Episode #83 – Jordan Abbott – Living Urban in a Small Church
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by Canadian Small Church Ministry Centre
2M ago
Jordan Abbott, pastor at Capstone Church in Calgary, discusses the church’s journey and mission. Capstone, planted 10 years ago, aims to reach unreached people and plant churches. Abbott emphasizes community, diversity, healing, and justice as core values. The church has two expressions: Capstone East and Capstone West. Capstone East, led by Abbott, focuses on family-centric ..read more
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Episode #82 – Dana Friesen – Out of Sorts in the Small Church
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by Canadian Small Church Ministry Centre
3M ago
Dana Friesen is a writer based in Guelph, Ontario. She shares her personal experiences with dementia in her family and gives practical advice for small churches based on her research of over 200 Canadian churches. The challenges faced by small churches are explored along with the importance of community and relationships, and the need for ..read more
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Episode #81 – Laurie Acker – Resourcing the significant small church
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by Canadian Small Church Ministry Centre
3M ago
Laurie Acker is one of the top experts in small church ministry and founder of the Small Church Network. Since beginning her Small Church Ministry organization in 2020, her website, podcast, and conferences have reached over 1 million people in small churches worldwide. In this episode discussion centers around the importance of relationality, emotional health ..read more
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Episode #80 – George Guthrie – Bible, Training and Small Things
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by Canadian Small Church Ministry Centre
3M ago
George Guthrie teaches New Testament studies at Regent College. In this episode he talks of the place of the Bible in small churches, hospitality and connection as well as training for leadership. A good piece of advice from George – Don’t overlook the small ..read more
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Episode #79 – Dorothy Pang – Intercultural Canada – Where Small Churches can shine
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by Canadian Small Church Ministry Centre
3M ago
Dorothy Pang is the director of the Tyndale Intercultural Ministries (TIM) Centre at Tyndale University in Toronto. She has over 25 years of experience in law, business and executive leadership. For 10 years, Dorothy was an executive leader in a large intercultural church in northeast Toronto. She is passionate about helping churches embrace the Rev ..read more
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Episode #78 – Scott Tolhurst – Seniors as the future
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by Canadian Small Church Ministry Centre
3M ago
Scott Tolhurst has served in ministry for over 50 years. His insights into seniors as the future inspires the small church to consider how they can best seek out and provide ministry opportunities to seniors. Seniors are also encouraged to step out into ministry in a new way ..read more
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Episode #77 – Joanna la Fleur – Digital Age imperatives for the small church
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by Canadian Small Church Ministry Centre
4M ago
Joanna La Fleur serves with Alpha Canada and also has her own ministry called “The Word Made Digital”. Joanna emphasizes the pervasive nature of digital technology in modern life, likening it to the water we swim in, and highlights the need for self-awareness and learning how to navigate these digital waters effectively. She also acknowledged ..read more
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Episode #76 – Brianna Matchett – Small Church Ministry to the Grieving
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by Canadian Small Church Ministry Centre
4M ago
Ron Baker interviews Brianna Matchett, a counseling therapist in Calgary, about her ministry and experiences with grief. Brianna emphasizes the importance of relationship and community in small churches, particularly during times of grief. She advises keeping track of grieving individuals, acknowledging their needs, and offering practical support. Brianna highlights the significance of time in alleviating grief's weight and the importance of community and nature in healing. Brianna also stresses the need for small church leaders to teach about grief and involve the community in supporting grie ..read more
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Episode #74 – Jane Peck – Beyond survival – serving the community as a small church
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by Canadian Small Church Ministry Centre
4M ago
Jane Peck serves as senior pastor at the Hope Chapel in Collingwood, Ontario. A church that has been present in the community for over a century, the current church congregation was eager to reach their community. An opportunity to ,partner with other local churches and organizations has provided a noon lunch hour program for the local high school. Jane and Ron's Christian Community Journeys Jane and Ron discussed their backgrounds in the Christian community, with a focus on their experiences in small churches. Jane shared her lifelong involvement in ministry, starting in her rural childhood c ..read more
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Episode #75 – Lydia Fawcett – The Reality of Abuse and Bullying
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by Canadian Small Church Ministry Centre
8M ago
Lydia Fawcett works with MCC - BC in the area of Abuse and Bullying. She finds that churches are as prone to abuse and bullying as the general society. Her passion to help the vulnerable is evident in this interview. Addressing abuse in small churches. Churches must prioritize listening and learning to prevent abuse, regardless of denomination or beliefs. The importance of truth-telling in a church setting is key, with abuse defined as any behavior that causes harm or injury to another person, regardless of their faith background or socio-economic status. Exploring power dynamics in abusive re ..read more
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