Welcome to Grace for Pastors, a podcast designed to help spiritual leaders grow in their relationship with God and their ability to minister for His glory. Hosted by Dr. Daniel Gouveia, a seasoned pastor with over 21 years of experience, this show addresses realities in ministry, from the personal challenges of family life and spiritual health to the practical details of leading board meetings, managing church finances, and crafting sermons. We inspire pastors to love the Lord Jesus Christ with all their hearts, trust His grace and lead His people with kindness, integrity and competence.
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Central California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
How to Appreciate Your Pastor the Right Way 🙏 17 Great Ideas for Pastor's Appreciation Month ✝️
October is traditionally Pastor’s appreciation month. But what is the best way to show true Chris-centered love to a Pastor? Your Pastor hopefully loves you, prays for you, ministers to you and most likely deals with things that you can’t even imagine all throughout the year. During the month of October you have an awesome opportunity to let your Pastor know that you care for him or her. This video will give you powerful spiritual tips to appreciate your Pastor the right way, and many practical ideas to make him or her feel special as well.
5 Oct 2026
Jesus as the Center of Our Preaching
In this meaningful conversation, Pastor Kris de Bruin shares his personal journey of discovering the true, biblical Jesus—a stark contrast to the distant, fearful image of God he grew up with.After experiencing the life-changing love and grace of Christ, Pastor Kris has dedicated his ministry to pointing others back to the Heart of Scripture. He advocates for making Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) preaching and all biblical proclamation explicitly centered on the Gospel of Jesus Christ.Whether you are a preacher, leader, or believer seeking a deeper understanding of God’s love, this video will challenge and inspire you to keep Jesus at the center of your faith and message.
5 Oct 2026
Talking to a US Marine About Coaching for Pastors
What can a U.S. Marine teach us about pastoral burnout, leadership, and personal growth?In this episode of Grace for Pastors, host Daniel sits down with Pastor Dnieper Vegavillalobos—a former Marine turned Seventh-day Adventist pastor—to discuss his remarkable journey from an atheist background in Salinas to finding faith in an Iraqi desert.Pastor Dnieper shares how God transformed his life in Iraq, leading him into full-time ministry. Now completing his Doctor of Ministry in Coaching and Mentoring, he breaks down why coaching—asking the right questions rather than just offering quick advice—is crucial for helping pastors, leaders, and church members unlock their full potential and avoid burnout.
5 Oct 2026
The Good News of the Investigative Judgement
In this episode of Grace for Pastors, we dive deep into one of the most debated and misunderstood doctrines within Christianity and Seventh-day Adventism: The Investigative Judgment.Is the judgment a cause for fear, or is it fundamentally good news? Join us as we explore the biblical foundation for the pre-advent judgment, its role within the Great Controversy narrative, and how understanding Christ's sanctuary ministry enhances our assurance of salvation rather than taking it away.Whether you're a pastor, ministry leader, or simply seeking clarity on scripture, this video offers a grace-centered, Christ-focused perspective on judgment, grace, and redemption.
19 Aug 2026
Leading in Catastrophic Times: Mark Ferrell and the San Francisco Church Fire
In this episode of Grace for Pastors, Pastor Mark Ferrell shares the story of the devastating fire that struck the historic building of the San Francisco Central Seventh-day Adventist Church [01:58]. From pulling up to the scene as firefighters fought the blaze [02:45] to digging through the ash and rubble to rescue a historic pulpit preached on by church pioneers [09:36], Pastor Mark offers a raw and inspiring look at faith, resilience, and leadership under pressure.Whether you are a pastor facing church trials, a lay leader, or anyone navigating unexpected catastrophes, this conversation provides timeless spiritual principles for leading when everything around you seems to fall apart [19:12].
19 Aug 2026
Integrity in Ministry with David Asscherick
In this candid and insightful conversation on Grace for Pastors, David Asscherick joins host Daniel Gouveia for a heartfelt discussion on what it truly means to serve in Christian ministry today. From shifting motivations and evolving evangelism methods to fatherhood, preaching, and living with authentic integrity, David shares personal stories and wisdom gained from decades of gospel ministry.Whether you are a pastor, church leader, or anyone passionate about sharing Jesus with others, this conversation offers practical encouragement, biblical wisdom, and a powerful reminder of God’s love.
19 Aug 2026
God Knows That Pastors Are Made of Dust. Nathan Renner's Ministry Journey.
From his unexpected journey out of the punk rock scene into Adventist ministry [02:24] to pastoring large congregations and navigating burnt-out seasons [27:05], Pastor Renner shares powerful insights on:💡 Connection vs. Content: Why building relational trust matters more than checking doctrinal boxes [08:36].🐑 The Shepherd’s Heart: Why churches grow to their capacity to care [14:07].🕊️ Finding Peace in Weakness: Realizing that God remembers our frame and knows we are dust (Psalm 103) [24:32].🏡 Family & Leadership: Nurturing young adults and navigating major life transitions [44:47].Whether you are a pastor, a church leader, or anyone seeking a refreshed perspective on living out your faith, this interview will encourage and inspire you.Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share with someone who needs this encouragement today!
19 Aug 2026
How to Grow Your Church: Intentionality, Community & Faith With Pastor Chad Stuart
In this video, Daniel Gouveia interviews Chad Stuart, Senior Pastor of the Spencerville Seventh-day Adventist Church. They chat about God, family, pastoral ministry, church life and more. If you are engaged in God's work in any capacity, or wish to be, this conversation is for you!
5 Aug 2026
Character: A Foundational Quality for Pastors
A Pastor called by God will rely fully on God's grace while striving to have a character that aligns with biblical principles, a character that reflects the character of Christ more distinctly as times goes by. The Ministerial Association of the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists has identified seven core qualities that are essential in the life of a Pastor, character being the foundational quality: "The foundational quality is allowing the character of Christ to be formed in us and modeled through personal integrity that aligns with biblical ideals."Nikolaus Satelmajer and Ivan L. Williams Sr. (eds), Called: Core Qualities for Ministry, Pacific Press, 2015, p. 7.
28 May 2026
Putting Kids First! How to Prioritize Children’s Ministry in Your Church.
Jesus changed forever the way people look at children, showing that they are a priority for God. Unfortunately, kids are not always a priority in Church and God's people loose amazing opportunities because of that. Prioritizing children in gospel ministry will lead to their salvation and has the potential to boost evangelism like nothing else. In this episode of Grace for Pastors, Children's Ministry Director Lisa Placencia and Dr. Gouveia speak about how Pastors can work to revive children's ministry in the local Church.
21 May 2026
HELP! My Church Is Not Growing! Where to Start When Your Church Is Struggling.
Many Churches today are struggling to grow, not being able reach new people and/or to retain their members. Challenges are many and Pastors feel challenged but there's hope in Jesus! Eddy Perez and Daniel Gouveia have a conversation about how Pastors can start making changes in themselves and in their ministries so that their churches may thrive.
4 May 2026
Pastor, You Need to Take Time Off. Rest Makes You Lead Much Better!
Most Pastors live busy lives and have crazy schedules. But overwork leads to poor health, low performance and family crisis. Jesus wants you to experience His grace everyday and take time off consistently. In this video, Pastor Daniel Gouveia shares research surrounding 5 amazing benefits of taking time off weekly, monthly and yearly. A short vacation or even a brief 24 hour break can do wonders for the Pastor and for the people around him, or her. Link for References:
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23 Apr 2026
How to Communicate the Gospel to Non-Christians With Anil Kanda
Pastors today are called to preach the biblical message to people with a plethora of different backgrounds and beliefs. How can we communicate the gospel message to people of different faith systems or even to secular audiences? Host Daniel Gouveia sits down with Anil Kanda, a Pastor, Apologist and Evangelist with great experience in sharing Bible truth in a way that resonates with contemporary minds. Their conversation can be a useful resource for Pastors and Church Leaders who want to seriously fulfill the great commission and not overlook the majority of the world population. Pastor Anil Kanda's YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/@UCR96kkYxinWjxJUG_-tD8UQ (www.youtube.com/@UCR96kkYxinWjxJUG_-tD8UQ)
8 Apr 2026
Welcome to Grace For Pastors!
Welcome to Grace for Pastors, a podcast designed to help spiritual leaders grow in their relationship with God and their ability to minister for His glory. Hosted by Dr. Daniel Gouveia, a seasoned pastor with over 21 years of experience, this show addresses realities in ministry, from the personal challenges of family life and spiritual health to the practical details of leading board meetings, managing church finances, and crafting sermons. We inspire pastors to love the Lord Jesus Christ with all their hearts, trust His grace and lead His people with kindness, integrity and competence.
2 Apr 2026
The Trinity in the Adventist Church: Theological Debates and Pastoral Practice
Pastor Timmy Baze and host Daniel Gouveia tackle the sensitive topic of the development of the Trinity doctrine in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Find out why some Adventist believers oppose it so strongly and how to deal with opposition in a biblical and pastoral way.
1 Apr 2026
The 5-Year Sermon Plan: Creative Preaching Tips From an Experienced Pastor
Pastor James Berglund shares time-tested ideas on how to use different styles of preaching to communicate the Bible message effectively to different listeners. Using a 5 year plan he preaches the Word of God "in season and out of season" through creative, engaging and biblically sound sermons. In this podcast he unveils his secrets to benefit pastors and spiritual leaders who are called to minister in the pulpit.
25 Mar 2026
Life of a Pastor | What They Don't Tell You in Seminary
Ministry was never meant to be a solo journey. Host Daniel Gouveia sits down with three fellow pastors to pull back the curtain on the joys, trials, and transitions of pastoral life. Whether you are behind the pulpit or in the pews, join us for a conversation rooted in faith, designed to strengthen your walk and your work for the Kingdom.
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