Spring is in the air and hope is on the horizon! We are making our way out of winter's grasp and seeing pandemic restrictions begin to ease. As a result, a fresh new sense of optimism seems to be building. Yet, as good as these things are, we must remember that our hope is not found in lower infection numbers, increased access to vaccinations, or the new beginnings of early spring. Our HOPE is not found in something - but rather, Someone much more lasting. As we lean into this Spring season - a season known for fresh starts, new life, and the promise of better days - let's be attentive to the NEW God is leading us into!
And speaking of new, I trust this month's new content will encourage and inspire you! We interview Montreal pastor Patti Miller (Evangel), in our 'Things We're Learning' video series, and hear from Jeff Hillier (Community Pentecostal Church, Ottawa) about the power of creative storytelling. In this month's podcast episode, we chat with some of our Multiply Network 'Reimagine Church Cohort' participants, Anthony & Michele Yackel and Jeff Wong about how the pandemic has influenced how we do church now and what we should consider moving into the future.
"I pray that God, the source of all HOPE, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will overflow with CONFIDENT HOPE through the power of the Holy Spirit. " (Romans 15:13, NLT). Now, more than ever before, Canada needs Hope. This Easter season, we have a beautiful opportunity to share the greatest story ever told. Let's embrace the NEW and share the GOOD NEWS...Because the HOPE we have is a story worth telling!
Paul Fraser
Multiply Network Co-ordinator
Interviews
"Things We're Learning" Video Series - with Patti Miller
In the latest video in our "Things We're Learning" Series, we catch up with Patti Miller, who is the Lead Pastor of Evangel Pentecostal Church in Montreal. Patti talks with us about some things she and her team are learning as they navigate this pandemic season. She also shares some wisdom from her life and leadership journey that we trust you will learn from and enjoy.
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Episode #49 - Reimagine Church - with Anthony & Michele Yackel and Jeff Wong
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. To listen or download, click on one of the links below and select Episode #49.
Stories and Videos
Creative Storytelling in our Communications - with Jeff Hillier
In this video, Jeff, who is the Lead Pastor at Community Pentecostal Church in Ottawa, shares with us the importance of creatively telling stories in our communication. He mentions that we sometimes overlook the 5 human senses in our storytelling. He reminds us how important appealing to the five senses is to making our communication more effective and impactful.
Watch HereRecruiting Teams - with Lorne Young
In this video, church planter Lorne Young talks to us about some key things to consider as it relates to recruiting teams in pre-launch and launch season. No one can church plant alone, so take some time to listen to learn from this practitioner about how to surround yourself with a good team.
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Articles and Blogs
When Culture Tilts Away from your Church
Thinking differently can be difficult. Our ruts testify to our staggering preferences for the familiar. Even if they slow us down to a creeping clamber, they’re ‘our ruts,’ and we prefer what we know. But at some point, in our crawl, some of us look up and around and ask, “Is this familiar path that I’m traveling taking me where I need to go?” Certainly, nobody should be asking this question more earnestly and more honestly than those who lead God’s people.
Read MoreFuture Now: Leading with Humility
Most of us signed up for the kind of ministry where we preach and teach the Bible, share the gospel, people respond by grace through faith—and then we shepherd our people. We would do the things that pastors do and have done for centuries. Then 2020 came along and wrecked our plans. This is not what we trained for, at least not at most seminaries, but it is what we are called to prepare for. God called us to people, and people are complex. They need humble pastors who will lead through confusing times with gospel passion, biblical fidelity, and with a humble posture of learning.
Read MoreWeather Patterns and Leading Change
One minute we think we know where we are going and how we’re going to get there, then the next, we’re scrambling and trying to address the complexities that arise in our ministries, communities, and even around the world. To respond well, we must be agile leaders, able to lead rapid change. In this ever-changing world, churches have been forced to assess how we do ministry. What was once considered a normal ministry practice has likely adapted or changed altogether.
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