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.
Episode #40 – Karen Stiller – Small churches, Pastors’ wives and Pursuing passion
Karen Stiller is a pastor’s wife, a co-editor of Faith Today, a writer and much more. She shares from her experiences in the big church and the small church. Her wisdom includes vital insight into small church ministry with a passion for the pastor’s wife.
Episode #35 – David Guretzki – Why small churches need theology?
David Guretzki serves as the resident theologian for the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. In this podcast he talks about the foundation that theology provides for the small church.
Episode #33 – Jeremiah Thomas – More than one job as a pastor??
Jeremiah Thomas is a church planter in Brampton, Ontario. His family immigrated to Canada in 2009 from Kuwait. His own journey has taken through a philosophy degree, work in the legal profession and into a co-vocational pastorate.
Episode #32 – Tim Perry – Small churches love funerals
Tim Perry is currently the Dean of Providence Seminary and professor of Theology. He has recently published a book on funerals and the care of souls. He has lived the pastoral life and knows small churches.
Episode #27 – Chris Atkinson – Small church change is about trust, not plans
Chris Atkinson has been the pastor at Pinewoods Chapel in Angus, Ontario for 15 years. The church has moved from a very traditional model to a transformational model of outreach and community.
Episode #26 – Mike Wood Daly – The church does contribute to Canadian Society
Mike Wood Daly works with the Halo project, a research based effort to show the social economic contribution of faith communities to the Canadian Society.