Gifts and Graces

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.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Jacob D. Gerber on the biblical foundations and basic principles of parliamentary procedure. Jacob D. Gerber is a senior pastor at Harvest Community Church. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let’s listen to Jacob as he shows us how to engage more confidently in the courts of Christ’s church.

Rerun: On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Randy Pope on characteristics of a healthy church. Randy is the founding pastor and president of Life of Life Ministries at Perimeter Church in Atlanta, Georgia. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2014 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Randy shares what he has identified as fundamental characteristics that contribute to church health.

Rerun: On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear Donald Guthrie and Jon Medlock explore the wellbeing of PCA pastors. Dr. Donald Guthrie is the Executive Director of the Center for Transformational Churches at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Jon Medlock is VP for People and Culture at PCA Retirement and Benefits. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2021 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Donald Guthrie and Jon Medlock discuss the state of pastoral wellness in the PCA.

Rerun: On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Dr. Harry Reeder on the importance of personal holiness for those in ministry. Dr. Reeder was the Senior Pastor at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr Reeder passed away on May 18, 2023. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2014 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Dr. Reeder shares about the importance of pursuing holiness for effective ministry.

Rerun: On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Billy Park on Korean relations. Billy is an ordained Presbyterian minister and has been in ministry for over 25 years. Today, he serves as the Korean Relations Representative for the PCA. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2014 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Billy envisions a better future for Korean relations in the PCA.

Rerun: On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Theresa Sidebotham on best practices for legal and scriptural protection of children in our churches. Theresa Sidebotham is an attorney at Telios Law. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2014 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Theresa teaches about the components of a good child protection plan.

Rerun: On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Pastor Al Guerra on how to reach Hispanics in your community. Al Guerra is a Cuban-American church planter who has served the Chicago area for over 35 years. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2014 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Al teaches about present practical steps for leading the American church to attract, equip and active Hispanics for ministry.

Rerun: On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Dr. Philip Ryken on Thomas Boston’s view of sanctification. Dr. Ryken is an ordained minister and the president of Wheaton College. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2014 General Assembly. Let’s listen as Dr. Ryken speaks on “Not by Faith Alone”.

Rerun: On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Nathan Parker on the limitations of the preached word in our disciple-making. Nathan is the senior pastor of Faith Presbyterian Church in Watkinsville, Georgia. This was originally recorded in 2020 in lieu of General Assembly. Let’s listen as Nathan explores the limitations of the preached word in our disciple making.