Gifts and Graces

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Bill Davis on practical steps that churches can take to meet the needs of older and younger members who are seeking to honor parents as they deal with the effects of aging. Bill Davis is Professor of Philosophy at Covenant College and a Ruling Elder at Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church. Let's listen as Bill explores practical steps that churches can take to meet this need.

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 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.