Califor-Nineveh: Ministering In California

As Paul mentioned in 1 Timothy 2, we must pray for salvation for all people, even kings and all who are in high positions. In this episode, Rev. Dan Borvan and Pastor Chris Gordon sit down in the AGR studio for a deeper look at what Paul meant and how it applies to their ministry in California, a place many see in an unfavorable light.

They look at California’s large, diverse population and how destructive and expensive political policies, and lack of morality in general, have led to overwhelming problems that have caused some to flee the state.

They turn to the book of Jonah and his calling to preach repentance in Nineveh as an inspiration for believers to share the Gospel here and now, no matter where it may be or how daunting the task. Their conversation serves as a much-needed reminder for Christians to not wish for the demise of those who openly oppose God in word and deed, but to pray that The Lord will bring them to faith and repentance.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro
01:00 - California’s Reputation
02:30 - We Go Where We’re Needed
04:27 - Mixing It Up In The Ministry
06:00 - You Don’t Get To Choose
07:10 - The Challenges Of California
08:15 - The Calling Of God
10:50 - Jonah’s Resistance
12:15 - The Wickedness Of Nineveh
14:50 - Kicking & Screaming
16:30 - Repentance At Last
17:47 - Jonah’s Discontent
20:43 - The Culture War Distraction *
23:30 - The Gospel Solution
24:30 - The Drive Of The Apostles
26:00 - Preaching To Nero & Tax Collectors
29:00 - Compassionate Preaching
31:00 - The Gavin Newsom Test
33:00 - Why Are We Here?
34:30 - 1 Timothy 2
37:20 - Apart From Christ, We Are Sinners
38:00 - Imprecatory Psalms
40:00 - The Two Age Perspective
41:00 - Mercy
42:30 - Salt & Light
44:30 - Preach to Californians!

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Rev. Dr. Daniel Borvan is pastor of preaching ministry at Christ Reformed Church. His responsibilities are to “preach the Word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching” (2 Timothy 4:2).

Daniel earned his Master of Divinity degree from Westminster Seminary California in 2011. As a student at Westminster Seminary he learned that all study of Scripture, theology, and church history is put into practice in the worship and work of the church. The goal is to glorify Christ by serving His church. At Westminster Seminary he also earned a Master of Arts degree in Historical Theology. His thesis paper was on Faustus Socinus.

Daniel is chairman of the Heidelberg Reformation Association. Some of his published articles are on the Heidelblog website. Daniel was installed as pastor of preaching ministry at Christ Reformed Church September 29, 2023. Daniel is married to Marcy and they have two daughters and a son.

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