Gifts and Graces

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Tony Souder on what can be done about the rise of young people leaving the church. Tony Souder is the Executive Director of the Chattanooga Youth Network. This was originally recorded as a seminar at the 2021 General Assembly. Let's listen as Tony shares what we can do about the rise of young people leaving the church.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Kellie Brown, Charles McKnight, Wy Plummer on what the AAM is doing for the PCA and how individuals can help. Kellie Brown is the Operations Manager of African American Ministries. Charles McKnight is the African American Ministries Associate Coordinator. Wy Plummer is the African American Ministries Coordinator. This was originally recorded as a seminar at the 2021 General Assembly. Let's listen as Kellie, Charles, and Wy share what the AAM is doing for the PCA and how individuals can join in.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Dr. Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt on understanding visual culture and faithful looking. Dr. Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt is an Associate Professor of Art at Covenant College. This was originally recorded as a seminar at the 2021 General Assembly. Let's listen as Dr. Weichbrodt helps us understand that we are what we "like."

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Lauren Strickland on how to provide trauma sensitive care in ministry settings. Lauren Strickland currently serves as Director of Whole Child, an initiative of the Palmer Home for Children. This was originally recorded as a seminar at the 2021 General Assembly. Let's listen as Lauren shares how we can administer trauma sensitive care within ministry settings.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Dr. Tim Sceggel on the peril and potential of youth sports. Dr. Tim Sceggel is the Director of Athletics for Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. This was originally recorded as a seminar at the 2021 General Assembly. Let's listen as Dr. Sceggel shares with us on peril and potential of youth sports.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Dr. Robert Kim and Rev. Chris Polski on an overview of church planting trends of the past, present, and future. Dr. Robert Kim is Assistant Professor of Applied Theology and Church Planting and the Philip and Rebecca Douglass Chair of Church Planting and Christian Formation at Covenant Theological Seminary. Rev. Chris Polski serves as the Lead Pastor of Trinity Church Kirkwood in southwest St. Louis, Missouri. This was originally recorded as a seminar at the 2021 General Assembly. Let's listen as Dr. Kim and Rev. Polski provide insights on the past, present, and future trends of church planting.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Suzanne Bates about our God, the one who sees, hears, and meets our hearts. Suzanne Bates is Assistant Professor of Counseling at Covenant Theological Seminary in Creve Coeur, Missouri. This was originally recorded as a seminar at the 2021 General Assembly. Let's listen as Professor Bates shares on the God who sees, hears, and meets our hearts.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Tom Harris on eight actions to thrive during a pastoral transition. Tom Harris is the Executive Director of Interim Pastor Ministries (IPM). This was originally recorded as a seminar at the 2021 General Assembly. Let's listen as Tom Harris shares how churches can thrive amid pastoral transitions.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Rev. Dr. Nathan Parker on the encouragement for Christian parents whose kids have left the faith. Dr. Nathan Parker is the Senior Pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church in Watkinsville, Georgia. This was originally recorded as a seminar at the 2021 General Assembly. Let's listen as Dr. Parker provides words of encouragement for Christian parents whose children have left the faith.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from David Cassidy, Nate Shurden, and David Strain on seeking unity in the PCA. David Cassidy serves as Lead Pastor at Christ Community Church in Franklin, TN. Nate Shurden is the Senior Pastor of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, TN. David Strain is the Senior Minister at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS. This was originally recorded as a seminar at the 2021 General Assembly. Let's listen a David Cassidy, Nate Shurden, and David Strain have a conversation on subscription and seeking unity in the PCA.