• The tendency to overlook the gospel's impact on daily life. 0:15 • The relevance of the gospel in a secular society. 5:32 • The role of the church in a changing society. 10:28 • Small churches, relationships, and proclaiming the gospel. 14:35 • Church growth and ministry challenges in Canada. 18:16 • Small church ministry and humility. 22:43 ..read more

Andy Bannister serves as the Director of Solas - a UK based organization focusing on Jesus, the Good News and reaching our world for Jesus. From universities to churches, cafes to pubs, schools to workplaces, Andy regularly addresses audiences of both Christians and those of all faiths and none on issues relating to faith, culture, politics and society. Small churches, Jesus, and community outreach in the UK. (0:08) Small churches in the UK and Canada, with a focus on spiritual openness and hunger. (2:28) Rethinking church structures and meeting in non-traditional spaces. (7:48) Non-tradi ..read more

Sam Reimer has just completed a research book called - Caught in the Current: British and Canadian evangelicals in an age of self-spirituality. Reimer speaks to self-discovery and identity in a changing society - with the locus of authority changing from external to internal (religion of the heart). Included is a discussion on the place of denominations in Canada, the turn towards Holy Spirit direction, and the inner voice of the heart taking the place of the external voice of God. • Canadian culture and declining Christian influence. 0:15 • Self-discovery and identity in a changing society. 7 ..read more

Robbie Kelly pastors at the Celebration Church in Brantford, Ontario. He has lived through a pandemic, a church facility move and a senior leadership upheaval in the past few years. The transitions have come back to flourishing through community. • Ministry path and calling as a pastor. 0:00 • Ministry calling and church history. 5:17 • Moving a church building to a more central location during COVID-19. 10:02 • Adjusting to the pandemic and church online. 13:51 • Navigating church leadership changes during COVID-19 pandemic. 19:17 • Prioritizing people over programs in a small church during a ..read more

Sweis serves in the Maritimes of Canada - an area that his seen more than it's share of diversity and despair. His church worked towards helping the community while spreading the Gospel of Jesus. • Ministry background and cultural differences. 0:00 • Community rebuilding after COVID-19. 4:10 • Outreach strategies for Christmas season. 13:23 • Community outreach and discipleship in a small town. 18:25 • Small group leadership and unity in a rural Saskatchewan church. 23:19 ..read more

Kathy serves as a parish nurse in her home church. She is a registered nurse with decades of experience in various areas, including community health, psychiatry, and home visiting. • Faith and nursing practice 0:00 • Role of a parish nurse during pandemic. 2:58 • Parish nursing, mental health, and community support. 6:30 • Becoming a parish nurse in Ontario. 12:56 • Parish Nursing and Its Benefits for Small Churches. 17:03 ..read more

Blayne Banting currently works at Briercrest College and Seminary. Over the years he has explored spiritual formation from the perspective of a small church pastor. Small church ministry and spiritual formation. (0:00) Spiritual formation and its relationship to mentoring, discipleship, and personal growth. (4:27) Spiritual formation and personal growth. (11:00) Spiritual formation in small churches. (18:25) Spiritual formation and resources for small church leadership. (25:13 ..read more

Matt and Sue Craig minister in a small church in the Toronto area. What once was a predominantly white caucasian area has become a multiplicity of cultures. Hospitality is vital, respect of others and listening carefully are a vital part of ministry to a world culture. Summary Ministry background and experiences in a small town and urban setting.0:14 Matt Craig grew up in a small town in Ontario and spent 7 years doing youth ministry before moving to Toronto and joining the staff at Don Valley Bible Chapel. Sue, Matt's wife, has a background in children's ministry and has been involved in va ..read more

Kyle Boone is a pastor in the town of Hamden, Ohio. He has done extensive research into the effect of domestic abuse pertaining to small church ministry. Statistically one in four church attendees will have been in a domestic abuse situation. Do you know how to recognize this and effectively minister in this situation. Hear what Kyle has to say. Domestic abuse in small town churches. (0:14) Kyle Boone, pastor of Hamden Congregational Church, discusses the prevalence of domestic abuse in society, with one in four women experiencing it at some point in their lives. Boone notes that three women ..read more

Taylor Croissant serves as United Church minister in Lethbridge, Alberta. He has been concerned that denominations in Canada need to take a hard look at how they work - and if they work ..read more