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Episode 30

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5th Sep 2025

Anglicans, Presbyterians, and the Future of Ministry | The Rev. Chad Tvenstrup | Ep. #30

In this episode, we are joined by The Rev. Chad Tvenstrup to explore his journey from Anglicanism to Presbyterianism, discuss the differences between the two traditions, and share our love for Common Prayer. We also discuss the apprenticeship model of ministry and what training future church leaders will look like.

Chad Tvenstrup is the Lead Pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Bradenton, Florida. He has a BA in Economics from Connecticut College, an MA in Biblical Studies from Providence College, an MA in Anglican Studies from Trinity School for Ministry in PA and is pursuing a DMin from Birmingham Theological Seminary. Chad has served in ordained ministry for 18 years.

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00:00 – Introduction

07:46 – Anglican ministry at Church of the Apostles

16:52 – Switching from Anglicanism to Presbyterianism

19:35 – The Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (ARPC)

23:50 – Favorite parts of Presbyterianism and Anglicanism

31:00 – What Presbyterians can appreciate about Common Prayer

37:40 – Next-Gen Church Leadership article

42:55 – The apprenticeship model of ministry

50:30 – Developing a congregational episcopacy

56:50 – Discussing differences in church polity

01:01:00 – Challenges of mentoring new leaders

01:09:50 – Partnering to share the Gospel

01:17:00 – Conclusion

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The Rev. Nathan Stomberg is the President of Lively Faith Ministries. Nathan is a loving husband to his wife, holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts, works full-time as a Project Manager, is an avid distance runner, and enjoys writing about current events through the lens of a Christian worldview.