PCA Church Leader Podcast

Richard Pratt is the founder and president of Third Millennium Ministries, a global ministry that provides free seminary education in Bible and theology for Christian pastors and church leaders. We sat down with Richard Pratt to discuss, among other topics, the effect society has on seminary students and how to adjust seminary curriculum to better prepare PCA ministers.

Richard Pratt is the founder and president of Third Millennium Ministries, a global ministry that provides free seminary education in Bible and theology for Christian pastors and church leaders. We sat down with Richard Pratt to discuss, among other topics, the effect society has on seminary students and how to adjust seminary curriculum to better prepare PCA ministers.

Dr. Mark Dalbey serves as President of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. In this episode, Ed Dunnington sits down with Mark to talk about, among other topics, how Covenant Seminary is preparing its students to be both learners and protectors of Biblical truth and how the needs of the church as it moves further into the 21st century.

Dr. Mark Dalbey serves as President of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis. In this episode, Ed Dunnington sits down with Mark to talk about, among other topics, how Covenant Seminary is preparing its students to be both learners and protectors of Biblical truth and how the needs of the church as it moves further into the 21st century.

Tom founded Redeemer Presbyterian Church in 2002 and has served as its Senior Pastor since its beginning. Prior to San Antonio, Tom and Tara Gibbs ministered to college students, founding and serving for five years as the campus minister of Reformed University Fellowship – the PCA’s national university ministry – at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. We sat down with Tom to talk about church planting and longevity in ministry.

Alex Watlington is the RUF campus minister for the University of Southern California. Alex is originally from Lookout Mountain, GA and he spent the 10 years in Pennsylvania before going to the west coast. He and his wife Becki have 3 children (Whit, Miles, and Monroe) and love living in the L.A. area. In this episode, Alex shares the gamut of connections and culture shock in his journey from Lookout Mountain to Southern California.

We sat down with Shari Thomas, Founder and Director of Global Strategy for Parakaleo, and talked about how to maintain mental, emotional, and spiritual health as a woman in church planting. You can email Shari Thomas at shari@parakaleo.us

Ed and his wife, Stefanie, have been married since 1992, and are parents to four children. Just last week, Ed succeeded Gary Campbell as president of PCA RBI. In this episode, Ed and Stefanie talk about their ministry, marriage, and what this transition means for them and for PCA RBI.

Chris Accardy started preaching at Grace in 2015 and was installed as the church’s regular pastor in 2016. He is also a registered nurse who works at a local hospital. We sat down with Chris to discuss, among other topics, bi-vocational ministry and revitalization.

Karen Hodge serves as the Coordinator for CDM Women’s Ministry, where she seeks to connect women and churches to one another and to sound resources. We sat down with Karen to talk about preaching the gospel to others and yourself, avoiding burnout, and building women's ministry.

This is the second of a two-part interview with ruling elder and entrepreneur, Kris Maynard.

This is the first of a two-part interview with ruling elder and entrepreneur, Kris Maynard.

We sat down with RBI's president, Gary Campbell. In part two of this two-part episode, Gary and Ed talk about personal and organizational health and their hopes for the future of PCA RBI.

We sat down with RBI's president, Gary Campbell. In part one of this two-part episode, Gary shares how God led him to RBI and his perspective on how God has changed the PCA over the last thirteen years.

Joe grew up in Seoul, Korea, and lived in the suburbs of Boston and Connecticut before going to New York City in 2010 and becoming Assistant Pastor at Redeemer Lincoln Square. He is particularly passionate about helping people see the relevance of the gospel in their lives. We sat down with Joe to talk about pastoring in a big city, sharing the gospel, and more.

Courtney McWhorter serves as the Director of Youth at Rock Creek Fellowship on Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Under Courtney's guidance, Rock Creek's youth program has grown significantly. In this episode, Courtney shares some tips for running a successful youth program and understanding teens. She also gives insights into what it's like working in the PCA as a woman.

Part 2 of our podcast with former pastor Bob Clarke, who served as Director of Ministerial Relief for PCA Retirement & Benefits for nearly 10 years. Bob has a broad base of pastoral, counseling and business experience. We sat down with Bob to talk about his life's story, ministerial relief, and how to care for widows.

Part 1 of our podcast with former pastor Bob Clarke, who served as Director of Ministerial Relief for PCA Retirement & Benefits for nearly 10 years. Bob has a broad base of pastoral, counseling and business experience. We sat down with Bob to talk about his life's story, ministerial relief, and how to care for widows.

Chris Burns, a former youth pastor, is the founder and principal of Dynamic Money, a fee-based financial planning firm in Atlanta. We sat down with him to talk about money, faith, planning for retirement, and more.

Chris Burns, a former youth pastor, is the founder and principal of Dynamic Money, a fee-based financial planning firm in Atlanta. We sat down with him to talk about money, faith, planning for retirement, and more.

Randy Stair recently retired after over two decades as president of the PCA Foundation. The foundation has grown from $15M to near $90M in assets under Randy’s steady hand. We sat down with Randy to discuss his time at the foundation and his plans for retirement.

Jerry McFarland has over 20 years of pastoral experience and currently serves as the Dean of Online Students at Westminster Seminary. We sat down with Jerry to talk about marriage in the context of ministry, lessons in sanctification, and more.

Jerry McFarland has over 20 years of pastoral experience and currently serves as the Dean of Online Students at Westminster Seminary. We sat down with Jerry to talk about marriage in the context of ministry, lessons in sanctification, and more.

Omar has been called as the Leadership Development Director for a church planting network in Boston. He is focusing on the missionary endeavor of pursuing both development of leaders and racial diversity of leadership.

Christine Zurbach, VP of Philanthropy at Lifewater International and member at Trinity PCA in California, shares insights for church leaders from her professional experience as a Christian fundraiser.

Scott shares his thoughts on parenting around electronics, the value of knowing your kids and the calling of an educator.

Scott discusses 30 years of experience in Christian education and the personal choice of schooling every parent has to make.

What does it look like to transition from vocational ministry to starting your own digital marketing agency? Andy and Leah Jones share their journey along with their thoughts on resiliency in ministry.

In this second episode Irwyn Ince offers insight to the role of the church in racial reconciliation.

From Motorola to Moderator, Irwyn Ince walks us through his path from business to seminary and being elected as the moderator for 2018 PCA General Assembly.

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Learn how James Forsyth, a Scotsman, finds time for Crossfit, handles parenting, and his recent favorite literary work .

Learn how James Forsyth, a Scotsman, came to pastor McLean Presbyterian Church, face the complexities of pastoring in the DC area, and marry a firefighter.

Learn how Mary Vassar Hitchings has navigated being a mother, mentor, and friend, all while serving the Lord faithfully as a pastor's wife for over 20 years.

Discover how RE Will Huss manages his responsibilities between family, work, and church. He provides insights for church leaders from his experience as a CEO.

Pastor Rick Downs shares insights from leading a church planting network and ministering in Boston, one of the most expensive housing markets in America.

Learn how Debbie Locke navigates through her experiences of being a pastor's wife, working in ministry as a woman, and being the regional advisor for the PCA women’s ministry team. Debbie and Ed discuss what it looks like to die to self, advice for women serving in ministry, and their premier chocolate choices. Debbie has four children and has served in ministry with her husband for all 23 years of their marriage.

Learn how one elder conducts an annual performance review for his pastor as well as advice for younger ministers on leading a session. He also talks about his hair style, conversion, and the "Korean mafia" of the PCA.