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.org

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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.org

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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.org

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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.org

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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.org

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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.org

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