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We bring you seminars, sermons, and discussions from previous General Assemblies designed to promote the unity, purity, and progress of the church.

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We bring you seminars, sermons, and discussions from previous General Assemblies designed to promote the unity, purity, and progress of the church.

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Descriptions for 2026 Seminars are available HERE.

Strategies for Churches Helping Pastors Obtain Housing | Ed Dunnington and Tim Townsend

Strategies for Churches Helping Pastors Obtain Housing | Ed Dunnington and Tim Townsend

Walking With the Flock: The Lost Art of Pastoral Visitation | DeMyron Haynes

Empowering Women for Effective Ministry | Seth Hammond, Andrew Halbert, and Susan Horn

The History and Role of the Book of Common Worship | Patrick Curles

From Buddhism to the Reformed Faith – A Korean American doctor’s journey | Billy Park and Dr. Gill Jeong

The Relationally Wise Shepherd | Ken Sande

From Handouts to Transformational Relationships: Building a Better Benevolence Ministry | Justin Lonas

Introducing Family Worship to a New Generation | Tyson Heyn

Called to Lead, Called to Parent: Grace-Filled Parenting in Ministry Life | Katie Polski

Bridging the Gap in Parishioner Care: From Church to Clinic | Rod Wilson

How to Kick‑Start a Culture of Evangelism in Your Church | Dean Faulkner and Matt Brubaker

Incarnational Youth Ministry | Donnie Clinton

Preaching and Pastoring in a Polarized Culture: Lessons from Francis J. Grimke (1850-1937) | Drew Martin

The Frozen Yet-to-Be-Chosen: Visiting Orphans in Their Affliction Through Embryo Adoption | Tyler Kenney and Elizabeth Button

Presbytery Diaconal Connectionalism | Benjamin Schultz

The Major Trend of Diaspora Mission and its Impact on Iran and the PCA | Richard Joe

Publics, Counterpublics, and Christian Apologetics | Justin McLendon

Safeguarding the Next Generation | Julie Lowe

Bold as a Lion: Christian Courage in an Age of Fear | Matthew Everhard

Ministry to the Incarcerated | Lowell Ivey

GA for Rookies | John R. Bise

When the Church is Silent on Abortion, Congregants Suffer | Dawn Darby

Welcoming the Generations to Worship | Stephen Estock, Katie Flores, and Heather Dirkse

Technology and Christian Wisdom | Robbie Griggs

Nurturing Trust: Pastoral & Sessional Impact Through Authenticity | Greg Smith and Bob Flayhart

Healthy Churches Grow | Tucker York

Common Mistakes in Pastoral Succession Planning | Rev. Dr. Chris Polski

Bonhoeffer: Discipleship and Resistance | Dave Abney

Church Safety/Security Update | Dr. Daniel Fitzsimons

Counseling Ministries in The PCA: A Discussion | Rev. Braden Benson and Rev. Gary Spooner

Rethinking Session Communication | Matthew Bohling

Exploring Hospice Care within the Church | Deborah R. Hoopes and Duncan Hoopes

Resetting the Foundations of Moral Reasoning | Scott Hatch

“Speed Them on Their Way”: Creating a Culture of Sending Missionaries to the Mission Field | Dee Hammond

Resonance and the Psalms: Faithful Limits in a Control-Driven Age | Hayden Nesbit

Information Overload: Helping Youth Navigate the Digital Revolution | Brent Corbin

Small Town Talk: The Unique Character of Small Towns and Rural Places and Why It Matters for Church Planting | Corey Pelton

Honoring Dependent Parents: An Opportunity for the Church | Bill Davis

Process Evangelism—A New Paradigm | Dr. James Saxon

Imagination and the Preeminence of Christ | Heather Louise Nation Hess

The Pastor and Trauma Counseling: A Middleware for Shepherds | Alex Dean

Developing, Managing, and Creating a Positive Session & Staff | Seth Hammond and Dr. Jim Coffield

Updating Ethical Perspectives: Integrating Modern Science on In Vitro Fertilization into PCA’s Pro-Life Commitment | Savannah Crossfield

Creating a Robust Pipeline for the PCA | Chris Vogel and Bill Golden

Building Cultures of Evangelism: Missional Strategies for PCA | William Fullilove

Safeguards & Stewardship: Child & Youth Protection Essentials for Leaders | Jeremy Herron

The Whole Deacon | Patrick Sanders

Strategies for Churches Helping Pastors Obtain Housing | Ed Dunnington and Tim Townsend

Pursuing a Unified Vision for Mission and Renewal in the PCA | Joel St. Clair

Who’s Missing?: Making Room On Your Pews for People Impacted By Disability | Ashley Belknap

Sin, Identity, and Same-Sex Desire: Some Lessons from Disability | Hans Madueme

Ministry Resilience: Navigating Seasons of Sustained Stress | Adam Coppock and Alex Kocher

Disciple Your Congregation for All of Life | Dr. Daniel Doriani

Cross-Tethered Preaching: How to Maximize Redemptive Impact by Narrowing Expository Focus, Increasing Homiletical Clarity, and Improving Structural Flow | McKay Caston

The Good News in Every Language | Chris Sicks

How Will Your Church Make Itself Attractive to Qualified and Quality Pastoral Candidates? | Matthew Bohling

Shepherding in the Valley of the Shadow of Death | Leonard and Amy Bailey

God’s Inexpressible Gift: The Gospel and the Generosity Movement | Tim Townsend

What is a Sexually Faithful Church? | Mark Sanders

Lift Your Eyes to See the Children Worship | Stephen Estock, Katie Flores, and Laney Stayton

The Shifting Face of Korean-American Mentorship | KALI Panel

The Universally Neglected Demographic | Melanie Kay Crippen and Panel

5 Key Trends Shaping Church Planting in 2025 and How to Prepare Today | Robert Kim

Disability Ministry & the Whole Person | Mr. Jim Perry and Panel

Fellows Programs: Intentionally Developing Young Lay Leaders in Your Church | John W. Kyle and Panel

God’s Big Story and Innovation | Brian Fikkert and Tabitha Kapic

Advocating for the Persecuted Church | Corey Jackson and Hannah Nation

Building Emotional Resilience Amid the Longsuffering of Ministry | Rev. Stephen Jones and Rev. Spencer Thomas

Fearfully and Wonderfully Made — The Spiritual Geography of Korean American Ministry | Daniel Jung

A Vision for Presbytery-Based Counseling Centers | Michael Scott Gembola

Betrayal Trauma: Understanding the Impact of Marital Sexual Infidelity | Ellen Mary Dykas

Building Cultures of Evangelism and Making Disciples for a Stronger PCA | Dr. Dean Faulkner

Care for Families Struggling with Infertility | Bill Davis

Children’s Safety in the Church | Matt Mobley and Rachel Coffman

Christianity, Justice, and Equality | James Bruce

Church Partnerships in Missions | MTW Missionary

Defending Sin: Theological Reflections on Theistic Evolution | Hans Madueme

From Islam to Christian Ministries: Journeys of Two PCA Men | Osman Jama and Hamid Hatami

Fruitful Evangelism: Learning from Each Other | David Gentino