Growing Together Podcast: Gospel First: Reaching the Lost. Strengthening the Found.

A dichotomy too often exists in that while the Gospel is core to the believer’s life, sharing this cornerstone with others is often a struggle. The ministry of Gospel First provides encouragement and training in sound Gospel sharing. Hear what Bob Orner and others with Gospel First are doing to restore the Gospel to first […]
Growing Together Podcast: Emotional Intelligence and Healthy Leaders

In the dynamic landscape of the modern world, where intellectual prowess and technical skills have long been the benchmarks of success, the concept of Emotional Intelligence emerges as a crucial, yet often underappreciated, component of personal and professional development. Learn more at https://pcamna.org/ministry/coaching-services.
Growing Together Podcast: Preparing to Plant: MNA’s New Training

The health of a new church is tied into the preparation of the planter. Tune in to learn about MNA’s new format for planter preparation that is happening March 11-13 in Lakeland, and visit the event page here.
Growing Together Podcast: Training Coaches for Church Leadership

A trained coach clarifies one’s thinking and options when one feels powerless. A coach can help achieve set goals, gain clarity, and develop the skills needed for a job. A trained coach is a special skill, and like all skills, coaching requires training. Show notes: https://pcamna.org/ministry/coaching-services/
Growing Together Podcast: Geneva Benefits and Pastoral Wellbeing

The intersection of financial and emotional wellbeing is important. Geneva Benefits Group, the PCA’s retirement and investment organization is bringing the importance of pastoral wellbeing to the forefront. Rev. Paul Joiner is the new Director of Ministerial Wellbeing who oversees and administers Geneva’s programs promoting the holistic health of pastors and ministry workers across the […]
Growing Together Podcast: MNA Ministries and the Local Church

While MNA has a plethora of ministries that serve the PCA, many are unaware of how these ministries may benefit their church in reaching their community. Mark Casson, the new Ministry Engagement Director with MNA will address how MNA is poised to help churches and presbyteries. Show notes: https://pcamna.org/ministries/ https://pcamna.org/staff/mark-casson/
Growing Together Podcast: Restoring A Church to New Life

Churches have life cycles. There are times when the decline is too great to reverse. And yet, presbyteries should always consider how to bring new life to a congregation in decline. The Lord has used Zack Groff in Calvary Presbytery to see a church destined to close to becoming a vibrant community of believers.
Growing Together Podcast: Church Planting Summit

In this week’s episode, Chris Vogel sits down with Dean Faulkner, the Director of the Center for Church Planting at RTS-Charlotte.
Growing Together Podcast: Churches Reaching Out to Refugees and Immigrants

Hear the story of how one man who came to the US as a refugee as a child is now helping churches welcome immigrants in the name of Christ. Learn more about MNA’s Refugee and Immigrant Ministry at https://pcamna.org/ministry/refugee-and-immigrant-ministry/
Growing Together Podcast: Church Health Assessments

Church Vitality requires a church to examine their health. A Church Health Assessment provides a lens to examine where a church is presently at and what they can do to increase their effectiveness for the kingdom.