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