Reformation Fellowship

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, we listen to an overview of his and Glen Scrivener's soon-to-be-released writing project, Come and See: A History and Theology of Mission. Justin Schell is passionate about serving God’s church and her mission in the world. He is the director of executive projects for the Lausanne Movement as well as the US director for Union School of Theology (www.theolo.gy). He studied mission and biblical theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and business administration at EDHEC Business School. He is author of Come and See: A History and Theology of Mission as well as the forthcoming The Mission of God in the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series by Crossway Publishing. He is husband to Megan and daddy to Henry and Evie. They are members at Evergreen Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, we listen to part two of Justin Schell's conversation with pastor Ricky Jones about grace, which is at the heart of ministry and is a ministry to the heart.Rev. Ricky Jones is the Preaching and Teaching Pastor and is RiverOaks’ founding Pastor in Tulsa, OK. He was ordained by Covenant Presbytery in February of 1996. Ricky’s education includes a BS from Vanderbilt University in History and Secondary Education and a MDIV from Reformed Theological Seminary. One of Ricky’s proudest accomplishments was writing the book, “Too Good To Be True: Christian Hope in a Hopeless Age” Ricky enjoys golf, Fantasy Football and spending time with his wife Bianca and their four sons Brundige, Harold, Will, and Isaac.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, we listen to part one of Justin Schell's conversation with pastor Ricky Jones about grace, which is at the heart of ministry and is a ministry to the heart. Rev. Ricky Jones is the Preaching and Teaching Pastor and is RiverOaks’ founding Pastor in Tulsa, OK. He was ordained by Covenant Presbytery in February of 1996. Ricky’s education includes a BS from Vanderbilt University in History and Secondary Education and a MDIV from Reformed Theological Seminary. One of Ricky’s proudest accomplishments was writing the book, “Too Good To Be True: Christian Hope in a Hopeless Age” Ricky enjoys golf, Fantasy Football and spending time with his wife Bianca and their four sons Brundige, Harold, Will, and Isaac.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell sits down with Dr. John Evans to discuss some of his favorite passions from his own life and ministry. Such as global theological education and writing robust yet practical commentary guides for the Old and New Testament. John spent seven years as a pastor in the USA and twenty years on seminary faculties in Africa. While a missionary, he served as Academic Dean at the Theological College of Central Africa in Zambia, and as Head of the Biblical Studies Department at Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology. Additionally, he has taught on the faculty of two American seminaries.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell has a conversation with Dr. Natalie Brand about her recent book, "Priscilla Where are You?", and Priscilla's model of knowing the deep things of the Lord that leads to. profound joy and life in Jesus. Natalie completed her PhD at UST which was published as Complementarian Spirituality: Reformed Women and Union with Christ. She has also written Prone to Wander and The Good Portion – The Doctrine of Salvation for Every Women. Natalie is married to Tom who is the Ministry Director of the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches, and together they have three lovely daughters. Natalie is passionate about teaching theology to women, supporting her local church, and her ongoing writing ministry. If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, we listen to part two of Justin Schell's conversation with Donald Fairbairn about knowing the Trinity relationally and not just intellectually; and how our real, intimate union with God matters for the Christian life. Dr. Fairbairn is the Robert E. Cooley Professor of Early Christianity at. Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and the Dean of the Newton House with Union. His research interests focus on the relation between the doctrines of the Trinity, Christ, salvation, and Christian life in the early church, especially in the 4th through 6th centuries. After graduating from seminary in 1989, Dr. Fairbairn ministered in Soviet Georgia for a year and then taught theology, New Testament, and apologetics at Donetsk Christian University in Ukraine from 1992-96. He also served as Assistant Academic Dean there. Since that time, he has continued to teach in Eastern and Western Europe through many short-term trips. Three of his English books have been published in Russian and two in Romanian. He has also written two books published only in Russian. Dr. Fairbairn and his wife Jennifer have two children, Trey (born in 2001) and Ella (born in 2003). His hobbies include golf, gardening, and playing with his dogs.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, we listen to part one of Justin Schell's conversation with Donald Fairbairn about his life, ministry in different cultural contexts, life in the Trinity, and how the gospel is presented as good news to different cultures. Dr. Fairbairn is the Robert E. Cooley Professor of Early Christianity at. Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and the Dean of the Newton House with Union. His research interests focus on the relation between the doctrines of the Trinity, Christ, salvation, and Christian life in the early church, especially in the 4th through 6th centuries. After graduating from seminary in 1989, Dr. Fairbairn ministered in Soviet Georgia for a year and then taught theology, New Testament, and apologetics at Donetsk Christian University in Ukraine from 1992-96. He also served as Assistant Academic Dean there. Since that time, he has continued to teach in Eastern and Western Europe through many short-term trips. Three of his English books have been published in Russian and two in Romanian. He has also written two books published only in Russian. Dr. Fairbairn and his wife Jennifer have two children, Trey (born in 2001) and Ella (born in 2003). His hobbies include golf, gardening, and playing with his dogs.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell has a conversation with Andy Harker and Alex Brito about the significance and fruitfulness of robust ministry partnerships in London and abroad.Alex Brito is a City Catalyst for The London Project and the church planter/pastor of Mosaic Multicultural Church in Elephant and Castle, London. He also serves the Diaspora Network Alliance as a steering committee member. Before getting involved in church planting, Alex started a company and studied business. He also studied Theology in a Baptist Seminary in Brazil. He is married to Aluanna, and together they have three girls. He loves meeting people, reading books, and barbecuing.Andy is the Director of 9:38 and the Acting Principal of the London Church Planting Academy. He grew up in London but spent seven years with his family in Kenya and was part of the launch team of a church plant outside Nairobi.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell has a conversation with Jonathan Thomas about the Calvinistic Methodist fathers in Wales's storied past; and the role they played in the Welsh revival.s Jonathan is the pastor of Cornerstone Church in Abergavenny, Wales. He is married to Rebecca and has three boys. He is the author of Thomas Charles: God's Gift to Wales. If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell has a conversation with Dr. Andrew Atherstone about the University of Oxford's great history of renewal and Christian movements birthed by her students and faculty. Andrew Atherstone is Tutor in Church History at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, and Latimer Research Fellow. He co-edited Making Evangelical History: Faith, Scholarship and the Evangelical Past (Routledge, 2019).If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell has a conversation with Ryan Townsend about the work and ministry of 9Marks. 9Marks is a parachurch ministry that seeks to assist pastors and their churches to be healthy, biblical churches. All of which is to ultimately be beacons of hope, equipped with the gospel in their communities and partnerships. Ryan gives oversight to the organization of 9Marks. Born and raised in Houston, he grew up attending a Unitarian church. Ryan moved to Washington, DC in 1993 to attend Georgetown University. After graduation, he converted to Christ through the ministry of Capitol Hill Baptist Church, where Ryan later served as a pastoral assistant to Mark Dever. In 2005, Ryan began his master of divinity studies at The Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville. During his time in Louisville, Ryan served as the pastor for administration & children at Clifton Baptist Church. Ryan now lives with his wife and five children in Washington, D.C.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell has a conversation with Professor Daniel Hames about how knowledge of and relationship with God will lead to profound and outgoing movements of evangelism. This conversation coincides with Daniel and Dr. Michael Reeve's recent books, What Fuels the Mission of the Church? and God Shines Forth: How the Nature of God Shapes and Drives the Mission of the Church.Daniel Hames (PhD, Free University of Amsterdam) is the Associate Director at Union School of Theology and a lecturer in systematic and historical theology. He is also a local church minister in Oxford, England. If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell has a conversation with Dr. Michael Reeves about Mike's forthcoming, short book on the sweet truths of how we are justified before God in Jesus Christ. Michael Reeves oversees the work of Union, and teaches in the areas of systematic and historical theology and also on preaching and spiritual formation. He is a local church minister, Director of the European Theologians Network, and speaks and teaches regularly worldwide. Previously he has been Head of Theology for UCCF and an associate minister at All Souls Church, Langham Place, London. He is married to Bethan, and together they have two daughters, Lucy and Mia.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell has a conversation with Paul House on the distinctions and impact of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's communal, ministry-training fellowships amidst the Second World War. Dr. Paul House joined the faculty of Beeson Divinity School in 2004. He is the author of The Unity of the Twelve and Old Testament Theology, and has contributed volumes in the New American Commentary (1-2 Kings), the Word Biblical Commentary (Lamentations), the Tyndale Old Testament Commentary (Daniel), and the Mentor Commentary Series (Isaiah 1-27 and Isaiah 28-66). He is a member of the Translation Oversight Committee for the English Standard Version. His wife, Heather, is a homemaker and editor. They are members of Briarwood Presbyterian Church.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell has a conversation with Michael Morgan on the Log College, a humble training ground for numerous, faithful ministers. Michael, hand in hand with his wife, Kate, has served in inner-city, prison, and church-planting ministries for the past twenty years, fourteen as the pastor at Calvary Wellspring. Michael has studied at the University of Kansas (Bachelor of Arts, Humanities), Gateway Seminary (Master of Divinity), Gordon-Conwell Theology Seminary (Doctor of Ministry), and is currently doing Ph.D. work at the University of Leicester in the UK, where he is researching the clergy networks of William Wilberforce, the parliamentary leader whose efforts culminated in the abolition of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Since 2014, he has served as an adjunct faculty member at Gateway Seminary, teaching courses on Classics of Christian Devotion, pre- and post-Reformation Church History, and Systematic Theology. He’s been a guest lecturer at Ravencrest Bible School, a Council Member for God Centered Life Ministries, the Board President of Colorado Family Life Center, on the Advisory Team for the Rocky Mountain Campus of Gateway Seminary, serves on the Executive Committee of the Calvary Family of Churches, and is the author of John Newton: Catalyst for Compassion. Michael has been deeply influenced by the devotion of the Puritans and the zeal of the Clapham Sect, a network of 18th-century reformers who battled slavery, tackled illiteracy, orphan care, and prison reform, and endeavored to send missionaries to the ends of the earth. At Tennent, Michael serves as the Academic Dean and Associate Professor of Historical Theology. He enjoys books and coffee, camping in the mountains with his wife and three amazing teenagers, and loves teaching about the majesty of Jesus and mobilizing leaders for kingdom impact.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell has a conversation with Scott Manetsch on the topic of Calvin's company of pastors and the impact they had spreading the gospel.Dr. Scott Manetsch served as an associate pastor of education and discipleship in the Reformed Church for three years before earning his doctorate in Late Medieval and Early Modern European History at the University of Arizona. During graduate school he studied under the renowned Reformation scholar Heiko A. Oberman, and was awarded a Fulbright fellowship to spend two years doing archival research on French Reformation history at the University of Geneva. He was on the religion faculty of Northwestern College (Iowa) for three years before joining Trinity’s Church History department in 2000. Dr. Manetsch is a specialist in Calvin and Reformed Christianity, the history of the pastoral office, and the history of exegesis in the Reformation era.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell has a conversation with Geoff Chang on the topic of Spurgeon's Pastors' College and the impact this learning community had on the Church at-large.Geoff Chang serves as Assistant Professor of Church History and Historical Theology and the Curator of the Spurgeon Library. He is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A.), The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.). Most recently, he completed his Ph.D. at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he wrote his dissertation on Charles H. Spurgeon’s ecclesiology. Prior to Midwestern, Geoff worked as a database consultant until he discerned a call to ministry. Since leaving the business world, he has served on the ministry staff at Houston Chinese Church (Houston, TX) and Capitol Hill Baptist Church (Washington, DC), and most recently as associate pastor at Hinson Baptist Church (Portland, OR).If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell has a conversation with Matt Dye and Aaron Menikoff of the Greater Atlanta Baptist Network.The Greater Atlanta Baptist Network is a collection of Baptist churches around or near Atlanta, GA, that partner together for fellowship and mission.Aaron came to Mount Vernon in June 2008 after completing his Masters of Divinity in Biblical and Theological Studies and his Ph.D. in American Church History from Southern Seminary. Aaron is the organizer and host of Feed My Sheep, an annual conference for pastors and church leaders in the Atlanta area. He also serves on the administrative team of the Greater Atlanta Baptist Network where he leads a monthly pastors fellowship. In addition to pastoral ministry, Aaron is an Adjunct Professor of Church History at Reformed Theological Seminary (Atlanta).Matt Dye is an elder and primary preaching pastor for M28 Church in Atlanta, GA, a church he helped plant 9 years ago. He also serves as the moderator and network missionary for the Greater Atlanta Baptist Network. He is married to his wife of 28 years, Terressa, and they have four children. If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell has a conversation with Dave Kiehn and Phil Newton of the Pillar Network.The Pillar Network is a community of SBC and International Baptist Churches that are doctrinally aligned, missionally driven, and committed to equipping, planting, and revitalizing churches, together.Dave serves Pillar by overseeing their various regions across the globe, helping to encourage and support their regional leaders. Dave also serves as the Lead Pastor of Park Baptist Church in Rock Hill, SC, where he has served since July 1st, 2012. He graduated with a B.A. in Intellectual History from the University of Pennsylvania and received his Masters of Divinity and Ph.D. in North American Missiology at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to his beautiful wife, Ellen, and they have three children, Elizabeth, John David, and Olivia.Phil oversees pastoral care and mentoring for Pillar. Phil began South Woods Baptist Church, Memphis, TN, in 1987 and concluded his 35 years of pastoral leadership in May 2022. He served as pastor of three other churches in Mississippi and Alabama prior to moving to Memphis, as well as serving on two church staff as a college student. He received his education at the University of Mobile (B.A.), New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.), Fuller Theological Seminary (D.Min.), and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (Ph.D.). Both natives of Alabama, he and his wife Karen met in Mobile, AL, and married in 1975. They have five children and six grandchildren.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell has a conversation with Dustin Benge about loving and serving the local church.Dr. Dustin Benge previously served Union School of Theology as Provost and lecturer in Church History. Most recently Dr. Benge has transitioned into numerous new roles with The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. At Southern, Dustin serves as Vice President of Communications, Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Historical Theology, and is Co-Director and Fellow for the Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies. He and his wife Molli live in Louisville, KY.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell talks with Dr. Clive Bowsher about how our shared sonship with Christ transforms our lives.Clive is a pastor-theologian with a passion for understanding and communicating the word of Christ. He leads and manages the School as Provost, and teaches and researches in NT and Biblical Theology. Previously, he served as lead minister of a local church in Oxfordshire, UK, and co-mentored Union’s Learning Community in Oxford. He brings extensive academic experience to the School, having held positions at the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh and Bristol. His book, Life in the Son: Johannine Union, Oneness and Participation with Christ, is forthcoming in IVP’s New Studies in Biblical Theology series. He is married to Kerstin, and together they have a son, Alasdair.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell talks with Andy Taylor and Michael Swindell about how pastors can intentionally do life together and encourage one another. Andy Taylor has been the senior pastor of Arrow Heights since August of 2015. He is married to Laurie, and they have three children: Seth, Cole and Lexie. Andy earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion (Bible emphasis) from Oklahoma Baptist University, a Masters of Divinity in Biblical languages from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, a Graduate Certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, and a Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching from The Master’s Seminary. In addition, Andy served for over 8 years as a full-time US Army Chaplain. Michael Swindell is the connections and discipleship pastor at Wellspring Community Church in Hudsonville, MI. He is also a coach for those seeking to discern calling and identity, as well as leadership and ministry/career development. Michael has a B.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies from Wheaton College and a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is a thankful husband and father of two.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell talks with Dr. Clive Bowsher about the fulness of life that Jesus enjoys with Father and how we are invited into this life through our union with Christ.Clive is a pastor-theologian with a passion for understanding and communicating the word of Christ. He leads and manages the School as Provost, and teaches and researches in NT and Biblical Theology. Previously, he served as lead minister of a local church in Oxfordshire, UK, and co-mentored Union’s Learning Community in Oxford. He brings extensive academic experience to the School, having held positions at the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh and Bristol. His book, Life in the Son: Johannine Union, Oneness and Participation with Christ, is forthcoming in IVP’s New Studies in Biblical Theology series. He is married to Kerstin, and together they have a son, Alasdair.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell talks with Dr. Clive Bowsher about Jesus' teachings on eternal life found in John's Gospel.Clive is a pastor-theologian with a passion for understanding and communicating the word of Christ. He leads and manages the School as Provost, and teaches and researches in NT and Biblical Theology. Previously, he served as lead minister of a local church in Oxfordshire, UK, and co-mentored Union’s Learning Community in Oxford. He brings extensive academic experience to the School, having held positions at the Universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh and Bristol. His book, Life in the Son: Johannine Union, Oneness and Participation with Christ, is forthcoming in IVP’s New Studies in Biblical Theology series. He is married to Kerstin, and together they have a son, Alasdair.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell talks with Dr. Michael Haykin about what we can learn from our spiritual forerunners. Topics covered are evangelism, preaching, suffering, and more. Michael A. G. Haykin serves as the Chair and Professor of Church History and the Director of the Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of a number of books, most of which are focused on fourth-century Patristic thought and British Dissent in the long eighteenth century. He was also recently appointed as the director for Union's Newton House.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell talks with Dr. Michael Haykin about the serious need for pastors to recover meaningful friendships in the ministry. Michael shares from experience, and provides examples from Scripture and Church history in order to cast a vision for friendships centered on the grace of God.Michael A. G. Haykin serves as the Chair and Professor of Church History and the Director of the Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of a number of books, most of which are focused on fourth-century Patristic thought and British Dissent in the long eighteenth century. He was also recently appointed as the director for Union's Newton House.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell concludes his conversation with Dr. Steffen Jenkins about the consistent message of justification by faith throughout Scripture. In this final conversation, Steffen helps us understand how the Old Testament is in fact Christian and applicable for the Church today. Before joining the Union faculty, Steffen was a Tutor in Biblical Languages at Tyndale House, Cambridge. He was also associate Minister of Chelmsford Presbyterian Church, having completed his PhD under Professor Gordon Wenham. Steffen is married to Sally-Ann, and together they have two sons, Ben and Daniel.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell continues his conversation with Dr. Steffen Jenkins about the consistent message of justification by faith throughout Scripture. In this second of three conversations, Steffen unpacks how Moses continues in the way of Abraham and being justified by faith. He gives particular attention to the addition of the Law and how the Law functions in light of grace. Before joining the Union faculty, Steffen was a Tutor in Biblical Languages at Tyndale House, Cambridge. He was also associate Minister of Chelmsford Presbyterian Church, having completed his PhD under Professor Gordon Wenham. Steffen is married to Sally-Ann, and together they have two sons, Ben and Daniel.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell talks with Dr. Steffen Jenkins about the consistent message of justification by faith throughout Scripture. In the first of three conversations, Steffen begins with the book of Genesis as the starting place for God's redemptive plan of justifying sinners by grace through faith in His appointed Savior, Jesus Christ. Before joining the Union faculty, Steffen was a Tutor in Biblical Languages at Tyndale House, Cambridge. He was also associate Minister of Chelmsford Presbyterian Church, having completed his PhD under Professor Gordon Wenham. Steffen is married to Sally-Ann, and together they have two sons, Ben and Daniel.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

In this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell concludes his time with Dr. Joel Morris. This time they chat about leadership, and how one can lead in such a way that they and those around them can spiritually flourish. Joel is Union’s Executive Director, overseeing the strategic and operational direction of the organisation. He is a leader and trustee of Grace Community Church, Porthcawl. He has been a missionary working in 28 countries with Operation Mobilisation before a doctorate and career in Materials Engineering which took him from Aerospace to the Nuclear sector. Joel is married to Hye Lim and they have three childrenIf you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights Reserved www.crossworksmusic.comMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell talks with Dr. Joel Morris about the generosity of God and how that influences our pursuit of generosity in the Christian life. Joel is Union’s Executive Director, overseeing the strategic and operational direction of the organisation. He is a leader and trustee of Grace Community Church, Porthcawl. He has been a missionary working in 28 countries with Operation Mobilisation before a doctorate and career in Materials Engineering which took him from Aerospace to the Nuclear sector. Joel is married to Hye Lim and they have three childrenIf you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights Reserved www.crossworksmusic.comMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell talks with Rob Trenckmann about the new Newton House. Rob fills us in on what the Newton House is and how it will serve the Church's heart and mind. Rob is Head of Operations for Newton House. Previously, he was Country Lead for Josiah Venture in Hungary for 9 years, as well as serving on the Josiah Venture Council, directing Josiah Venture’s annual international conference for ministry leaders, and ministering in a local church plant. Before moving to Hungary, Rob worked in church ministry for 6 years in Vancouver, WA. He and his wife, Liz, have three children, Caleb, Lillian, and Alec.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights Reserved www.crossworksmusic.comMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, both Dr. Michael Reeves and Dr. Dustin Benge lay before us the vision for the Reformation Fellowship. We hope you will enjoy hearing about the need for such a partnership amongst churches and how it could be used by the Lord to further the Reformation of Christ's Church worldwide. Dr. Michael Reeves serves as President and Professor of Theology for Union School of Theology. He is a minister and regular preacher in the local church he attends with his wife, Bethan, and their two girls near Oxford. He is the Director of the European Theologians Network and is the author of numerous books. Such as Delighting in the Trinity, Spurgeon on the Christian Life, and Rejoice and Tremble. You can follow him on Twitter @mike_reeves.Dr. Dustin Benge previously served Union School of Theology as Provost and lecturer in Church History. Most recently Dr. Benge has transitioned into numerous new roles with The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. At Southern, Dustin serves as Vice President of Communications, Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Historical Theology, and is Co-Director and Fellow for the Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies. He and his wife Molli live in Louisville, KY. If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights ReservedMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, we will hear part two of Dr. Michael Reeves giving an address to Union School of Theology about the need for personal reformation. Dr. Michael Reeves serves as President and Professor of Theology for Union School of Theology. He is a minister and regular preacher in the local church he attends with his wife, Bethan, and their two girls near Oxford. He is the Director of the European Theologians Network, and is the author of numerous books. Such as Delighting in the Trinity, Spurgeon on the Christian Life, and Rejoice and Tremble. You can follow him on Twitter @mike_reeves.Music Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights Reserved www.crossworksmusic.com

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, we will hear part one of Dr. Michael Reeves giving an address to Union School of Theology about the need for personal reformation. Dr. Michael Reeves serves as President and Professor of Theology for Union School of Theology. He is a minister and regular preacher in the local church he attends with his wife, Bethan, and their two girls near Oxford. He is the Director of the European Theologians Network, and is the author of numerous books. Such as Delighting in the Trinity, Spurgeon on the Christian Life, and Rejoice and Tremble. You can follow him on Twitter @mike_reeves.Music Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights Reserved www.crossworksmusic.com

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell concludes his conversation with Dr. Natalie Brand. This week, Natalie provides encouragement for those who feel spiritually dry or are ministering to those that feel spiritually lethargic. Natalie is Tutor for Women and Lecturer in Systematic and Historical Theology. She completed her PhD at UST which was published as Complementarian Spirituality: Reformed Women and Union with Christ. She has also written Prone to Wander and The Good Portion – The Doctrine of Salvation for Every Woman. Natalie is married to Tom who is the Ministry Director of the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights ReservedMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell continues his conversation with Dr. Natalie Brand. This week, Natalie shares her insights about the pursuit of theological education for women, both in the academy and in the local church. Natalie is Tutor for Women and Lecturer in Systematic and Historical Theology. She completed her PhD at UST which was published as Complementarian Spirituality: Reformed Women and Union with Christ. She has also written Prone to Wander and The Good Portion – The Doctrine of Salvation for Every Woman. Natalie is married to Tom who is the Ministry Director of the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights ReservedMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell speaks with Dr. Natalie Brand about the significance of our union with Christ. Natalie Brand is Tutor for Women and Lecturer in Systematic and Historical Theology. She completed her PhD at UST which was published as Complementarian Spirituality: Reformed Women and Union with Christ. She has also written Prone to Wander and The Good Portion – The Doctrine of Salvation for Every Woman. Natalie is married to Tom who is the Ministry Director of the Evangelical Fellowship of Congregational Churches.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights ReservedMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell concludes his conversation with Dane Ortlund. This week Dane reflects on the many ways God has used Gentle and Lowly to minister to numerous people. Dane shares why he embarked on the project and the necessity for every generation to recover the heart of Christ for sinners and sufferers. Before serving as Senior Pastor for Naperville Presbyterian, Dane worked for ten years in Christian publishing at Crossway in Wheaton, IL. Dane is also the author of several books such as Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners (2021), In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms (2021), and Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sufferers (2020). He is married to Stacey and together they have been blessed with five precious children.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights ReservedMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell continues his conversation with Dane Ortlund. This week Dane discusses the book of Galatians, insights for preaching the book, and what our aim should be anytime we get up to preach God's Word. Before joining Naperville Pres., Dane worked for ten years in Christian publishing at Crossway in Wheaton, IL. Dane is also the author of several books such as Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners (2021), In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms (2021), and Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sufferers (2020). He is married to Stacey and together they have been blessed with five precious children.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights ReservedMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell speaks with Dane Ortlund about his first year in the role of Senior Pastor at Naperville Presbyterian Church. Dane graciously shares about what the Lord has been teaching him as he grows into his new role in hopes that this conversation can encourage other young or first-time pastors. Before joining Naperville Pres., Dane worked for ten years in Christian publishing at Crossway in Wheaton, IL. Dane is also the author of several books such as Deeper: Real Change for Real Sinners (2021), In the Lord I Take Refuge: 150 Daily Devotions through the Psalms (2021), and Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sufferers (2020). He is married to Stacey and together they have been blessed with five precious children.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights ReservedMusic Copyright New Beginnings by Scott Holmes Music

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell wraps up his conversation with Paul Spear. This time they discuss the importance of pastors being self-aware and taking care of themselves spiritually and emotionally. Paul Spear is the Pastoral Dean for Union School of Theology. Before joining Union, Paul served as secretary of The Association of Grace Baptist Churches (SE). He was an elder of Highbury Baptist Church and before that was pastor/elder at Gadebridge Baptist Church. He trained for ministry back in the days when Union was ETCW. He is married to Fiona and they have three grown up children.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights Reserved

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell speaks with Paul Spear about shaping your ministry around the particular church you have been called to serve. Paul Spear is the Pastoral Dean for Union School of Theology. Before joining Union, Paul served as secretary of The Association of Grace Baptist Churches (SE). He was an elder of Highbury Baptist Church and before that was pastor/elder at Gadebridge Baptist Church. He trained for ministry back in the days when Union was ETCW. He is married to Fiona and they have three grown up children.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights Reserved

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell speaks with Paul Spear about the significance of the pastor's heart for healthy ministry and finishing well. Paul Spear is the Pastoral Dean for Union School of Theology. Before joining Union, Paul served as secretary of The Association of Grace Baptist Churches (SE). He was an elder of Highbury Baptist Church and before that was pastor/elder at Gadebridge Baptist Church. He trained for ministry back in the days when Union was ETCW. He is married to Fiona and they have three grown up children.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights Reserved

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell speaks with Dan Cruver about the theology of adoption. How our adoption in Christ by the Spirit draws us into the love and care of the Father, and how this is a great comfort in our darkest hour. Dan Cruver is the Director of Student and Family Ministries at Heritage Bible Church in Greer, South Carolina, and the President and Co-Founder of Together for Adoption. He is married to Melissa and they have three children. If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights Reserved

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell wraps up his time with Dustin Benge by discussing Biblical Spirituality. How our theology intersects with our experience and enjoyment of the Lord in everyday life. Dr. Dustin Benge is Union's Provost and lecturer in church history after several years of pastoral and academic work in the United States. He received his PhD in biblical spirituality and church history from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, where he continues to serve as a Senior Fellow at The Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies. He and his wife, Molli, a primary school teacher, live in Porthcawl.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights Reserved

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell continues his conversation with Dustin Benge. This time they discuss the Puritans. Specifically, who they were and what wisdom they have for our lives and ministries today. Dr. Dustin Benge is Union's Provost and lecturer in church history after several years of pastoral and academic work in the United States. He received his PhD in biblical spirituality and church history from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, where he continues to serve as a Senior Fellow at The Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies. He and his wife, Molli, a primary school teacher, live in Porthcawl.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights Reserved

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell talks with Dustin Benge about the call to ministry and how to train for gospel ministry. Dr. Dustin Benge is Union's Provost and lecturer in church history after several years of pastoral and academic work in the United States. He received his PhD in biblical spirituality and church history from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, where he continues to serve as a Senior Fellow at The Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies. He and his wife, Molli, a primary school teacher, live in Porthcawl.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights Reserved

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell talks with Daniel Hames about the idea of retrieving great resources and teaching from the Church's past. Dan shares how Christian's can greatly benefit from learning and being shaped by their forerunners in the faith. Dr. Daniel Hames is Union's Associate Director and lectures in Systematic & Historical Theology. He is a a local church minister and is completing a PhD in Systematic Theology at the VU Amsterdam.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights Reserved www.crossworksmusic.com

On this episode of the Reformation Fellowship Podcast, Justin Schell continues his conversation with Stephen and Steffen. They wrap up their time together by discussing how Biblical Theology can help churches teach and understand their Bibles better. Biblical Theology is important for our churches because it helps us understand the story of Scripture and how the whole Bible is interconnected.Dr. Stephen Moore is a lecturer in Hebrew and Old Testament at Union School of Theology. Stephen is an Assyriologist, specialising in the languages and literature of ancient Mesopotamia, having previously studied Assyriology, Semitic languages and Theology. Steffen Jenkins is a lecturer in Greek and Biblical studies at Union School of Theology. Before joining the Union faculty, Steffen was a Tutor in Biblical Languages at Tyndale House, Cambridge. He was also associate Minister of Chelmsford Presbyterian Church.If you would like to connect with us and learn more about the Reformation Fellowship, please visit our website at reffellowship.orgMusic Copyright 2021 K. Jason French All Rights Reserved www.crossworksmusic.com