Director and Greg Hills in a similar role as Director of MTW's Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Hub. Dale Hollenbeck is Director of the MTW Mid-America Hub and finally, Leonard Liu is the Director of Mobilization for MTW's Southeast Hub. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2023 General Assembly. Let's listen as these leaders consider how to cultivate a culture of missions in your church.

    Scotty Smith & Ed Norton | Developing A Gospel Culture Within Your Congregation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 48:59


    On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Reverends Scotty Smith and Ed Norton as they explore the presuppositions of the Gospel that will fuel and enable a corporate and community culture that is honoring to Jesus. Scotty Smith is the founding pastor of Christ Community Church in Franklin, Tennessee and Teacher in Residence at West End Community Church in Nashville. Ed Norton is a consultant and coach at McGowan Global Institute. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2023 General Assembly. Let's listen as Scotty Smith and Ed Norton explore developing a Gospel culture within your congregation.

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