Gifts and Graces

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 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.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Kevin Twit and J. Marty Cope on moving toward a common theology of worship. Kevin Twit is the RUF Campus Minister at Belmont University and the founder of Indelible Grace Music and J. Marty Cope is Director of Music & Arts at Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas, TX. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Twit and Cope present a theology of worship that moves beyond preferences to seek wisdom regarding essential versus non-essential rubrics for worship.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Dr. Bruce T. Sidebotham and Theresa Sidebotham on handling misconduct allegations within a church. Both Bruce and Theresa work with Telios Law PLLC. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Bruce and Theresa outline best practices to help church leaders respond to allegations well, care for all involved, and preserve the church’s testimony.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from a representative of Mission To The World on church partnerships in missions. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen and discover how we can partner to accomplish Christ’s mission.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Dr. Otis W. Pickett, Dr. Malcolm Foley, Ansley Quiros, and Patrick Connelly on using practices of lament in contexts of injustice. Dr. Pickett is a historian of religion in the U.S. South at Clemson University. Dr. Foley is Special Advisor to the President for Equity and Campus Engagement at Baylor University. Ansley L. Quiros is an associate professor of history at the University of North Alabama. Patrick Connelly is an associate professor of history at Mississippi College. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as these panel members share their research and work in using practices of lament in ecclesiastical and classroom spaces, demonstrating how such practices can help forge stronger communities while also giving participants a lens through which to process suffering.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from James C. Petty, Jr., on how churches can excel in giving. Petty is a retired pastor of Christ the King PCA and author of the book Act of Grace: The Power of Generosity to Change Your Life, the Church, and the World. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Petty seeks to correct a major biblical misunderstanding of the purpose of money and charts a part to cheerful giving that comes closer to our true capacity.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Russell St. John on what made the applications of Puritan preaching so powerful. Russell St. John is a lead pastor at Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Russell equips preachers to craft sermon applications that bring the Word of God to bear with Puritan-esque specificity and power.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Dr. Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt on the art of attentiveness. Dr. Weichbrodt is an associate professor of art and art history at Covenant College. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Dr. Weichbrodt builds on our theological commitments to generative, redeeming vision, offering us practical tools for looking not just at art, but our entire world.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Dr. Nathan T. Parker on navigating theological homelessness. Dr. Nathan T. Parker is the senior pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Dr. Parker explores theological polarization within the PCA and offers a hopeful way forward for those “middlers” who feel theologically homeless within the PCA.