New Churches Masterclass | Season 1 | Episode 11

The Grand Story of Scripture with J.A. Medders

J.A. Medders

The Bible is not a disconnected anthology of spiritual writings, but a unified, divinely authored story that unfolds God’s plan of redemption through Jesus Christ. With clarity and conviction, Jeff Medders presents the Bible as an epic narrative—true, authoritative, and hope-filled—calling pastors, church planters, and believers to live, preach, and disciple in light of the grand story of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration.

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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J.A. Medders

General Editor New Churches

J. A. Medders (PhD, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the director of theology and content for Send Network, and the general editor for New Churches. He is the author of Gospel Formed, Humble Calvinism, and co-author of The Soul-Winning Church. You can follow Jeff on X, Instagram, and his newsletter.

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