New Churches Masterclass | Season 1 | Episode 33

The Ascension and Session with Patrick Schreiner

Patrick Schreiner

This session highlights the often-overlooked ascension of Christ, showing how it completes the gospel story by marking His enthronement as King and the beginning of His ongoing work in heaven. Patrick Schreiner explores how Jesus, through His ascension, now actively serves as our Prophet, Priest, and King—building His church, interceding for believers, and reigning with authority over all creation.

Published on August 18, 2025

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New Churches Masterclass

The New Churches Masterclass podcast is your go-to source for practical, gospel-centered training to fuel faithful ministry. Each episode features sessions from a variety of masterclass courses—covering theology, preaching, church planting, sending churches, and more. Whether you're a pastor, planter, or ministry leader, you’ll gain the biblical foundations, practical tools, and leadership insights you need to strengthen your ministry and serve your community well. Learn from trusted practitioners as they equip you to think deeply, preach clearly, lead boldly, and multiply the mission. No matter where you are in your ministry journey, the New Churches Masterclass podcast will help you grow and endure.

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Patrick Schreiner

Patrick Schreiner (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is associate professor of New Testament and biblical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of numerous books, including Matthew, Disciple and Scribe, The Transfiguration of Christ, a commentary on Acts, The Ascension of Christ, The Mission of the Triune God, The Visual Word, Political Gospel, and The Kingdom of God and the Glory of the Cross.

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