Gifts and Graces

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 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.