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April 16, 2024

Growing Together Podcast: Pastoral Care for Restoration and Renewal

To move the ministry leader from merely surviving to thriving, the gap between the “soul” and “role” needs to be closed that they might develop lifelong rhythms that feed the whole person. Join the conversation with Scott Armstrong to consider how cycles of rest should be a part of the pastor’s life. More about Cultivating […]

Growing Together Podcast: Intentional Transitional Pastors

Pastoral fluctuations bring unique challenges, triumphs, and lessons and a transitional pastor can fill that gap and may foster healing and growth to navigate the delicate balance of change. Flourish Coaching offers is help in the context of change, and specifically, training and supplying transitional pastors. Show Notes: https://www.flourishcoaching.org

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: 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.