Gifts and Graces

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from James Saxon about Process Evangelism. James is the visiting Lecturer in Pastoral Theology at RTS Atlanta, also serving as the Director of Apostles Life at the Church of the Apostles in Atlanta, GA. Let's listen as James shares about a new model of evangelism that is emerging in our Post-Modern world.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Heather Hess about imagination and the preeminance of Christ. Heather is Assistant Professor of English at Covenant College. Let's listen as Heather explores the role of Christian imagination as a form of embodied knowing that enables us to live inside God’s story.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Alex Dean about the pastor and trauma counseling. Alex is the lead pastor at New St. Peter's Presbyterian Church in Dallas. Let's listen as Alex provides a simple diagnostic tool for pastors as well as tangible ways forward in partnership with professionals as we seek to be part of helping congregants heal.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Seth Hammond and Jim Coffield about developing, managing, and creating a positive session and staff. Seth is the lead pastor at Christ Covenant Knoxville and Jim is a licensed psychologist and pastor. Let's listen as Seth and Jim discuss how to develop, manage, and create a positive session and staff that collaborates together and shares a common mission.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Savannah Crossfield about updating ethical perspectives on In Vitro Fertilization. Let's listen as Savannah examines how IVF developments intersect with our pro-life convictions, considering topics such as embryo attrition rates, freezing, destruction, selection, and genetic testing.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Chris Vogel and Bill Golden about creating a robust pipeline for the PCA. Chris is the MNA Church Planting and Vitality Coordinator and Bill is the Candidates Director for MTW. Let's listen as Chris and Bill offer a curriculum to assist churches in preparing their members to consider how their callings may be helpful as volunteers, part-time, or full-time workers in the PCA.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from William Fullilove about building cultures of evangelism. William serves as the Executive Pastor and Scholar in Residence at McLean Presbyterian Church in McLean, VA. Let's listen as William, along with a distinguished panel of experienced PCA Elders, delve into Scripture-based models for strengthening evangelism and discipleship.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Jeremy Herron about child and youth protection essentials for leaders. Jeremy serves with the Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP). Let's listen as Herron discusses the basics of child protection to protect the least of these.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Patrick Sanders about the "Whole Deacon." Patrick is a graduate from Reformed Theological Seminary. Let's listen as Patrick communicates frequent misunderstandings about the purpose of the office of Deacon, the proper place and role of a deacon, pitfalls for deacons to be on guard for, and how the Elders and Deacons can work together as co-labors in the service of Christ for the Communion of Saints.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Ed Dunnington and Tim Townsend about strategies for churches helping pastors obtain housing. Ed is the president at Geneva Benefits Group and Tim is the president of the PCA Foundation. Let's listen as Ed and Tim give an overview of creative strategies for churches to help pastors find and afford housing.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Joel St. Clair about pursuing a unified vision for mission and renewal in the PCA. Joel St. Clair is the pastor of Mosaic Silver Spring. Let's listen as Joel and members of the executive board for AMR explore how the PCA can pursue a unified vision for mission and renewal across the diverse regions, cultures, and ministry practices represented within our shared theological tradition.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Ashley Belknap about making room in our pews for people impacted by disability. Ashley is the executive director of Engaging Disability With The Gospel. Let's listen as Ashley explores how Christ’s call to love, shepherd, and build community includes those who may not easily fit into traditional ministry structures.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Hans Madueme about sin, identity, and same-sex desire with some lessons from disability. Hans Madueme is professor of theological studies at Covenant College. Let's listen as Madueme articulates a biblically rooted and theologically resilient vision of identity that aligns with Scripture’s teaching on sexuality and sin.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Hans Madueme about sin, identity, and same-sex desire with some lessons from disability. Hans Madueme is professor of theological studies at Covenant College. Let's listen as Madueme articulates a biblically rooted and theologically resilient vision of identity that aligns with Scripture’s teaching on sexuality and sin.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Adam Coppock and Alex Kocher about ministry resiliance and navigating seasons of sustained stress. Adam is the senior pastor of Young Medows Presbyterian Church and Alex is a certified Biblical counselor. Let's listen as Coppock and Kocher look at some practical steps towards soul care that can produce resilience and endurance for a “grace-paced” sustainable rhythm of life and ministry.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Daniel Doriani about discipling your congregation for all of life. Daniel Doriani is Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Covenant Seminary. Let's listen as Doriani explores the reformed view of work and provides insight to the ways to disciple congregations for all of life. This includes grasping the dignity and purpose of work as well as ways they congregants may change their corner of the world through work (while making it a part of the church’s ongoing discipleship ministries).

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from McKay Caston on how to maximize redemptive impact by narrowing expository focus, increasing homiletical clarity, and improving structural flow. McKay Caston is an author and leads Cross-Tethered Preaching. Let's listen as Caston provides a practical framework for maximizing the redemptive impact of expository sermons by moving beyond conventional 3-point messages to a system that leverages sermonic movement.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Chris Sicks about the Good News in every language. Chris Sicks is the pastor of One Voice Fellowship in Falls Church, Virginia. Let's listen as Chris Sicks discusses the biblical motivation for incorporating other languages in worship, and how to do it well.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Matthew Bohling about how churches can make themselves attractive to qualified and quality pastoral candidates. Matthew Bohling is the executive director of Flourish Coaching. Let's listen as Bohling shares how churches can stand out to candidates to attract gifted pastors who will serve the church many years.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Leonard and Amy Bailey about shepherding in light of death, loss, and grief. The Ilona Foundation exists to honor the life and memory of Ilona Bailey by providing compassionate support and guidance to individuals and families navigating grief and loss. Let's listen as the Baileys discuss how pastors can prepare their congregations and process the long road of grief and loss while continuing to to shepherd God’s flock.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Tim Townsend about the gospel and the generosity movement. Tim Townsend is president of the PCA Foundation. Let's listen as Townsend considers Bible passages commonly understood to be about wealth and generosity, also exploring how to steward not one’s wealth, but one’s giving.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Mark Sanders about the characteristics of a sexually faithful church. Mark Sanders is president of Harvest USA, a ministry that empowers individuals to overcome sexual sin through the transformative power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Let's listen as Sanders gives an overview of five different essential features of a sexually faithful church.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Stephen Estock, Katie Flores, and Laney Slayton about helping covenant children in worship. Estock, Flores, and Slayton serve with PCA Discipleship Ministries (CDM). Let's listen as they explore and discuss how churches can help children lift their eyes and worship the King.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from a panel from the Korean American Leadership Initiative (K.A.L.I.) about the shifting face of Korean-American mentorship. K.A.L.I. is a ministry of the Mission to North America. Let's listen as the panel members compare and contrast the church mentorship experience of three Korean American pastors from three different generations (Gen X, Millennial, Gen Z), discussing the strengths and weaknesses of each mentorship experience.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Robert Kim about five key trends that are shaping church planting in 2025. Robert Kim is an associate professor of applied theology and church planting at Covenant Seminary in St. Louis, MO. Let's listen to Robert Kim as he shares insights into how these five trends are impacting church health and sustainability, and how to prepare effectively for the challenges and opportunities they present.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Jim Perry and a panel about the ways the Church can fulfill its responsibility to see and value those with disabilities and serve them more effectively. Jim Perry is the executive director of operations of Romanian Christian Enterprises. Let's listen to Jim Perry as he explores biblical principles that nurture spiritual and physical growth, allowing those with physical and/or cognitive disabilities to thrive.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from John Kyle about intentionally developing young lay leaders in our churches through Fellows programs. John Kyle is the director of the Capital Fellows program in McLean, VA. Let's listen to John Kyle as he shares about the importance of connecting with the emerging generation of lay leaders for the local church, workplace, and world.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Brian Fikkert and Tabitha Kapic on God's Big Story and innovation. Brian Fikkert is the founder of The Chalmers Center, and Tabitha Kapic serves as its director of innovation. Let's listen to Fikkert and Kapic as they share about the Chalmers Innovate Process and specific tools you can use to address roadblocks that you have experienced in your ministry to the material poor.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Corey Jackson and Hannah Nation on advocating for the persecuted church. Corey Jackson is the founder and president of the Luke Alliance and Hannah Nation is the managing director of the Center for House Church Theology. Let's listen to Jackson and Nation as they explore a theology of advocacy, including practical ways that you and your churches can join an alliance of global advocates.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Stephen Jones and Spencer Thomas on building emotional resilience amid the longsuffering of ministry. Stephen Jones is the Executive Director at Counselling Global and Spencer Thomas is the Pastor of Care and Counseling at Jacob's Well Church. Let’s listen to Jones and Thomas as they integrate biblical principles with counseling insights to equip leaders with practical tools to process challenges, experience Christ’s comfort, and build resilience.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.