The Solo Pastor: Understanding and Overcoming the Challenges of Leading a Church Alone
Small Churches are often led by solo pastors. Gary McIntosh understands this dynamic!
Tentmakers: Multivocational ministry in Western Society
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.
Episode #52 – Rick Heimstra and Lindsay Callaway – Significant Churches
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.
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.
Episode #48 – Kevin Roberts – Obstacles to long term pastorates
Kevin Roberts has spent a quater century in pastoral ministry. His own search to understand congregational wellness and long term stability has lead to a number of pertinent observations. Patience, forgiveness, context and other areas are discussed.
Episode #47 – John Scott – Relinquishing life: Palliative Care in a MAiD Society
Dr. John Scott has been a part of Palliative Care as a physician since the 1970’s. He feels strongly that helping people relinquish life is a gift that our society needs to embrace. Canadian society has not done this well and has instead opted for MAiD. Pastors and church leaders can call us into this ministry
Episode #43 – Sandra Ryan – Welcoming the Community
Sandra Ryan talks of her work in small churches – encouraging them to be community minded
Episode #44 – Dean and Maxine Bender – Pushing past COVID
Dean and Maxine worked in a small church in Chesley, Ontario, while the pandemic was in full swing. Their food ministry increased over this time. Now they are asking what comes next and what will the church look like.
Episode #42 – Rod Wilson – Three phrases to guide your church: Thank you; I’m sorry; Tell me more.
Rod Wilson has pastored churches, served as President of Regent College, worked in the area of psychology, been a father and husband. His years of experience have led him to forsee personal and institutional relational health – using three phrases: Thank you, I’m sorry, and Tell me more.
Episode #41 – Marshall and Merrie Eizenga – You need a break today – for your spiritual health!
Marshall and Merrie Eizenga direct Kerith Creek retreat centre in Alberta, sponsored by Focus on the Family. In these past few years they have conducted a number of retreats for couples and singles. From their experience they share wise advice on how to remain resilient and to restore you soul.