Gifts and Graces

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Stephen Estock, Katie Flores and Laney Stayton of PCA Discipleship Ministries (CDM) on ministering to the next generation. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as our speakers show us how to declare the good news of Scripture to the next generation.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Jonathan Stoddard as he shares practical wisdom on training elders and deacons. Jonathan Stoddard is the Pastor of Jordan Valley Church in West Jordan, Utah. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let's listen as Jonathan Stoddard provides a training program for church officers

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Daniel Jung on the spiritual geography of Korean American ministry. Daniel Jung is an associate pastor at Home of Christ in Cupertino. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Daniel Jung explores gospel ministry rooted in the cultural-geography of being a Korean American.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from James Bruce on the four theories of justice. James Bruce is an associate pastor at Covenant Church and a professor of philosophy at John Brown University. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as James Bruce offers a systematic account of what the Bible says about justice.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Bill Davis on caring for families struggling with infertility. Bill Davis is a professor of philosophy at Covenant College. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Bill Davis walks us through this complicated topic and helps us think through the biblical principles regarding infertility.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear Dr. Bryan Chapell share how first-time commissioners can make the most of their time at General Assembly. Dr. Bryan Chapell is the Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church in America. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let's listen as Dr. Chapell introduces General Assembly for Rookies

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Michael Scott Gembola on presbytery-based counseling centers. Michael Scott Gembola is Executive Director of Blue Ridge Christian Counseling in Roanoke, VA. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Michael casts a compelling vision for presbytery-based counseling centers.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from David Gentino on evangelism. David Gentino is the church planting pastor of Columbia Presbyterian Church in South Carolina. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as David Gentino discusses some of the ways God is using PCA churches to draw new believers to himself.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Dr. K.J. Drake brings our attention to the continued importance of the sacraments in the life of the church. Dr. Drake is Academic Dean and Professor of Historical Theology at Indiana Theological Seminary. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as K.J. Drake shares how we can retrieve Reformed sacramental piety in church life as it exists today.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Corey Pelton and Will Davis on how to resource rural areas in robust theological and practical ways. Corey Pelton is the leader of Rural Church Development (RCD) in north Georgia and Will Davis is pastoring a church in Pelton’s area while also owning and running a waste collection company. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Pelton and Davis explain how being “knit together” as a denomination means not overlooking small towns and rural places.