In our weekly livestream for March 7, 2025, Camden Bucey first speaks with Jonathan Master about the upcoming Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary conference focused on pastoral ministry. They explore the theological significance of the pastoral office and the communal aspects of the conference.

In the second segment, Bucey speaks with David Noe, Tyson Watson, and Joan Crist about an innovative project centered on Calvin’s Latin Bible. The panel details their collaborative work to make this important historical text more accessible to contemporary readers. They address the challenges of translation, their quality control processes, and the technological solutions they’ve developed.

Joan Crist shares her personal journey to Reformed theology and explains how their project includes resources for learning Latin while engaging with Reformed theological traditions. The conversation highlights the enduring importance of liturgy and Latin in theological education, while offering insights into future developments of their digital platform.

To learn more:

• GPTS Conference: The Pastor: His Call, Character, and Work
• Calvin’s Latin Bible: Latin Per Diem
• Video Introduction: YouTube

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Panel Overview
• 02:48 Upcoming Conference at Greenville Seminary
• 05:56 Conference Speakers and Themes
• 09:00 Missions Midweeker and Community Engagement
• 12:08 Introduction to Calvin’s Latin Bible Project
• 15:00 Project Background and Team Contributions
• 17:52 Tyson Watson’s Role and Contributions
• 21:04 Joan Crist’s Involvement
• 24:01 Project Management and Quality Assurance
• 30:54 Joan’s Journey to the Reformed Faith
• 32:58 The Importance of Liturgy and Tradition
• 35:03 The Role of the App in Faith and Learning
• 37:57 Features of the Latin App
• 41:55 Teaching Latin and Developing Fluency
• 45:52 Collaborative Efforts and Contributions
• 48:00 Future Plans for the App
• 49:58 The Significance of Latin in Theology

Participants: Camden Bucey, David Noe, Joan Crist, Jonathan Master