Central Florida Presbycast

Rev. Dr. Anna Carter Florence on Her New Book

Author Anna Carter Florence, Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary, shares about her new book coming out around October, entitled "A is for Alabaster: 52 Reflections on the Stories of Scripture.

Bruce Reyes-Chow on Kindness and "Moderation"

After the CFP update, Cheryl and Jody chat with Bruce Reyes-Chow, who currently pastors at First Presbyterian Church of Palo Alto, CA. Bruce was our guest at the March 2022 stated meeting of CFP to help us with one of the seven marks of vital congregations: "intentional authentic evangelism." In this Lucky 13th episode, we talk with Bruce about what it really means to be kind. Then we go behind the scenes at General Assembly meetings in the Before Times, where former moderators had their own...

MaryAnn McKibben Dana on Hope, Improv and Sabbath

MaryAnn McKibben Dana shares her thoughts on how ministry is changing in light of the pandemic. She also discusses her upcoming book "Hope: A User's Manual"--what led her to write about the topic of hope and what unexpected insights she gained. She also talks about how her three books on Sabbath, Improv and Hope have shaped her “Grand Unified Theory of MaryAnn” (as Jody dubbed it). MaryAnn's website Subscribe to The Blue Room, MaryAnn's newsletter Book Links, via Bookshop.org: Sabbath in ...

Words of Love: A Healing Journey with the Ten Commandments with Rev. Eugenia Gamble

Rev. Eugenia Gamble shares about her upcoming book "Words of Love: A Healing Journey with the Ten Commandments" due to be released in February 2022.  She approaches the Ten Commandments as a love letter from God to us, and interprets each of the "words" (commandments) through that lens. Makes you wish the book was already out!

Faith Arts Village Orlando

We start every episode of the CFPresbycast with CFP news and upcoming events. Next: Faith Arts Village Orlando (FAVO), a ministry of Park Lake Presbyterian Church, is doing its part to bridge the divide between the church and the arts community. In this TENTH episode (woo-hoo!) of the podcast, Cheryl and Jody hear the story of FAVO from Executive Director Will Benton and Pastor Helen DeBevoise. CFP News Links: Presbyterian Women Horizons Bible Study Event for 2011-22 FISH (Fresh Ideas St...

Faithful Family Ministries with Rev. Traci Smith

Rev. Traci Smith, pastor of Elmhurst Presbyterian in Elmhurst, IL, and author of the Faithful Families book series, talks about faithful practices by families at home and how churches can be welcoming to families. Links: Traci's website, which is chock full of resources to cultivate faithful families Traci's books: Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home Prayers for Faithful Families Faithful Families for Advent and Christmas: 100 Ways to Make the Season Sacred Treasure Box Tu...

Rev. Traci Smith on Faithful Family Ministries

Rev. Traci Smith, pastor of Elmhurst Presbyterian in Elmhurst, IL, and author of the Faithful Families book series, talks about faithful practices by families at home and how churches can be welcoming to families.

Randy Simpson and Pat Zinn on CFP's Cuba Partnership

CFP's Cuba Partnership

Rev. Dr. Anna Carter Florence on Spirit-Inspired Worship

Roundtable Discussion on Virtual Faith Formation

On the heels of our presbytery's first-ever virtual VBS during the Christmas break we thought it might be fun to have a panel discussion of ways to use technology for faith formation.  Our panel included: Cordelia Scheuermann, Children's Sunday School leader and Certified Educator, Eastminster PC in Indialantic Sheryl Chernault, Director of Childrens Ministry, Grace Covenant PC in Orlando Stephanie Fritz, Associate Coordinator for Christian Formation for the Presbyterian Mission Agency Na...

Rev. Rosemary Mitchell on Faithful Gifting and Thanksgiving

Cheryl shared CFP news: CFP is searching for a Coordinator of Youth and Collegiate Ministries. Link to complete position description The primary task is to work with the Leadership Development Committee to assist the Presbytery in carrying out its mission, strategy and program in the areas of youth and collegiate ministries. This includes providing leadership development for the Presbytery Youth Council, made up of high school students from presbytery churches who plan and do four events e...

Rev. Erika Rembert Smith and Rev. David Judd on the Presbytery's Statement on Racial Injustice

Cheryl and Jody invited Erika and David, two members of the Special Committee of Council on Racial Injustice, to talk about their experience of collaborating with the other committee members to craft the statement. We talk about the challenge and struggle of listening to one another, and reflect on the lifelong nature of this work for all of us. Links: Read the Statement Download the Statement with Appendices that include an action plan, a glossary, clarifying statements, and a wealth of re...

Robert Hay, Jr. on Pandemic Stewardship

The latest CFP News, and co-hosts Jody and Cheryl chat with Robert Hay, Jr., Southeast Region Ministry Relations Officer for The Presbyterian Foundation about "What is the same and what is different with stewardship in a pandemic?" Links! Click Here to Transform Your Church Robert's Devotional and Plenary from 9-1-20 CFP Meeting and Slides Culture of Generosity Stewardship Workshop 9-2-20 and Slides From That Workshop Stewardship Navigator

Ken McFayden on Leadership in Polarized Times

Hear the latest opportunities in leadership and mission within Central Florida Presbytery and a conversation with Rev. Dr. Ken McFayden, Vice President for Academic Affairs Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development at Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. Co-hosts Rev. Jody Mask and Associate Executive Presbyter Cheryl Carson talk to Ken about the challenges and opportunities present when leading in times of polarization.

Dan Williams on Vital Congregations and Matthew 25

In our first episode, we chat with the Executive Presbyter and Stated Clerk of the presbytery about its commitment to two initiatives in the PC(USA): Vital Congregations and Matthew 25.