This episode was recorded during the annual World Missions Conference in 2024.

In this episode, Gabe Fluhrer talks with Dr. Irwyn Ince, who has a history of church planting and working with diversifying churches. Randy Nabors, our Pastor of Missions, also joins in on this conversation to talk about how Dr. Ince came into ministry, the books he has written and the importance of missions to the church.!

Tune in next week for the continuation of this conversation!

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas.

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Gabe Fluhrer continues his conversation with our youth ministry. They talk about how they deal with modern effects of shortening attention spans, the future of the youth ministries and much more!

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas.

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Gabe Fluhrer interviews our youth ministry which consists of Cherie Brown, Isabella Bridges and Jackson Fleming. They discuss what brought them to youth ministry, what their plans are and much more!

Tune in next week for the conclusion to this conversation!

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas.

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Gabe Fluhrer has a conversation with Forrest Walker, Director of Vesper Point, and Sarah Estler, Vesper Point Registrar and Administrative Assistant. They talk about the history of Camp Vesper Point, their plans for the future and why they love making the camp the best it can be!

Come back next week for another staff highlight!

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas.

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Gabe Fluhrer has a conversation with Gunther Griffin, our Director of College Ministry, about how he came to be at First Pres, what it is he does here and what he is looking forward to in the coming year.

Come back next week for another staff highlight!

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas.

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Darrin Hassevoort continues his talk with West, speaking with him about his counseling career, what enjoys about leading worship and his hobbies.

Stay tuned next week for another staff highlight!

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas.

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Darrin Hassevoort has a conversation with West Breedlove, our Assistant Director of Worship, about how he came to be at First Pres, his music writing process and much more.

Come back next week for the conclusion to this conversation!

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas.

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Dick Cain continues his talk with Randy, speaking on his coming to Chattanooga, his work with church planting and much more.

Stay tuned next week for another staff highlight!

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First Takes is produced by First Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee,

Our theme music was written and recorded by West Breedlove.

Our sound engineer is Dylan Thomas.

Our host is Dr. Gabriel N.E. Fluhrer

Sara Kaitlin Van Puffelen is our executive producer.

For more information about First Presbyterian Church, visit our website: https://1stpresbyterian.com/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.