Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes Stefan Bomberger , pastor of Manoa Community Church to talk about what the Lord is doing at Manoa as they experience a dramatic increase in people coming to faith in Christ and baptisms. Stefan also shares very practical advice he has learned around the ideas of children’s ministry, evangelism and leadership to lead a church to life found in the Gospel.
Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes pastor Dr. Mike Moses to talk about reaching the unchurched and the importance of church planting in that process. Mike also gives practical self-assessment questions for possible future church planters to ask as they engage with the idea of whether the Lord might be calling them to church planting. Mike is the founding and lead pastor of the Lake Forest Family of Churches.
Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes the EPC’s National Director of Church Planting, Dr. Tom Ricks, for an authentic discussion on church planting. Many church plants don’t make it and Tom and Dean discuss the lessons we can learn from these past attempts.
Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes Zach Hopkins, pastor of Edgington Evangelical Presbyterian Church, who joins the podcast today to help younger pastors think through how to lead church leaders well.
Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes pastor Betsy Rumer, who has served in a number of roles within EPC churches, in her Presbytery and at the General Assembly level. Betsy joins the podcast today to help pastors ask important questions about their spiritual, physical and emotional health.
Show Notes: On today’s podcast Betsy references another podcast, Becoming New with John Ortberg, work by Brene Brown, Emotionally Healthy and Spirituality and Day by Day by Pete Scazzero.
Ritchey Cable, Digital Content Lead of the Office of the General Assembly, welcomes pastor and Gulf South Presbytery Facilitator, Bob Vincent. Bob opens up for other pastors and church leaders about a personal crisis in his own life that occurred during his 40 years pastoring at a local church. Bob’s situation is not unlike the experience of other pastors as they seek to carry out meaningful ministry. Bob’s redeeming story can both warn pastors of dangerous situations, but also encourage others who might be struggling in ministry.
Michael Davis, EPC Assistant Stated Clerk, welcomes Roy Yanke of PIR Ministries, in this equipping episode of Season 3 of In All Things. Roy sounds the warning bell for pastors everywhere as he shares how the dynamics of pastoral ministry can often lead to personal failures. Roy shares his own story and offers helpful insight to move forward in healthy ways.
Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes Michael Morefield, author and pastor at Gashland EPC in Kansas City, Missouri, as they consider how the generations must work together in the church to “run after” God’s mission, as well as within the family as Michael shares about his heart for family discipleship.
Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes Case Thorp, author and Theologian in Residence at First Presbyterian Church of Orlando to discuss the importance of understanding how our Christian faith influences our work and all of life.
Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes Holly Lazzaro, author and founder of Study with Friends Ministries, for part three of their discussion. In this episode, Holly shares indepth about her book on The Sermon on the Mount as well as several practical ways to engage with the non-believer in the role of an apologist.
Route One Ministry, our partner in the 2024 Chaplains Workshop
In the tapestry of human experience are threads of joy, sorrow, hope, and despair. Within these complexities, chaplains stand as beacons of compassion and understanding, offering solace and support to those navigating life’s most challenging moments. The Chaplain’s Workshop, a sanctuary of learning and sharing, beckons all who feel called to this sacred vocation, as well as those simply curious about the profound impact of chaplaincy.
Hosted with open arms by the EPC Chaplain Endorser and the Chaplains Work & Care Committee, the workshop extends its invitation not only to current and former chaplains but also to anyone intrigued by the work of chaplaincy, as well as all GA Attendees who would find the presentations by the Keynote Speaker valuable to their life and ministry. The Workshop will take place on Friday, June 21st, 2024 from 8 AM to 4 PM at Highland Heights EPC, located at 2855 Morning Sun Rd., Cordova, Tennessee. The workshop will convene at this alternative location, close by though separate from the General Assembly Host Church, the day after General Assembly is complete. Register now through the link below! Continue reading
Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes Enid Flores, author of Until Money Do Us Part. Enid and Dean discuss the issues of money within marriage and practical steps people can take to make sure they approach their finances from a biblical worldview.
Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes Rev. Dr. Rodger Woodworth, a longtime member of the EPC, who carries titles of pastor, professor and author. Rodgers newest book, The Architecture of Truth, as well as this podcast, engages with the idea of reclaiming truth in a culture that rejects absolute truth. Dean and Rodger have a helpful conversation around what it looks like to remain biblically faithful as you minister in a culture that is anchored instead to the idea of individual, personal “truths”.
Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes Marti Ratcliff, the GA Lead of the EPC, to share some of the exciting things happening at this year’s event and how you can make the most of it.
Dean Weaver, EPC Stated Clerk, welcomes Jen Burkholder, Director of Strategic Partnerships at CCO and Josh Brown, Lead Pastor at Bellefield Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh, PA. to discuss one of the secrets behind young people staying in the church post-college age. Jen and Josh discuss the ministry of CCO and the importance of investing in the next generation for the Gospel.
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Dave Robinson, EPC Teaching Elder, author, and Executive Director of Church Movements at CRU, joins host, Dean Weaver, for this new episode of “In All Things”.
Dean and his guest discuss global church movements and his new book “Unwavering Resolve: A guide for apostolic leadership” an essential guide for church planters, missionaries, pastors and anyone working to share the gospel with the unreached.
Episodes are available on a variety of podcast platforms, including Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, and others. Search “In All Things” on any of these services.
The audio recordings also are available on the EPC website at www.epc.org/inallthings.
Episode 96 of the EPC’s podcast, “In All Things,” Doug Resler, Senior Pastor of Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church in Parker, Colorado and adjunct professor at Denver Seminary explains his work in the Ministerial Vocation Committee’s (MVC) pilot program regarding pastoral effectiveness.
Host Dean Weaver and Doug Resler discuss the MVC’s work in studying three pastoral core competencies: biblical and theological expertise, personal spiritual formation, and organizational and leadership skills. The goal of the project is to gather data to help the MVC develop resources for long-term pastoral effectiveness. Dean and Doug engage some of the current day issues regarding the health of pastors and offer insightful diagnoses, as well as practical advice for the listener.
Episodes are available on a variety of podcast platforms, including Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, and others. Search “In All Things” on any of these services.
The audio recordings also are available on the EPC website at www.epc.org/inallthings.
We are continuing to welcome registrations for our 2023 EPC Pastor-Spouse Retreat, which will be held October 23-27 at Glen Eyrie Castle & Conference Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.
As a reminder, this invitation is for all EPC pastors, and if you’re married I hope your spouse will join you for this opportunity to be refreshed by the Lord. Please register by September 15 if you plan to join us!
We will be led on this retreat by the staff from PastorServe, who will encourage us in …
Pursuing Relational Health
Healthy relationships are crucial to our well-being and ability to thrive in life and ministry. “Relationships are where the rubber of the gospel meets the road of everyday life…where redeemed, restored people live the good news.”
But relationships, whether strong or struggling, have been under tremendous pressure in recent years, and those pressures have done something in us and between us.
We’ll unpack some of those pressures and their impact and explore practical ways to strengthen our relationships in every area of life: family, friendships, church, and community. Each day we’ll interact around key practices that lead to relational health, giving an opportunity to consider God’s gracious invitation to grow in and through our relationships.
The cost for this retreat is $550 per person ($1,100 per couple) and includes accommodations for four nights on Glen Eyrie’s breathtaking grounds and 11 delicious meals in the Castle Dining Room.
I hope you will consider joining us at Glen Eyrie October 23-27! For complete information and to register, see www.epc.org/2023pastorspouseretreat. Please register by September 15 to claim your spot!
Grace and peace to you in Jesus,
Annie Rose
Director of Ministerial Support & Development
Bonnie Gatchell, Teaching Elder in the Presbytery of the East and Executive Director of Route One Ministry in Boston, Mass., is the guest for episode 86 of the EPC’s podcast, “In All Things.” The mission of Route One Ministry is to serve sexually exploited and trafficked women by entering strip clubs and building relationships with the women who work in the clubs, as well as equipping the local church and community leaders with the tools they need to understand trafficking, identify vulnerable people, and respond in the most healthy ways to those who have experienced sexual abuse.
Host Dean Weaver and Gatchell discuss how God led her to begin a ministry to strip club dancers in Boston, and Route One Ministry’s efforts to train church leaders on how to minister to victims of trafficking, trauma, and abuse.
Gatchell also describes the qualities of a “safe church” and some of the resources on trauma and abuse that Route One Ministry provides.
Episodes are available on a variety of podcast platforms, including Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, and others. Search “In All Things” on any of these services.
The audio recordings also are available on the EPC website at www.epc.org/inallthings.
Mike Kuhn
Mike Kuhn, Director of the International Theological Education Network (ITEN) of EPC World Outreach is the guest for episode 82 of the EPC’s podcast, “In All Things.” Kuhn is the preacher for the Tuesday evening worship service at the EPC’s 43rd General Assembly / Gospel Priorities Summit, June 20-22 at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Host Dean Weaver and Kuhn discuss how his spiritual heritage of a missions passion growing up in North Carolina led to several decades serving in Morocco and Egypt among Muslim-background believers, as well as in Jordan during the Syrian refugee crisis.
Kuhn describes how his experience in the Middle East illustrated the biblical definition of hospitality as “loving the other,” as well as how ITEN trains Christian leaders among least-reached peoples.
Episodes are available on a variety of podcast platforms, including Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, and others. Search “In All Things” on any of these services.
The audio recordings also are available on the EPC website at www.epc.org/inallthings.
The EPC’s 43rd General Assembly/Gospel Priorities Summit features training and equipping sessions based on the denomination’s four Gospel Priorities of Church Planting, Church Health, Global Movement, and Effective Biblical Leadership. This year’s Assembly takes place June 20-22 at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Addressing the priority of Effective Biblical Leadership, several EPC pastors and other leaders will provide guidance in becoming a more effective leader, pastoral transitions, Reformed theology, pastoral health, and more.
Tuesday, June 20
Wednesday, June 21
Thursday, June 22
Online registration with a cost of $345 per person runs until June 15. The registration fee includes lunch each day, while on-campus dinners Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday are optional at a cost of $30 per person. Late registration begins June 15 with a fee of $395 per person.
For more information about the 43rd General Assembly / Gospel Priorities Summit and to register, see www.epc.org/ga2023. For full details about all the equipping opportunities on the EPC’s four Gospel Priorities, go to www.epc.org/ga2023gospelprioritiessummit.
Rosemary Lukens, Moderator of the 42nd General Assembly and Ruling Elder for Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church in Gig Harbor, Wash., is the guest for episode 78 of the EPC’s podcast, “In All Things.”
Host Dean Weaver and Lukens discuss how serving as Moderator has strengthened her faith, as well as served as an encouragement for women across the EPC to be involved in the life of the church.
Lukens also reflects on her enthusiasm for accessible theological education in an ever-changing vocational ministry pipeline landscape, funding for the mission of the larger church, and the importance of building relationships in ministry leadership.
Episodes are available on a variety of podcast platforms, including Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, and others. Search “In All Things” on any of these services.
The audio recordings also are available on the EPC website at www.epc.org/inallthings.
Retreats and gatherings designed to support and encourage EPC pastors, their spouses, church planters, and other leaders are scheduled for October and November 2023.
“We want our pastors and their spouses to thrive in both life and ministry,” said Annie Rose, EPC Director of Ministerial Support and Development. “The events we have planned for this fall are designed to not only bless those who attend, but also have a lasting impact on their families, congregations, and communities.”
Church Planter Retreat
XP/Administrators Gathering
Pastor-Spouse Retreat
ECO/EPC Small Church Summit
“Registration for these events will open later this summer and be communicated through our normal channels,” Rose said. “Please save the dates for the event that best fits you and your ministry!”
Jerry Iamurri, Executive Director and CEO of inFaith, is the guest for episode 76 of the EPC’s podcast, “In All Things.” Iamurri is a Teaching Elder in the Presbytery of the East and served as EPC Assistant Stated Clerk from 2017-2022.
Host Dean Weaver and Iamurri discuss how inFaith ministers among the most underserved and underreached communities in the U.S., as well as how the organization serves church planters with a variety of administrative support functions. In addition, Iamurri describes how governance serves mission and vision, and how his experience as Assistant Stated Clerk informs his leadership at inFaith.
Episodes are available on a variety of podcast platforms, including Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean, Spotify, and others. Search “In All Things” on any of these services.
The audio recordings also are available on the EPC website at www.epc.org/inallthings.
Networking Lunches at the EPC’s 43rd General Assembly / Gospel Priorities Summit provide opportunity for attendees to connect with others with similar ministry interests. Networking Lunches are held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, June 20-22, from 12:00-12:50 p.m. at Cherry Hills Community Church in Highlands Ranch, Colo. For more information about each lunch, see www.epc.org/ga2023networkinglunches.
Tuesday, June 20
Wednesday, June 21
Thursday, June 22
For more information about the 43rd General Assembly / Gospel Priorities Summit, including online registration, schedule, and more, see www.epc.org/ga2023.
