Along the Road: A Podcast for PC(USA) Leaders MCM

Join Rev. Dr. Rebecca Davis, Professor of Christian Education and Director of the Masters of Arts in Christian Education Program at Union Presbyterian Seminary | Richmond & Charlotte,  as we explore the Directory for Worship and its importance as a theological and polity foundation that it essential for ecclesial formation and thinking theologically. 

Consider a variation on the ancient spiritual practice of examen by using aspects of one of the constitutional questions and reflect upon how we can learn from those in other generations. Neil Myer, Director of Christian Education at Eastminster Presbyterian Church and Campus Minister with UKirk at Michigan State University joins us to talk about it all. 

It may be hard to imagine how the Book of Order might inspire a  journey of faith but it was an integral part of deepening the faith and an invitation to engage together in a covenantal community of faith for our guests Tim Cargal, Associate Stated Clerk and Associate Director, Ministry Leadership Development, Office of the General Assembly; Fran Lane-Lawrence, Executive Presbyter|Stated Clerk, Presbytery of Lake Michigan, and Stated Clerk, Synod of the Covenant; and John Kim, Senior Translator, Korean Language, Office of Global Language Resources, Administrative Service Group, PCUSA, A Corporation.  

Join deacon, ruling elder, and presbytery moderator, Shani McIlwain, in her inspiring story of connection to the larger church and the gifts of preaching as a church leader. 

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) places great emphasis on the importance of nurture and care in the ministry of presbyteries. In fact, the Book of Order (G-3.0307) speaks of the presbytery's role as Pastor, Counselor, and Advisor to Its Ministers of the Word and Sacrament and Congregations (as well as commissioned ruling elders and certified Christian educators) in terms of the presbytery's call to serve faithfully in the life and ministry of the presbytery and its congregations. Join guest Manuel Silva-Esterrich as he helps presbyteries discern their hope for ministry of care
Manuel Silva-Esterrich would welcome your questions and conversations.

Andrew Miller, pastor at First Presbyterian Church, Mt. Pleasant, MI, shares several of the ways that church leaders are nourished and formed within one congregation, and the ways that all church leaders can consider their service and call.
To contact Andrew directly for specifics of these ministries, email him at AndrewMiller@fpcmp.org.