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Church in the North

Church in the North

Briercrest College and Seminary

The Church In The North (CITN) podcast brings you thoughtful, sometimes humorous, conversations with church leaders from north of the 49th parallel. We share the untold stories of ministry practitioners who God is using in diverse settings - from rural Saskatchewan to urban Vancouver, from the outskirts of Winnipeg to the rocky shores of Halifax. We’re listening and learning to what God is doing in and through the church in our current cultural moment. Contact us at [email protected]
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Church in the North episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Church in the North for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Church in the North episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Church in the North - Resiliency and the Last Ten Years with Dr. Keith Taylor
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09/18/23 • 73 min

Dr. Keith Taylor is the former Lead Pastor of Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton, where he served for thirty years. He also served as the interim President of The Alliance Canada. Rob and Keith discuss building lifelong resiliency in ministry, being intentional in the last ten years, emerging generations, and other topics. To contact Keith, email him at [email protected].

In the pre-show, Rob, Dan, and Geoff discuss the fall launch, sports, church announcements, and much more. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, email us: [email protected].

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Should we stop using the term evangelical? This is the first of a two-part interview with David Guretzki, the President and CEO of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC). We discuss Canadian Evangelicalism, theology, and culture. To learn more about EFC, visit www.evangelicalfellowship.ca.

In the pre-show, Rob, Dan, and Geoff are back together to talk about attending conferences and skipping sessions. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, please email us: [email protected]. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.

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Church in the North - Planting the Gospel in East Vancouver with Jake LeFave
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10/21/24 • 55 min

Sometimes, God takes our well-laid plans and turns them upside down for his glory. In this episode of CITN, we speak with Jake LeFave about church planting during a time of global disruption. We explore the heart-realities that ministry leaders wrestle with, the surprise of God's gracious redirection, and the challenges of planting the gospel in East Vancouver. Jake is the Lead Pastor of Christ City, a neighbourhood church in East Vancouver. For more information, visit https://christcitychurch.ca/eastvan/

In the pre-show, Rob, Kate and Geoff get caught up after the Thanksgiving break. They also talk about pastoral appreciation. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, please email us at [email protected]. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.

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Church in the North - Learning From The Old Youth Guys with Mark Mowbray
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07/08/24 • 54 min

What can we learn from veteran youth workers who have served in youth ministry for over thirty years? For part two of this week's summer series, "Learning from the OLD Youth Guys," we speak with Mark Mowbray, the Senior High & Young Adult Pastor at Bramalea Baptist Church in Brampton, ON.
There is no -pre-show for our summer series, but you can expect our team of co-hosts to return in the fall. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. If you have questions or inquiries, please email us at [email protected]. Like what you hear? Please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.

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Why should churches care about medical assistance in dying (MAID)? This is the second of a two-part interview with David Guretzki, the President and CEO of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC). We discuss Canadian Evangelicalism, theology, and culture. To learn more about EFC, visit www.evangelicalfellowship.ca.

In the pre-show, Rob, Dan, and Geoff have a conversation about MAID and its implications for the church. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, please email us: [email protected]. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.

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Why should churches be paying attention to National Truth and Reconciliation Day? In this episode of CITN, we speak with Howard Jolly about his journey into pastoral ministry. We also discuss the challenges and dreams he has for Canadian Indigenous churches. Howard is the Executive Director of Indigenous Alliance Churches of Canada. You can support his work at https://thealliancecanada.ca/gift/indigenous-alliance-churches-of-canada/.

In the pre-show, Rob, Geoff, and Kaitlin discuss work/life balance for ministry leaders. They also talk about their hobbies, some which might surprise listeners. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, please email us at [email protected]. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.

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Why are young people no longer pursuing careers in ministry? This week on the podcast, we have an in-studio conversation with Rob, Geoff, and Kaitlin, PLUS our guest Chris Whitelaw, Youth Pastor of Beulah Alliance Church in Edmonton. Together they explore some of the causes of the shortage of young workers, both culturally and within the church. They also discuss keychain leadership and creating intentional leadership pathways for young people in local congregations. Many resources are discussed in this episode.

Rick Hiemstra's Article: https://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/library/item/05062024/4188073/.

Kara Powell and Growing Young: https://fulleryouthinstitute.org/growingyoung.

Rob's blog post on Young Canadians: https://robchartrand.com/2024/09/17/why-are-young-canadians-not-considering-ministry/.

YQ Leadership Essentials: https://www.youthquake.ca/leadership/.

For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, please email us at [email protected]. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.

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What's the difference between loving a city and wanting to love a city? In this episode, we talk with Daycee Richardson about mobilizing the church for justice and compassion. We discuss her unique pastoral role of "Community Advocate" and how her church has been welcoming New Canadians, partnering with community agencies, feeding the hungry, and being a gospel witness. Daycee is on the pastoral team at Hillcrest Church in Moose Jaw, SK. For more information or to reach out Daycee, visit www.hillcrestmj.com.

In the pre-show, Rob and Geoff team up with guest host Kaitlin Brennan, Director of Youth Quake at Briercrest. They discuss the effects of cold weather on people's moods and church attendance. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, please email us: [email protected].

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Sometimes life has a way of blowing up our plans - especially in ministry. In this episode, we talk with Jon Stairs and hear about a devastating disruption his church faced - just thirteen days after he became the lead pastor. We learn a lot about dependency on God, leadership, and doing the right thing, even when it's hard. Jon is the Lead Pastor of Temple Baptist Church in Cambridge, ON. To learn more about the church or to contact Jon, visit www.templebaptistchurch.ca. In the conversation, Jon recommends the book "Ecclesial Repentance" by Jeremy M. Bergen.

In the pre-show, Rob, Dan, and Geoff are officially back in the studio for the new year. They discuss the practical and spiritual realities of planning for pastors. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, please email us: [email protected]. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.

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Should pastors be talking with their congregations about AI? This week on the podcast we have an in-studio conversation with Rob, Geoff, and Dan about AI and Easter planning. The conversation is philosophical, theological, and also practical.

For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, please email us: [email protected]. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Church in the North have?

Church in the North currently has 46 episodes available.

What topics does Church in the North cover?

The podcast is about Ministry, Christianity, Leadership, Canada, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts, Mission, Gospel and Church.

What is the most popular episode on Church in the North?

The episode title 'Leading and Leaning Into God Through Life's Great Disruptions with Jon Stairs' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Church in the North?

The average episode length on Church in the North is 73 minutes.

How often are episodes of Church in the North released?

Episodes of Church in the North are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Church in the North?

The first episode of Church in the North was released on Sep 12, 2023.

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