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 #39 – James Robertson – Have small churches been overlooked?
Dr. James Robertson is a professor of history at Tyndale University while also serving a two point ministerial charge in Ontario. He has recently written a book titled: Overlooked: The forgotten origin stories of Canadian Christianity published by New Leaf Press
Episode #38 – Susan Saunders – Refugees and small churches – stories you’ll want to hear
Susan Saunders served on a refugee resettlement committee, bringing refugees to Bridgetown, Nova Scotia. Her stories are compelling and give a peek into the work a small church may undertake to bring refugees to Canada.
Episode #37 – Mark Reece – Refugee ministry is suited to small churches
Mark Reece has been involved with refugee resettlement in the Maritimes for over a decade. As a pastor he has navigated the work needed to bring refugees to Canada, has worked with steering teams that provided the ground work, and has seen the love and compassion of the church and community reach out to refugees.
Episode #36 – Melissa Davis – Music and Worship in the Small Church – HOW??
Melissa Davis is currently heading up the music program at Tyndale University in Toronto, Ontario. She has 35 years of experience in music and worship. Her passion is seen in this episode where she talks about her vision and how worship and music can flourish in the small church
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.