Episode #59 – Taylor Croissant – Can Canadian Denominations Survive?

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

• Introducing Taylor Croissant. (0:00)
• In the final year of my studies, we had an exchange program with our sister college in South Korea. (3:17)
• Two Hills was the best place for him to work. (5:06)
• The impact of the pandemic on the United Church of Christ’s governance structure. (9:26)
• What would a full organic union look like? (11:57)
• How much authority does the church give to governing bodies? (15:33)
• How do you see a federation and groups that are outside the federation but nevertheless contributing to the federation? How would you see that working? (17:49)
• The issue that separates people within Canada is LGBTQ. (22:24)
• Worship style is going to be another thing that separates people out in Korea. (24:08)

Episode #55 – Wayne Neumiller – Second Time Around

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.

Episode #54 – Calvin Andringa – Fresh and ready to go!

Calvin Andringa is the pastor of Tofield Alliance Church, a small church just outside of Edmonton, Alberta. He has served the church for the last 30 years and has learned some valuable lessons. Calvin shares these thoughts with humility, vision and passion.

Episode #49 – Paul Warnock – Rest and Relax

Paul Warnock serves as a transitional pastor in Alberta, Canada. His observations and insights on pastoral rest and relaxation come from a rich history. The healthy pastor is the best leader of their congregation. Without rest and relaxation the pastor falls apart and the congregation may follow.