Between The Pew

Between The Pew

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Between The Pew episodes

  • Haley Williams and the Intersection of Dance and the Gospel

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    In this episode of Between the Pew, Jenell and Charles get to know Haley Williams. Haley has worked in campus ministry with RUF City Campus in New York for the past three years. Haley talks about her upcoming move to Washington DC, her new ministry call, and how she plans to incorporate dance into her passion for growing in knowledge of the person and work of Jesus.


    Click here to give to Haley’s work in Washington, DC.



    Between The Pew is brought to you by African American Ministry, a ministry of Mission to North America (PCA). 




    33 min
  • Carine Lewis and the "Forgotten" Black Woman

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    In this episode of Between the Pew, Kellie and Jenell sit down with Carine Lewis, Women's Ministry Director at Urban Hope Community Church in Fairfield, AL. Carine talks about her Haitian roots, her name, why she decided to attend seminary, and her calling to minister to the "forgotten" black woman.

    Click Here to give to Carine's work at Urban Hope!

    Website: urbanhopecc.com

    Between The Pew is brought to you by African American Ministry, a ministry of Mission to North America (PCA). 




    1 hr 11 min
  • What's Up With This New Black Culturally Centered PCA Church?

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    "Planting, in partnership with Perimeter Church and MNA's African American Ministries, Kindred Hope will ignite a movement of black church planting and ministry for and by Black Americans."

    In this episode of Between the Pew; Jenell, Charles, Kellie, and Howard talk about the Kindred Hope church plant in Atlanta, GA. Church planters, Howard and Kellie Brown, answer important questions, like, is a black church just for black folk?" They also share the current state of the church plant, what led them to answer the call to plant, and ways listeners can support this important work!

    To learn more about Kindred Hope Church or to give visit:

    kindredhopechurch.org

    To contact:

    Howard Brown: [email protected]
    Kellie Brown: [email protected]


    Between The Pew is brought to you by African American Ministry, a ministry of Mission to North America (PCA). 




    1 hr 5 min
  • The Bible and The Black College Student

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    Incorporating what he's learned in almost a decade of doing ministry at HBCUs, Rev. Cyril Chavis wrote, "The Bible Explained: A College Student's Guide to Understanding Their Faith." This book explains some of the Bible's most basic and unchanging truths, but specifically written for Black college students and their lived experience.

    In this special episode of BTP, Jenell and Charles sit down with Cyril and discuss why he decided to write this book and how it is relevant and beneficial for all people groups.

    CLICK HERE to order your copy of The Bible Explained today!

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    Rev. Cyril Chavis is an ordained Teaching Elder in the PCA. Cyril currently serves as the RUF Campus Minister at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

    Between The Pew is brought to you by African American Ministry, a ministry of Mission to North America (PCA). 




    50 min
  • BTP Bonus Episode: Why We Must Be Reaching HBCUs

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    Jenell and Kellie sit down with Cyril Chavis, RUF Campus minister at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Howard is an HBCU (Historically Black College and University), and, in this episode, Cyril shares his heart for HBCUs and why it is important to do ministry there. 

    Cyril also talks about the upcoming HBCU Link conference. HBCU Link is a conference that equips HBCU workers to lead ministries faithful to Jesus and tailor-made for black campuses. The conference will be held November 10-12 in Columbia, SC. To learn more about HBCU Link and to register, visit:

    https://colapres.com/hbcu-link-2022



    Between The Pew is brought to you by African American Ministry, a ministry of Mission to North America (PCA). 




    1 hr 15 min
  • LDR 2022 Recap

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    It’s been ONE MONTH since LDR! Jenell, Charles, and Kellie wanted to hop on the mic and do a BTP recap of LDR 2022. If you missed LDR and want to hear how it went or if you were there and want to reminisce a little on your time there, check out this special BTP episode now!

    If you're interested in giving to LDR:

    Visit: Pcamna.org

    Click the top "Give" tab

    Type in "African American Ministries" in the search box

    Click the "Donate" button under African American Ministries

    Choose "MNA AAM Leadership Development Resource " under "Add donation" 

    Between The Pew is brought to you by African American Ministry, a ministry of Mission to North America (PCA). 




    1 hr 22 min
  • What Is LDR, Why Is It Important, and What Can I Expect During LDR 2022!!

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    LDR IS ON!

    AAM hosts a conference each year called LDR. COVID set us back in recent years, but, believe it or not, LDR is ON this year! It’ll take place in just a few short weeks, but it isn’t too late to get your affairs in order and join us in ATLANTA, GA this LABOR DAY WEEKEND (September 2-4). 

    In this bonus episode, Jenell asks Kellie all the questions you might have, like what is LDR, why is it important, and what you can expect at LDR 2022.

    Visit aampca.org and click the top tab “LDR” to learn more and to REGISTER. 

    REGISTER FOR LDR 2022 TODAY!!!

    Between The Pew is brought to you by African American Ministry, a ministry of Mission to North America (PCA). 




    57 min
  • BTP Interview with Iain Coston, Justice and Neighborhood Manager, Redeemer Eastside, New York, NY

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    In this SEASON 2 FINALE, Jenell Chavis and Kellie Brown chat with Iain Coston. Iain is the Justice and Neighborhood Manager at Redeemer Eastside in New York, NY. In this episode, Iain talks about growing up biracial in San Francisco, struggles with his racial identity, his current ministry position, his future in ministry, and more!

    Between The Pew is brought to you by African American Ministry, a ministry of Mission to North America (PCA). 




    1 hr 24 min
  • BTP Bonus Episode Part 2: A New Leader, A New Black Church, A New Beginning

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    In part 2 of this bonus episode, Wy Plummer passes the baton to Charles McKnight, the new African American Ministries Coordinator. Charles talks about how he came into this role, the vision and goals he has for AAM moving forward, and how you can be a part of what God is doing in and through AAM!

    Also, in the episode, Howard and Kellie Brown share about an exciting church plant in Atlanta, GA. God has called the Browns to lend their talents to South Fulton and start a black centered church in the PCA. Howard and Kellie share why this is important and how you can join the movement! 

    Referenced in the episode:
    To give to the Atlanta Church Plant:
    Go to: perimeter.org/give
    Click "give online", select "other" and choose "CPL Howard Brown S Fulton Church Plant"

    To contact:
    [email protected]
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    [email protected]

    Between The Pew is brought to you by African American Ministry, a ministry of Mission to North America (PCA). 




    1 hr 2 min
  • BTP Bonus Episode Part 1: A Farewell To Wy

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    In part 1 of this bonus episode, Jenell Chavis, Kellie Brown, Charles McKnight, Howard Brown talk with Wy Plummer about his experience serving as the Coordinator of African American Ministries for the past 22 years. Wy shares how he landed in this role, growth and encouragements he's witnessed along the way, and what he wants to leave with the next generation of black people in the PCA.

    Between The Pew is brought to you by African American Ministry, a ministry of Mission to North America (PCA). 




    39 min

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If you’re black in the Presbyterian Church in America there is a good chance you are one of the few if not the only, black person in your congregation. Has knowing that there are so few of us in…