David Pothier

In a span of just a few decades, Montreal underwent a remarkable transformation, shedding its once-revered title of "city of a hundred steeples" to become one of Canada's most secularized urban centers. Today only 0.7% of Montreal's population identifies as evangelical Christians. Nevertheless, amidst this trend of secularization, God is building His Church in Montreal and David Pothier and his team at La Chapelle are no exception. In this conversation, David shares his own journey of faith, the challenges and triumphs of pastoring in Montreal, the historical decline of religious affiliation, and the approach behind La Chapelle's growth over the decade. Join us for the second episode of this mini-series where we are highlighting the ways God is moving in Montreal. Bio | David Pothier is the lead pastor of La Chapelle, a French speaking church planted in the heart of Montreal in 2013. La Chapelle is multiplying churches with a vision to plant several churches in Montreal, Quebec, and French speaking European countries in the upcoming years. He is the proud husband of Karine and father of four children. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Give today⁠⁠⁠⁠ to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Partners: Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bible Course here⁠⁠⁠⁠. Show Notes:  ⁠La Chapelle  Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor by D.A. Carson   Get Connected!  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog &amp; Episode write-up⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Share a Canadian Church Story

In a span of just a few decades, Montreal underwent a remarkable transformation, shedding its once-revered title of "city of a hundred steeples" to become one of Canada's most secularized urban centers. Today only 0.7% of Montreal's population identifies as evangelical Christians. Nevertheless, amidst this trend of secularization, God is building His Church in Montreal and David Pothier and his team at La Chapelle are no exception. In this conversation, David shares his own journey of faith, the challenges and triumphs of pastoring in Montreal, the historical decline of religious affiliation, and the approach behind La Chapelle's growth over the decade. Join us for the second episode of this mini-series where we are highlighting the ways God is moving in Montreal. Bio | David Pothier is the lead pastor of La Chapelle, a French speaking church planted in the heart of Montreal in 2013. La Chapelle is multiplying churches with a vision to plant several churches in Montreal, Quebec, and French speaking European countries in the upcoming years. He is the proud husband of Karine and father of four children. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠Give today⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Partners: Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their <a href="https://biblesociety.ca/thebiblecourse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠Bible Course here⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>. Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://evangel.qc.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠La Chapelle</a> </li> <li>Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor by D.A. Carson </li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog &amp; Episode write-up⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Montreal Spotlight | A Conversation with David Pothier of La Chapelle

Patti Miller

In just a few decades, Montreal has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from the once-revered "city of a hundred steeples" to becoming one of Canada's most secularized urban centres. As a result, the percentage of Montreal's population identifying as evangelical Christians stands today at a mere 0.7%. However, despite this trend of secularization, God is building His Church in Montreal. Pastor Patti Miller, leading the 107 year old community of Evangel Church, stands as a shining example of this reality. Join us for this special two-episode series that focuses on two churches in Montreal and the pastors who lead them, beginning with the one and only Patti Miller. Bio | Patti is a pastor, blogger, urban-dweller, sometimes-runner, who laughs at her own jokes. Loves her spiky-haired husband Jeff, and visits Ukraine any chance she gets. Most of all, she's a follower of Jesus, loved by God. ⁠⁠⁠Give today⁠⁠⁠ to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Partners: Join Generis for a free online ⁠coaching call⁠ to learn about giving strategies for your church and growing a culture of generosity.  Read World Vision's Open Generation Report to reach, love and serve the Next Generation in the most well-informed way.  Show Notes:  Evangel Church The Art of Neighbouring by Jay Pathak  Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor by DA Carson   Get Connected!  ⁠⁠⁠Blog &amp; Episode write-up⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Share a Canadian Church Story

In just a few decades, Montreal has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from the once-revered "city of a hundred steeples" to becoming one of Canada's most secularized urban centres. As a result, the percentage of Montreal's population identifying as evangelical Christians stands today at a mere 0.7%. However, despite this trend of secularization, God is building His Church in Montreal. Pastor Patti Miller, leading the 107 year old community of Evangel Church, stands as a shining example of this reality. Join us for this special two-episode series that focuses on two churches in Montreal and the pastors who lead them, beginning with the one and only Patti Miller. Bio | Patti is a pastor, blogger, urban-dweller, sometimes-runner, who laughs at her own jokes. Loves her spiky-haired husband Jeff, and visits Ukraine any chance she gets. Most of all, she's a follower of Jesus, loved by God. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Give today⁠⁠⁠</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Partners: Join Generis for a free online <a href="https://resources.generis.com/ccln" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠coaching call⁠</a> to learn about giving strategies for your church and growing a culture of generosity. Read World Vision's <a href="https://www.worldvision.ca/churches/resources/the-open-generation" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Open Generation Report</a> to reach, love and serve the Next Generation in the most well-informed way. Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://evangel.qc.ca/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Evangel Church</a></li> <li>The Art of Neighbouring by Jay Pathak </li> <li>Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor by DA Carson </li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Blog &amp; Episode write-up⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Montreal Spotlight | A Conversation with Patti Miller of Evangel Church

In 2020, John Lamos sat down next to his wife Jessie after a long day at the church, and she expressed with great fatigue and honesty: “John, if this is what ministry is like, I can’t keep doing this.” John was leading on reserves at the time — he knew it and so did his family. He was lonely, restless and well into a trajectory towards complete burnout. He’d be the first to tell you his own discipleship was lacking and he couldn’t even find himself in his own vision of what it meant to be a pastor. The picture was a pastor at the end of himself, and his family following right behind him. But today, John, Jessie and their three kids are more alive in Jesus and His call than ever before... What happened in-between? We'll let John tell you.  Bio | John Lamos is the Senior Pastor of Lighthouse Church on Grand Manan, a small island off the coast of New Brunswick. He is married to Jessie and has three kids, Adaline, Olive, and Samuel.  ⁠⁠⁠⁠Give today⁠⁠⁠⁠ to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Every dollar given to CCLN will be matched until July 19th. Partners: Help solve the global food crisis by giving ⁠⁠gifts of Compassion⁠⁠ today or get in touch with the ⁠⁠team at Compassion⁠⁠. Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their ⁠⁠⁠Bible Course here⁠⁠⁠. Show Notes:  Darrell Johnson: Resources to Lead You to Jesus  An Interview with Tyler Staton on the Canadian Church Leaders Podcast   Get Connected!  ⁠⁠⁠Blog &amp; Episode write-up⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Share a Canadian Church Story 

In 2020, John Lamos sat down next to his wife Jessie after a long day at the church, and she expressed with great fatigue and honesty: “John, if this is what ministry is like, I can’t keep doing this.” John was leading on reserves at the time — he knew it and so did his family. He was lonely, restless and well into a trajectory towards complete burnout. He’d be the first to tell you his own discipleship was lacking and he couldn’t even find himself in his own vision of what it meant to be a pastor. The picture was a pastor at the end of himself, and his family following right behind him. But today, John, Jessie and their three kids are more alive in Jesus and His call than ever before... What happened in-between? We'll let John tell you. Bio | John Lamos is the Senior Pastor of Lighthouse Church on Grand Manan, a small island off the coast of New Brunswick. He is married to Jessie and has three kids, Adaline, Olive, and Samuel. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠⁠Give today⁠⁠⁠⁠</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Every dollar given to CCLN will be matched until July 19th. Partners: Help solve the global food crisis by giving <a href="http://compassion.ca/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠gifts of Compassion⁠⁠</a> today or get in touch with the <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/church/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠team at Compassion⁠⁠</a>. Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their <a href="https://biblesociety.ca/thebiblecourse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Bible Course here⁠⁠⁠</a>. Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.darrelljohnson.ca" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Darrell Johnson</a>: Resources to Lead You to Jesus </li> <li><a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ccln/episodes/Tyler-Staton-on-Combatting-Idolatry-Through-the-Nazarite-Vow--Becoming-A-Prayerful-Disciple-Who-Cultivates-A-Prayerful-Church-e1co8ct/a-a9uireb" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">An Interview with Tyler Staton</a> on the Canadian Church Leaders Podcast </li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Blog &amp; Episode write-up⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Share a Canadian Church Story</a> </li> </ul>

John’s Story: How a Pastor’s Journey to Health Transformed Him and His Family

Mark Sayers

What might it look like for us to match the complexity of our time with courageous and creative responses for discipleship? Join pastor and thought leader Mark Sayers as he seeks to answer this question amongst many others in this long-form conversation for pastors. In this interview, Mark marries a thoughtful dissection of felt, current issues around discipleship with ancient Christian responses such as perseverance, prayer and radical dependency on God. With the backdrop of these “renewal spot fires” occurring around the world, Mark engages the challenges and questions leading in the church today with a message of hope, grounded in God’s inbreaking Kingdom. We know this is a long one… but we hope in a single listen or a few that you’ll ultimately be moved through this episode to continue seeking renewal and deeper discipleship where the Lord has you.  This past April, we gathered around 100 pastors from across Canada for an online gathering titled Discipleship in Our Complex Age. This conversation with Mark is from that rich time together. You can stay tuned to more events like this one by subscribing to our mailing list below.  Bio | Mark is the senior leader of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia. He is passionate about spiritual renewal and the future of the church. Mark is the author of a number of books including Strange Days and Reappearing Church.  Mark lives in Melbourne with his wife, Trudi, his daughter, Grace, and twin boys, Hudson and Billy. ⁠⁠⁠Give today⁠⁠⁠ to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Help solve the global food crisis by giving ⁠gifts of Compassion⁠ today or get in touch with the ⁠team at Compassion⁠. Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their ⁠⁠Bible Course here⁠⁠. Show Notes:  Rebuilders Podcast Red Church  Strange Days: Life in the Spirit in a Time of Terrorism, Populist Politics, and Cult Reappearing Church: The Hope for Renewal in the Rise of Our Post-Christian Culture  Get Connected!  ⁠⁠Blog &amp; Episode write-up⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Share a Canadian Church Story

What might it look like for us to match the complexity of our time with courageous and creative responses for discipleship? Join pastor and thought leader Mark Sayers as he seeks to answer this question amongst many others in this long-form conversation for pastors. In this interview, Mark marries a thoughtful dissection of felt, current issues around discipleship with ancient Christian responses such as perseverance, prayer and radical dependency on God. With the backdrop of these “renewal spot fires” occurring around the world, Mark engages the challenges and questions leading in the church today with a message of hope, grounded in God’s inbreaking Kingdom. We know this is a long one… but we hope in a single listen or a few that you’ll ultimately be moved through this episode to continue seeking renewal and deeper discipleship where the Lord has you. This past April, we gathered around 100 pastors from across Canada for an online gathering titled Discipleship in Our Complex Age. This conversation with Mark is from that rich time together. You can stay tuned to more events like this one by subscribing to our mailing list below. Bio | Mark is the senior leader of Red Church in Melbourne, Australia. He is passionate about spiritual renewal and the future of the church. Mark is the author of a number of books including Strange Days and Reappearing Church. Mark lives in Melbourne with his wife, Trudi, his daughter, Grace, and twin boys, Hudson and Billy. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠⁠Give today⁠⁠⁠</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Help solve the global food crisis by giving <a href="http://compassion.ca/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠gifts of Compassion⁠</a> today or get in touch with the <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/church/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠team at Compassion⁠</a>. Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their <a href="https://biblesociety.ca/thebiblecourse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠Bible Course here⁠⁠</a>. Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://rebuilders.co/podcast" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Rebuilders Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://redchurch.org.au" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Red Church</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Strange-Days-Mark-Sayers/dp/0802415733/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1URFY7ZW0B4S0&amp;keywords=mark+sayers+strange+days&amp;qid=1685307841&amp;sprefix=strange+days+mark+sayer%2Caps%2C225&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Strange Days</a>: Life in the Spirit in a Time of Terrorism, Populist Politics, and Cult</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Reappearing-Church-Mark-Sayers/dp/0802419135/ref=pd_bxgy_img_sccl_1/146-6164267-2258447?pd_rd_w=LbJNB&amp;content-id=amzn1.sym.93ae3f3f-3555-4971-a952-df8053b1d375&amp;pf_rd_p=93ae3f3f-3555-4971-a952-df8053b1d375&amp;pf_rd_r=SQQSR441JBJBNRHA0PN7&amp;pd_rd_wg=dfW7F&amp;pd_rd_r=3effa372-8c46-41a4-8913-d1c1a1ab5236&amp;pd_rd_i=0802419135&amp;psc=1" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Reappearing Church</a>: The Hope for Renewal in the Rise of Our Post-Christian Culture</li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠Blog &amp; Episode write-up⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠Website⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Special Episode: Mark Sayers On Discipleship as Perseverance, Giving God Your Reputation & Recalibrating the Church’s View of Revival

Ken Shigematsu

Into a revolving door of senior pastors, Ken Shigematsu arrived to lead a struggling community in Vancouver, BC by the name of Tenth Church in 1996. After over two decades, Ken is still at the helm, having led Tenth to become one of the largest and most diverse city centre churches in Canada. But you’ll notice, Ken doesn’t exude an ambitious, pioneering spirit that you might attach to a story like that. He’s more of a soft-spoken, thoughtful contemplative who is seeking to see the Kingdom come in and through his life. In this conversation, Jason and Ken chat largely about themes from his new book Now I Become Myself - touching on emotions that can be destructive for pastors like envy and shame. We hope this conversation gives you a vision for how Jesus wants to meet you in and beyond those very feelings.  Bio | Ken Shigematsu is the Senior Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC, one of the largest and most diverse city-centre churches in Canada. He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal awarded to Canadians in recognition for their outstanding contribution to the country. Before entering pastoral ministry, he worked for the Sony Corporation in Tokyo. Ken is the author of the award-winning bestsellers ‘God in My Everything’ and ‘Survival Guide for the Soul.’ Ken lives in Vancouver with his wife, Sakiko, and their son, Joey.  Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their ⁠Bible Course here⁠. ⁠Give today⁠ to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes:  Now I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals Our Shame and Restores Our True Self Tenth Church Arrow Leadership   Get Connected!  ⁠Blog &amp; Episode write-up⁠ ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠ ⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠ ⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠ ⁠Share a Canadian Church Story

Into a revolving door of senior pastors, Ken Shigematsu arrived to lead a struggling community in Vancouver, BC by the name of Tenth Church in 1996. After over two decades, Ken is still at the helm, having led Tenth to become one of the largest and most diverse city centre churches in Canada. But you’ll notice, Ken doesn’t exude an ambitious, pioneering spirit that you might attach to a story like that. He’s more of a soft-spoken, thoughtful contemplative who is seeking to see the Kingdom come in and through his life. In this conversation, Jason and Ken chat largely about themes from his new book Now I Become Myself - touching on emotions that can be destructive for pastors like envy and shame. We hope this conversation gives you a vision for how Jesus wants to meet you in and beyond those very feelings. Bio | Ken Shigematsu is the Senior Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC, one of the largest and most diverse city-centre churches in Canada. He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal awarded to Canadians in recognition for their outstanding contribution to the country. Before entering pastoral ministry, he worked for the Sony Corporation in Tokyo. Ken is the author of the award-winning bestsellers ‘God in My Everything’ and ‘Survival Guide for the Soul.’ Ken lives in Vancouver with his wife, Sakiko, and their son, Joey. Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their <a href="https://biblesociety.ca/thebiblecourse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Bible Course here⁠</a>. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Give today⁠</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Now-Become-Myself-Grace-Restores/dp/0310144272/ref=sr_1_1?crid=36TBPKSRPVLDL&amp;keywords=now+i+become+myself+ken+shigematsu&amp;qid=1683831352&amp;sprefix=now+I+become+%2Caps%2C148&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Now I Become Myself</a>: How Deep Grace Heals Our Shame and Restores Our True Self</li> <li><a href="https://www.tenth.ca/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Tenth Church</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.arrowleadership.org/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Arrow Leadership</a> </li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Blog &amp; Episode write-up⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Website⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Ken Shigematsu on Seeking to Bless Those We Envy, Practicing Confession as a Pastor & How We Can Survive Shame

Jonathan Tremaine

“You will love the guns out of their hands.” These are the words that Jonathan Tremaine Thomas sensed the Lord say to him in his junior year after he led a violent drug dealer to Jesus on the curb of a McDonalds in North Carolina. Since that moment, Jonathan Tremaine has given his life to seeing the Church bring transformation, justice and reconciliation in places of unrest and pain. As the founder of Civil Righteousness, Jonathan Tremaine is a leading voice on how Christians can bring justice in the way of Jesus. In this conversation between Jonathan Tremaine and Jason, hear them discuss the profound origins of Civil Righteousness, how to put the gospel into action amidst unrest, where the world’s understanding and God’s understanding of justice vary &amp; more. We hope this conversation with Jonathan Tremaine gives you vision for how the gospel can remedy and bring hope where there is incredible pain.  Bio | Jonathan Tremaine Thomas is an actor, activist, pastor, producer, social entrepreneur, fifth generation “preacher’s kid”, and the grand-nephew of the legendary Civil Rights artist Dr. Nina Simone. In 2003, after earning a B.S. Communications at East Carolina University and pursuing an M.A. in Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary; he was commissioned as a full-time missionary to the most violent neighborhoods in Nashville, TN. He gained a voice nationally due to his peacemaking efforts during the 2014 civil unrest in Ferguson, Missouri; which led to the founding of CivilRighteousness, Inc. and a national reconciliation movement. He then moved to Ferguson where he currently resides with his family directing prayer fueled evangelism, community transformation, and racial reconciliation initiatives.  ⁠⁠Give today⁠⁠ to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Join Generis for a free online coaching call to learn about giving strategies for your church and growing a culture of generosity.  Show Notes:  Holy Ground Civil Righteousness  Get Connected!  ⁠⁠Blog &amp; Episode write-up⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Share a Canadian Church Story

“You will love the guns out of their hands.” These are the words that Jonathan Tremaine Thomas sensed the Lord say to him in his junior year after he led a violent drug dealer to Jesus on the curb of a McDonalds in North Carolina. Since that moment, Jonathan Tremaine has given his life to seeing the Church bring transformation, justice and reconciliation in places of unrest and pain. As the founder of Civil Righteousness, Jonathan Tremaine is a leading voice on how Christians can bring justice in the way of Jesus. In this conversation between Jonathan Tremaine and Jason, hear them discuss the profound origins of Civil Righteousness, how to put the gospel into action amidst unrest, where the world’s understanding and God’s understanding of justice vary &amp; more. We hope this conversation with Jonathan Tremaine gives you vision for how the gospel can remedy and bring hope where there is incredible pain. Bio | Jonathan Tremaine Thomas is an actor, activist, pastor, producer, social entrepreneur, fifth generation “preacher’s kid”, and the grand-nephew of the legendary Civil Rights artist Dr. Nina Simone. In 2003, after earning a B.S. Communications at East Carolina University and pursuing an M.A. in Intercultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary; he was commissioned as a full-time missionary to the most violent neighborhoods in Nashville, TN. He gained a voice nationally due to his peacemaking efforts during the 2014 civil unrest in Ferguson, Missouri; which led to the founding of CivilRighteousness, Inc. and a national reconciliation movement. He then moved to Ferguson where he currently resides with his family directing prayer fueled evangelism, community transformation, and racial reconciliation initiatives. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠Give today⁠⁠</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Join Generis for a free online <a href="https://resources.generis.com/ccln" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">coaching call</a> to learn about giving strategies for your church and growing a culture of generosity. Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.holyground.app/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Holy Ground</a></li> <li><a href="https://civilrighteousness.org/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Civil Righteousness</a></li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠Blog &amp; Episode write-up⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠Website⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠⁠Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Jonathan Tremaine Thomas on Engaging the Gospel Amidst Unrest, Seeking Righteousness and Distinguishing Between a Biblical and Secular View of Justice 

Albert Chu

Albert Chu has spent decades leading in the same community, in the same area, with the same mission – creating room for people to discover and grow as disciples of Jesus. With his pastoral experience planting and leading a multisite community, alongside his missional passion as the current Director of the Centre for Missional Leadership, Albert offers thoughtful wisdom for forming churches that reflect and captivate the place they’re in. In this conversation, Jason and Albert talk about the Tapestry Church growing from a living room gathering to what it is today, how expanding a church’s reach can produce both grief and increased opportunities for discipleship, how a second chance to keep leading shaped Albert as a disciple and pastor &amp; more. We hope this interview with Albert reminds you of God’s desire to take care of His Church &amp; Its leaders.  Bio | Albert has been the Lead Pastor of the Tapestry Church - a multi-campus church in the Lower Mainland - for nearly two decades. He is also the Director of the Centre for Missional Leadership which strives to equip leaders for God’s mission in this corner of the world affectionately called Cascadia (PNW). Albert is married to Frieda and is blessed with two lovely daughters. They love to travel, cycle, cook, and wander with their backpacks within the 117,900 acres of bliss called Mt. Baker Wilderness. ⁠Give today⁠ to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Prepare your church to respond to global crises by ⁠connecting with Chris⁠ from World Vision.  Show Notes:  Tapestry Church   Centre for Missional Leadership    Get Connected!  ⁠Blog &amp; Episode write-up⁠ ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠ ⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠ ⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠ ⁠Share a Canadian Church Story

Albert Chu has spent decades leading in the same community, in the same area, with the same mission – creating room for people to discover and grow as disciples of Jesus. With his pastoral experience planting and leading a multisite community, alongside his missional passion as the current Director of the Centre for Missional Leadership, Albert offers thoughtful wisdom for forming churches that reflect and captivate the place they’re in. In this conversation, Jason and Albert talk about the Tapestry Church growing from a living room gathering to what it is today, how expanding a church’s reach can produce both grief and increased opportunities for discipleship, how a second chance to keep leading shaped Albert as a disciple and pastor &amp; more. We hope this interview with Albert reminds you of God’s desire to take care of His Church &amp; Its leaders. Bio | Albert has been the Lead Pastor of the Tapestry Church - a multi-campus church in the Lower Mainland - for nearly two decades. He is also the Director of the Centre for Missional Leadership which strives to equip leaders for God’s mission in this corner of the world affectionately called Cascadia (PNW). Albert is married to Frieda and is blessed with two lovely daughters. They love to travel, cycle, cook, and wander with their backpacks within the 117,900 acres of bliss called Mt. Baker Wilderness. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Give today⁠</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Prepare your church to respond to global crises by <a href="//www.worldvision.ca/churches/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠connecting with Chris⁠</a> from World Vision.  Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.thetapestry.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tapestry Church </a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.standrews.edu/cml/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Centre for Missional Leadership </a> </li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Blog &amp; Episode write-up⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Website⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Albert Chu on Church Planting as a Discipleship Engine, Resurrecting Dying Churches & How a Second Chance to Pastor Changed Him

Brett Landry

When Jason, Chris and Jeremy set out to plant the Way Church in 2020, they found in the Vancouver Church many allies – one of them being Brett Landry. With Brett’s own history of planting in one of Canada’s most secularized cities and his desire to see more life-giving churches join its neighbourhoods, Brett offered deep wisdom and encouragement. For this conversation, instead of informally gathering in a coffee shop or church office, Chris, Jason and Brett sit down for a recorded conversation to tell the beautiful story of Christ City Church, how Brett came to know Jesus, how he has navigated the inevitable tumultuous stretches that come in pastoral ministry &amp; more. We hope this conversation with Brett Landry serves to encourage you.  Bio | Bretty Landry is the pastor of Christ City Church in Vancouver, BC – a network of neighbourhood churches currently serving South Vancouver, East Vancouver and Kitsilano. Brett has been married to his wife Alison for almost 2 decades, and they have three teenage daughters – Tasia, Mireya, and Jasmine.  ⁠Give today⁠ to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Deepen your faith and increase your impact in ministry by enrolling at Tyndale University.  Show Notes:  Christ City Church  Get Connected!  ⁠Blog &amp; Episode write-up⁠ ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠ ⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠ ⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠ ⁠Share a Canadian Church Story

When Jason, Chris and Jeremy set out to plant the Way Church in 2020, they found in the Vancouver Church many allies – one of them being Brett Landry. With Brett’s own history of planting in one of Canada’s most secularized cities and his desire to see more life-giving churches join its neighbourhoods, Brett offered deep wisdom and encouragement. For this conversation, instead of informally gathering in a coffee shop or church office, Chris, Jason and Brett sit down for a recorded conversation to tell the beautiful story of Christ City Church, how Brett came to know Jesus, how he has navigated the inevitable tumultuous stretches that come in pastoral ministry &amp; more. We hope this conversation with Brett Landry serves to encourage you. Bio | Bretty Landry is the pastor of Christ City Church in Vancouver, BC – a network of neighbourhood churches currently serving South Vancouver, East Vancouver and Kitsilano. Brett has been married to his wife Alison for almost 2 decades, and they have three teenage daughters – Tasia, Mireya, and Jasmine. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Give today⁠</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Deepen your faith and increase your impact in ministry by enrolling at <a href="https://www.tyndale.ca/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Tyndale University</a>. Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://christcitychurch.ca/" rel="noopener noreferer nofollow" target="_blank">Christ City Church</a></li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Blog &amp; Episode write-up⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Website⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Join our Mailing List! ⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Follow on Instagram ⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">⁠Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Brett Landry on Contextual Church Ministry, Healing After Burnout & the Difference the Gospel Makes for Pastors 

Henry Schorr

Studies have shown that a pastor typically stays at one church for an average of 4 years. For Dr. Henry Schorr however, that is far from the case. With 43 years of pastoring under his belt at Centre Street Church alone, Henry sets an incredible example of both faithfulness and fruitfulness in the pastorate. In today’s episode, Jason and Henry talk about the fascinating story of Centre Street Church, the Kingdom values that led to the church’s explosive growth in the 1980s, the wisdom Henry would offer to young pastors, the integration of family and mission &amp; more. We hope your imagination is captured by Henry’s faithful example and his reflections on over 40 years of pastoring. Bio | Dr. Henry Schorr is the lead pastor of Centre Street Church, an influential, resourcing church in Calgary, Alberta that has been serving Calgary and beyond since 1958. Henry has been lead pastor of Centre Street Church for 43 years, with 37 of those years spent as the lead pastor. Under Henry’s leadership, Centre Street Church has had a profound impact on the National &amp; Global Church. Give today to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Prepare your church to respond to global crises by connecting with Chris from World Vision.  Show Notes:  Centre Street Church  New Canadian Friendship Centre  Get Connected!  Blog &amp; Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List!  Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram  Share a Canadian Church Story

Studies have shown that a pastor typically stays at one church for an average of 4 years. For Dr. Henry Schorr however, that is far from the case. With 43 years of pastoring under his belt at Centre Street Church alone, Henry sets an incredible example of both faithfulness and fruitfulness in the pastorate. In today’s episode, Jason and Henry talk about the fascinating story of Centre Street Church, the Kingdom values that led to the church’s explosive growth in the 1980s, the wisdom Henry would offer to young pastors, the integration of family and mission &amp; more. We hope your imagination is captured by Henry’s faithful example and his reflections on over 40 years of pastoring. Bio | Dr. Henry Schorr is the lead pastor of Centre Street Church, an influential, resourcing church in Calgary, Alberta that has been serving Calgary and beyond since 1958. Henry has been lead pastor of Centre Street Church for 43 years, with 37 of those years spent as the lead pastor. Under Henry’s leadership, Centre Street Church has had a profound impact on the National &amp; Global Church. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give today</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Prepare your church to respond to global crises by <a href="//www.worldvision.ca/churches/contact" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">connecting with Chris</a> from World Vision.  Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.cschurch.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Centre Street Church </a></li> <li><a href="http://ncfcentre.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Canadian Friendship Centre</a></li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog &amp; Episode write-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Mailing List! </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Henry Schorr on Prayer as the Starting Place, Choosing Generosity Over Ingrowth & His Reflections on 40+ Years of Pastoring 

Jessica Disabatino

Have you ever wondered if anyone reads those New Testaments that you can sometimes find in hotel bedside tables? Well, that is exactly how Jess DiSabatino’s parents came to know Jesus… and her life was never the same. In today’s episode, Jason and Jess move stage by stage through Jess’ story of her family coming to Christ, how she ended up in the pastorate and how Journey Church, the church she leads today, came to be. It’s a story that starts with an unplanned, late night reading of the Book of Acts, and ends with a pastor seeking for God’s Kingdom to come in Northwest Calgary. We hope that it inspires you. Bio | Jessica DiSabatino is a renowned communicator in both business environments and the Church. Following the death of her younger brother, Jess and her dad founded MySafeWork, a philanthropic initiative to bring justice to workplaces in Canada and around the world. For this ground-breaking work, Jess received the Governor General’s award in 2016. In tandem with her foundation work, Jess has pastored in various churches for over twenty years and currently serves as lead pastor of Journey Church in Calgary, AB. When Jess is not playing with her husband and four kids, or her Goldendoodle, Nacho, she is busy resurrecting her 1980s rap career. Give today to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Help solve the global food crisis by giving gifts of Compassion today or get in touch with the team at Compassion. Show Notes:  Journey Church  My Safe Work  Get Connected!  Blog &amp; Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List!  Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram  Share a Canadian Church Story

Have you ever wondered if anyone reads those New Testaments that you can sometimes find in hotel bedside tables? Well, that is exactly how Jess DiSabatino’s parents came to know Jesus… and her life was never the same. In today’s episode, Jason and Jess move stage by stage through Jess’ story of her family coming to Christ, how she ended up in the pastorate and how Journey Church, the church she leads today, came to be. It’s a story that starts with an unplanned, late night reading of the Book of Acts, and ends with a pastor seeking for God’s Kingdom to come in Northwest Calgary. We hope that it inspires you. Bio | Jessica DiSabatino is a renowned communicator in both business environments and the Church. Following the death of her younger brother, Jess and her dad founded MySafeWork, a philanthropic initiative to bring justice to workplaces in Canada and around the world. For this ground-breaking work, Jess received the Governor General’s award in 2016. In tandem with her foundation work, Jess has pastored in various churches for over twenty years and currently serves as lead pastor of Journey Church in Calgary, AB. When Jess is not playing with her husband and four kids, or her Goldendoodle, Nacho, she is busy resurrecting her 1980s rap career. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give today</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Help solve the global food crisis by giving <a href="http://compassion.ca/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gifts of Compassion</a> today or get in touch with the <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/church/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">team at Compassion</a>. Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.myjourney.church/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Journey Church </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mysafework.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">My Safe Work</a></li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog &amp; Episode write-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Mailing List! </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Jessica DiSabatino on Growing up in an Accidental House Church, How Loss Shaped Her Calling & Living Like the Harvest is Plentiful Today  

Conversations that speak to the heart, soul and vision of the pastor, with ample time to hear the stories and processing of church leaders. Hosted most often by Jason Ballard, Pastor at The Way Church in Vancouver, BC.

Kevin Palau

Luis Palau

Right alongside the name Billy Graham when it comes to discussions on evangelism, is the name Luis Palau. Luis was a passionate evangelist who preached in over 80 different countries, and saw millions of people come to know Jesus before his death in March of 2021. Carrying forward the spirit of Luis’ ministry is his son Kevin Palau. Kevin, who now runs the Luis Palau Association, is an incredible leader who has helped form profound gospel movements in secular cities; movements that in certain instances engaged over 200 churches and 32,000 people in over 300 service projects. Join Kevin and Jason as they discuss how Luis finished his life, the postures that contribute to gospel movements, working with municipalities for the sake of a city &amp; countless stories of Jesus using the “yes” of people to bring His Kingdom to earth. We hope this episode encourages you and gives you vision for the impact that’s possible in your community. Bio | Kevin Palau is President and CEO of the Luis Palau Association. Under his leadership, LPA has united tens of thousands of churches in hundreds of cities to love and serve their communities and clearly share the Good News of Jesus. Kevin also helps lead TogetherPDX, a sustainable, united movement of churches in Portland, Oregon. His book, Unlikely: Setting Aside Our Differences to Live Out the Gospel describes the ongoing impact of the movement. Kevin lives in Beaverton, Oregon with his wife, Michelle, and enjoys serving on the boards of Alpha USA, Christians Against Poverty, and Transforming the Bay with Christ. Give today to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Help solve the global food crisis by giving gifts of Compassion today or get in touch with the team at Compassion. Show Notes:  Luis Palau Association TogetherPDX  Get Connected!  Blog &amp; Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List!  Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram  Share a Canadian Church Story

Right alongside the name Billy Graham when it comes to discussions on evangelism, is the name Luis Palau. Luis was a passionate evangelist who preached in over 80 different countries, and saw millions of people come to know Jesus before his death in March of 2021. Carrying forward the spirit of Luis’ ministry is his son Kevin Palau. Kevin, who now runs the Luis Palau Association, is an incredible leader who has helped form profound gospel movements in secular cities; movements that in certain instances engaged over 200 churches and 32,000 people in over 300 service projects. Join Kevin and Jason as they discuss how Luis finished his life, the postures that contribute to gospel movements, working with municipalities for the sake of a city &amp; countless stories of Jesus using the “yes” of people to bring His Kingdom to earth. We hope this episode encourages you and gives you vision for the impact that’s possible in your community. Bio | Kevin Palau is President and CEO of the Luis Palau Association. Under his leadership, LPA has united tens of thousands of churches in hundreds of cities to love and serve their communities and clearly share the Good News of Jesus. Kevin also helps lead TogetherPDX, a sustainable, united movement of churches in Portland, Oregon. His book, Unlikely: Setting Aside Our Differences to Live Out the Gospel describes the ongoing impact of the movement. Kevin lives in Beaverton, Oregon with his wife, Michelle, and enjoys serving on the boards of Alpha USA, Christians Against Poverty, and Transforming the Bay with Christ. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give today</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Help solve the global food crisis by giving <a href="http://compassion.ca/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gifts of Compassion</a> today or get in touch with the <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/church/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">team at Compassion</a>. Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.palau.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Luis Palau Association</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.togetherpdx.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TogetherPDX</a></li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog &amp; Episode write-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Mailing List! </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Kevin Palau (Son of Luis Palau) on His Father’s Legacy, Rekindling a Passion For Evangelism & How He Unified 200+ Churches to Serve Portland  

Ross Hastings

Over decades in the church, Ross has seen pastors pass the preaching test, and even the pastoral test, but seen less pass the character test than one would want. Today Ross is giving much of his time seeking to understand how pastors can cultivate holiness in the busyness of ministry and be a part of the 15% who finish well in the pastorate. Join Ross, Jason and guest interviewer Chris Price as they discuss how Ross was formed pastorally through personal depression, a grid for making ethical decisions, the significance of beholding Christ &amp; more. We hope this episode encourages you to look to Jesus and be transformed into His character. Bio | Ross Hastings, a Zimbabwean Scot, holds PhDs in organometallic chemistry and theology. His teaching interests include Trinitarian theology, pastoral theology, theology and spirituality of mission, ethics, and the interface between science and theology. Ross's most recent work is Theological Ethics: The Church's Integrity in Contemporary Context. Ross lost his first wife Sharon to cancer in 2008 after 27 years of marriage. In 2011 he married Tammy Carrillo, who also lost her husband to cancer in 2008. Together they have five children. He enjoys sport—especially rugby, cricket, soccer, tennis, squash and flyfishing—as well as a wide variety of music. Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their Bible Course here. Give today to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes:  Pastoral Ethics by Ross Hastings Echoes of Coinherence by Ross Hastings  Regent College   Get Connected!  Blog &amp; Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List!  Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram  Share a Canadian Church Story

Over decades in the church, Ross has seen pastors pass the preaching test, and even the pastoral test, but seen less pass the character test than one would want. Today Ross is giving much of his time seeking to understand how pastors can cultivate holiness in the busyness of ministry and be a part of the 15% who finish well in the pastorate. Join Ross, Jason and guest interviewer Chris Price as they discuss how Ross was formed pastorally through personal depression, a grid for making ethical decisions, the significance of beholding Christ &amp; more. We hope this episode encourages you to look to Jesus and be transformed into His character. Bio | Ross Hastings, a Zimbabwean Scot, holds PhDs in organometallic chemistry and theology. His teaching interests include Trinitarian theology, pastoral theology, theology and spirituality of mission, ethics, and the interface between science and theology. Ross's most recent work is Theological Ethics: The Church's Integrity in Contemporary Context. Ross lost his first wife Sharon to cancer in 2008 after 27 years of marriage. In 2011 he married Tammy Carrillo, who also lost her husband to cancer in 2008. Together they have five children. He enjoys sport—especially rugby, cricket, soccer, tennis, squash and flyfishing—as well as a wide variety of music. Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their <a href="https://biblesociety.ca/thebiblecourse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bible Course here</a>. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give today</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Pastoral-Ethics-Moral-Formation-Trinity/dp/1683595459" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pastoral Ethics</a> by Ross Hastings</li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Echoes-Coinherence-Trinitarian-Theology-Together/dp/1532616848" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Echoes of Coinherence</a> by Ross Hastings </li> <li><a href="https://www.regent-college.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Regent College</a> </li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog &amp; Episode write-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Mailing List! </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Ross Hastings on How to Make Ethical Decisions, the Starting Place for Personal Transformation & Participation in the Life of God

In October, we welcomed 100+ youth pastors representing over 8,000 students to Vancouver, BC for our very first Canadian Youth Pastor Summit. 3 days with some of Canada’s best youth pastors, all gathering for the sake of the next generation. These are some of our favorite moments from our time together. In this episode, you’ll hear from:  Youth ministry experts Lisette Fraser, Sid Koop and Jason Ballard. Youth Pastor Jarin Oda from Bridgetown Church.  Pastor and preacher Chris Price.  And other youth pastors we interviewed live, in the moment from across Canada.  Join Mariah Smith and Jaden Neufeld from the team at CCLN as they walk through the final day of the gathering, uncovering themes like partnering with parents, leading vulnerably in front of students, emerging gender identities, the beauty of serving youth long-term, best practices for spiritual formation &amp; more.  Thanks to Generis for supporting this episode. To get in touch with them, email our friend Jon at jon.wright@generis.com Show Notes:  Youth Worker Community The Coalition: Youth Ministry Leadership   Get Connected!  Blog &amp; Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List!  Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram  Share a Canadian Church Story

In October, we welcomed 100+ youth pastors representing over 8,000 students to Vancouver, BC for our very first Canadian Youth Pastor Summit. 3 days with some of Canada’s best youth pastors, all gathering for the sake of the next generation. These are some of our favorite moments from our time together. In this episode, you’ll hear from: <ul> <li>Youth ministry experts Lisette Fraser, Sid Koop and Jason Ballard.</li> <li>Youth Pastor Jarin Oda from Bridgetown Church. </li> <li>Pastor and preacher Chris Price. </li> <li>And other youth pastors we interviewed live, in the moment from across Canada.</li> </ul> Join Mariah Smith and Jaden Neufeld from the team at CCLN as they walk through the final day of the gathering, uncovering themes like partnering with parents, leading vulnerably in front of students, emerging gender identities, the beauty of serving youth long-term, best practices for spiritual formation &amp; more.  Thanks to Generis for supporting this episode. To get in touch with them, email our friend Jon at jon.wright@generis.com Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://youthworker.community/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youth Worker Community</a></li> <li><a href="https://youthworker.community/coalition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Coalition: Youth Ministry Leadership </a></li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog &amp; Episode write-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Mailing List! </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Special Episode: The Best from the Canadian Youth Pastor Summit West (Part 2)

In October, we welcomed 100+ youth pastors representing over 8,000 students to Vancouver, BC for our very first Canadian Youth Pastor Summit. 3 days with some of Canada’s best youth pastors, all gathering for the sake of the next generation. These are some of our favorite moments from our time together. In this episode, you’ll hear from:  Youth ministry experts Lisette Fraser, Sid Koop and Jason Ballard. Bible researcher, Hakeem Bradley from the Bible Project. Long-time pastor and preacher Darrell Johnson. And other youth pastors we interviewed live, in the moment from across Canada.  Join Mariah Smith and Jaden Neufeld from the team at CCLN as they walk through this gathering, uncovering themes like key youth audiences to focus on, what Generation Z cares about most, deepening Bible engagement in our youth ministries, the challenges youth pastors are experiencing &amp; what Jesus is inviting them into today. We hope this episode equips and encourages you to do effective, Spirit empowered youth ministry in this time. Give today to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes:  Youth Worker Community The Coalition: Youth Ministry Leadership  Bible Project  Get Connected!  Blog &amp; Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List!  Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram  Share a Canadian Church Story

In October, we welcomed 100+ youth pastors representing over 8,000 students to Vancouver, BC for our very first Canadian Youth Pastor Summit. 3 days with some of Canada’s best youth pastors, all gathering for the sake of the next generation. These are some of our favorite moments from our time together. In this episode, you’ll hear from: <ul> <li>Youth ministry experts Lisette Fraser, Sid Koop and Jason Ballard.</li> <li>Bible researcher, Hakeem Bradley from the Bible Project.</li> <li>Long-time pastor and preacher Darrell Johnson.</li> <li>And other youth pastors we interviewed live, in the moment from across Canada.</li> </ul> Join Mariah Smith and Jaden Neufeld from the team at CCLN as they walk through this gathering, uncovering themes like key youth audiences to focus on, what Generation Z cares about most, deepening Bible engagement in our youth ministries, the challenges youth pastors are experiencing &amp; what Jesus is inviting them into today. We hope this episode equips and encourages you to do effective, Spirit empowered youth ministry in this time. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give today</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://youthworker.community/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youth Worker Community</a></li> <li><a href="https://youthworker.community/coalition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Coalition: Youth Ministry Leadership </a></li> <li><a href="https://bibleproject.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bible Project</a></li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog &amp; Episode write-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Mailing List! </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Special Episode: The Best from the Canadian Youth Pastor Summit West (Part 1) 

Nathan Weselake

Though the major cities in Canada seem to have a sort of gravitational pull to them, there is a deep need for smaller towns in our country to see church planting, multiplication and revitalization. Canada needs more pastors like Nathan Weselake who have a big Kingdom vision for the smaller places in our nation. Join Nathan and Jason as they discuss the key prayers that are transforming Nathan’s church, how his heart beats most for indigenous reconciliation, what it means for a church to exist for a place &amp; more. And one last thing – with a heart to minister to remote fly-in communities in Manitoba, Nathan might be the only pastor with a plane who you would gladly support… We hope this episode inspires you to see God’s Kingdom come where He has you today. Bio | Nathan is married to Tamara, and they have four children. Nathan is Lead Pastor of Prairie Alliance Church in Portage La Prairie, providing overarching leadership over their sites. Nathan is passionate about helping PAC live out four key prayers and pursuing reconciliation with local Indigenous communities. You can usually find him riding bikes, deep-diving into sports fantasy leagues, and eating food that has been sitting in the fridge for far too long. Give today to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Help solve the global food crisis by giving gifts of Compassion today or get in touch with the team at Compassion.  Show Notes:  Prairie Alliance Church  Upside Down Kingdom by Nathan Weselake  Get Connected!  Blog &amp; Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List!  Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram  Share a Canadian Church Story

Though the major cities in Canada seem to have a sort of gravitational pull to them, there is a deep need for smaller towns in our country to see church planting, multiplication and revitalization. Canada needs more pastors like Nathan Weselake who have a big Kingdom vision for the smaller places in our nation. Join Nathan and Jason as they discuss the key prayers that are transforming Nathan’s church, how his heart beats most for indigenous reconciliation, what it means for a church to exist for a place &amp; more. And one last thing – with a heart to minister to remote fly-in communities in Manitoba, Nathan might be the only pastor with a plane who you would gladly support… We hope this episode inspires you to see God’s Kingdom come where He has you today. Bio | Nathan is married to Tamara, and they have four children. Nathan is Lead Pastor of Prairie Alliance Church in Portage La Prairie, providing overarching leadership over their sites. Nathan is passionate about helping PAC live out four key prayers and pursuing reconciliation with local Indigenous communities. You can usually find him riding bikes, deep-diving into sports fantasy leagues, and eating food that has been sitting in the fridge for far too long. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give today</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Help solve the global food crisis by giving <a href="http://compassion.ca/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gifts of Compassion</a> today or get in touch with the <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/church/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">team at Compassion</a>.  Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://mypac.tv/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Alliance Church </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nathanweselake.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Upside Down Kingdom</a> by Nathan Weselake</li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog &amp; Episode write-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Mailing List! </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Nathan Weselake on Four Church Shaping Prayers, His Desire for Indigenous Reconciliation & What the Lord Is Doing in Fly-In Communities 

Joyce Rees

With Jesus’ words living deep in her heart, Joyce Rees is known as someone who calls the Church and Her leaders to the main things. To sit down with Joyce is to inevitably talk about loving the poor, becoming a servant, contemplating a day where we will stand before the Lord. Join Joyce and Jason as they discuss those themes as well as the impact Joyce’s ministry had on Jason as a teenager, why we cannot simply copy and paste another leader’s methods or style, how pursuing God’s call often comes with resistance &amp; more. We hope this episode inspires you to faithfully serve where the Lord has you today. Bio | Joyce Rees has pastored for thirty years. In addition, she is a sought-after speaker for diverse parts of the Church as an exceptional communicator, known especially for her teaching on justice. Joyce was the founding director of Jacob's Well, an intentional Christian community in Vancouver's downtown eastside – the poorest postal code in Canada. During her decade living and working there she also planted the Strathcona Vineyard Church. Since 2014 she has served as co-lead pastor of Epic Vineyard Church in Calgary, and also works bi-vocationally for Vineyard Canada as their Resource Coordinator since 2019. Joyce loves adventuring with her husband and two sons, as well as complex cooking, reading pretty much everything, and many diverse artistic pursuits.  Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their Bible Course here. Give today to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes:  Epic Vineyard Church Jacob’s Well Stephen’s Society A Burning in my Bones by Winn Collier Hemorrhaging Faith Study  Get Connected!  Blog &amp; Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List!  Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram  Share a Canadian Church Story

With Jesus’ words living deep in her heart, Joyce Rees is known as someone who calls the Church and Her leaders to the main things. To sit down with Joyce is to inevitably talk about loving the poor, becoming a servant, contemplating a day where we will stand before the Lord. Join Joyce and Jason as they discuss those themes as well as the impact Joyce’s ministry had on Jason as a teenager, why we cannot simply copy and paste another leader’s methods or style, how pursuing God’s call often comes with resistance &amp; more. We hope this episode inspires you to faithfully serve where the Lord has you today. Bio | Joyce Rees has pastored for thirty years. In addition, she is a sought-after speaker for diverse parts of the Church as an exceptional communicator, known especially for her teaching on justice. Joyce was the founding director of Jacob's Well, an intentional Christian community in Vancouver's downtown eastside – the poorest postal code in Canada. During her decade living and working there she also planted the Strathcona Vineyard Church. Since 2014 she has served as co-lead pastor of Epic Vineyard Church in Calgary, and also works bi-vocationally for Vineyard Canada as their Resource Coordinator since 2019. Joyce loves adventuring with her husband and two sons, as well as complex cooking, reading pretty much everything, and many diverse artistic pursuits.  Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their <a href="https://biblesociety.ca/thebiblecourse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bible Course here</a>. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give today</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://epicvineyard.church/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Epic Vineyard Church</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.jacobswell.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jacob’s Well</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ststephenssociety.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephen’s Society</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Burning-Bones-Authorized-Biography-Translator/dp/0735291640/ref=sr_1_1?gclid=Cj0KCQiA99ybBhD9ARIsALvZavXfG__pf1vBzlt_QAwj-wZMk-aAkh3KBK_fANE4wDiAHNcN1Mx-XkcaAsZQEALw_wcB&amp;hvadid=506544659194&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9001551&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=b&amp;hvrand=11298614579430905041&amp;hvtargid=kwd-392994568214&amp;hydadcr=12634_9588619&amp;keywords=burning+in+my+bones&amp;qid=1668808588&amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjQ3IiwicXNhIjoiMS40NSIsInFzcCI6IjEuNTMifQ%3D%3D&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Burning in my Bones</a> by Winn Collier</li> <li><a href="https://hemorrhagingfaith.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hemorrhaging Faith Study</a></li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog &amp; Episode write-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Mailing List! </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Joyce Rees on Building a Life Not Just a Ministry, Pursuing Calling Amidst Pushback & the Kingdom’s Measurement of Success  

Darrell Johnson

We have had quite a few conversations with Darrell Johnson now, and it still feels like we are just scratching the surface of what the Lord has taught him in his 50+ years of ministry. For this special episode, we interviewed Darrell live and online in front of pastors from across Canada, using the questions they submitted. In this conversation, Darrell and Jason discuss the definition of a pastor, how to serve churches while prioritizing family, teaching a biblically illiterate church, what Darrell prays for pastors &amp; more. We hope this episode serves you as you in turn serve those the Lord has entrusted to you. Bio | Darrell W. Johnson has been preaching Jesus Christ and His Gospel for over 50 years. He has served a number of Presbyterian congregations in California, Union Church of Manila in the Philippines, and the historic First Baptist Church in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. He has taught preaching for Fuller Theological Seminary, Carey Theological College in Vancouver, and Regent College in Vancouver. He has authored eight books, including The Glory of Preaching and Discipleship on the Edge: An Expository Journey Through Revelation. He is currently serving as a pastor at The Way Church and Canadian Church Leaders Network. He and his wife Sharon have been married over 50 years. Together they have raised four children adopted from four different countries of the world, and now enjoy loving 11 active grandchildren! Thanks to Compassion Canada for sponsoring today’s episode. You can learn more about partnering with them as a church here. Give today to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes:  Shepherds After My Own Heart: Pastoral Traditions and Leadership in The Bible by Timothy S. Laniak Texts on Shepherding: Ezekiel 34, Psalm 23 Darrell’s Website  The Darrell Johnson Podcast  Follow Darrell on Instagram  Darrell’s YouTube Channel  Get Connected!  Blog &amp; Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List!  Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram  Share a Canadian Church Story

We have had quite a few conversations with Darrell Johnson now, and it still feels like we are just scratching the surface of what the Lord has taught him in his 50+ years of ministry. For this special episode, we interviewed Darrell live and online in front of pastors from across Canada, using the questions they submitted. In this conversation, Darrell and Jason discuss the definition of a pastor, how to serve churches while prioritizing family, teaching a biblically illiterate church, what Darrell prays for pastors &amp; more. We hope this episode serves you as you in turn serve those the Lord has entrusted to you. Bio | Darrell W. Johnson has been preaching Jesus Christ and His Gospel for over 50 years. He has served a number of Presbyterian congregations in California, Union Church of Manila in the Philippines, and the historic First Baptist Church in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. He has taught preaching for Fuller Theological Seminary, Carey Theological College in Vancouver, and Regent College in Vancouver. He has authored eight books, including The Glory of Preaching and Discipleship on the Edge: An Expository Journey Through Revelation. He is currently serving as a pastor at The Way Church and Canadian Church Leaders Network. He and his wife Sharon have been married over 50 years. Together they have raised four children adopted from four different countries of the world, and now enjoy loving 11 active grandchildren! Thanks to Compassion Canada for sponsoring today’s episode. You can learn more about partnering with them as a church <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/church-resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give today</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Shepherds-After-Own-Heart-Traditions-ebook/dp/B018Y98VO0/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2W58C9TJBQ47A&amp;keywords=Shepherds+After+My+Own+Heart%3A+Pastoral+Traditions+and+Leadership+in+The+Bible&amp;qid=1667589949&amp;sprefix=shepherds+after+my+own+heart+pastoral+traditions+and+leadership+in+the+bible%2Caps%2C229&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shepherds After My Own Heart: Pastoral Traditions and Leadership in The Bible</a> by Timothy S. Laniak</li> <li>Texts on Shepherding: Ezekiel 34, Psalm 23</li> <li><a href="https://www.darrelljohnson.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Darrell’s Website </a></li> <li><a href="https://anchor.fm/darrelljohnson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Darrell Johnson Podcast </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/darrell_w_johnson/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Darrell on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/darrelljohnson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Darrell’s YouTube Channel</a></li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog &amp; Episode write-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Mailing List! </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Special Episode: Darrell Johnson on the Pastor as Shepherd, Dealing With Hurt in Ministry & What Has and Has Not Changed for Pastors  

Mike Voll

After almost 100 episodes, Mike happens to be the first pastor/body-builder that has graced the podcast … and he did not disappoint. With almost 20 years at the same church (North Pointe Community Church), and a story marked with unimaginable suffering, Mike is an incredible example of faithfulness and perseverance. In this conversation, Mike and Jason discuss the 100+ year history of North Pointe, the importance of building vibrant churches in rural communities, how to effect change while working with teams of people, as well as Mike’s tragic story of loss and how it’s impacted his life and pastoral vocation. We hope you are inspired through this episode with Mike Voll. Bio | Mike lives with his wife Melissa, and children Aubri and Zane in Edmonton, Alberta. He is the Lead Pastor at North Pointe Community Church and an Adjunct Faculty member at Vanguard College in Edmonton, where he teaches the Intermediate Pastoral Practicum class. Michael’s passion in life is to communicate for change in everyday living through sharing his story and creative teaching of Bible principles. He is a speaker, teacher and writer on issues of faith, leadership and family. In his downtime Michael likes to be the tickle monster to his kids, read spy novels, lift weights and grill up a mean rib eye steak. Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their Bible Course here. Give today to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes:  North Pointe Community Church Sideswiped: Three Keys to a Fresh Start after Suffering a Broken Heart  Get Connected!  Blog &amp; Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List!  Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram  Share a Canadian Church Story

After almost 100 episodes, Mike happens to be the first pastor/body-builder that has graced the podcast … and he did not disappoint. With almost 20 years at the same church (North Pointe Community Church), and a story marked with unimaginable suffering, Mike is an incredible example of faithfulness and perseverance. In this conversation, Mike and Jason discuss the 100+ year history of North Pointe, the importance of building vibrant churches in rural communities, how to effect change while working with teams of people, as well as Mike’s tragic story of loss and how it’s impacted his life and pastoral vocation. We hope you are inspired through this episode with Mike Voll. Bio | Mike lives with his wife Melissa, and children Aubri and Zane in Edmonton, Alberta. He is the Lead Pastor at North Pointe Community Church and an Adjunct Faculty member at Vanguard College in Edmonton, where he teaches the Intermediate Pastoral Practicum class. Michael’s passion in life is to communicate for change in everyday living through sharing his story and creative teaching of Bible principles. He is a speaker, teacher and writer on issues of faith, leadership and family. In his downtime Michael likes to be the tickle monster to his kids, read spy novels, lift weights and grill up a mean rib eye steak. Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their <a href="https://biblesociety.ca/thebiblecourse/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bible Course here</a>. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give today</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.np.church/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">North Pointe Community Church</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Sideswiped-Three-Fresh-Suffering-Broken/dp/1943526087" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sideswiped: Three Keys to a Fresh Start after Suffering a Broken Heart</a></li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog &amp; Episode write-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Mailing List! </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Mike Voll on Revitalizing Churches in Small Towns, the Importance of Submitting to Process & His Journey Through Loss as a Young Pastor

Katia Adams

While most teenagers her age were dreaming about years of travelling or schooling after graduation, young Katia Adams was dreaming about planting a church. With parents and grandparents that played a vital role in the inception of the Iranian Church, Katia was dead set on building upon the foundation of faith laid by her family. Katia’s story can be traced from Iran, to England, all the way to the heart of Boston in the USA today where she pastors a community called the Table Boston. In this interview, hear her and Jason discuss this unique story, and how it has profoundly shaped the way Katia views the church and pastoral leadership today. Bio | Katia is Senior Pastor of The Table Boston Church and Director of Frequentsee. Katia teaches on theological courses, church conferences and leadership events internationally. In addition to being a preacher, pastor, she is also a medical doctor, wife to Julian, mother to two busy children and the author of Equal. Thanks to Generis for supporting this episode. To get in touch with them, email our friend Jon at jon.wright@generis.com Give today to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes:  The Table Boston Frequentsee  Get Connected!  Blog &amp; Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List!  Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram  Share a Canadian Church Story

While most teenagers her age were dreaming about years of travelling or schooling after graduation, young Katia Adams was dreaming about planting a church. With parents and grandparents that played a vital role in the inception of the Iranian Church, Katia was dead set on building upon the foundation of faith laid by her family. Katia’s story can be traced from Iran, to England, all the way to the heart of Boston in the USA today where she pastors a community called the Table Boston. In this interview, hear her and Jason discuss this unique story, and how it has profoundly shaped the way Katia views the church and pastoral leadership today. Bio | Katia is Senior Pastor of The Table Boston Church and Director of Frequentsee. Katia teaches on theological courses, church conferences and leadership events internationally. In addition to being a preacher, pastor, she is also a medical doctor, wife to Julian, mother to two busy children and the author of Equal. Thanks to Generis for supporting this episode. To get in touch with them, email our friend Jon at jon.wright@generis.com <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give today</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.thetableboston.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Table Boston</a></li> <li><a href="https://courses.frequentsee.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Frequentsee</a></li> </ul> Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog &amp; Episode write-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Mailing List! </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Katia Adams on Dreaming to Church Plant as a Teenager, Pastoring With Legacy in Mind & What the Persecuted Church Can Teach Us 

In a time where the list of pastors who are falling seems to be growing, we’ve been on the search for faithful pastors. Pastors who have finished well, stayed the course, maintained a deep love for Jesus and His Bride - pastors who have been faithful. Thankfully, we didn’t have to look far. In this special mini-series, we circle around the topic of faithfulness with a group of leaders that have 5 to 50+ years of pastoral experience. We sat down with Darrell &amp; Sharon Johnson, Helen Burns, Murray Coughlan, Jason Ballard and Jeremiah Niengor. This is part 2 of what we found. Thanks to Compassion Canada for sponsoring today’s episode. You can learn more about partnering with them as a church here. Give today to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Get Connected!  Blog &amp; Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List!  Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram  Share a Canadian Church Story

In a time where the list of pastors who are falling seems to be growing, we’ve been on the search for faithful pastors. Pastors who have finished well, stayed the course, maintained a deep love for Jesus and His Bride - pastors who have been faithful. Thankfully, we didn’t have to look far. In this special mini-series, we circle around the topic of faithfulness with a group of leaders that have 5 to 50+ years of pastoral experience. We sat down with Darrell &amp; Sharon Johnson, Helen Burns, Murray Coughlan, Jason Ballard and Jeremiah Niengor. This is part 2 of what we found. Thanks to Compassion Canada for sponsoring today’s episode. You can learn more about partnering with them as a church <a href="https://www.compassion.ca/church-resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. <a href="https://www.ccln.ca/partner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Give today</a> to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Get Connected! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog &amp; Episode write-up</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ccln.ca/#newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join our Mailing List! </a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdUj-N-DG5xklk4aeF5bd_A" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe on YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/churchleadersnetwork/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Follow on Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YYjWAo4zeQWAruTdpGRXv_--XIe-AIStKXQAK3zuCOw/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Share a Canadian Church Story</a></li></ul>

Special Episode: Searching for Faithful Pastors (Part 2)

This podcast is full of incredible world-class leaders with a real depth of wisdom and vision for faithfully following Jesus in church leadership. You’re going to want to follow this closely.

So brilliant and needed!

If there was ever a time for a collection of voices from the body of Christ it’s NOW. Jason is an incredible host and you can feel him leaning into each conversation. This is honest. It’s real. It’s inspiring. It’s relevant! If you are a church leader, Worth your time.

Relevant and Inspiring

Canadian Church Leaders Podcast

In this interview, Darrell Johnson speaks to the COVID-19 pandemic not with tactics or approaches but instead he focuses on the intentions and motivations of Christian leaders in this time. Darrell has been preaching Jesus Christ and His gospel for over 50 years. He has served a number of Presbyterian congregations in California, Union Church of Manila in the Philippines, and the historic First Baptist Church in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. Darrell has also taught preaching for Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, Regent College and Carey Theological College in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is now serving as Teaching Fellow at Regent. In addition to writing a major work on preaching,  The Glory of Preaching: Participating in God’s Transformation of the World many of his sermon series have been published in book form, including  57 Words that Change the World: A Journey Through the Lord’s Prayer and  Discipleship on the Edge: An Expository Journey Through the Book of Revelation

In this interview, Darrell Johnson speaks to the COVID-19 pandemic not with tactics or approaches but instead he focuses on the intentions and motivations of Christian leaders in this time. Darrell has been preaching Jesus Christ and His gospel for over 50 years. He has served a number of Presbyterian congregations in California, Union Church of Manila in the Philippines, and the historic First Baptist Church in the heart of Vancouver, Canada. Darrell has also taught preaching for Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California, Regent College and Carey Theological College in Vancouver, British Columbia, and is now serving as Teaching Fellow at Regent. In addition to writing a major work on preaching, <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Glory-Preaching-Darrell-W-Johnson/dp/0830838538" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The Glory of Preaching: Participating in God’s Transformation of the World</a> many of his sermon series have been published in book form, including <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Fifty-Seven-Words-that-Change-World-ebook/dp/B00CYP741W/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=57+words+that+change+the+world&amp;qid=1586388981&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> 57 Words that Change the World: A Journey Through the Lord’s Prayer</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Discipleship-Edge-Expository-Journey-Through/dp/157383212X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Discipleship on the Edge: An Expository Journey Through the Book of Revelation</a>

Darrell Johnson on the Importance of Preaching and Prayer in COVID-19

Josh Kelsey

Josh along with his wife Georgie are the Lead Pastors of C3 NYC in New York, where they are raising their two sons. C3 NYC started as a Dinner Party in 2013 and has since grown into many locations, including two cities. Josh’s passion is to communicate the transforming message of God’s grace, raising up and releasing a generation of leaders, reformers and pioneers who love Jesus, believe in His church and reflect His glory wherever they are.   http://www.ccln.ca/season2/episode3

Josh along with his wife Georgie are the Lead Pastors of C3 NYC in New York, where they are raising their two sons. C3 NYC started as a Dinner Party in 2013 and has since grown into many locations, including two cities. Josh’s passion is to communicate the transforming message of God’s grace, raising up and releasing a generation of leaders, reformers and pioneers who love Jesus, believe in His church and reflect His glory wherever they are.  <a href="http://www.ccln.ca/season2/episode3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ccln.ca/season2/episode3</a>

Josh Kelsey on Church Planting, COVID-19 and Building Community in New York City

Brent Ingersoll

Brent is the Senior Pastor at Kings Church, one of the fastest-growing churches in Canada, with a leading and growing presence throughout the Atlantic provinces. Brent has a passion for revival in Canada and is committed to seeing the local church bring a transforming, life-giving presence across the country. Brent lives in Quispamsis, New Brunswick, with his wife Melanie, their daughter Ava, their sons Aden and Alexander, and his dog, “(CS) Lewis.”   http://www.ccln.ca/season2/episode4

Brent is the Senior Pastor at Kings Church, one of the fastest-growing churches in Canada, with a leading and growing presence throughout the Atlantic provinces. Brent has a passion for revival in Canada and is committed to seeing the local church bring a transforming, life-giving presence across the country. Brent lives in Quispamsis, New Brunswick, with his wife Melanie, their daughter Ava, their sons Aden and Alexander, and his dog, “(CS) Lewis.”  <a href="http://www.ccln.ca/season2/episode4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ccln.ca/season2/episode4</a>

Brent Ingersoll on Personal Holiness, Seeking Revival and Leading Church Transition at Age 29

Carey Nieuwhof

We were thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Carey Nieuwhof, especially in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic when seasoned ministry voices like his are so needed. Carey is the founding pastor of Connexus Church and has been serving in ministry for over 25 years. He is the author of several books, including his latest Didn’t See it Coming. He writes one of today’s most widely read church leadership blogs at www.CareyNieuwhof.com and hosts the top-rated Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast where he interviews some of today’s best leaders.

We were thrilled to have the opportunity to interview Carey Nieuwhof, especially in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic when seasoned ministry voices like his are so needed. Carey is the founding pastor of Connexus Church and has been serving in ministry for over 25 years. He is the author of several books, including his latest <a href="https://careynieuwhof.com/didnt-see-it-coming/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Didn’t See it Coming.</a> He writes one of today’s most widely read church leadership blogs at <a href="http://www.CareyNieuwhof.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.CareyNieuwhof.com</a> and hosts the top-rated Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast where he interviews some of today’s best leaders.

Carey Nieuwhof on Leading During COVID-19: The Challenges We Are Facing and the Opportunities We Might Be Missing

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