BONUS: The Church and Mental Health w. Andy Farmer In this episode Dave and Riley interview Andy Farmer, a Pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Pennsylvania about mental health and the christian and how we are to find hope and help in our struggles. To find out more about Sovereign Grace Churches Australia head to https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/

Season 2 Episode 9: Proclaiming the Gospel In this episode Dave and Riley wrap up season 2 by looking at how to take this glorious gospel and proclaim it to those who don't yet know it and believe it. It's not always easy, the fruit is not always immediate, but we are called to be faithful to the task. To find out more about the Pastors + Planters Academy head to https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/academy

Season 2 Episode 8: Applying the Gospel In Our Lives and Small Groups (Part 2) In this episode Dave and Riley continue to discuss what it means to 'apply the gospel' in your life and in the small groups of your church, taking serious the command to be doers of the word, not mere hearers only. To find out more about the Pastors + Planters Academy head to https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/academy

Season 2 Episode 7: Applying the Gospel In Our Lives and Small Groups (Part 1) In this episode Dave and Riley discuss what it means to 'apply the gospel' in your life and in the small groups of your church, taking serious the command to be doers of the word, not mere hearers only. To find out more about the Pastors + Planters Academy head to https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/academy

Season 2 Episode 6: Knowing the Gospel in Our Singing (w. Bob Kauflin) In this episode we are joined by Bob Kauflin, Director of Sovereign Grace Music and Pastor of Sovereign Grace Church Louisville Kentucky. We discuss a theology of singing with a focus on the glory of Christ in the gospel as the theme and centre point of our Sunday Services. For more information and all the albums and resources head to https://sovereigngracemusic.org/ and look out for the new albums in 2022.

Season 2 Episode 5: Knowing the Gospel in Our Preaching (w. Jared Mellinger) In this episode we are joined by Jared Mellinger, Lead Pastor of Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills Pennsylvania, and on the Leadership Team for Sovereign Grace Churches. We discuss a theology of preaching with a focus on preaching the glory of Christ in the gospel.

Season 2 Episode 4: Knowing the Gospel at Home You can't give what you don't have! And if you want to be a gospel giving leader, you will need the gospel for yourself! And if you believe the gospel is so good, then you'll want to share it with your family! So how do you do it? Listen in to find out as Dave and Riley share their stories! In this season we are going to discuss how the Glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ is the main thing that is meant to be at the heart and soul of all that we do as a church. And we are going to look practically at how this plays out in all areas of church life, leading, and ministry. This podcast is brought to you by Sovereign Grace Churches Australia. We are a highly relational denomination with a passion to see planters trained, pastors cared for, and enduring churches built all across Australasia. Click here to find out more information: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/join-us

Season 2 Episode 3: Knowing the Gospel Personally and Passionately You can't give what you don't have! And if you want to be a gospel giving leader, you will need the gospel for yourself! So how do you grow to know the gospel personally and passionately? Listen in to find out! In this season we are going to discuss how the Glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ is the main thing that is meant to be at the heart and soul of all that we do as a church. And we are going to look practically at how this plays out in all areas of church life, leading, and ministry. This podcast is brought to you by Sovereign Grace Churches Australia. We are a highly relational denomination with a passion to see planters trained, pastors cared for, and enduring churches built all across Australasia. Click here to find out more information: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/join-us

Season 2, Episode 2: What is the 'Main Thing' that a church is meant to focus on? And how do we fight to keep 'the Main Thing the Main Thing?' In this season we are going to discuss how the Glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ is the main thing that is meant to be at the heart and soul of all that we do as a church. And we are going to look practically at how this plays out in all areas of church life, leading, and ministry. This podcast is brought to you by Sovereign Grace Churches Australia. We are a highly relational denomination with a passion to see planters trained, pastors cared for, and enduring churches built all across Australasia. Click here to find out more information: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/join-us

Season 2, Episode 1: What is the 'Main Thing' that a church is meant to focus on? And how do we fight to keep 'the Main Thing the Main Thing?' In this season we are going to discuss how the Glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ is the main thing that is meant to be at the heart and soul of all that we do as a church. And we are going to look practically at how this plays out in all areas of church life, leading, and ministry. This podcast is brought to you by Sovereign Grace Churches Australia. We are a highly relational denomination with a passion to see planters trained, pastors cared for, and enduring churches built all across Australasia. Click here to find out more information: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/join-us

Season 1: 7 Characteristics of a Gospel Centered Leader: #7. Encouragement In this episode Dave and Riley end their discussion of seven key character traits of a gospel centered leader looking at the role of encouragement. This podcast is brought to you by Sovereign Grace Churches Australia. We are a highly relational denomination with a passion to see planters trained, pastors cared for, and enduring churches built all across Australasia. Click here to find out more information: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/join-us

Season 1: 7 Characteristics of a Gospel Centered Leader: #6. Serving In this episode Dave and Riley continue their discussion of seven key character traits of a gospel centered leader looking at interdependence and fellowship. Pastors are called to be interdependent on other pastors and people in order to thrive. This podcast is brought to you by Sovereign Grace Churches Australia. We are a highly relational denomination with a passion to see planters trained, pastors cared for, and enduring churches built all across Australasia. Click here to find out more information: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/join-us To read the transcript head here: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/leadershippodcast/introducing-our-new-podcast-7nsam-shl6x-b62h2

Season 1: 7 Characteristics of a Gospel Centered Leader: #5. Generosity In this episode Dave and Riley continue their discussion of seven key character traits of a gospel centered leader looking at interdependence and fellowship. Pastors are called to be interdependent on other pastors and people in order to thrive. This podcast is brought to you by Sovereign Grace Churches Australia. We are a highly relational denomination with a passion to see planters trained, pastors cared for, and enduring churches built all across Australasia. Click here to find out more information: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/join-us To read the transcript head here: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/leadershippodcast/introducing-our-new-podcast-7nsam-shl6x-b62h2

Season 1: 7 Characteristics of a Gospel Centered Leader: #4. Interdependence In this episode Dave and Riley continue their discussion of seven key character traits of a gospel centered leader looking at interdependence and fellowship. Pastors are called to be interdependent on other pastors and people in order to thrive. This podcast is brought to you by Sovereign Grace Churches Australia. We are a highly relational denomination with a passion to see planters trained, pastors cared for, and enduring churches built all across Australasia. Click here to find out more information: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/join-us To read the transcript head here: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/leadershippodcast/introducing-our-new-podcast-7nsam-shl6x-b62h2

Season 1: 7 Characteristics of a Gospel Centered Leader: #3. Joy In this episode Dave and Riley continue their discussion of seven key character traits of a gospel centered leader looking at joy. This podcast is brought to you by Sovereign Grace Churches Australia. We are a highly relational denomination with a passion to see planters trained, pastors cared for, and enduring churches built all across Australasia. Click here to find out more information: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/join-us To read the transcript head here: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/leadershippodcast/introducing-our-new-podcast-7nsam-shl6x-b62h2

Season 1: 7 Characteristics of a Gospel Centered Leader: #2. Godliness In this episode Dave and Riley continue their discussion of seven key character traits of a gospel centered leader looking at godliness. Godliness is not a pre-requisite for most jobs but church ministry really is a 'character profession' and so we will look at the high standard and need for holiness in the church. It's confronting, challenge, but there is grace from God for the task! This podcast is brought to you by Sovereign Grace Churches Australia. We are a highly relational denomination with a passion to see planters trained, pastors cared for, and enduring churches built all across Australasia. Click here to find out more information: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/join-us To read the transcript head here: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/leadershippodcast/introducing-our-new-podcast-7nsam-shl6x-b62h2

Season 1: 7 Characteristics of a Gospel Centered Leader: #1. Humility In this episode Dave and Riley begin their discussion of seven key character traits of a gospel centered leader, with humility. This podcast is brought to you by Sovereign Grace Churches Australia. We are a highly relational denomination with a passion to see planters trained, pastors cared for, and enduring churches built all across Australasia. Click here to find out more information: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/join-us To read the transcript head here: https://anz.sovereigngrace.com/leadershippodcast/introducing-our-new-podcast-7nsam-shl6x-b62h2

In this episode Dave and Riley share part of their journeys into pastoral ministry as well as how they came to be working together for Sovereign Grace Churches Australia. Make sure you tune in to the end of the episode for some bonus content. If you are interested in pastoral ministry or ministering in partnership, head to www.sovereigngrace.com and connect with us, we'd love to help you on your journey.

This episode is an introduction to the theological basis for this podcast, that the gospel ought to be at the centre and foundation of all gospel ministry. The grace that saves, keeps, strengthens, and empowers us for all that God has called us to do. Make sure you tune in right to the end of the episode for some bonus content! If you are interested in pastoral ministry or ministering in partnership, head to www.sovereigngrace.com and connect with us, we'd love to help you on your journey.

A brief introduction to the purpose of our podcast: our hope is to help cultivate church leadership which is fuelled and formed by the glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ. The title of the podcast is taken from an incredibly and very influential sermon that the founder of Sovereign Grace Churches, C.J. Mahaney, gave on pastoral ministry from 1 Corinthians 1.