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Growing Together

Mission to North America

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Growing Together is a podcast dedicated to exploring church planting and vitality in the Presbyterian Church in America. Our goal is to connect leaders, increase awareness of the work being done through the denomination, and promote growth in the PCA through informative and engaging discussions. Tune in and participate in the movement as we grow together.
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Church planting is a marathon, not a sprint. However, supporting churches and presbyteries too often expect the plant to achieve self-sustaining status quickly. What if the planter establishes a physical presence in a facility early on? That space becomes an incubator out of which a church can grow. Join Dan Millward from The Detroit Project as he …
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There are many places in North America where churches in small towns and rural communities struggle to find a pastor. One option that is being pursued is that of Town and Country Church Development. Hear how Zach Byrd in Mississippi Valley Presbytery is reaching Hinds County, west of Jackson, MS, by pastoring two churches, one in the county seat of…
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Does pastoral ministry always require it to be a full-time job? Throughout history and in most parts of the world, the pastoral vocation may include another line of work. Many pastors are bi-vocational…but not many in Presbyterian circles. Being bi-vocational or co-vocational is a viable option to reach a community in ways not available to one serv…
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Would you like to experience deeper more memorable and impactful conversations in ministry? Whether in spiritual formation, pastoral care, session or staff meetings, the quality of our conversations either negatively or positively enhances our influence and impact as leaders. In this podcast, we will present three skills that can be added to your p…
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Evangelism: Why is it so hard for us to share good news? There are certainly costs to sharing the gospel yet we all know how critical evangelism is for the kingdom. Hear a conversation with Rico Tice from Christianity Explored as we delve into this indispensable topic. Learn more at https://www.christianityexplored.org/. https://pcamna.org/growing-…
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Join us as we chat with John Pearson, Associate Coordinator for RUF (Reformed University Fellowship), about the spiritual work RUF is doing on college campuses. John shares his journey to RUF and offers insights into the RUF mission, exciting developments, and challenges facing campus ministries today. John also highlights the mutually beneficial r…
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Host Chris Vogel chats with Carolyn Phillips, Director of Organizational Relations for MTW, about the collaborative efforts between MNA and MTW in preparing together for the harvest. Carolyn shares her experiences in various regions and her current role as a connector within MTW. She highlights the exciting connections taking place, including churc…
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David Gentino, Sr. Pastor at Columbia Presbyterian Church, shares his journey of planting and growing a church in Columbia, SC. He discusses the transformative impact of their outreach on the campus of a historically black university and how it has shaped their congregation and inspired new works in the Palmetto Presbytery. David offers valuable ad…
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John Wingard, Professor of Philosophy and Dean of Humanities at Covenant College, joins Growing Together to share insights into Covenant College's vital role in preparing the next generation of leaders for the Church. He discusses the importance of Christian higher education in the PCA, Covenant College's navigation of current cultural shifts, and …
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In this episode of Growing Together, we are joined by guest Andy Jones, the new Editor-in-Chief of byFaith, the PCA’s premier news source dedicated to connecting, informing, and equipping its members. Join Andy and host Chris Vogel as they discuss the magazine's role in bridging communities within the PCA. Andy shares his journey leading up to his …
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Paul Joiner, Director of Ministerial Wellbeing at Geneva Benefits, joins Growing Together to share insights from his first year in this role, highlighting the current landscape of pastoral well-being. Discover the intersection of Geneva Benefits and Mission to North America and how they complement each other in supporting pastors. Learn how you can…
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Corey Pelton, the new Rural Church Planting Director for MNA, joins Growing Together to share his experience developing rural churches in Southern Appalachia and discuss the unique needs and challenges of ministry in small-town America. He offers insights on how churches and presbyteries can effectively engage in rural church planting and provides …
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John Chua, the pastor of Chinese Christian Church of Virginia and the Director of MNA City Lights Chinese Ministries, joins us to discuss this new ministry. He shares who City Lights is seeking to reach, what we are seeing with immigration to the US and Canada, and the opportunities we have to reach Mandarin and Cantonese speaking Chinese. Learn mo…
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Guests: Andrew Conrad and Frank Matthews When the unchanging truths of the Gospel confront a changing culture in our communities, it requires learning to plant new kinds of churches. The James River Presbytery is reaching out in new ways to establish new congregations. Show notes: Frank Matthews fmatthewshola@gmail.com, (804) 929-2975 Andrew Conrad…
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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. Show notes: Cultivating Growth - www.cultivating…
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