Multiply Network Podcast: Recent Episodes
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The Multiply Network podcast is here champion Church Multiplication because we believe every Canadian must have an access point to the Gospel! We want to be an engine that helps drive the vision of Church Multiplication forward into new communities, cultures and contexts in Canada. We hope you will be inspired by the stories and resourced by the shared learning.
This is the fifth episode of the series called The 8 Most Common Objections to Church Multiplication. This objection is around idea that churches are simply not ready to plant. Is that true? Are existing churches not in the right place to multiply? Are they using that as an excuse to not prepare themselves for multiplication? We are grateful to have Jim Molloy from the PAOC Maritimes District to jump on the call and help us chew through this very common objection!
We are in the fourth episode of this series called The 8 Most Common Objections to Church Multiplication. This objection is around the thoughts that all new churches hurt existing churches by taking people away. Is it true? Do new church plants steal sheep? Should existing churches lead more with a sending mindset? Do we need better communication between pastors when they are leading in the same community? Dave Slater from the Western Ontario District Office of the PAOC is here to answer all of our questions! See what our hosts and special guest have to say!
We are in the third episode of our new podcast series called "The 8 most Common Objections to Church Multiplication". This objection is around the idea that all our efforts need to be about revitalizing churches not starting new ones. Where do you think this objection is rooted? Does this have some validity? Should we stop planting new churches until the majority of our existing churches are out of plateau and decline? Or is there a both/and strategy instead of an either/or one?See what our hosts and special guest have to say!
We are in the second episode of our brand new podcast series called "The 8 Most Common Objections to Church Multiplication". Objections #2 is "we already have enough churches". The objection here is based on the idea, "we already have so many churches here in Canada, why do we need any more?" Is this a valid objection? Our cohosts for the series, Paul Fraser and Michael Bronson, tackle this topic head on with special guest Jim Molloy and chat through how we overcome this objection!
We are kicking off a brand new podcast series called "The 8 Most Common Objections to Church Multiplication". Objections #1 is "we don't have enough leaders". How will we have enough leaders to start new works when we don't have enough to fill our existing churches? Is this a valid objection? Our cohosts for the series, Paul Fraser and Michael Bronson, tackle this topic head on and talk about what we can do to overcome this objection!
In this episode we talk with Charles Hermelink from PAOC Mission Canada about how should churches be responding to newcomers to Canada that are coming to our churches and living in our communities. Charles shares about what it takes to have cross cultural intelligence as churches and leaders as well as lists off several resources to help get you there. Check it out!
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In this months podcast we tackle the topic of stewarding millennials and the younger generations in our churches. James Clarence from First Assembly in Calgary, along with his leadership team, are doing innovative and intentional discipleship for grade 9 up to millennial ages in their church. They have engaged a ministry school model that is producing great disciples and he shares some of the things they are doing and learning as they continue to grow their discipleship pathways. Hopefully, as a result of this podcast, you will be challenged and inspired to increase your efforts in reaching, developing and discipling millennials and younger.
In this episode with talk with the co-lead pastors of Forest City Church in Burnaby BC, Jordan and Amy Baker about their replanting journey. With so many religious spaces sitting empty in our rural, suburban and urban communities, replanting is something all leaders must be thinking about. While Jordan and Amy are very new into this process still, they have lots to offer in this interview and you don't want to miss out!
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In this episode we are so grateful to have Jess DiSabatino from Journey Church in Calgary, Alberta join us in this podcast. She co-pastors with her husband Dave and shares some great insight and advice for couples who are currently co-pastoring or thinking about co-pastoring. We also tackle some heavy stuff around deep friendships and how leaders can get so isolated. As well, she takes time to pack what's in her preaching calendar and what some of sermon series are moving forward through 2023 and so much more! She is a lot of fun and has incredible things to say...check it out!!!
In this podcast conversation with Jason Small, the District Superintendent of the Western Ontario District for the PAOC, we talk about our roots as a movement in the PAOC, why church multiplication is still so important post-pandemic and why all churches to partner in some way with this vision. Please also stick around to the end to hear a great encouragement to all leaders, especially church planters!
In this episode we chat with Bill Markham from Central Community Church in St. Catherine's about some cultural issues facing churches and leaders. Lots of things get discussed here like consumption, convenience and conflict. We also discuss meta-modernism and post truth society and believe it or not....even more! You will be challenged and encouraged!
In this leadership lean-in conversation, Paul chats with Murray Cornelius, who is the Executive Director of International Missions at the PAOC. They chat about what IM is up to, what's changing, and what's staying the same, as well as church planting and disciple-making globally. Take some time to listen, to celebrate how God is on the move through church planting, and to consider how He might be asking you to partner with church multiplication!
In this leadership lean-in conversation, Paul Fraser from the Multiply Network chats with Landen Dorsch, Lead Pastor of Gateway Family Church in Leduc Alberta. They talk about how, with the support of the local church leadership, they are attempting to bridge a microchurch network with an existing church model. They dive into the opportunities microchurching may present, the thinking behind it all, and the tensions microchurches may create with the existing church. Be a fly on the wall in this episode, as they chew through some of the background conversations, how they got to where they are right now in this very new adventure, and where they are hoping to head in the coming year.
In this leadership conversation, we chat with Jeff about the upcoming Church Planting Canada Congress, the replant he's leading in Oakville, disciple-making culture and even how his smoked turkey went over on Thanksgiving weekend. Hope you can take time to listen in on this leadership conversation.
In this episode, we chat with Mark Davis from Westwinds Community Church in the community of Cloverdale in Surrey, BC. Mark is the lead pastor there, as well as being a full-time professional firefighter and chaplain. Mark has had unique experiences and training that help him see healthy leadership through a different lens. Emotional health and resiliency in leaders is a big passion for him, both inside and outside the church walls. Check it out!
Steve Pike has been at the forefront of church planting for thirty years. He served as founding director of Church Multiplication Network (CMN) for the Assemblies of God (USA) denomination. Seeing a need for more church plants in cities, he founded Urban Islands Project, which exists to “increase the presence of the Church in the Urban O.” We’ll ask Steve to tell us about the Urban O. He’s also released a book entitled ‘Next Wave: Discovering the 21st Century Church’.
Grateful to have a few friends hosting together in this episode: Brian Egert is the director of PAOC's Mission Canada, which focuses on reaching the gaps in Canada with the Gospel; Kevin Rogers leads the Urban Ministry Guiding Group for Mission Canada, pastors a church in Windsor, which is focused on those in the community with the greatest needs, and is the primary host of the Sidewalk Skyline Podcast.
In this episode, Paul Fraser takes some time to do a "State of the Union" podcast for the 50th episode. In the podcast, Paul takes time to encourage all leaders, planters and multipliers to engage 5 areas moving forward in our ministries. He talks about:
1) Spiritual Dependency
2) Disciple-making Culture
3) Future Church
4) Bridge Building
5) Healthy Leadership
*warning: both the beginning and the end of the podcast have a higher "cheesiness" factor than normal. We are aware and in no way think we are being clever or witty.
In this episode, we catch up with Anthony and Michele Yackel (UBC Campus Church from Tenth Church in Vancouver) and Jeff Wong (More than 12 Church in Vancouver). In this conversation, we discuss how the pandemic is affecting how we do church now and in the future. We talk about realigning to discipleship, empowering laity, and developing strategic partnerships moving forward.
In this episode we cover a lot of ground with Ben talking about leading through this pandemic being healthy as a leader. We also talk about how to lead staff through uncertainty, the future of digital church and Ben shares at the end some encouragement every leader needs to hear. Check it out!
In this episode Paul announces the launch of a new website going live on January 15th. He outlines three important areas this new resources addresses for leaders and the disciple-making communities they are leading. Check out www.paocmultiply.com now for free access to the current resources and look for new ones dropping every month!
In this interview we chat with Dr. Bill Wilson about what it takes to reach people far from God, how to stay the course in so much disruption and discouragement and so much more. Over 200,000 kids from all over the world meet weekly in Sunday schools and are looking to start even more in 2021 in new countries they haven't been yet. Take some time to glean from his over 50 years of ministry experience and let the stories he shares grip our hearts again for a renewed passion for all those far from God.
In this episode we hear some encouraging stories of what God is doing in the province of Quebec. Paul also shares some needs that Quebec churches and leaders have as well as the partnership opportunities available for churches outside the province to participate in.
While good things are happening, much more needs to be done. Please pray for workers, leaders and funding so we can see many more disciple-making communities started in Quebec!
In this interview, we check in with Dan Collado from Aboriginal Bible Academy and Mission Canada. Dan brings a wealth of experience in ministry to Indigenous Peoples and a fresh perspective on the great potential for Kingdom impact in Indigenous communities. He also cautions Canadian leaders to seek to understand the differences in worldview between our Indigenous Peoples and the majority Canadian mindset. This is such a great interview - We hope you don't just listen to the podcast, but really lean-in to the implications it might have on how we do ministry in these communities!
In this episode we chat with Dave Wells about what he'd like to see in his next term as General Superintendent. He lays out a vision that focuses on engaging younger leaders while increasing the urgency of focusing on discipleship. He shares about the importance the PAOC needs for agility and being willing to make the right changes for the future. As always, you hear his heart for people far from God and how he daily lives that out. Stay right to the end, so much rich wisdom and insight is shared all the way through!
In this episode we chat with some of our Mission Canada workers about how discipleship is changing on University, College and High School Campuses. We catch up with David Burke from Ryerson University, Trevor Gingerich from Humber College and Adam Gilfillan who works as a communicator and influencer on high school campuses all over Canada. We talk about discipleship processes, how Covid has changed that and what the future looks like on campus ministry. You will love this podcast because of the great content and insights that every leader to glean from!
In this episode we chat with Jeff K. from the PAOC International Office on Disciple-Making Movements that are working around the world and what their future is in Canada. We talk about what DMM's are, will they work in Canada, and is now the time to explore these new models? Jeff works with PAOC Restricted Access Nation's global workers and brings great teaching and content through his own experience with DMM. Check it out!
In this episode we talk with Bill about the creative vision he and his leadership have for their new building, what the future looks like for churches in Canada and the necessary pivots churches should make moving forward. You will feel both challenged and encouraged as you hear his heart in this interview.
Take some time to listen in on an excellent conversation with active practitioners as it relates to community involvement. Dave Sawler from Glace Bay, N.S., and Chad Nickerson from Saint John, N.B are interviewed by Jim Molloy, from the Maritimes District Office - They talk about real, practical steps for how we can help our communities navigate this pandemic season and also into the future. They discuss the importance of developing community partnerships, being consistent in your help to your local community, and how to make sure these new community engagements stay with our churches moving into the future.
In this episode, we talk with Travis Blackmore, who is the Executive Director of Lionhearts, a charity that helped distribute 2.3 million dollars worth of food last year, and has already served over 20,000 meals since early March in the Kingston, Ontario area. Travis oversees this charity and the great work they are doing, and is also looking to plant a church in Ottawa this September. In this interview, we talk about how Lionhearts started, how Oxygen church can work together with this charity, and what a potential digital launch of a church could look like. Lots to cover in the interview - We know you will love this story!
In this episode we chat with David Hazzard about some of the big questions he is hearing from leaders around Canada and the world, what kind of budgets we as church leaders should be looking at in light of the economic changes we are seeing and how important our faith in God is while we navigate these very uncertain times.
In this episode we talk with Harold Gutierrez who is the intercultural director with the PAOC British Columbia and Yukon District. He talks with us in this interview about how to best develop, support and learn from our cultural language group churches and leaders.
In this episode we talk with the Andrew Hansen who is the Executive Director of a new ministry called Youth Rise in Edmonton Alberta. In this episode we talk about the importance of reaching, caring and supporting high risk youth and what roles churches should play in ministry to the margins of the next generation. We also talk about what are some of the high risk indicators for these students and what can be done to help.
In this episode we talk with Bill about the lack of evangelism in our churches, how we can develop and deploy evangelists and how it all starts out of our growing relationship with Jesus.
In this episode we chat with Jeff Christopherson who is a planter, author, speaker and a leading missiological voice from right here in Canada. In this interview we ask him to put on his "missiologist" hat and talk to us about what he sees are the changes we need to make in church multiplication strategies to be effective in reaching Canadians.
In this Take 5 interview we chat with Kevin Janzen from Hope City Church in Edmonton about what kinds of gifts and leadership characteristics are needed to be a successful multisite pastor!
In this podcast we chat with Addison Martin, Bethany Crews and Ewen Erickson on how they see the church now and in the future. These three are all currently attending Vanguard and were able to record this podcast at their first year Activate Retreat. They have some great takes and perspectives that we think you will enjoy!
In this short Take 5 interview we chat with Brett Esslinger, the lead pastor of both West Edmonton Christian Assembly and Engage Church. He chats with us about the process of being a lead pastor of both congregations and how he still wants to continue to grow his passion for church planting!
In this Take 5 episode we talk with Matt about the journey they have been on in planting South Point Church, things they are learning and what they are excited about!
In this episode, we talk with Mike some of the leadership issues they face and how to deal with them. We also chat about personal and spiritual health of us as leaders and how we can bring that to the culture of our churches.
In this Take 5 interview we chat with Jordan about what they do for campus church in Dalhousie University in Halifax and how they work at discipling students. We also talk about a big "why" as it relates to planting churches and ministries on our campuses.
In this Take 5 episode we chat with Reuben about their new church starting called Zoe Church and how they got to the point of church planting and what they are passionate about!
In this Take 5 interview we catch up with Rob to get an update on their church in Bradford Ontario, their discipleship model and how they are working at implementing it. We specifically talk about the "questioning" part of their process and how maybe making room for people to process what they are learning will allow greater development.
In this episode we talk about two new churches that have been planted from their network, what is making their multiplication efforts so successful and some ideas on how to keep churches multiplying in the future.
In this episode we talk with our resident historian and archivist Jim Craig about the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada from the very early years all the way up to today. Specifically, we look through our 100 year history as it relates to church multiplication in our movement.
In this Take 5 interview we talk with Ken McIntyre from Hope City Church in Edmonton about their online presence as a church, how it is helping the church grow and what are some of the things they are learning through this process.
In this episode we talk about online church, the scale and scope of online churches and what they are doing at Axis Church to try and not only reach Canada but the world through their online services.
In this episode we talk about what missional communities and discipleship could look like in a neighbourhood context. We talk about the importance of "the one" and how life change happens when people are deeply imbedded in community.
In this episode we talk about unique disciple-making communities in urban centres. Kevin shares some creative ideas on outreach and paints a picture of what ministry to the marginalized could look like.
In this episode we talk about GT's church multiplication story, what it's like to get an older, existing church to multiply and Andy shares an encouragement to senior leaders on the importance of multiplying your church.
In this episode we talk about what the SEND Institute is, the importance of church multiplication networks and why they need to continue to adapt and grow.
In this episode we talk about the heart behind church multiplication in the PAOC, why it's important to our fellowship and what the vision may look like beyond 2020.
In this episode we talk with Corrie Fraser who works with her husband Paul in the Multiply Network. They talk about what it's like working together, how the interviews and stories have impacted them throughout the year and some prize give-aways happening this month!
In this episode we chat with Robin about reaching and engaging millennials. He speaks from his experience leading Lift Church and shares some observations and trends he's seeing at our university campuses.
In this episode we hear from Jason on what is working with at his young adults ministry and what he thinks is necessary to reaching and engage them moving forward.
In this episode we catch up with Wendy Payne to talk about her church planting journey, balancing life and ministry, what staying spiritually vital looks like and what we can do as a fellowship to inspire and encourage more women to be church planters!
In this episode we talk about coaching and all the benefits this process brings to planters and leaders. We also talk about church planting and where we need to be going in the future.
In this episode we chat with Kevin about leadership pipelines, practical ideas that will help these pipelines develop at local church level and some shifts that we think will need to happen at a national level to see us become a multiplication movement again.
In this episode we talk with the PAOC General Superintendent Dave Wells about the heart and vision behind our 2020 Initiative.
In this episode we talk with Jim Molloy about rural church planting, leadership pipeline and strategy for church multiplication in Canada. Also, listen right to the end to hear us ask Jim some rapid fire questions that we received by some of our listeners.
In this episode we chat with one of our Multiply Network lead team members on rural church planting opportunities, obstacles and the great benefits of church multiplication in rural settings. We also check in on the great things happening the Saskatchewan District!
In this episode we chat with both Andrew and Vanessa Hoyes about church planting in Montreal, moving to a new country, the family dynamics in a church planters home and so much more! Check it out!
In this episode we chat with Ben Narayanan from Avant Life church and talk church planting, similarities between Canada and Australia as well as church mergers. Avant life launches at the end of September...check out the podcast and hear the great things that are happening there!
In this episode we chat Canadian culture, church multiplication, best practices and new partnerships with Jared Siebert. He currently serves as the National Director for Church Development for the Free Methodist Church in Canada and author of Gutsy: (Mis)Adventures in Canadian Church Planting. When he's not doing hose things, he leads a new church multiplication network called the New Leaf Network. What a great interview...check it out! Here's their website www.newleafnetwork.ca
Pastor Junie leads a growing church in Winnipeg with 5 sites. In this podcast we talk about multi-sites, leadership pipeline and the next generation! He's leading strong in all three areas and has some great wisdom and practical ideas to share with us! Check it out today!
This month’s episode is with Dave Knudsen from Community Life Church in Port Alberni, British Columbia. Dave and Robin Knudsen planted this church just a few years ago and have worked bi-vocationally from the beginning. In this episode Dave shares what God is doing the church and how he navigates life and ministry in a bi-vocational church planting model. You will be encouraged by the story of Community Life church and the lessons being learned along the way.
This month’s episode is with Mike Miller from Nova Church in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Mike and Nancy Miller planted this church only seven months ago and God is already doing incredible things in their church. Check it out as Mike shares some of the story of Nova Church!
Show Note References:
Essentialism book by Greg McKeown
In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day book by Mark Batterson
Power of Full Engagement book by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz
ARC Canada Network
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