Ministry Mind Leadership Podcast—Season Four!: Recent Episodes
Kim Cooper
Welcome to ACOP’s Ministry Mind Leadership Podcast where we talk to leaders across our fellowship with the purpose of building connection and engagement. Join your host Kim Cooper, Leadership Development Catalyst for ACOP, and hear stories that will challenge and encourage YOU in your ministry journey.
Joe & Nola are worshippers with a vision and heart to go to the darkest places—bringing prayer, worship, and the message of the Gospel to all. There is so much opportunity to be involved with what God is doing today!
Time Stamps:
1:30 - Ministry is our hobby
3:10 - The heart for worship
4:18 - Giftings that compliment
7:25 - Contend Canada
12:45 - Obedient in taking a step
14:48 - Pursuing continuous prayer and worship
18:19 - We are called to go into the darkest places
22:00 - Instant family
24:27 - Leadership Development
28:38 - Unity amongst disciples
To reach Joe & Nola or get involved with Contend Canada visit their website at https://www.contendcanada.com/
In every dark corner, there is hope! You are invited into this beautiful conversation between Andrew, co-founder of Village of Hope, and Kim as they share about the greatest miracle in this world—a transformed life! God has come for the one, and if you're looking, you will find hope, life, love, acceptance, and forgiveness.
Time Stamps:
2:24 - My hobbies are found "on the way."
4:13 - The Village of Hope
7:55 - "If they only knew the price tag."
13:00 - One semester
14:38 - Why do you doubt ME now?
19:00 - A transformed life...
26:20 - Love, acceptance, and forgiveness
30:29 - Nobody looks for help unless they're in crisis
34:00 - Self-leadership
37:25 - You're not alone
40:34 - There is a place for anyone to love and serve
Find out more @https://villageofhope.ca/
Take a peek inside a well-known ministry that many churches are familiar with—Samaritan's Purse.
Kim and her guest, Christina, talk about this beautiful ministry that functions Beyond the Sanctuary. As they share their stories with us, they keep touching on how prayer empowers everything we do!
Time Stamps:
2:40 - Where is Christina off to next?
4:49 - Camp is where my faith became real
7:11 - God pulled it all together for me
12:25 - Beyond the Sanctuary
17:01 - The quality of our work is the platform for our message
21:09 - Everything is done through prayer
24:17 - Relationship builders
28:04 - Mrs. Thelma
32:55 - The Gospel is meeting people where they're at
35:12 - How can I get involved?
To reach Kim or Christina, email: kcooper@samaritan.ca | cdocksteader@samaritan.ca Website: https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/
You and I are everyday people who make a difference for Christ! When we focus on what we have in common over what divides us, it becomes the foundation of important conversations about life (what is life about?) and faith. And every conversation matters.
Time Stamps:
3:16 - The best city in Saskatchewan
5:24 - Friends from all over the world because of soccer
6:40 - God has put eternity in our hearts
10:29 - "Stubborn boy" was called to preach the Gospel
14:00 - Stop for the "one"
20:27 - What we have in common
24:27 - The beauty of Jesus motivates
30:15 - We do it scared
If you'd like to contact Divin you can reach him here: claude.divin@yahoo.fr
Can I get a testimony!? Ministry happens all week, making Sunday mornings the connection point for lives you've invested in. Everything you and I do can be submitted to God, and you can be sure He'll use you. You are not a victim of circumstance!
Time Stamps:
3:39 - All on the couch, watching movies and eating popcorn
5:03 - I can't say I didn't have a Christian influence
11:48 - "Boom" and then God began to work
16:45 - I've been in your shoes
21:16 - Sports are not just sports
24:08 - I'm called to GO
31: 17 - What happens when you spend time?
36:24 - Worship & Influence
Follow Chris on Instagram @coachcboyko or reach him through email: chrisb@sonrise.ca
Do you remember digging to the bottom of the cereal box for the prize? This feels like that! If you're looking for some inspiration (especially if you're creative) then jump into this conversation with Kim and Greg—you'll hardly get a word in edgewise and it's wonderful!
Time Stamps:
3:04 - Pickleball Dad
6:15 - I started to wonder how I could get the message to them
11:03 - We started in a place of struggle
18:44 - We're not gonna do church youth groups
24:45 - Light contends with the darkness
28:00 - The balance of Pastoral Ministry and Evangelism
34:25 - Learn to invite people in
38:04 - Are we increasing the size of our table?
45:38 - 1 step as an artist and 2 steps toward Jesus
Book recommendations:
Strengthening The Soul of Your Leadership—Ruth Haley Barton: https://a.co/d/5243ZJq
The Rest of God—Mark Buchanan: https://a.co/d/7mtV8zX
This episode is a delight—Kim and Jennilee talk about the creative ways in which God calls and equips us; candidly sharing the reality of the ups and downs that go with the mission. Together they remind us that God is always faithful—it's just that sometimes we get the blueprint between heaven and earth a little mixed up in our zealousness. Happy listening!
Time Stamps:
3:55 - You gotta know Jennilee!
5:12 - Thrive Canada—nature-based childcare
7:24 - God gave me a way to do it all
10:00 - Our call to missions, and we still get our lattes every morning
12:38 - Tools along the way
17:49 - Nothing but wins
25:33 - Finding your own people
29:10 - "Don't send them away—give them something to eat"
37:50 - Write out your dream and START
To reach Jennilee, email: jennilee@thrivekidscanada.ca
Season 4 kicks off with a bang!
Get ready to dive into an engaging conversation with Kim and her special guest, Daycee, representing Hillcrest Church in Moose Jaw. Together, they delve into the exciting theme for this season: 'Beyond the Sanctuary'. Don't miss this heart-stirring dialogue as they explore the connection between church leadership and its congregation while addressing the unique needs of the greater community.
Time Stamps:
2:55 - An intro to Daycee
9:30 - Link is the word
16:27 - Felt needs—what they're identifying as their needs
19:35 - A level of courage and risk
21:25 - Push back
23:27 - A people connection
34:00 - Growing for your own people
36:02 - Overwhelmed by need
39:29 - Test runs vs. Doing it in earnest
42:48 - Obedience is success
Are we participating in the Mission of God? Kim and Bill explore the power of the Gospel today—word and deed are always interwoven and that's how we build healthy and significant relationships with pre-Christians. You'll be inspired to work on your own evangelism "mojo!"
Time Stamps: 1:56 - A deeply loved child of God
8:00 - "You never win a wrestling match with God"
12:13 - "I wasn't sure about the pastoral box"
20:17 - Gospel saturation
28:12 - Hope & Food
32:05 - A messy journey of sanctification
36:36 - Live it and breathe it
41:38 - Settling for a little fruit
49:24 - Wanna get in the game?
Links: Message Canada: https://messagecanada.org/ Advance Groups: https://canada.advancegroups.org/join-a-group/ Resources: https://canada.advancegroups.org/resources/
Ooooh—let your heart catch fire with this one. You can feel that God is on the move, and as you listen, we pray that you'll understand that there is a place for you in what He's doing. Tyrelle and Kim have a "hearty" conversation about God's call, taking risks on His character, owning what we are, and the obedience we are called to when He puts us in impossible situations. You might find it hard not to cry and to catch God's vision for you!
Time Stamps:
1:39 - Who is Tyrelle?
3:11 - My work is my hobby
5:00 - The "Canadian" way
6:42 - How did you come to know God?
12:17 - "A Holy fire inside of me."
15:30 - God's go is nobody's no!
20:56 - The same God of the Bible for me...
22:45 - From Dream to Reality—Come Together Event
32:22 - "You need to leave these people."
35:08 - The community will keep
43:00 - Two trees in everyone's garden
45:20 - God is calling Canadians
51:44 - A quote that'll change your life
54:13 - Prayer for YOU and the Canadian Harvest
Join Kim and Gary as they delve into How to Become a High Impact Leader with amazing humility. We've said it before, but nuggets of wisdom are contained within. In fact, we guarantee that something in the conversation will spark your thoughts! Those are the best conversations because, in the end, you understand that Leadership is simply intimacy with God.
Time Stamps:
0:58 - Tell us...
3:37 - "I'm a competitive smoker."
6:10 - The classrooms I found myself in
13:48 - Walk with a spring in your step again
18:00 - The assignment changes
21:10 - S.F.O Principle and Win The Day
26:38 - What does Gary do?
29:49 - Information is like calories
33:14 - Every church has a personality
39:38 - Brutally vulnerable
45:59 - Be where your feet are
50:28 - Being used by God OR being close to God
If you'd like more information, reach out to Gary at: https://www.garychupik.com/ https://www.elitemindsetnation.com/
Leadership is a "big" word—hard to define. But, you will find yourself immersed in a deep conversation between Kim and Rod about this very word! Join them as they talk about how-tos and the way in which we discredit the leadership within ourselves. For those just beginning to seasoned leaders—there is wisdom within!
Time Stamps: 0:49 - Call me Rod 2:45 - Did you? The power of saying "yes"
6:59 - Everyone is called to leadership
10:15 - Two percent of believers say they have leadership gifts
17:14 - Both are involved (learned leadership)
19:50 - Don't most great things start with a conversation?
22:28 - Taking care of what is vs. leading into what can be
24:44 - It's not a lack of desire!
33:11 - It's hard to knock someone down when you have your arm around them
39:04 - Scenery, machinery, and created in the image of God
Resources:
Next Wave: Discovering the 21st Century Church by Steve Pike: https://a.co/d/5kN8fcl
Experiencing LeaderShift: Letting Go of Leadership Heresies by Don Cousins: https://a.co/d/dYSPWkW
Hero Maker by Dave Ferguson and Warren Bird: https://a.co/d/8ABSBdG
Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull: https://a.co/d/5eM1iCj
A conversation about women in ministry hosted by Kim Cooper, guests Vanessa Mehrer, and Sandy Falcner-Stevens.
All the feelings—join Kim, Lindsay, and Kurt for this important and gentle conversation about the journey through grief and death. Loss is complicated and different for everyone, but it is a part of life. This is a beautiful conversation...
Time Stamps:
1:00 - Introduction to Kurt and Lindsay and a couple "pet peeves"
6:08 - Leading through grief
6:44 - Kurt's Story—"Processing my own mortality."
16:11 - Assumptions about how grief should affect us
17:30 - Linday's Story—"Beautiful Pieces"
22:53 - Grief comes in waves
25:02 - Lessons from a journey through grief
33:00 - Food shows love 39:05 - Mental note: please don't do that
45:42 - Resources on grief
58:15 - The value of vulnerable
Our first "round table" discussion with Kim and Greg, Heidi and Chad. You'll enjoy their wisdom as they navigate their common mission—being all out for Jesus together! Together these families discuss being in ministry together and the delicate balance between ministry and family life. Add to your playlist today! Time Stamps: 1:26 - Intro to Heidi and Chad 2:32 - The long and twisty road to where we serve today 11:54 - What do you love about serving together? 16:36 - The challenges facing a ministry family 22:15 - The fight for the dinner table 32:00 - Along the way—Deuteronomy 6 34:03 - What do you wish you'd have known? 38:27 - What the kids think 47:00 - Advice to younger couples 53:33 - How do you engage your family to be Ministry Minded
Enjoy this back-and-forth conversation illustrating how important it is to do what God has called us to do, authentically! Impact, influence, and reaching others right where they're at is an important part of being Ministry Minded.
Time Stamps:
0:52 - Who is Rob?
3:04 - Ministry experience and how it's shaped you
6:00 - Shifting to regional ministry
10:00 - Mentoring young adults
14:05 - The next-gen desires mentors
17:50 - Refuel 23:53 - A generation of worshippers
25:52 - Not fitting the "box" of ministry
31:27 - What does it mean to be Ministry Minded?
Email Rob: robparkman@live.ca and be sure to request a digital copy of his book "Refuel."
There's a lot of "Yes" going on in this conversation between Kim and Mark Gordon! You'll be blessed and encouraged as they talk about the unconventional road to ministry, relationships, and what it means to hear God on the micro level—the everyday.
Time Stamps:
1:10 - Who is Mark? 5:16 - What revives your soul?
6:42 - Everything flows out of relationship
8:17 - Remembering Stan Powers
13:38 - The call to ministry
19:10 - "I knew God would open a door."
25:07 - Saying "Yes" no matter how crazy it seems
28:12 - Important note on facilitating mission
32:39 - Another shift in ministry
38:09 - Relationship Matters
42:35 - What does it mean to be Ministry Minded?
If you'd like to contact Mark, he can be reached through his website: markgordon.ca
Enriching is the first word that comes to mind as you listen to this powerful podcast with host Kim and her guest Mark Buchanan! They talk and share about the practice of Sabbath, exploring the ideas behind what it is that really replenishes us in our hunger, thirst, and weariness. Time Stamps: 1:19 - Who is Mark?
5:22 - The "rest" of God
10:00 - What surprised you about Sabbath?
12:32 - What Sabbath does for us and what it's not
15:40 - The playfulness of God
21:05 - Let's wonder about stuff...
28:10 - The food the disciples knew nothing about
33:14 - "I just wanted to give you rest, but you wanted to stay busy"
40:14 - Sabbath, vacation, and sabbatical
48:05 - Generational differences in practicing sabbath
51:22 - What does it mean to be Ministry Minded in the context of sabbath?
Find out more about Mark @ markbuchanan.net
Host Kim Cooper interviews Next Gen Pastor Jori Stockdale from the Regina Apostolic Church.
You're gonna love this heartfelt conversation—listen as Kim and Dale engage our hearts with vulnerability and grace. They speak openly about how prayer shapes our lives, and how knowing God helps us through the losses and difficulties in life. It's a true encouragement for all of us in our walk of faith—you will be touched and blessed. Time Stamps: 0:44 - Tell us a bit about you
3:55 - "We had this plan"
8:27 - Everything will be perfect—No!
12:35 - God's shoulders are big enough for all of the "why" questions
16:05 - Managing the grieving process while leading in ministry
24:18 - Salt and light of your love
25:50 - Next Gen Gathering "teaser"
31:10 - Political or Priestly
35:56 - Jesus knew who He was
38:41 - Submission, surrender, meekness, and humility
43:24 - What does it mean to be Ministry Minded? If you'd like to contact Dale, he can be reached through email: dale@cfg.church
Join Kim and Nikolas for a friendly conversation about the call to Pastoral Ministry and what it's like to step into a Lead Pastor position at a young age. They share advice and wisdom for all young and "new" ministry leaders—even doing a little bit of preaching towards the end! You won't want to miss the gems of wisdom within... Time Stamps:
1:28 - Get to know Nikolas
4:55 - The call to Pastoral Ministry
11:05 - The value of education
16:00 - Overcoming hurdles
21: 18 - Advice for new leaders
26:16 - Honouring the saints in your congregation
31:58 - "One Thing" Leadership advice 35:09 - What congregations should know 38:55 - What does it mean to be Ministry Minded?
44:18 - "This Preaches" The life God created us for
If you'd like to get in touch with Nikolas he can be reached by email: nikolas@dfgc.ca
Kim and Cal chat over the New Church movement, a church planting initiative through ACOP.
You’ll enjoy this easy conversation between friends, and maybe, your heart will respond the call of the gospel!
Time Stamps:
0:45 – Tell us about you
2:28 – My role with ACOP
5:01 – The world, the church, and the gospel
8:34 – Not just theory, but impactful
12:59 – New Church is…
15:00 – The vision of 3000
21:20 – New Church Intensive?
23:36 – It takes a simple “yes”
25:07 – What does it mean to be Ministry Minded?
Host Kim Cooper interviews special guest Larry Moore—chatting about what's worth getting out of bed for every morning, and how God, in His wisdom, transitions us even when we have really good plans of our own!
Time Stamps:
1:00 - Tell us about you
4:46 - Let's talk about United Youth Outreach
10:59 - The greatest highlight
13:57 - Transition
19:53 - Succession plan
25:18 - How can we pray?
29:00 - What does it mean to be Ministry Minded?
Listen in and hear Jerry and Brenda share about what God is doing in and through ACOP Global Harvest and Beyond ministries. Then find out how you can get involved.
In this episode ACOP Next Gen Catalyst Kim Cooper interviews Darla Matchett. Darla is preparing to retire this month from being the ACOP Administrator for many years. Hear stories from Darla that will challenge you to see your everyday roles as Ministry.
Listen in to Kim Cooper's interview with our new Eston College President Sean Stevenson-Douglas. You will get to know who Sean is and more about the vision of the College moving forward.
Kenn Parker & Tyler Clark share about a prophetic initiative they are working on. Hear about their mentorship relationship & what God is doing in and through them. As well they share a word for ACOP & our Next Generation of leaders.
For more info contact:
tylerclark09@gmail.com
Resources shared by Rev. Chris Westby
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"Next" by: Warren Bird
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"Passing The Leadership Baton" by Tom Mullins
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"Leading From The Second Chair" by: Mike Bonem & Roger Patterson.