Canadian Small Church Ministry Centre
Resourcing Small Churches
The most recent study on parenting faith has been released by a partnership of agencies. Three representatives of those agencies sit down to talk with Ron Baker about the future of parenting faith.
Rick and Lindsay discuss the latest research done regarding evangelical Canadians approach to parenting faith. The research supports parental involvement – with some interesting twists. The place of the church? Again, a rethinking for many is needed!
Wayne Neumiller has served a small church in Irma, Alberta – two times! Returning to the same church has meant assessing the viability of a return and preparing for a succession. Practical and principled advice is given by Wayne.
Can small churches use networks to provide sustainability and vitality? Keith Shields tells of three networks that he has studied recently in Canada. These groups of churches (small groups or small churches) have shown another model for church in the 2020’s.
Why do more than one job?
And why while in ministry? Research and story combine to show the current state of multivocational ministry in Canada.
Rick Heimstra and Lindsay Callaway have just completed the final report on the Canadian Evangelical Small Church Survey taken over these past few years. There findings are both predictable and unseen. In this episode we discuss a number of those findings.
David Bradford has been pastor at the Brooks Alliance church since 2011. One of his great loves is seeing the church reach into their community. David offers practical advice along with principles that will steer a small church into community outreach
Kevin Driver is a pastor in Banff, Alberta – one of the most diverse towns in Canada. He speaks to working with newcomers to Canada, integrating cultures into church life, and generally being the church to all nations.
A local church pastor of 30 years, Paul Charbonneau, talks of his encounters with real life people dealing with MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying). His own journey has led him to be pro-active in understanding and practising the culture of pro-living.
Sandra Ryan talks of her work in small churches – encouraging them to be community minded