The Sacramental Charismatic

In this episode, Sean McMasters, a seasoned pastor and therapist, shares insights on the importance of pastoral sabbaticals, biblical foundations for rest, and practical steps for planning a meaningful break. Discover how sabbaticals can rejuvenate pastors and strengthen church communities.

👉🏽About Sean 👈🏽
Sean McMasters is the senior pastor of Vineyard City Church in Redding California. He’s been married for 26yrs to Linda and has 3 children ages 22-18. He is the Area Leader for Northern California, has a B.A. in Music from Cal Poly SLO, a M.A. in Inter-Cultural Studies, and a M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Simpson University. He is a licensed therapist in CA and is currently doing therapy with Christian leaders online. Sean has been with the Vineyard for 30yrs, serving in many positions with large and small churches and has been taking a sabbatical each July for the last 8yrs and thinks you should take a sabbatical too!

❇️ Recommended John Wimber Books ❇️
"Power Healing," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiA3YV)
"Power Evangelism,' by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2TP6Nyd)
"Power Points," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/31NwqSC)
"Everyone Gets to Play," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2Z4PJdf)
"The Way In is the Way On," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2ZdiTCg)

❇️ Recommended Books ABOUT John Wimber ❇️
"John Wimber: The Way it Was," by Carol Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiUFQJ)
"Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp: The Wit and Wisdom of John Wimber," by Glenn Schroder (https://amzn.to/3PtHvSM)
"Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard: The Emergence of Contemporary Worship," by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, & Cindy Rethmeier (https://amzn.to/31TDm0w)
"Toronto in Perspective: Papers on the New Charismatic Wave of the 1990s," edited by David Hilborn (https://amzn.to/2L3nIsP)
"John Wimber: His Influence & Legacy," edited by David Pytches (https://amzn.to/2ZfgbfC)

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In this episode, JP Ilarraza shares his journey from a diverse background in Brooklyn to discovering Anglicanism, emphasizing the importance of sacramentality, spiritual formation, and the Holy Spirit's work in the church. We explore how different traditions can enrich our understanding of faith and discipleship.

👉🏽About JP 👈🏽
Pastor JP is a Nuyorican, family man, and church planter in the Metro NY area. He serves as the pastor of One Church NY and is an Anglican priest (Diocese of New England) with a Pentecostal patrimony. Currently pursuing a PhD in Theology at Southeastern University, he bridges sacramental tradition and Pentecostal passion for contextual ministry.

JP's: https://www.instagram.com/pastorjpilarraza

One Church: https://www.instagram.com/onechrch/ 

❇️ Recommended John Wimber Books ❇️
"Power Healing," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiA3YV)
"Power Evangelism,' by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2TP6Nyd)
"Power Points," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/31NwqSC)
"Everyone Gets to Play," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2Z4PJdf)
"The Way In is the Way On," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2ZdiTCg)

❇️ Recommended Books ABOUT John Wimber ❇️
"John Wimber: The Way it Was," by Carol Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiUFQJ)
"Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp: The Wit and Wisdom of John Wimber," by Glenn Schroder (https://amzn.to/3PtHvSM)
"Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard: The Emergence of Contemporary Worship," by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, & Cindy Rethmeier (https://amzn.to/31TDm0w)
"Toronto in Perspective: Papers on the New Charismatic Wave of the 1990s," edited by David Hilborn (https://amzn.to/2L3nIsP)
"John Wimber: His Influence & Legacy," edited by David Pytches (https://amzn.to/2ZfgbfC)

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Twitter: https://x.com/sacracharis 

Luke Geraty recently released a video and wrote an article on how Kingdom Theology shapes all theology, which is a common Vineyard position. However, some pushed back on this suggestion. In this discussion, Luke is joined by Dr. Doug Erickson and Thomas Creedy. This episode explores the depths of kingdom theology, its biblical foundations, and its practical implications for the church today. They unpack the historical development, key themes, and contemporary challenges of understanding the kingdom of God. This conversation explores the intersection of kingdom theology, ecclesiology, and practical ministry within the Vineyard movement, emphasizing ecumenism, biblical theology, and future directions for Christian practice.

Thomas Creedy lives in Oxford, with his wife and three small children. He currently serves Jesus as Publishing Director for Inter-Varsity Press, and blogs at www.thomascreedy.co.uk. You can find him on Twitter and Facebook.

Watch Luke's video here: https://youtu.be/cYgO8d0wRv0?si=UhST-fCinPxO9aPM 
Read the article here: https://sacramentalcharismatic.substack.com/p/kingdom-theology-shapes-all-theology 

❇️ Recommended John Wimber Books ❇️
"Power Healing," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiA3YV)
"Power Evangelism,' by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2TP6Nyd)
"Power Points," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/31NwqSC)
"Everyone Gets to Play," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2Z4PJdf)
"The Way In is the Way On," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2ZdiTCg)

❇️ Recommended Books ABOUT John Wimber ❇️
"John Wimber: The Way it Was," by Carol Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiUFQJ)
"Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp: The Wit and Wisdom of John Wimber," by Glenn Schroder (https://amzn.to/3PtHvSM)
"Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard: The Emergence of Contemporary Worship," by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, & Cindy Rethmeier (https://amzn.to/31TDm0w)
"Toronto in Perspective: Papers on the New Charismatic Wave of the 1990s," edited by David Hilborn (https://amzn.to/2L3nIsP)
"John Wimber: His Influence & Legacy," edited by David Pytches (https://amzn.to/2ZfgbfC)

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Twitter: https://x.com/sacracharis 

In this insightful interview, Dr. Gary Tyra discusses the transformative power of sacramental preaching, emphasizing the Holy Spirit's role in creating genuine encounters with God through sermons. This discussion explores the theological foundations, practical applications, and the importance of discernment in preaching that is prophetic, incarnational, and Spirit-empowered.

Pick up a copy of Sacramental Sermons: Prophetic, Incarnational, Truly Transformative.

👉🏽About Gary 👈🏽
Gary Tyra (D. Min., Fuller Seminary) is Professor of Biblical and Practical Theology at Vanguard University of Southern California. An ordained minister with the Assemblies of God, Gary has also served as the senior for pastor for three churches over a 27-year period, one of which was a church plant. Gary now devotes his time to teaching, writing and speaking in churches and at academic/ministry conferences. His Vanguard courses focus especially on the spiritual, moral, and ministry formation of students, not all of whom are theology majors. Besides several magazine articles and chapter contributions, Gary’s published works include:

✅ Defeating Pharisaism: Recovering Jesus’ Disciple-Making Method
✅ Beyond the Bliss: Discovering Your Uniqueness in Marriage
✅ Christ’s Empowering Presence: The Pursuit of God through the Ages
✅ The Holy Spirit in Mission: Prophetic Speech and Action in Christian Witness
✅ A Missional Orthodoxy: Theology and Ministry in a Post-Christian Context
✅ Pursuing Moral Faithfulness: Ethics and Christian Discipleship
✅ Getting Real: Pneumatological Realism and the Spiritual, Moral, and Ministry Formation of Contemporary Christians
✅ The Dark Side of Discipleship: Why and How the New Testament Encourages Christians to Deal with the Devil
✅ Introduction to Spirituality: Cultivating a Lifestyle of Faithfulness
✅ Sacramental Sermons: Prophetic, Incarnational, Truly Transformative

As is evident in the courses Gary teaches and the themes he has written about, his passion is to enable Christ’s followers to integrate a biblically informed and Spirit-empowered faith into their everyday lives, thus functioning effectively as spiritual salt and light in an increasingly post-Christian world. Residing in Yorba Linda, California, Gary and his wife Patti are the proud parents of Brandon Tyra and Megan (Tyra) Black. They are also the very proud grandparents of four grandchildren: Jacob, Raelyn, Maisey, and Barrett. 

❇️ Recommended John Wimber Books ❇️
"Power Healing," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiA3YV)
"Power Evangelism,' by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2TP6Nyd)
"Power Points," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/31NwqSC)
"Everyone Gets to Play," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2Z4PJdf)
"The Way In is the Way On," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2ZdiTCg)

❇️ Recommended Books ABOUT John Wimber ❇️
"John Wimber: The Way it Was," by Carol Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiUFQJ)
"Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp: The Wit and Wisdom of John Wimber," by Glenn Schroder (https://amzn.to/3PtHvSM)
"Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard: The Emergence of Contemporary Worship," by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, & Cindy Rethmeier (https://amzn.to/31TDm0w)
"Toronto in Perspective: Papers on the New Charismatic Wave of the 1990s," edited by David Hilborn (https://amzn.to/2L3nIsP)
"John Wimber: His Influence & Legacy," edited by David Pytches (https://amzn.to/2ZfgbfC)

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Navigating the complexities of pastoral leadership can be challenging, especially when striving for longevity in ministry. Many pastors face discouragement, burnout, and moral failures that can hinder their effectiveness. In this pod, Luke Geraty has a conversation to learn valuable insights from Vic, a seasoned pastor who has transitioned through various roles in church leadership. He shares his journey and highlights key strategies for sustaining a healthy and long-lasting ministry.

👉🏽About Vic 👈🏽
Vic Francis is a spiritual director, supervisor and podcaster who has recently finished up after 33 years as Senior Pastor of Shore Vineyard Church in Auckland, New Zealand. Vic and Fran have been married more than 40 years, have 4 children and 4 young grandchildren with 2 more on the way – highlights of his life. Outside of ministry, Vic’s passions are sport, walking, pilgrimage, gardening and reading. He can be contacted on vic@solace.org.nz, or you can check out his website at http://www.solace.org.nz 

❇️ Recommended John Wimber Books ❇️
"Power Healing," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiA3YV)
"Power Evangelism,' by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2TP6Nyd)
"Power Points," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/31NwqSC)
"Everyone Gets to Play," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2Z4PJdf)
"The Way In is the Way On," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2ZdiTCg)

❇️ Recommended Books ABOUT John Wimber ❇️
"John Wimber: The Way it Was," by Carol Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiUFQJ)
"Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp: The Wit and Wisdom of John Wimber," by Glenn Schroder (https://amzn.to/3PtHvSM)
"Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard: The Emergence of Contemporary Worship," by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, & Cindy Rethmeier (https://amzn.to/31TDm0w)
"Toronto in Perspective: Papers on the New Charismatic Wave of the 1990s," edited by David Hilborn (https://amzn.to/2L3nIsP)
"John Wimber: His Influence & Legacy," edited by David Pytches (https://amzn.to/2ZfgbfC)

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Jesse Jackson Duley has a long history in the Vineyard movement, most notably his work with Vineyard worship in the UK. On this podcast, he shares his journey from a non-Christian background to ministry, discusses the importance of biblical theology in preaching, and reflects on church transitions and leadership. Plus... he shares what he REALLY thinks about Systematic Theology 😂

👉🏽About Jesse 👈🏽
Jesse is the Senior Pastor at the Rock and Redeemer Vineyard Church in Dunstable, Bedfordshire in the UK. For the last 25 years he has mainly been involved around the Vineyard movement as a worship leader and musician, while also studying and teaching the Bible and Theology. He enjoys motorcycling and eating spicy food.

Check out the church he serves: https://rockandredeemervineyard.com/ 

❇️ Recommended John Wimber Books ❇️
"Power Healing," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiA3YV)
"Power Evangelism,' by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2TP6Nyd)
"Power Points," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/31NwqSC)
"Everyone Gets to Play," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2Z4PJdf)
"The Way In is the Way On," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2ZdiTCg)

❇️ Recommended Books ABOUT John Wimber ❇️
"John Wimber: The Way it Was," by Carol Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiUFQJ)
"Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp: The Wit and Wisdom of John Wimber," by Glenn Schroder (https://amzn.to/3PtHvSM)
"Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard: The Emergence of Contemporary Worship," by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, & Cindy Rethmeier (https://amzn.to/31TDm0w)
"Toronto in Perspective: Papers on the New Charismatic Wave of the 1990s," edited by David Hilborn (https://amzn.to/2L3nIsP)
"John Wimber: His Influence & Legacy," edited by David Pytches (https://amzn.to/2ZfgbfC)

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Twitter: https://x.com/sacracharis 

Join Luke Geraty and Luc Jackson as they explore the history, legacy, and global impact of the Vineyard movement, the importance of discipleship and evangelism, and the future of the church worldwide. In this engaging conversation, they explore the balance between evangelism and discipleship, practical ways to live out faith, and the importance of maintaining the tension between the Word and Spirit. They share personal stories, biblical insights, and practical tips for church leaders and believers committed to authentic kingdom living.

👉🏽About Luc Jackson 👈🏽 Luc Jackson the son of Bill and Betsy Jackson, a husband to an incredible woman, and the proud father of two amazing daughters. He is passionate about equipping the church to fulfill the Great Commission locally and globally. Luc holds masters degrees in ministry and education, and he’s given his life to mobilize the church for kingdom ministry.

❇️ Recommended John Wimber Books ❇️
"Power Healing," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiA3YV)
"Power Evangelism,' by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2TP6Nyd)
"Power Points," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/31NwqSC)
"Everyone Gets to Play," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2Z4PJdf)
"The Way In is the Way On," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2ZdiTCg)

❇️ Recommended Books ABOUT John Wimber ❇️
"John Wimber: The Way it Was," by Carol Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiUFQJ)
"Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp: The Wit and Wisdom of John Wimber," by Glenn Schroder (https://amzn.to/3PtHvSM)
"Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard: The Emergence of Contemporary Worship," by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, & Cindy Rethmeier (https://amzn.to/31TDm0w)
"Toronto in Perspective: Papers on the New Charismatic Wave of the 1990s," edited by David Hilborn (https://amzn.to/2L3nIsP)
"John Wimber: His Influence & Legacy," edited by David Pytches (https://amzn.to/2ZfgbfC)

|| FOLLOW US ||
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sacramentalcharismatic 
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sacra.charis 
Twitter: https://x.com/sacracharis 

In this insightful conversation, Luke Geraty talks with Dr. David Taylor as he explores the rich intersection of charismatic and sacramental theology, emphasizing the Holy Spirit's work through physical and liturgical practices. Discover how ancient traditions and modern charismatic practices can harmoniously enrich Christian worship and spiritual formation.

Read my article "The Playground of Heavenly Reality: Pneumatological Sacramentalism" for an introduction to the sacramental tapestry. 

👉🏽About Dr. Taylor 👈🏽
W. David O. Taylor is Associate Professor of Theology & Culture at Fuller Theological Seminary and the author of ten books, including To Set the World Aflame, Glimpses of the New Creation (https://amzn.to/4tEuwBf), Prayers for the Pilgrimage (https://amzn.to/4uhspDp), and A Body of Praise (https://amzn.to/3Ox7uNs). An Anglican priest, he has written for The Washington Post, Calvin Theological Journal, Image Journal, and Christianity Today, among others, and has contributed scholarly essays to the T&T Clark Companion to Theology and the Arts and Theology and Modernity and the Visual Arts. He lives on twenty-one acres of land east of Austin with his artist wife and children, and he usually posts about art and faith on Substack (@wdavidotaylor) and Instagram (@davidtaylor_theologian).

Read Dr. Taylor's Pneuma essay "The Spirit of Spontaneity."

❇️ Recommended Sacramental Charismatic Resources ❇️
Evangelical, Sacramental, and Pentecostal: Why the Church Should Be All Three by Gordon T. Smith (https://amzn.to/4cA3AfT)
A Body of Praise by David Taylor (https://amzn.to/3Ox7uNs)
The Accidental Anglican: The Surprising Appeal of the Liturgical Church by Todd Hunter (https://amzn.to/49fwzmW) 

❇️ Recommended John Wimber Books ❇️
"Power Healing," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiA3YV)
"Power Evangelism,' by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2TP6Nyd)
"Power Points," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/31NwqSC)
"Everyone Gets to Play," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2Z4PJdf)
"The Way In is the Way On," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2ZdiTCg)

❇️ Recommended Books ABOUT John Wimber ❇️
"John Wimber: The Way it Was," by Carol Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiUFQJ)
"Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp: The Wit and Wisdom of John Wimber," by Glenn Schroder (https://amzn.to/3PtHvSM)
"Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard: The Emergence of Contemporary Worship," by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, & Cindy Rethmeier (https://amzn.to/31TDm0w)
"Toronto in Perspective: Papers on the New Charismatic Wave of the 1990s," edited by David Hilborn (https://amzn.to/2L3nIsP)
"John Wimber: His Influence & Legacy," edited by David Pytches (https://amzn.to/2ZfgbfC)

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Many churches are struggling across denominational lines and pastors are often struggling to determine how to remission the churches they serve. On this episode of the pod, Luke Geraty has a discussion with Rick Mazaira about church revitalization. Rick shares some of the primary issues to focus on and some of the "magic bullets" related to how to practically navigate becoming a healthier church.

Rick is the Senior Pastor of Vineyard Great Falls in Montana. With decades of experience, Rick was a church planter, church planting coordinator, and is a bi-lingual leader with a heart for Kingdom Theology and practices. He's married and the father of four.

❇️ Recommended John Wimber Books ❇️
"Power Healing," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiA3YV)
"Power Evangelism,' by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2TP6Nyd)
"Power Points," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/31NwqSC)
"Everyone Gets to Play," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2Z4PJdf)
"The Way In is the Way On," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2ZdiTCg)

❇️ Recommended Books ABOUT John Wimber ❇️
"John Wimber: The Way it Was," by Carol Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiUFQJ)
"Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp: The Wit and Wisdom of John Wimber," by Glenn Schroder (https://amzn.to/3PtHvSM)
"Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard: The Emergence of Contemporary Worship," by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, & Cindy Rethmeier (https://amzn.to/31TDm0w)
"Toronto in Perspective: Papers on the New Charismatic Wave of the 1990s," edited by David Hilborn (https://amzn.to/2L3nIsP)
"John Wimber: His Influence & Legacy," edited by David Pytches (https://amzn.to/2ZfgbfC)

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sacra.charis 
Twitter: https://x.com/sacracharis 

In this episode, Luke Geraty and Mac McElhaney explore the intersection of charismatic and liturgical traditions, emphasizing the importance of sacramentality, liturgy, and Holy Spirit engagement in church practice. They share personal journeys, practical insights, and how to thoughtfully incorporate ancient practices into modern worship.

❇️ Recommended John Wimber Books ❇️
"Power Healing," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiA3YV)
"Power Evangelism,' by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2TP6Nyd)
"Power Points," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/31NwqSC)
"Everyone Gets to Play," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2Z4PJdf)
"The Way In is the Way On," by John Wimber (https://amzn.to/2ZdiTCg)

❇️ Recommended Books ABOUT John Wimber ❇️
"John Wimber: The Way it Was," by Carol Wimber (https://amzn.to/2HiUFQJ)
"Never Trust a Leader Without a Limp: The Wit and Wisdom of John Wimber," by Glenn Schroder (https://amzn.to/3PtHvSM)
"Worshiping with the Anaheim Vineyard: The Emergence of Contemporary Worship," by Andy Park, Lester Ruth, & Cindy Rethmeier (https://amzn.to/31TDm0w)
"Toronto in Perspective: Papers on the New Charismatic Wave of the 1990s," edited by David Hilborn (https://amzn.to/2L3nIsP)
"John Wimber: His Influence & Legacy," edited by David Pytches (https://amzn.to/2ZfgbfC)

|| FOLLOW US ||
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sacramentalcharismatic 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacramentalcharismatic 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sacra.charis 
Twitter: https://x.com/sacracharis