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*****GIVE AWAY****** Go to Youtube to Subscribe, like and share this episode for your chance to win a copy of Darryl's Book. Contest closes March 28, 2023 Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Darryl Dash is the Pastor of Liberty Grace Church in Toronto, author of 8 Habits for Growth: a Simple Guide to Becoming More Like Christ and he loves a good cup of coffee! Check out Darryl's podcast, Gospel for life. Connect with Darryl WEBSITE | BLOG | EMAIL ENCOURAGEMENT Don't be scared It's going to be hard and incredibly amazing be encouraged and keep going God is using you far more than you know! " Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:58 (ESV) Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Episode 0056: New Season
Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE So excited to share this discussion with Rob Meeder as he talks about technology, setting healthy boundaries and more! Rob was on our podcast last year and we chatted about healthy limits with technology, mental health and anxiety as well as collaboratively problem solving as a family. Rob is a cohost of the smart family podcast which offers practical advice for all family relationships so as to help you “love Being home!” Rob is also the Director of Family, Child, and Youth Mental Health at Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care and has been practicing in the Simcoe-Muskoka area since 2003 Connect with Rob PODCAST | INSTAGRAM PODCAST LINKS Smart Family Podcast ENCOURAGEMENT Keep the bigger picture in mind, strive for the relationship We want our kids to grow up and still want to come back and be with us Its ok to make mistakes Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0055: Darryl Dash on Serving and Amazing Volunteers
Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Claire Odogbo shares about Serving from a place of rest and her inspiration for her song and book “Angels all around me”. Claire lives in Ontario, Canada, with her husband and three adorable girls who are actively sprouting musical talent. Claire loves to spend time singing to the Lord on the piano or guitar and leading people into his presence in the corporate context. She is currently an active member of a worship writing community and is a worship leader and member of the Compass Point Bible Church's worship arts team. When she isn't doing all things musical, Claire is busy writing, consulting and coaching large global corporations and senior executives. Connect with Claire WEBSITE |YOUTUBE | INSTAGRAM PODCAST LINKS Claire Odogbo on YouTube Claire Odgobo Spotify Channel Angels All Around Me Angels Around Me by Claire Odogbo Sacred Pathways: Nine Ways to Connect with God by Gary Thomas ENCOURAGEMENT "Do it all as an act of service to the Lord" - Claire Odogbo Take care of your soul and feed your soul. It's so easy to wear out and erode your joy. So remember to be intentional and spend time with Him by making space. Ephesians 4:12(ESV) "To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ." Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0054:Rob Meeder
Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Toni Nieuwhof returns to the podcast, this time to talk about the importance of community! Volunteers in the church create community. Small groups are small communities. Families need a sense of community. How can we create strong and healthy communities, and how can they help us through difficult times? Listen as Toni shares how encouragement and forgiveness play key roles in all of these areas. Toni Nieuwhof is a family law mediator, former divorce attorney, author, speaker and co-host of the Smart Family Podcast, which is available on all podcast apps. Connect with Toni WEBSITE | PODCAST | INSTAGRAM PODCAST LINKS Toni Nieuwhof Smart Family Podcast ENCOURAGEMENT These are tough days for the church, remember Jesus said he will be with us always and He is faithful The more you lean into Jesus the more strength you will find His love is steadfast Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0053: Claire Odogbo on Serving from Rest
Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Darryl Dash is the Pastor of Liberty Grace Church in Toronto, author of 8 Habits for Growth: a Simple Guide to Becoming More Like Christ and he loves a good cup of coffee! Connect with Darryl WEBSITE | BLOG | EMAIL ENCOURAGEMENT God uses ordinary people Your service matters You don't need to be a superstar Your ordinary obedience matters " Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory." 2 Timothy 2:10 (ESV) Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Season 4 Episode 0052: Toni Nieuwhof on how to encourage others
Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Ryan and Hannah Maxson share their heart and experiences starting their ministry during covid and the importance of creating a bridge and staying on mission in the local church. Ryan is the Pastor of Riverside Baptist Church in Huntsville. He began his pastorship when everything shut down in 2020. Connect with Hannah and Ryan WEBSITE | EMAIL ENCOURAGEMENT Thank you for volunteering and wanting to grow in your serving It's encouraging for the leadership Try to get behind their vision and support it as you serve The church is not a person, we are the church together It's a privilege to serve each other with our different skills and gifts Keep on His mission of making disciples "While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease." Genesis 8:22 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV) Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Season 4 Episode 0051: Darryl Dash on Amazing Volunteers and Challenges They Face Serving
Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Claire Odogbo is on the podcast to talk about living fully surrendered to God. She's a worship leader and singer-songwriter of Nigerian descent who loves the Lord and is passionate about leading people into encounters with Him. Her passion for not only worshipping the Lord but writing songs filled with his truth was born from her love for the Word. Since writing her first song at the age of 16, she has released several of them including 'Walk with You,' 'Not Intimidated' and her newest, ‘For Your Glory'. Connect with Claire WEBSITE |YOUTUBE | INSTAGRAM PODCAST LINKS Claire Odogbo on YouTube For Your Glory ENCOURAGEMENT "Leave a divine imprint everywhere you go" - Claire Odogbo Ps 32:8-9 TPT "I hear the Lord saying, 'I will stay close to you, instructing and guiding you along the pathway for your life. I will advise you along the way and lead you forth with my eyes as your guide. So don't make it difficult; don't be stubborn when I take you where you've not been before. Don't make me tug you and pull you along. Just come with me!'" Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0049: Rob Meeder on Anxiety, Resiliency and What Parents are Seeing
Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Here's a reality ... your home and marriage health impacts your serving health. In this episode, Toni Nieuwhof is a family law mediator, former divorce attorney, author, speaker and co-host of the Smart Family Podcast. In today's podcast, she shares how her professional experience with divorcing couples and personal challenges in her own marriage culminated in her book “Before You Split" - and it's a book for newlyweds too, not just couples in tough times! Listen and learn how you can face difficulties without letting your emotions rule your expectations. We are thrilled to announce that we have a copy of Toni's book to give away with this episode! Head over to Youtube and Subscribe, like and comment there for your chance to win "Before You Split"! The GIVEAWAY closes November 1st 2022! Connect with Toni WEBSITE | PODCAST | INSTAGRAM PODCAST LINKS Toni Nieuwhof website Better conflict cheat sheet 10 ways to stop your next fight Smart Family Podcast ENCOURAGEMENT "Take control of your expectations before your emotions take control of you." - Toni Nieuwhof 1 Peter 5:5 ESV "...clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble." Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0048: Claire Odogbo on How to Live Fully Surrendered
Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Rob Meeder talks about how youth are handling schools reopened, ongoing anxiety, resiliency and what parents are seeing. Rob is a cohost of the smart family podcast which offers practical advice for all family relationships so as to help you “love Being home!” Rob is also the Director of Family, Child, and Youth Mental Health at Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care and has been practicing in the Simcoe-Muskoka area since 2003 Connect with Rob PODCAST | INSTAGRAM PODCAST LINKS Smart Family Podcast The Power of Discord: Why the Ups and Downs of Relationships are the Secret to Building Intimacy, Resilience and Trust ENCOURAGEMENT There is more to this life then this current struggle Take a moment to breathe As families provide opportunities for our kids to do things Go back to church, activities, sports and camps Get physically active Find freedom in Christ "And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:32 (NLT) Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0050: Ryan and Hannah Maxson on Creating a Bridge
Welcome to Episode 0046 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Matt Kerr has been the Associate Pastor of Worship and Communications at Faith Huntsville in Muskoka for over fifteen years. Years ago (before the pandemic) the church decided to reach people through online services, and Matt has been leading the project since then with a dedicated team of volunteers in the area of production. In this episode, Matt thanks all of those who have been serving throughout this past season. Connect with Matt WEBSITE | EMAIL PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Watch the full episodes on YouTube or scroll down to listen to previous episodes "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10 ESV Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next: Season 4
Welcome to Episode 0045 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Small groups might be called life groups, Bible study groups, or something else, but they are an essential part of many churches today. Listen as Harry Toews shares about challenges and successes in small group ministry. Harry is on staff at Faith Huntsville as the Senior Associate Pastor of seniors and small groups. He has served Jesus Christ in pastoral ministry for over 30 years. His dream is to travel and explore the many cultures and countries that make up this amazing world of ours, and his claim to fame is that he once held a Guinness World Record! You'll have to listen in order to find out which record! In this episode, we chat about small groups and their importance for every follower of Jesus. Connect with Harry WEBSITE | EMAIL PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Small Groups Challenge people to dig into God's word Changes your life when others model prayer and a life in God's word Are important because knowing God is important We are called to be in relationship with others Paul was with others in prison when he was writing and they supported each other and had an impact on their jailer Join a small group to know God more deeply Challenges of Leading a Small Group Ministry Spiritual warfare Know that we don't wrestle against flesh and blood The enemy doesn't want us to meet together Prayer is our weapon "Humble ourselves and pray together." - Harry Toews Success in Small Groups Success is not just numbers or willing participants Godliness is success To be godly means we are growing to be Christlike Love God with all your heart soul and strength, and love our neighbours Passionately love God and one another Future Plans Core Curriculum Support to our small group leaders Leadership handbook See our groups multiply See everyone back in community Helping people intentionally and giving a pathway for small group leaders to help others move towards maturity in Jesus Christ Impact on Others It refreshed others Puts a spring in their step Causes them to pray for each person in their group Built up a connection For Those That Lead a Small Group Be faithful We don't know what God is doing a person's life Rev 2:10 " Be faithful unto the end..." No Small Group? Try it out Reach out to Harry Pray about it and (re)connect with a group Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Season 3 Episode 0046: Encouragement for Those That Serve
Welcome to Episode 0043 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Andrew Hall has been on staff at Faith Huntsville since 2019 as the Pastor of Training and Community Involvement. He has a passion to see lives changed through Jesus and has developed a personal evangelism class. You can find out more details on the Faith Muskoka website faithmuskoka.ca. In this episode, we chat about how to develop a passion for evangelism and to practically share your faith. Connect with Andrew WEBSITE | EMAIL Links from the Podcast Fundamentals of Faith by John MacArthur PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Personal Evangelism Training Learning key components of the gospel Practice talking about it and sharing How do you share the gospel with somebody who is in your circle? Create meaningful relationships What is the Gospel? God created the world which was perfect Man messed up and caused a separation by sinning There is nothing we can do to get to God, we need a saviour God's love for us means he has given us Jesus Discipleship Discipleship means following Jesus As soon as someone commits their live to Jesus, the discipling process begins We need to follow up with people and help them grow in their faith We can all grow deeper in our relationship with God Tools to Use 30 day discipleship exercise "Fundamentals of the Faith" by John MacArthur Practical Everyday Life What does this look like in everyday life? Follow him Dive into the scriptures Pray and fast Live our lives to honour and glorify God "Live your life in a way that demands a gospel explanation and when given a chance declare Jesus boldly." Relationships With Those Around You Saying hi and being nice to those around you Be aware of your resting face Be happy to see others Learn their name and things about them Pour into them Practically and specifically build a relationship Show love Favourite Verse Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified..." You Are Called To share the gospel To pray for the person Pray for open doors and pray that God would open your mouth Encouragement Remember: It's having a conversation Look at people the way that God does We need to love them Out of our love, the gospel will be there Know that others are in the same boat as you Realize that people will say no to Jesus Know that God is always constant and that the Holy Spirit is with us Be obedient to what the scriptures tell us, which is to share Jesus Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Season 3 Episode 0045: Harry Toews on Small Groups
Welcome to Episode 0043 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Fanny Stewart has a BA in Broadcasting and Media, with a Minor in Bible, from University of Northwestern in St. Paul, Minnesota. She uses her background in media and communications to edit and help produce televised sermons for a large church in Toronto and works for World Vision Canada. She is passionate about not only reading but loving the Bible. In this episode, we talk about practical ways to apply God's word in our everyday lives. Connect with Fanny WEBSITE | EMAIL Links from the Podcast One-to-one reading the scripture Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin Word-Filled Women's Ministry: Loving and Serving the Church by Gloria Furman & Kathleen B. Nielson PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Living Under God's Authority It's amazing if you know God and know who He is It starts with your attitude You claim who He is and recognize who we are not He is the one who is leading Our reaction should be thankfulness Practically Applying Scriptures Heart attitude God is the one who helps us and reveals himself to us We need to be humble and pay attention See it as the Bible as big, beautiful book that you treasure Let Scripture be revealed by itself Context We need to approach Scripture with context in mind Have a heart and appreciation for what you are reading Know that there is a timeline and context Read it in whole Inductive Bible study is a literary tool Inductive Study See the whole and then the meaning comes from it Observe the context What does it mean? How can it be applied? What words are repeated or themes are recurring? Where to Start Sometimes it's overwhelming when we come to the Bible Our attitude will make a difference Remember it is for our benefit and nourishes us You Can Do It It might seem easier if someone just tells you, but you will get more out of it when you study it Don't rush through Go out of your comfort zone, try different translations Look up words in the dictionary to better understand what you are reading Talk with others about the passage Practical Application Take time to mediate on Scripture to make it ours How can you see God in your life? Saying "He is Lord" should change interactions with others Let the word be the anchor of your soul In the Light of the Cross Apply scripture in the light of the cross It we don't, we can misunderstand it How to Share with Others If you are being nurtured by Scripture, then your fruit will show it Have tangible ways that you are showing others that God is your Authority Proverbs 1:7 (ESV) "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction." Matt 25:14-28 Parable of the Three Servants Remember Remember you are serving God You are sharing the good news of salvation He gave us his Scripture to read We can learn to love it Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Season 3 Episode 0044 : Andrew Hall on Developing a Passion for Evangelism and Ways to Practically Share
Welcome to Episode 0042 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE It is my privilege to have Joanna La Fleur back on the podcast! Joanna is a speaker, podcaster, TV host and communications consultant. She has been helping the Church communicate the best news in the world for over 15 years. You can catch her interviews with Christian Creatives and communicators on the Word Made Digital Podcast, find communications training on the Word Made Digital Tutorials and follow her Bible teaching on the national television show "See Hear Love." In this episode we are going to chat about the future church. Connect with Joanna WEBSITE | PODCAST | INSTAGRAM PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS Word Made Digital See Hear Love Where Are We Going Reimagining our churches and ways to use our buildings Hybrid reality Digital can't completely replace in person worship Learn from each other as we go What's Happening Elsewhere There are places the church is growing and thriving A lot of those are persecuted places House church models have millions of people coming to Christ People are bold in their faith and sharing it Amazing things going on in South Africa, Asia What's Happening What are people saying Are we listening to people? How is the church reaching out? Working towards reconciliation and building trust What Are We Known For Is it our love? What our history is as a church We have to be more like Jesus Ideas for Moving Forward Think outside the box Have good conversations that are deep Use different times of the day to reach people New ways to serve at different times and places Technical skill sets are desperately needed Leaders Be willing to try new things Train people in unique ways Engage young people as soon as possible Technology and Serving Learn some new skills Using a camera, audio and lighting might also help outside of church Hosting Zoom is now the same as hosting a church event Encouraging Those That Serve Discover what is working somewhere else, what skills are they using Seeing something in someone and invite them in Short term commitments might lead to long term commitments Have creative solutions for how to reach the next generation Listen to the next generation and their ideas Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0043: Fanny Stewart on Applying God's Word in our Everyday Lives
Welcome to Episode 0041 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Jeremy Best is on staff at Faith St. Thomas and has been a youth pastor for nineteen years. For the past seven years, he has also been the director of FEB Youth. Married to Angela, they have two sons and are in the process of pursuing foster-to-adoption for their daughter. In this episode, we chat about how to keep older students engaged. Connect with Jeremy EMAIL | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS Be Creative During this season, consider "old school" ways to connect Go door to door Call students Be creative Engaging Older Students It's always a problem regardless of age It's good that they are looking ahead but what do we do? From Their Perspective They start to feel old and it's not for them They have been through it all Feels old hat They have jobs now and their schedule is packed What Does 'Boring' Mean Parents have been forcing them to go It could really be boring and you should just check and evaluate it They may not want to be there Engaging Those Who Don't Come Be patient Keep conversations open Ways to Engage Older Youth Unique events for them Layout your expectations for the year for them Recognize this is their senior year Have them help set the culture for the year and help out Do a college prep course for them Invite them to serve in other ministries like junior youth Grad trip "It's less about what it is and more about having something that's theirs." Practical Ways to Work With Their Schedule Streamline ministry Plan ahead so they can arrange their schedule Balance youth ministry Know what's coming up on their schedules with school, sports, community, etc. Encouragement for Those Who Serve Keep pouring into them and keep lines of communication open Walk beside the youth along through all that they are processing Keep showing up Parents of Older Youth Try to take some of the school pressure off where you can In your home, try to make it a place to breath and process Don't hesitate to reach out to your youth pastor or church for help Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0042: Joanna La Fleur on the Future Church
Welcome to Episode 0040 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Today I am happy to have Candi Thorpe back on the podcast. Candi is on staff at Calvary Burlington where she has served in vocational ministry for more than twelve years. Candi loves the local church, and has a passion to see people use their gifts and talents to serve God. Her favourite children are Jacob and Petra, and her favourite person is her best friend and husband Kevin. In this episode we are going to chat about how serving without passion is like a "Bridge to Nowhere" and how Jesus calls us to rest in Him. Connect with Candi |EMAIL| PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS The Gospel Made Visible by Mark Dever “The church is the body of people called by God's grace through faith in Christ to glorify him together by serving him in this world.” Mark Dever History of the "Bridge to Nowhere" The story of the Mangapurua Valley Settlement of post WWI WWI veterans started a settlement with land that was almost impossible to farm Men were still encouraged because of their shared experience So much to do that they couldn't work on the decaying bridge; became frustrating Government finally built a concrete bridge, but took so long only three families remained The "Bridge to Nowhere" over a valley of abandoned dreams Serving Without Passion Is like the "Bridge to Nowhere" We get excited about the start of something new Hardships come and things are not always easy Bit by bit our confidence and ability are eroded Then we feel like we are just putting in time and have lost the 'why' What Does That Look Like? Bitterness Resentful of the things you are required to do Apathy Wondering "What does it really matter?" We stop being able to be happy for the success of others Find Your Passion Again It's draining to stay in negative emotions Find REST to rediscover and rekindle our passion REST In Jesus Resist the urge to fight or flight Evaluate people, role, vision Seek Godly counsel Take it to God and ask Him to renew your passion for the ministry What Does That Look Like? Introspection: evaluating and listening You will find that God will reveal His plan for you You need to keep going Ask God to restore your passion, or God might say it's time to move on Pray and ask God to help you finish well Equip the next person coming after you Change of Leadership Change can bring new people Change can bring new passion If you are praying for them, then you can be excited for them You can take time to heal Favourite Verse about Serving Titus 3:4-7 We love God and he loves us, not because of the work we do, but because of the why "But-When God our Saviour revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life." Titus 3:4-7 Encouragement for Those Who Serve When you are serving without passion, take time to rest in who God created you to be Use it to explore the ministries He has called you to Serving From Rest Looks Like Rediscover your why Remember your why God has created you and created the work for you Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0041: Jeremy Best on How to Keep Older Students Engaged
Welcome to Episode 0038 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Dave Lane is back on the FOUR12 podcast, and he has been through a lot since his last interview! Dave has been a youth pastor for 30 years and family pastor for past six years. Currently Dave is the satellite director for youth Unlimited/YFC Sarnia Lambton. In this episode, Dave shares about what got him into burnout and what to be on the lookout for in your own life. Connect with Dave FACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Didn't See it Coming by Carey Nieuwhof Recognizing Burnout Others might recognize it in you before you do It's okay to get counselling No energy for things he loved Critical and cynical; no joy He withdrew from others Crash after serving How It Happened Wasn't listening to God Exhausted because of burning the candle at both ends Wasn't listening to those around him Saw being busy as a badge of honour No boundaries Focused on own time and not God's timing What Was Happening Wanted to do his own thing Ran from God Would only go a certain depth in his time with God Filled life with other things Feelings That Defined That Time Lonely Lost Broken Embrace the Painful Moments God had him work through things Had to rely on God like never before Even in the pain, God was still so gentle God won't leave you there Scripture Brings peace Phil 4:13(ESV) "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." Psalm 23:4(NIV) "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." What Encouraged Dave During this Time Being alone with God is when He showed up God's protection Memorized scriptures came back to his mind Truth from God If You are Experiencing This Know that there is always hope It's about giving up control so God can work This is not the end of Dave's story! Part 2 is coming! Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0039: Dave Lane Part 2 What Got Him Out of Burnout
Welcome to Episode 0039 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Dave Lane shares how he came though a recent period of burnout in his life. This episode is Part 2 of Dave's story. In the last FOUR12 episode, he shared how he entered a period of burnout and how you can recognize the the signs in yourself or the people you serve with. Dave was a youth pastor for over 30 years and a family pastor for six. He is currently the Satellite Director for Youth Unlimited/YFC Sarnia Lambton. Connect with Dave FACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS "Running on Empty: Contemplative Spirituality for Overachievers" by Fil Anderson Solitude We don't like solitude God embraces it Be still and know that I am God Solitude is of God, busyness is of the world If this is true, how would you describe your life? Business keeps you distracted from what God wants you to do It's not about our agenda, but God's and what He wants to say to you "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Psalm 119:105 Trust God as You Go It's about our obedience Let God impress things upon you Pray with Your Heart Prayer is a refuge Pray always is about resting in God Pray with your heart versus praying with your head Two images of prayer: a bouncy ball and a medicine ball It's not just intellectual its emotional Let prayer move you and be vulnerable Run to God and not from God Engage with God Scripture Information vs Transformation How do you see the Bible? How do you approach the Bible? The Bible is a love letter to us Scripture transforms us by changing the way we think, behave and the way we see God Allow God to do something "The word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart" Hebrews 4:12(NIV) "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2(NIV) Spiritual Directors You need people to walk you through things Someone to come along side you Someone to call out wrong thoughts Someone to help you learn to live with balance and wisdom If You are Struggling First step is to embrace it and say, "Yes, I am in burnout." Talk about it with people Counselling is for everyone If you do go through it, share your story afterwards Biggest Takeaway Dave embraced the time As tough as it was, he was glad he did It's a new foundation It's worth it to do the work Favourite Scripture Psalm 23 was huge God would bring a passage or character from the Bible to mind Help Others Share your story Share your feelings Listen to someone who may be going through this Don't judge Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0040: Candi Thorpe on A Bridge to Nowhere
Welcome to Episode 0037 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Today on the FOUR12 podcast, I chat with Fanny Stewart. Born in an active Christian family in Ecuador, and now living in Canada, Fanny's enthusiasm for God's word (in two languages!) shines brightly! Fanny runs a ministry for women, works full-time in a charitable organization, and support her husband in ministry. In this episode, we chat about the importance of the Word of God and practical ideas about how to find nourishment in it. Connect with Fanny WEBSITE | EMAIL | One-to-one reading the scripture PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS The Word of God His Word His life is in there His word impacts you when you surrender to Him It's Like a Meal Only He can satisfy you It's like a good steak Go in humility to learn about Him Why it's Important to Grow If you are not well nourished, you are not going to perform well Our bodies know when we are not filling them will good food In ministry it's important to be filled because we are called to serve It's important we know our identity in Christ You don't live by appetizers Review Your Day Look back daily and see how you performed Do you have roots or are you shallow? Evidence of the Gospel It's central in the scriptures The gospel tells us who God is We see it in the beginning, He is Holy He is merciful He is love because He saved us He is redeemer When we know who God is, we see who we are not Conviction Conviction without repentance is nothing Submission without obedience is nothing We are called for His honour and glory If we don't see what God is and what we are, then we are wrong Questions to Ask Yourself When you read the scripture, ask 'How do I see the gospel in this passage?' What did I Learn about God? How do I see the Cross in this? Who am I in light of this? How do I need to respond? Thirst for the Living Water He sustains us Only Christ can satisfy us Understand when we say "Lord" we mean that we are a servant to Him Go to the water of life to be restored Be nourished by His word Sermon on the Mount - we are poor in spirit Spending time in the scriptures helps us to crave more and more How to Grow What is an "aha moment"? Read scripture with someone Go deeper by looking at context, observation, meaning and application Encouragement for Those Who Serve When you understand that God is your Lord then it changes everything when you serve We are servants of God Remember we are serving our fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord Know your master and look for Him We want people to see the gospel in action Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Season 3 Episode 0038 : Dave Lane What Got Me Into Burnout Part 1
Welcome to Episode 0036 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE I am excited to bring you an interview with Roula Karkafi! Roula is a busy woman! Together with her husband Bechara Karkafi (a recent podcast guest!), she serves with a humanitarian ministry in Lebanon and supports church planting efforts among Arabic people here in Canada. In this episode, we chat about her experience as a prison chaplain in Lebanon, and outreach to Syrian refugees in Lebanon through the Clementia Life Centre. Listen as she encourages volunteers to find their place to serve. Connect with Roula | EMAIL | Links from the Podcast Missions Conference at Faith PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Ministry Areas Four areas of service/ministry circles Humanitarian ministry Leadership and training to equip and train leaders Church planting and discipleship making movement On the way - a mission academy, to equip national missionaries in the Middle East and Africa Prison Ministry Started as a prison chaplain Became the area director for this ministry in Pakistan, Sudan, Egypt and Lebanon, and now looking at Turkey Extended ministry outside of prison walls to reach the families of inmates So important in Lebanon to serve inmates from different backgrounds and sharing the gospel freely They offer a trauma healing program Clementia Life Centre 2014 started as a school to help Syrian refugees in Lebanon It's more than teaching - changed the 'L' from 'Learning' to 'Life' CLC offers food, social support, trauma healing, and have partnered with local agency to protect kids from abuse started with 15 kids and now over 100 Courses include Bible, math, English and Arabic, and science, for ages 5 to 14 Working in offering vocational training to 14+ Volunteers Church members serve in the this ministry among Syrian refugees It's a ministry, not a job, and blessed to have others onboard Bread for All Launched early among Syrian refugee communities Beyond a local problem due to the economic crisis for everyone An opportunity to give them food and share the gospel of Jesus Christ Families are referred and by word of mouth It was hard to reach the Catholic Maronites in Lebanon, this ministry has provided away for them to reach them In Canada Part of Fellowship International Supporting church planting and follow up Planting new churches To Those Who Are Serving The field is plentiful and the workers are few It can be sad and overwhelming There are many opportunities, ask God what his plan is for us Encourage every person to find a spot in ministry and you will benefit from it Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Season 3 Episode 0037 : Fanny Stewart on the Importance of Finding Nourishment in God's Word
Welcome to Episode 0035 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Joanna La Fleur is a speaker, podcaster, TV host and communications consultant. With a Business Communications degree and a Masters in Theological Studies, she has been helping the Church communicate "the best news in the world" for over 15 years. Make sure that you check out her interviews with Christian "creatives and communicators" on the Word Made Digital podcast. In this episode, we chat about languishing, navigating online in a healthy way and mental health. Connect with Joanna WEBSITE | PODCAST | INSTAGRAM PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS Word Made Digital See Hear Love Languishing Dragging but didn't know why Buzz word from the New York Times All of us have been feeling it and should talk about it with friends Knowing the word helps us define the feeling and move forward Naming It and Moving Forward Acknowledge the problem, i.e. languishing Talk about it Get help, and let people know Online Health How to navigate well The more we are on digital platforms, the more anxious or depressed we become The landmine factor - there are so many things that you didn't ask to see that are suddenly in front of you Everything is coming at you from all angles Curate what you follow; we can't carry that many relationships You have the power to unfollow someone or something when it is not making you feel great Digital Thoughts Social media for discipleship and evangelism We should be concerned about technology It seems like it is doing more harm than good A Healthy Digital Relationship Take breaks We lack self-discipline and so that makes it harder In the Church Mental health should be talked about We need to normalize the conversation so that people feel like they can talk about it Churches can make a list of those they would suggest for help with mental health We provide spiritual care and we need to help with the mental health or guide people to a safe spot for help Favourite Verse to Help With Languishing So many feelings covered in Lamentations and Job Psalms Also, reading New Testament letters to churches that are also going through hard times Others have gone through this and we are not alone A Few Things to Help Talk to a friend or two if you are struggling Having people around makes struggles easier to bear Set healthy plans in advance to help with boundaries online John Mark Comer - Parent your phone, be the boss of the phone Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0036: Roula Karkafi on Humanitarian and Prison Ministries in Lebanon and MENA Area
Welcome to Episode 0034 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE I am excited to bring you an interview with Bechara Karkafi! Bechara serves with FEB in MENA areas, like the Middle East and North Africa, and Canada to plant churches among Arabs and unreached people. In this episode, he shares some of his story and his thoughts on serving and leading the vision of church planting and multiplying disciples. He also shares his vision for the upcoming Missions Conference at Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Connect with Bechara | EMAIL | Links from the Podcast Missions Conference at Faith PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS The Great Commission "Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Matt 28:19-20 MENA Area Heart's desire is to see a church planting movement across Lebanon, the Middle East, Africa and Canada Church planting movements and Discipleship Making Movements Leadership training and planting programs In Canada Serving with FEB Central Ministries Vision to see 300 new churches planted by 2030, including 50 among Arab and unreached people Currently has planted 9 new churches and 5 in incubation Two teams working on these plans What We Can Do God has chosen us in unique ways in order to accomplish His vision The church has to share God's love and the gospel with everyone in our area We have a responsibility, not just sending a church planter but going and sharing The Difference it Makes It makes a big difference when we go overseas They are excited to hear from us Pray, train and equip people to share the gospel in all areas for all global impact Missions Conference The Lord has entrusted us with the great commission in Matthew 28 The Conference will focus on training and equipping the church to reach Arabs and unreached people Encourage and motivate church family to see their part in this global ministry To Those Who Are Serving The Conference is not just something to watch, but is something to be a part of God has called all believers to walk with Him on a daily basis Pray more about the possibility of being part of the great commission Whatever you are doing, it is great thing when you are doing it for God's glory Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Season 3 Episode 0035: Joanna La Fleur on Languishing, Navigating Online in a Healthy Way and Mental Health
Welcome to Episode 0033 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE I am thrilled to have Steve Lensink join us again on the Four12 podcast. Steve was named Producer of the Year at the Canadian Gospel Music Awards in 2020. And in this episode, we chat about serving at church during pandemic and post-pandemic times and how that impacts expectations and opportunities for serving. If you have any role in bringing your church service online, this chat will be right up your alley. If you have ever watched a church service online (and who hasn't in the last 18 months?!), then Steve will give you a good idea of what goes on behind-the-scenes. Connect with Steve FACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM Links from the Podcast Brooke Nicholls Musicademy Worship Community Worship Leaders Collective Church Creatives Church Service Production PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Production Now Everyone has had to catch up and be online Live stream and prerecording, what does that look like? Keeping it consistent with different volunteers Ongoing learning Biggest Change Removal of in-person worship has been the biggest change for editing and mixing It's changed our serving experiences Harder to lead online than in person Harder to edit and mix with out any feedback from audience "You never see the fruit of your labour" Expectations People expect broadcasts to be well done More professional and bigger churches are side by side online with ours People get used to seeing a larger production quality and expect it from smaller ones Ways to Keep Up Recognize that people have high expectations Invest time, money and energy into your online experience Use what you have as a local church, which is a local connection Understand your identity and what you do well, then do that with excellence Ways to Think About Online It's essentially another campus Need to invest in it like its another location Realize there is time that needs to be invested There's a learning curve It's worthwhile and makes a difference To reach people that maybe wouldn't have come to your building before Unified Sound for Mixing Use a template to start from the same place Helps to keep it consistent Easier for multiple people to be able to volunteer and keep a similar feel Use the template just as a guide Layout expectation guidelines for volunteers Know what you are doing Unique Ways to Train Volunteers Now we have pre-recorded content that we can use for training Let them practice in advance Practice is low pressure because it's not live Getting Youth Involved Great way to get youth involved and engage with them They already know some of this stuff due to apps they use Post mixing and editing is more appealing to youth They can learn how to record Think about what the youth will be able to do in the next 10 years Nurturing a Healthy Team Onboarding is very similar to before, get started during a series Have to work a little hard because not face to face More pursuing people Every Monday worship leader does a little video to encourage the team and give updates Engage in a virtual way One on one connection is so important Try to connect people together as much as possible Ways to Grow Your Skills Online videos Try to look for new ways to learn Consume content as much as possible Get the multitrack from the worship pastor and practice Watch other services and try to learn how they do it It's hard to feel motivated on your own, but set your mind to do it How to Grow Your Production Area Look for church service production groups on Facebook to get help There is a community of people who want to help you Use videos online To Those That are Serving Now Leaders, get feedback from the congregation and pass it along to the team Keep an encouragement loop going Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Season 3 Episode 0034 : Bechara Karkafi on Serving and Leading the Vision of Church Planting and Multiplying Discipleship in MENA Area and Canada
Welcome to Episode 0032 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Brooke Nicholls is back on FOUR12 Canada! Brooke is an artist and songwriter from Toronto, ON, where she serves as a Worship Leader at Sanctus Church. When she's not at her home church, she's leading worship at different churches and ministries across Canada and beyond. Brooke has been named the Female Vocalist of the Year for the last three years at the Canadian Gospel Music Awards and her album, ‘Pursue', was nominated for a 2020 Juno Award. Brooke is married to her guitar player Steve. In this episode, we chat about leading worship this last year and some of the struggles and blessings that have come out of it. Connect with Brooke WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS The Brooke Nicholls Show on KFM Worship online During This Time Created platform for worship online All brand new, nothing remained the same Unexpected blessings, the Lord showed up in their living room "The same power and presence that meets me when I am leading a congregation of 2000 people is the same power and presence that meets me when I am alone in my living room." - Brooke Nicholls Online Worship for Churches Designed to help churches with online worship services Free to use 35 sets ready to go Available to download and use for your service Is being used all over the world Live a Life Worthy of Your Calling Whatever it is that God has called you to Do it to the best of your ability to bring Him glory and honour Favourite Worship Song "The Blessing" Sing it over their daughter every night What Does it Look Like to Lead Worship Now Zoom, online meetings and retreats Videos for conferences Able to lead in person for 10 people Training New People Being really intentional in how they reach out and communicate with people Let people know they are seen and heard Stay connected! Relationship is everything How we love and serve people comes first Bringing in Youth Challenging to engage with them and the music they like But work to find it and use it to engage with them How to Reach Diverse Backgrounds and People What will serve this situation or congregation the best? Who will be there? Let the Holy Spirit lead How to Grow Your Skills Listen to a ton of worship music Watch other leaders and see how they do it What translates well on screen and in person Learn from other worship leaders An Encouraging Word for Those Serving You are doing what the Lord has called you to do There is a beautiful reward coming The Lord is so pleased with your dedication and work The church needs you People are being met by Jesus, so be encouraged by that An Encouraging Word for Those That Stepped Back We are called to serve the church We are called to be a part of what God is doing It's not good for us to not do it If God has called you to do this it will bring you back to life, it will bring joy and life For The Worship Leader Remind your team how much you love them and honour them Connect with your team Remind them they are doing an amazing job! Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY |YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0033: Steve Lensink on Serving During Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Times and How That Impacts Serving Opportunities
Welcome to Episode 0031 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Jeremy Best is on staff at Faith St. Thomas and has been a youth pastor for nineteen years. For the past seven years, he has also been the director of FEB Youth. Married to Angela, they have two sons and are in the process of pursuing foster-to-adoption for their daughter. In this episode, we chat about how to build resiliency in your children and why it matters. Connect with Jeremy EMAIL | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS Youth Ministry 3.0 By Mark Osetreicher What is Resiliency The capacity to recover from difficulties Also called toughness or grit To bounce back We want to train our kids to work through hard times Helicopter Parenting It effects resiliency Helicopter parents tend to not let their kids fail or do anything on their own Kids need to "own it" Now vs. Then Freedom growing up, but had to check in at some point Now we struggle to let our kids have that freedom We feel like others are judging us if we let kids go out by themselves Why Parents Struggle with Kids Failing If my kids fails, then I feel like a failure We want to protect our kids and partly we want to protect ourselves 3 Tasks of Adolescence Identity, Who am I Autonomy, how am I unique, different from mom and dad Affinity - where or to whom do I belong Give our kids space to work through each of these Freedom to go and explore For Parents Listening Try not to freak out, we want to help coach and guide them Most parents genuinely want the best for their kids Know that there are other parents going through this, you are not alone Support each other Encouragement for Those Who Serve On days when if feels like you are not making a difference, you are, but it may take a long time to show Keep loving and serving them! Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0032: Brooke Nicholls on the Struggles and Blessings From Leading Worship This Past Year
Welcome to Episode 0030 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Candi Thorpe is on staff at Calvary Burlington where she has served in vocational ministry for more than twelve years. In her role as the Director of Administration, Communication and Frontline Ministry, she oversees digital communications and print media for online and in-person worship. In this episode, we chat about the local church and how you can use your experience, gifts and talents to serve and glorify God. Connect with Candi |EMAIL| PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS The Sending Church by Pat Hood "We [the church] are created to advance the mission of God." Pat Hood, The Sending Church Created to Advance God's Mission Lead people to Christ and make them disciples Then they can lead others to Christ and make disciples Collectively and in Community Individually we come and collect in one place as unique individuals Brought together as people Diverse people who serve diverse people When we serve collectively and in community we see our role in the greater context of God's vision for the local church Why Leaders Want People to Serve People are needed advance the mission of God Training ground to bring up more leaders Helps to equip others and make ministry happen Jobs that need to be done Why We Want to Serve People want to make a difference Use your gifts Participate in the life of the church Serving reflects your relationship with God When we serve in community we get to see our calling in a bigger picture "We are saved through Christ alone, by faith alone, but not for a faith which remains alone. True salvation always results in good works and a changed life." Tim Keller Preparing to Serve God will use people around us for a season to help equip us and direct our path Challenging life experiences can bear fruit Education/vocational experiences and skills can be used for ministry Passions and what God has equipped us to do Soul care, what condition is our heart in? Where has Christ met you? "For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them." Ephesians 2:10 In Summary We are created to advance the mission of God What has God done in your life and where is He calling you? God has created and designed us with a purpose in mind If You Lead Volunteers Recognize you are leading diverse people Not everyone will serve the way you want them to Recognize our combination of gifts, talents and life experiences Encouragement for Those Who Serve Keep serving Serve out of an understanding of what you are doing and why If God has brought you to a church then you are needed to serve there & your skills are needed Ask how you can serve and grow Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0031: Jeremy Best on Building Resiliency in Kids
Welcome to Episode 0029 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Joanna La Fleur is a speaker, podcaster, TV host and communications consultant. She has been helping churches communicate the best news in the world for over 15 years, recently through the organisation "Word Made Digital." In this episode we chat about discipleship, evangelism and how to reach people in 2021 using digital platforms AND in real life. Connect with Joanna WEBSITE | PODCAST | INSTAGRAM PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS Word Made Digital Evangelism Evangelical is not a great word right now in society Gen Z and younger generation don't want to share their faith because of how its been done in the past Trying to convert someone is the issue Comfortable with sharing a conversation but not converting Evangelism is about bringing the good news "Evangelism is about bringing the best news." - Joanna La Fleur Apprenticing to Jesus What discipleship means "Being covered in the dust of your rabbi" The disciples were being disciples long before they realized it "We all need to be reminded of the good news of Jesus every day." - Joanna La Fleur How to Reach Others Now The best way is different for every person Use the gifts that God has given each of us We need different kinds of people to reach different kinds of people Ask God "What are the ways you made me?" and more Your life should reveal Christ and you should talk about Him Jesus said "Come and see" and taught as walked and lived Sharing Christ should be a natural part of your life that comes out in conversation Digital First But Not Digital Only First tends to be digital app, then connecting through digital media Digital world feels non-threatening Once we have some connection then meet in person Think about the first place people are interacting The Holy Spirit If the Spirit is not involved, it's just us What are we inviting people to? The Holy Spirit will empower us with courage and discernment Believe that God is involved before we show up Encouragement to Reach Out Share your life Don't hide the Christian side of your life, but don't "shove it" at people People come to know and follow Jesus, not because the person who told them is perfect It's not about fixing something first Trust that Jesus is involved All About Serving Continue to encourage people to serve in the church, and find ways or reasons to interact with people in the community Do you know your neighbour? Start simply A gesture of hospitality Following after Jesus will look a little different for each of us Engaging in the Scriptures Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0030: Candi Thorpe on Why Serving In The Local Church Matters
Welcome to Episode 0028 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Lance has forty five years of ministry experience. For fifteen years he served as the Regional Director of FEB Central where he oversaw all regional ministries and staff and was able to help churches fulfill their calling. Currently he remains active by mentoring young men in ministry, consulting with churches and more! On this episode, we chat about how to maintain a purposeful life. Connect with Lance | EMAIL | PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Finish With Purpose, Leaving a Legacy Not just your will, material things Godly character Being intentional MVP theme (Mission, Vision, Passion) Think through your strategies for your life Creating An Acronym Loving God wholeheartedly Attending to relationships Nurturing wellbeing on a regular basis, spiritually, mentally, emotionally Cultivating skills Exercising virtues, the fruit of the spirit Where It All Began John 1 - grace and truth To be a person of grace and truth The need to maintain a pure heart Work on patience To be wise To have clarity when making decisions "It's important to have a strategy for our lives." Mentoring Began by someone reaching out to him to be mentored Be ready with a list of things to discuss Make sure others around you are on the same page Be open to mentoring relationships To Impact The Lives Around You Start writing down some ideas of where you think God wants you to work It's important to write it down! MVP Thought Needed to add an A for Action It's one thing to be intentional and have it in writing but another to implement it Nurturing Relationships Find a strategy for how you will do that Emails, Zoom, phone calls Think of different ways to reach out and adapt to what's going on Waiting On God Be quiet before the Lord and wait for him Wait for God's hand, be patient Trust in Him 2 Timothy 1:12 (NLT) "...But I am not ashamed of it, and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until the day of his return." Ways to Encourage Leaders will say the number one asset in a church is volunteers Volunteers will say the number one asset in a church are leaders Deep respect for others Stay faithful and keep doing what God has equipped you for Be intentional Stay Passionate Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0029: Joanna La Fleur
Welcome to Episode 0027 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE The Bible has something to say about true greatness. Listen as Dave Lane explains how parents and those who work with kids and youth can aim them towards true greatness. Dave Lane is back on the show. Dave was a youth pastor for over 30 years and a family pastor for 6 years! He is currently the Satellite Director for Youth Unlimited/YFC Sarnia Lambton - and he is known for his beard. In this episode, we continue our chat about what "true greatness" is. Check out the show notes below for links and other recommendations from Dave! We know that not all of our viewers are parents, but perhaps you work with kids or youth - If that's you, this episode will give you great insight into directing young people towards true biblical greatness Connect with Dave FACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS This episode is based on material from Raising Your Kids For True Greatness by Dr. Tim Kimmel True Greatness Is a passionate love for God that demonstrates itself in an unquenchable love and concern for others Usually runs against the grain Means might have to be vulnerable which could lead to hurt Humility A reverence for God and a respect for others A Humble Kid Don't play to the crowd or the camera Not first in line Doesn't brag about what they have or who they are Graciously accepts compliment Accepts victory modestly and loses with their head held him "All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, 'God opposes the proud but shows favour to the humble.' " 1Peter 5:5 Gratefulness An appreciation of what you have been given and Who has given it Philippians 4:11-13 "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength." A Grateful Kid Doesn't whine about what they don't have or complain about what they do have Very thankful Takes good care of their stuff Verbally expresses their appreciation to the people who sacrifice for them Focuses on the good things in life Generosity A great delight in sharing with others what God has entrusted to you Luke 6:38 "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shake together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure yours, it will be measured to you." A Generous Kid Everything they have belongs to God Give back to God Second nature to offer the biggest piece to someone else Surrender their stuff when someone is in need Look for way to make others happy with what they have Servants Heart A willingness to take action in order to help someone else Serve no matter what Looks around them to see what others need Philippians 2:3-4 "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interest but each of you to the interests of others. How We Think Scarciety thinking verses Abundant thinking Hold tightly or palm open Affects our kids' perspective on a lot of things in life Life in general and how we view things, living in fear vs outward focus Adversity What we have and who is in control What Can We Do As Parents? Set the example, you can't take someone where you've never been Set the expectations, not just for the kids, but for the family Create experiences that the whole family will experience together Honour Efforts, be quick to praise positive things How To Be Successful In God's Eyes True greatness effects the culture Understand what true greatness is Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0028: Lance Johnson on Maintaining a Purposeful life
Welcome to Episode 0026 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE There's a difference between how the world and God view "true greatness". We're excited to bring you this discussion with Dave Lane. Dave was a youth pastor for over 30 years and a family pastor for 6 years. He's currently the Satellite Director for Youth Unlimited/YFC Sarnia Lambton. In this episode Dave talks about Raising Your Kids For True Greatness by Dr. Tim Kimmel. Points that Dave made on this episode were derived from that book. Connect with Dave FACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Raising Your Kids For True Greatness by Dr. Tim Kimmel Success vs True Greatness Success looks inward; true greatness looks upward to God, then outward Success loves what it sees in a mirror; true greatness grieves over what it sees through its windows Success is about my agenda; true greatness is about God's agenda Success accommodates selfishness; true greatness celebrates selflessness Success pays off for now; true greatness pays off forever True Greatness is about what's going on in their hearts Why We Tend to Push Towards Success Payoff is more tangible Draws more attention Makes us look good "It is very easy to become preoccupied with what's going on inside our children's head at the expense of what is happening within their hearts." Dr. Tim Kimmel The Success Illusion, Our kids Have to be... The smartest The fastest The prettiest The best connected The most popular The best outfitted The best rewarded The most confident We often want them to accomplish things we didn't "In Jesus' day, the successful ones were the Pharisees. They were respected, revered and even feared." - Dave Lane How Jesus Responded Ignored them which infuriated them, because they were respected by everyone else Caused them to get into Jesus' face demanding respect which caused Jesus to ignore them more He wasn't focused on success Wealth, Beauty, Power and Fame Which aren't bad in themselves The problem is when we are consumed by them They need to be God-given, not self achieved God says He made us beautiful “God opposes the proud but shows favour to the humble...Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." James 4:6,10 Live a life worthy of your calling Most people don't know what their calling is or what true greatness is Tune in for part 2 to hear what true greatness is Help for Parents and Volunteers Don't get sucked in The pull of this world is stronger then you think Be aware that we have to push them to what true greatness is “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind..." Romans 12:2 Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0027: Dave Lane Part 2 What is True Greatness?
Welcome to Episode 0025 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Today I am happy to have Steve Lensink joining us. Steve is a producer and musician whose projects have been nominated for and/or won Canadian Gospel Music Awards and Juno Awards. He was named Producer Of The Year at the Canadian Gospel Music Awards in 2020. In this episode we are going to chat about changing from touring full time to producing/mixing as well as our calling. Connect with Steve FACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM Links from the Podcast Brooke Nicholls PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Now What How to spend time now? Producing and mixing for churches and artists Everyone is needing help online and virtual post production Lessons and Blessings God has continued to provide Peace as you consider this is a new way to fit in the puzzle and contribute There are other ways to serve and contribute Don't have to only thing about things one way Your Calling "...lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God" Ephesians 4:1(NIV) Not just what you do but who you are Secondary calling, what we spend our time on like our job Primary calling for those that follow Christ is living life as Jesus wants us to live live out loving our neighbour and using our spiritual gifts to edify the church We should be most concerned with how we are living Value and worth are not necessarily tied to what our hands are doing, but to how I am living, serving the Church and following God Discover What You are Called To Do Think about the things we are doing as secondary to how we are living our lives We can use our spiritual gifts in many ways as we learn how to build up the church and bless people Focus on your primary calling, serving, gifts Favourite Verse Screen shot on your phone to practice memorizing scripture If you have anxiety and stress, focus scripture on trusting God and understanding God is not surprised by all that is happening He has an understanding that no-one can fathom "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom." Isaiah 40:28 (NIV) To those that are serving now The work that we are doing is really valuable Its reaching people and is important and is blessing people Look for opportunities to use their primary calling not just what you do Outside the church how are you operating in your primary calling? Be creative, think outside the box Serve in different ways or try new things Let's get excited about serving again! Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Season 3 Episode 0026 : Dave Lane Part 1 Aiming Your Child at True Greatness
Welcome to Episode 0024 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Rich Birch is the founder of unSeminary and the Executive Director of Camp Mini-Yo-We. Churches across Canada are looking for ways to rebuild and reengage their volunteer teams. Every Christian has been given unique gifts that need to be used in the local church. In this episode, Rich Birch talks about how leaders can affirm those gifts in others and encourage them back to their serving teams post-pandemic. Connect with Rich UNSEMINARY | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS unSeminary Podcast What is unSeminary Blog, Podcast, online courses Everything you wish they taught in seminary Designed to help leaders and churches Cohorts are a great place to hear multiple perspectives from people who are in your corner and want to help Living a Life Worthy of Your Calling "...lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God." Ephesians 4:1 Leaders are actually a gift, given to the church Verse 12 of Ephesians 4 says that He has laid out a path for you to serve In the church our job is to equip others to live their best life, a life that is fully engaged How do you Figure Out What Your Calling is? As a Christ follower you've been given unique gifts that need to be used in the local church Find them in relationships with others in community who will say, I see this... happening in you We need to affirm gifts in others Think about the people we are leading through this lens, what do we think their spiritual gifts are Speak that out to people, lift one another up Let others know what you see in them Serve, even in areas that might not be your gifting, but find a place to plug in and start Pursue and understand your spiritual gifts but also be willing to serve where needed Part of the process of learning your spiritual gifts is just trying things out Help Others There is joy and freedom in serving Be other centred, that's how we find freedom and joy in serving We are just called to serve and ultimately lay down our lives Favourite Passage Sermon on the mount Matt 5 to 7 Ask what is it that Jesus is calling us to do Then look at everything through that lens Its amazing that we can keep coming back to the same words and it always impacts our lives Ways to Encourage and Connect Send cards, keep a running pile ready to go and schedule a time to do it be so thankful to those choosing to volunteer God is so excited when we take a step towards Him and serve Mindset issue Challenge yourself as a leader All the volunteers have other things that they could be doing We need to let them know we are desperately thankful for them Be constantly encouraging Say I saw you, you did something and this is the difference that it made What's the environment like when others arrive Making that thing that was internal, external Best Practices to Help Those That are Serving Go out of our way to articulate what to expect for volunteers Be really clear with people when you communicate Clearly lay out what to wear and where to put their stuff Talk them through everything, for example make a video to clearly show them what it will look like To Those That Have NOT Been Serving but are Thinking of Coming Back You as an individual, are missing out Our lives need to be oriented around other people The church does need you We need people that will be part of the team to make the mission happen We need you to serve before people will come back Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Follow us on Instagram @FOUR12canada. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0025: Steve Lensink on Producing/Mixing Full Time and Our Calling
Welcome to Episode 0023 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Dave has been a youth pastor for over 30 years, and a family pastor for 6 years. Just recently Dave has accepted a position as the satellite director for Youth Unlimited/YFC Sarnia Lambton. Dave has a passion to help this next generation become everything God wants them to become. He believes that this is done by encouraging parents, equipping youth leaders and engaging students. Connect with Dave FACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS It's Just a Phase by Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy Influence As a parent, no one knows your kid better than you Parents have the most influence over their kid Maximize our influence through Positional and Relational Influence Influence changes in grade 7-9 and takes a lot of parents by surprise Relational Influence Parents always need to be working on their relational influence Maximize the time you have as the window of opportunity closes fast Parenting Long Term Always parent with the end in mind We are not really raising children, we are raising adults When You Are Volunteering For those that are working with kids, you are not their parent Work to partner with the parents to really help them Remember... Positional influence is given Relational influence is earned Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0024: Rich Birch
Welcome to Episode 0022 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE ****GIVEAWAY***** we have 5 copies of Brooke's book to give away so make sure you hop over to YouTube to follow the instructions for your chance to win a copy of Brooke's book. Giveaway ends on June 25, 2021 at Midnight. Brooke is a Worship Leader and Songwriter from Toronto, ON, where she serves as a Worship Leader at Sanctus Church. When she's not at her home Church, she's leading worship at different Churches and Ministries across Canada and beyond. Brooke has been named the Female Vocalist of the Year for the last three years at the Canadian Gospel Music Awards and her album, ‘Pursue', was nominated for a 2020 Juno Award. Brooke is married to her guitar player Steve. Connect with Brooke WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Making Room by Brooke Nicholls Why a Devotional Prompted by God To encourage others To share different times that the Lord has met her and changed her life To remind others of who God is "When the Lord calls you to do something He equips you" What it involves Lots of editing to make it sound like Brooke Read it over 6 time with an editor to make sure that every word sounded like her Self published through Amazon so that accessible to everyone across the country Was a 2 year process Why is a personal devotional time so important When you spend time with someone you become like them When we spend time with the Lord we become more like Him We are meant to resemble Christ Daily devotions are so important to help you know who God is Remember... To spend time with God each day When You Are Volunteering You are doing a great job! If you need refreshing, spend time with Jesus If you need renewed strength, spend time with Jesus Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY |YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0023: Dave Lane Leans into Parenting and the Next Generation
Welcome to Episode 0021 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Rich Birch is the founder of unSeminary and the Executive Director of Camp Mini-Yo-We. He is such a wealth of knowledge and has great insight into all that is going on in the Church world. Connect with Rich UNSEMINARY | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS unSeminary Podcast "The way you learn to lead is to lead" Why Volunteer? Looking for connection, friends, and community with other people Opportunities to live a life that is others centred Moving Forward with Volunteers There is a need for discipleship Look at how people will develop relationships as they serve Ask how do we make this a real connection experience or how do we make it so that they have a deeper connections? Before Your Volunteers Jump Back In Serving We have to learn how to be friends again Add a step before they come back to remind them that they like each other Hold a social event to create comfort and have fun and connect with people After they are comfortable, go through new protocols and what they need to know for returning build community again Church Online Think of it now as another campus not an add on Opportunity to take lessons we've learned from online and apply to in person Ask what did we learn this past year to engage with people better To Those That Have Been Serving Thank you to those that worked to stay connected and tried serving in new ways to keep things going Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don't want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0022: Brooke Nicholls on her Devotional "Making Room" and the Writing Process
Welcome to Episode 0020 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE Dr. Rob Meeder is the Director of Family, Child, and Youth Mental Health at Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care. He’s been practicing in the Simcoe-Muskoka area since 2003 and currently sees children collaboratively with family doctors and therapists throughout the region. Dr. Meeder’s practice is focused exclusively on children and teens with mental health and behaviour problems. He completed his medical training at McMaster University and Western University. He resides in Orillia with his wife and four kids and attends Connexus Church. He is also the host of the Smart Family Podcast which offers practical advice for all family relationships so as to help you “Love Being Home!”. Connect with Rob FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Parenting in the Digital Age Smart Family Podcast interview with Arlene Pellicane Screen Kids by Arlene Pellicane Grand-Parenting Screen Kids by Arlene Pellicane Dr Russel Barkley on all things ADHD Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport Before You Split: Find What You Really Want for the Future of Your Marriage by Toni Nieuwhof Healthy Limits with Technology Impose the same limitations for ourselves as we put on our kids for screens Take a break - healthy digital rest habits,find ways to take a break or have a digital fast Avoid always being connected or that you have to respond right away Make sure its not the first and last of your day, technology keeps you awake! Moving Forward in Ministry We as a church can help people with technology addictions Be supportive not shaming and blaming Come alongside to help find out what is prompting them to fill the need or void in their life Mental Healthy and Anxiety Churches are in a unique position for people to share and care and show empathy Take moments and be quiet and breathe "Anxiety is often rooted in the future we can't predict or the past that we can't change" Collaboratively Problem Solving Look at the problem together and how can we address this issue? We should be open to modifying things Its ok to listen to your kids and what they have to say If your child comes up with the solution with you, it will stick better and they will be more diligent to stick to it When You Are Volunteering So thankful for those leaders working with kids and youth To have youth leaders still connecting in anyway means so much to kids Find something in common to share or encourage youth and kids Thank you for stepping into those roles Consider what you have to offer to help those around you Be creative to share your skills Remember... Come back to the present moment and what you can control, be still and think about the Amazing God that created the universe around you Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God!..." Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE Up Next Episode 0021: Follow us on Social for updates on when our next episode will launch It's going to be amazing!!
Welcome to Episode 0019 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLESo excited to connect with Mike Walker (M.T. Walker) in this episode! Mike is an acclaimed Canadian recording artist based in Aurora, Ontario. We chatted about how he got started as a singer-songwriter and how M.T. Walker Music began. We also discussed his role as a Volunteer Coordinator at The Meeting House as well as memorizing scriptures as a kid and what motivated him. Connect with MikeFACEBOOK | YOUTUBE | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSM.T Walker MusicHorizons albumDragon Boat Festival "Serving is being others-focused" When You Are Volunteering Develop a love for the community that you are part of and get to know the peopleFocus on people even when you are tiredUnderstand and remember why you are volunteeringIt's an opportunity for others to speak into your lifeRemember...Be encouraging and recognize what people have doneIt's not about the show; it's about the spirit of itMistakes are not the end of the worldKeep a healthy and realistic outlookBe flexiblePray!Don't give up; be consistent even if you don't feel like itFind other ways to connect Psalm 23 Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLEUp Next Season 2 Episode 0020 : Rob Meeder on Digital Media and Families
Welcome to Episode 0018 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE We are excited to have Steve Lensink on the podcast. He is a producer, musician and husband to Brooke Nicholls. Thanks to COVID, they watched the Junos from their couch!Connect with SteveFACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAMLinks from the PodcastBrooke Nicholls PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSChanges During This TimeEverything was cancelled including their first big headlining tourPivoted to working in the studio and mixing for churchesStarted video worship from their living room to help out churchesLove to give local teams a break Sharpening Skills in Practical WaysGet into the habit of playing on your own at home and keep it upRehearse the set as if you are scheduled and practise even when you are not serving; stay engaged so you are always ready to goUse Sunday morning at home as a chance to play alongLeading Creatives WellRelationships are the most important thingPrioritize people over process; focus on people to get the best resultsGive creative boundaries and freedom to be creativeContinue to check in with themPreparing PracticallyPrepare heart and handsHeart: Build a playlist with the songs, listen to the lyrics, spend time getting to know them and worshipHands: Know the parts and detailsKeeping a Consistent Audio MixIt's easy to lean on presets on digital soundboards but the best thing you can do is to learn the consoleInvest in team members; teach them and grow togetherThere's a learning curve but better results in the long runClose the gap between most experienced and least experienced Nurturing a Cohesive Sound MixHave ground rules that are non-negotiable (e.g., vocal is most important)Pay attention to volume and decibel levelsRemember who has the authority to make those decisions and try to come under itDo the best job you can with the parameters you are givenLeave room for people to learn from one anotherGive opportunities for feedbackWays to DebriefAfter the service, debrief with the team and someone who was listening to the serviceGoogle Forms helps to track feedback and encouragementWhat went well and who is your MVP?Moving Forward as a Church There is some margin to try things and use this time to experimentOnline services provide new ways to serveThink about outside of Sunday morningDouble down on connections in small waysVolunteers on the RoadProvide a Sunday off for the regular teamGreat way to learn from someone newUse Planning Centre to prepare in advanceBe EncouragedWe often don't see the impact of what we do or what God is doing, especially right nowIt's hard to do the same thing week after week without feedbackGod is still moving Be encouraged that the work you do mattersWe need your talentsThanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLEUp Next Season 2 Episode 0019 : Mike Walker on M.T. Music and Memorizing Scripture
Welcome to episode 0017 of the FOUR12 Canada podcast.Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE We are excited to have Brett Ullman with us, sharing about his book Parenting: Navigating everything. Brett has been married for 23 years, has two kids and was a teacher with the Toronto District School Board for 10 years before moving into speaking full-time back in 2005. He travels North America speaking to teens, young adults, leaders, and parents on topics including parenting, mental health, men, sexuality, pornography, dating, and media. Make sure you take a look at the link below to his website to see all he has to offer.Connect with BrettFACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAMLinks from the PodcastBrett UllmanParenting: Navigating everything by Brett UllmanAlyson SchaferChurchPulse Weekly podcastHow to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-HaimsParenting Styles Video PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSSomething FunPhotographyGardeningParenting Navigating Everything Highlights Heads up! It's not a normal bookCame out of a speaking talk; took three years to developWanted to help parents create great and rich relationships with their kidsOne resource for parenting Up Next -- Men: Navigating EverythingWorking on a book for menFocusing on physical, spiritual and mental healthHow do we be good husbands?Ways to ResearchPoll people onlineRead books that people suggestCheck out blogsProvide good practical help for people to implement in homes and familiesPractical Everyday FaithFaith should be in everythingYour worldview shapes your values -- and your values affect your actionsConnect parenting with practical takeaways"Our faith sustains us in the journey"Build an Authentic Relationship With Your ChildDo our kids think we only love them when they follow our rules?Are there conditions on how we love them?Orange curriculum; relational influenceRelationship is so importantWe gain authentic relationship when we show ongoing that we are for them, not against themAuthentic relationship takes time and hard workPut down your mouse or phone and look your kids in the eyes when they ask you somethingOverparentingWe do too much for our kidsWhen we over-function our kids under-functionWe need to prepare our kidsInstead of just telling them what to do, teach them the "why" behind itBe practical (e.g., let them make their own lunch or order for themselves at a restaurant)They need to learn how to talk to adultsPrepare Your KidsHow to deal with social mediaHow to deal with pornographyHow to deal with interpersonal relationshipsEquip them for this crazy worldThe Pressure to ConformChristians do life differentlyKary Oberbrunner: You can conform to the world or you can be a transformistIt's okay to say we do this differently in our familyDo what's best for your kidsDon't worry about conforming and looking at everyone elseConforming is usually status quo and that is usually mediocrity Slow ParentingCheck out author Carl HonoreTake time to sit and eat not rush throughTake a slower pace so we don't miss the day-to-day thingsFind things to do together and enjoy themSocial MediaFollow people you don't agree with to get a different perspectiveUse it to sharpen you and challenge your viewpointRefresh and RenewPivoting as we all try to figure this outWhat will the next few years look like?Online courses with all his talks and resourcesLet's do something every day in this season for the mind, body and soulAcknowledge everything good that happensDon't miss the special momentsListen Think About ThisBe very open to doing things differentlyWhat we do has to be strategicWe need to equip our kids and our parentsReach Out to Our CommunityTry new ways to reach out and connect as parents and leadersAsk YouTubers to edit videosBackpacks for schoolsFood banksProvide a place to be seen and listened toPeople desperately need help with mental health and ways to connect right now2 Corinthians 4:16 "Therefore we don't lose heart..."Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving and we don’t want you to miss a single episode so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. And you can help us reach more people by writing a review for the podcast on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLEUp Next Season 2 Episode 0018 : Steve Lensink on Practically Preparing, Leading Creatives and Making Donuts
Welcome to Episode 0016 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE I was so excited to chat with Cathie Ostapchuk from "Gather Women" for this episode. I can't wait for you to hear how she began that ministry and the "A Seat at the Table" event they are hosting this Friday (November 6). Cathie is a prairie girl, born and raised in Edmonton Alberta, and moved to Ontario after she was married. She grew up in music and performance arts and lately has been enjoying listening to orchestral works on her walks.Connect with CathieFACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAMLinks from the PodcastCathyOstapchuk.comGather WomenA Seat At The TableA Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSGather Women"Gather Women" is a ministry connecting Canadian womenThe ministry was born out of a season during which Cathie kept going to the women's conferences in the United States and wondered, "where are the women in Canada and what is going on in our own Country?"She heard a speaker say, "go home and water your own grass". This inspired her to go home to Canada and get started.Cathie asked, "what if we could start something that would be national?"This ministry is unique and not modelled after anything that has gone before."See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?" Isaiah 43:19 (NIV) What is Possible in Our SoilGod has already been at work and we were just not aware of it.Gather is a network and connects us.God is at work from coast to coast, and from north to south.There is not only a divide east and west, but also one between Quebec and us.Speaker gave message in French from Quebec and people were amazed at the talent in our country.Showing up and creating an environment where we can flourish alongside "the guys".Gather Rise EventIt's so hard in our country to get together. We are so spread out and it's expensive.We wanted to create a way for us all to connect and be together.In January, felt we needed to go online in May.Our word for the year was "True".True conference ran in May online and we learned at lot of things .The theme was "Whatever is true, place your mind there" from Philippians 4:8.A Seat At The TableWe need to be bold to help shape the future at the ChurchChampion truth, always keep the gospel centralChallenge inequity, race, gender, and class and as a church address thisHow could the church erase poverty?What will it take for us as a church to change?Use it to have conversations at your church and with your family.Where Are the People50% are not watching online or attending so what will the future look like and who are we reaching.Let's sit at the table and talk about it and act on how we will find solutions together.Use at the Table to Help Make decisions for the FutureIf nothing is ever going to be the same, what will the future look like?The voices that will be speaking will be great to listen to.Leaders are trying to see what is next assuming that nothing will ever be the same.Connecting Across Canada and Calling Out GiftsTry to have clear bible teaching from scripture to remind woman of their calling and giving them direction.At all their events look for ways to do that.There is something God has placed in you.There is not a silver platter that someone shows up with and gives you everything all laid out.Internship program is used to invest in woman across the country and help them understand and how to use what they are good at.Growth mindset, "you will never grow unless you take a risk".Reshaping what Canadian women think about themselves.Letting them know they have inherent value because they are a child of God and created in God's image.Search the scripture and see what it says.Jesus calling up woman and inviting them to more fullness in the kingdom may be more the model.Unique OpportunitiesInternshipCollaborate across the board, bringing leaders togetherInvesting in woman who are leadingInfluence the influencersPursuing technology and innovation as the way forwardThe one, the few, the manyMoving ForwardChurches coming together and not existing in their own silos.Working in unison, women and men, women and women, intergenerational.Favourite verse"What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord, who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. When they walk through the Valley of Weeping, it will become a place of refreshing springs. The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings. They will continue to grow stronger, and each of them will appear before God in Jerusalem." Psalm 84:5-7 NLTA Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene PetersonBecause of the valley we come out stronger and we increase our faith in God.Keep our mind set there or it seems like the opposite is happening. One Thing to Remember!Even though you might be experiencing some fear, God's kingdom is being advanced through the Church.He has set it up for us to be together in community and move the gospel forward.Stay tethered to the local church and ask "what can i give?"Ask "how can I help strengthen the church?"Find the opportunities in the challenges.Find out who is doing what or who is doing something you love to do and ask if you can do that at your church.In the hardest moments stay as close as you can to your local church.The local church is the living breath and the Holy Spirit is still in it."When half the church holds back, whether by choice or because we have no choice, everybody loses and our mission suffers setbacks. Tragically, we are squandering the opportunity to display to an embattled world a gospel that causes both men and women to flourish and unites us in a blessed alliance that only the presence of Jesus can explain." Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLEUp Next Season 2 Episode 0017 : Brett UllmanParenting Navigating Everything
Welcome to Episode 0015 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE We are excited to have Jeremy Norton join us from Whitehorse, Yukon. He has been Lead Pastor of Mountainview Church for the past 6 years and is also the creator of the Lead Biblically website. Hear about life in the Yukon and how Jeremy is reaching small communities that cannot afford a pastor. We also chatted about his web post about delaying rest and what happens when we stay on the zipper ride at the fair for too long!Connect with JeremyFACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAMLinks from the PodcastLead BiblicallyJuniper TreeMountainview Communities PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSLead BiblicallyBe authentic and vulnerableServe Christ by cultivating biblical leadership"Write stuff down!"How to Create Growth and Revitalize Be willing to lay down traditions Delaying RestCauses unhealthy habits Like riding the zipper ride at the fall fairDon't ignore the warning signsDon't put the mission above JesusRemember That God is Sovereign--Not Fear and ForgetfulnessDebilitating sorrow and feeling totally undoneIn that moment, you realize only Jesus can handle this; that's when God's sovereignty steps inDo you believe God is strong enough to handle it?Stop, Rest and Abide in HimGet into God's wordRest and spend time with GodHabakkuk 3:17-19 (ESV) "Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer's; he makes me tread on my high places."Surround Yourself With Those Who EncourageSee a counsellor (e.g., Andy Lundy from the Juniper Tree team) Elders and ministry team that want you to be healthyRegional director who cares, comforts and encouragesWe probably all have really great people around us; we just need to open up Effects on Your Church and CommunityWhat we see on a global scale also affects the local churchPeople taking positions is trickling down and causing divisionTo the People in the MiddleThank you for the encouragementThank you for understanding that it's not perfect and that we are attempting to navigate this time wellYou are the apple pie and ice cream!Use This Season to Get RefreshedWrite stuff down to get it out, so you can see what you are thinking and feelingRefresh, renew, refocusNavigating This TimeChoose innovation over traditionTraditional methods...Jesus didn't create themLook at current methods and ask, "Do we love these more than the mission?"Serving NowHow to reach children and youth during this timeLaunching Mountainview Communities; small towns in the north that don't have a church and want northern contentCulture sometimes speaks better than creativityEquipping on Lead BiblicallyRevitalizing a small churchWorking through the long gameMoving from mindset of just lead pastor to part-time staff or quarter-time staffHow to preach and teach in post-Christian culture in a small townHow to Create a Healthy Atmosphere for Your TeamBe aware of your influence on peopleLaugh togetherKnow when it's time to focus and workWe have the same purpose and work to stay on the same pageBe gracious One Thing to Remember!If the old way of serving is not working, instead of complaining as a "couch critic", find a new way to serveBe encouragingBe innovativeMaybe now is the time to lead a new ministryThanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLEUp Next Season 2 Episode 0016 : Cathie Ostapchuk on Gather Women, A Seat at the Table and Finding Your Gifts
Welcome to Episode 0014 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! This is our Second Season and we are so excited to kick it off with this episode!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE We are excited to kick off Season 2 with Pastor Matt Kerr (above left) and Pastor Bill Anderson (above right) from Faith Baptist Church. We chatted about the effects of this season on our church and community, the response to reopening, and how everyone needs a squirrel costume to reach families!Bill has served as the Kids Pastor at Faith for 9 years. Matt has been the Pastor of Worship and Communications for 14 years. He also oversees production and the voice of the church.Connect with BillFACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAMConnect with Matt FACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAMLinks from the PodcastTrainedUpRightNow MediaWorship OnlineThe Worship VocalistLiving Hope PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSHow Did We Get Here?Faith closed in-person in March; moved to prerecorded livestream with a kids segmentVolunteers recorded Bible stories for grades 1 to 5 and preschool craft videosPraise that we had a livestream for the past 5 years, so it wasn't a difficult transitionOpened in-person in June and had a live band singing onstage as of AugustStaggered opening of kids min started in September Connecting With VolunteersDrive-through appreciation instead of a big dinner or eventGave little gifts and encouraged each volunteer4 Points About Reopening Kids MinSee it as a big experimentPlan for fewer kidsDon't get overwhelmedMake a big deal about every kid that comes inThe Effect on Our Community and ChurchWe see evidence of the importance of gatheringNow beginning to bridge connecting peopleAnxiety and stress of missing out on community aspectKids and families have missed the personal touch that we get on SundaysWays to Connect With FamiliesTry something fun and different to meet outdoors with families at their homesFor example, use a squirrel costume to reach out to familiesBiggest Hurdles for ReopeningIncremental growth (1 step forward, 2 steps back)Challenges with guidelines and clarityNavigating diverse opinions, both in our church family and communityDiversity in those serving and the conditions they are comfortable serving in, as well as frustration"As leaders, we are called to lead the whole team: not choose and select who to lead..."Remember, we are people leading people; we need love and graceWorking out the screening and tracking and all the guidelinesCleaning and reminding kids of physical distanceDetermining reporting policy and what will we do as a church Response of ReopeningEager volunteers for grades 1 to 5; preschool volunteers are a little more nervousFamilies were so gratefulKids really needed this and missed it Strengthening Families During COVIDWe continued with social media, making online announcements as much as possibleBrett Ullman, author of Parenting: Navigating Everything, came to talk about parentingKept shining the light of the gospel onto local familiesAimed to be a voice for those in crisisConnected with families in every situation and provided helpHelped meet community internet needs for online school Moving Forward and Equipping VolunteersSent a weekly email to volunteers Used TrainedUp programRightNow Media also has ways to upload training videosPhone calls, emails, praying before we startAdded online tools for the worship bandAdded new volunteer role: lead vocalist who leads and guides our vocalistsNew production members stepped upPut new people alongside experienced team members to shadowLooking for social media volunteers (e.g., chat moderator is a new role in the online church world)Systems database management Moving Forward Ideas for Kids MinUse social media to interact with familiesPersonal letter to kids (snail mail or email)Birthday cardsSquirrel costume!Moving Forward Ideas for the ChurchCommunication is key with individuals and groupsClearly communicate to the church as a whole One Thing to Remember!Get a squirrel suitStart with love! It will clarify what you need to say, whether you are talking to a volunteer or leaderThis is only a seasonGuard your relationships with God and with your team membersMake the most of every opportunity to inspire kids Make a short planSpeaking to the PauseListen to the song "Living Hope" and remember why we need a Saviour. Keep pointing people to Jesus!1 Peter 5:6-7: "Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."Know that God is in full control of this situation!"Do what you can do to allow God to do what he can do" - Dave LaneThanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving and we don’t want you to miss a single episode so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. And you can help us reach more people by writing a review for the podcast on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE Up Next Episode 0015 Season2: Jeremy Norton on Living in the Yukon and What Happens When we Delay Rest
Welcome to Episode 13 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast.Listen and access the show notes here or search for FOUR12 Canada Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free.We are excited to have Dave Lane as our last guest for season 1. Dave is the Pastor of Youth and Family at Temple Baptist Church in Sarnia. In this episode, we chat about grace-based parenting and how what you do at home equips you for ministry.Connect with DaveFACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAMLinks from the PodcastThe Fidgets Recommended ReadingGrace Based Parenting by Tim KimmelSo the Next Generation Will Know: Preparing Young Christians for a Challenging World by Sean McDowell & J. Warner WallaceLead Your Family Like Jesus: Powerful Parenting Principles from the Creator of Families by Ken Blanchard, Tricia Goyer & Phil HodgesRethinking Sexuality: God's Design and Why It Matters by Juli SlatteryMessy Grace: How a Pastor with Gay Parents Learned to Love Others Without Sacrificing Conviction by Caleb Kaltenback PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSGrace-Based ParentingWhat you do at home is always reflected in how you ministerPaul calls church leaders to look after their familiesCreate Godly kidsFocus on the heart instead of the behaviourGrace helps us maintain the balance between 2 extremes in parenting:Legalism rules without relationship, and leads to rebellionLicense relationship without rules leads to resentment"Truth is a clear light that illuminates our children's way through the dark and shadowy corridors of youth.""Grace is the heart commitment to keep that light shining brightly no matter what."How to Create an Environment of GraceFreedom to be different: Define what different is; allow them to be different from your preferences; don't get caught up in the externals; focus on the heart; value what they do against scriptureFreedom to be vulnerable: Help them find the balance between facts and feelingsFreedom to be candid: Candour is honesty dipped in honour; let them be honest in an honourable wayFreedom to make mistakes: We all make mistakes; we need to allow our kids to deal with the consequences and learn to make good choices What Changes Your LifeBooks you readPeople you meetPlaces you go; experiences"Reflect truth and be the light no matter what."What Motivates You to Keep Going Right NowGod's word: know it, declare it and walk itKnow God is still in controlRely on GodYour Community Right NowIs your family and your kidsPractise grace with them nowFocus on your family What Will Church Look LikeDeal with the fearRebuildFocus on love and grace One Thing to Remember!Ministry looks so different right now; many of us don't know what to do or how to do itDo what you can; let God do what only He can doCOVID-19 caught us off guard, but it did not take God off guard; planned events are on our calendars, whereas unseen events are on HisFeeding of the 5000: We need to step out and be faithful; God will always show upTake that step! Don't miss out on what God is doing! Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving and we don’t want you to miss a single episode so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. And you can help us reach more people by writing a review for the podcast on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Up Next Season 2
Welcome to Episode 12 of the FOUR12 Canada PodcastListen to the podcast and access the show notes here or search for the FOUR12 Canada Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free. We are so excited to share this Volunteer Spotlight episode with you! Meet Tanya SprathoffTanya has been serving in the Production Ministry at Faith Baptist Church for the past 5 years as a service director. She also coordinates the Prayer Team and leads a small group. Tanya loves dark chocolate (at least 85%) and Lung Ching green tea. She loves travelling in general and thinks Canada is filled with amazing places to visit. She part-time homeschools and is a taxi service for two teenagers. During the growing season, her passion is her 30'x50' veggie garden! Links from the PodcastRight Now Media PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSBest Practices for Scheduling VolunteersLook ahead!Encourage everyone to block off times they are not availableMake sure all volunteers have an opportunity to say noLet them know they are accountable and responsible to find a replacement should they not be able to make itTips for Planning CentreProvides a big picture view; shows who is serving whereLook at previous plansPair families together (youth with parents or spouses serving together)Send notifications easily and specifically for each weekUse reminder emails and text notificationsWhat EquipsRemember everything is for JesusKnowing that online is a safe place for those who may not come into a church; creating an online environment is very important Look for ways to reach people who we normally wouldn't have access to on a Sunday-to-Sunday basisThings to AppreciateProduction team arrives very early to get things set upThey are thinking of ways to reach people outside of the church and create an online environmentEncouragement for ListenersWhat a wonderful opportunity to draw closer to God and prioritize what is important in our livesRead His wordWatch videosGet on fire for God!"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen" Ephesians 3:20-21 (NIV) Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review for the podcast! The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Up Next Season 1 Episode 13: Dave Lane on What You Do at Home Equips You for Ministry, Defining What Different is and Grace And Rebuilding
Welcome to Episode 11 of the FOUR12 Canada PodcastListen to the podcast and access the show notes here or search for the FOUR12 Canada Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free.We are so excited to share this conversation with Colin Ray. For the last 10 years, he has been the Production Manager at Muskoka Woods. We had the privilege of having Colin as our production guru at the FOUR12 Canada Conference in 2019.Connect with Colin EMAIL | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM Links from the PodcastFuller LightsChurch on the Move blogDownload Youth MinistryPODCAST HIGHLIGHTS"Find your passions!" Create an Environment to Let God SpeakConnect with speakers and understand what they wantBuild relationshipsPartner with what they are doingA Ministry of WhyTrain by building relationshipsTalk about the why and hold regular team meetingsDo mock showsPractiseHow to Move to OnlineAsk what should be live and what can be prerecordedAsk how we can engage and interact online and still get out important informationThis time has given people in production an opportunity to be creativeCreate an ExperienceGain inspiration from seeing people engage and come to GodCreate space for God to work Break the MoldTry new thingsWhat can church be?What can worship be? "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)Encouragement for ListenersFollow your passion and use it to drive the skills God gave youDon't be afraid to ask for help; reach out and network with peopleUse what you learn from your challenging moments Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review for the podcast! The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Up Next Season 1 Episode 12: Volunteer Spotlight on Serving in Production with Tanya Sprathoff
Welcome to Episode 10 of the FOUR12 Canada PodcastListen to the podcast and access the show notes here or search for the FOUR12 Canada Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free.We are so excited to share this conversation with Dom Ruso about where we are as the Church and what moving forward may look like! Dom is the Lead Church Planter of the180. He is a gifted speaker and we were blessed to have him as our main speaker at the FOUR12 Canada Conference in 2019. Connect with Dom EMAIL | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM Links from the PodcastNew Waters PodcastWill We Let the Wrong People Re-Imagine Church? Recommended ReadingTechnopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology by Neil Postman PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS "Although we all get a microphone, not everybody's microphone is at the same level." How Do We Approach Culture? (Leadership and Culture)The Church needs to think about ways to intersect with cultureHow do we listen well again?Not Moving Forward YetSome days the best thing to do is not move forwardRe-evaluate when the storm is over, not in the middle of itWe have to rebuild but let's realize we don't know what that means yetInstead, work on your interior character so we can rebuild with wisdomUnique Ways to Serve and EncourageVirtual prayer with othersNew ways to connect virtuallyWelcome videosJesus Has Gone Ahead of YouThose who have said yes to Jesus are following a Saviour who is always ahead of usHe already knows what's coming nextThe Person who is carrying us and drawing us forward is someone who loves us and is a good God Try New ThingsTry one new discipline to help you stay healthy and grow in your relationship with GodTrying new things keeps us creativeThings to Encourage Those ListeningTrust God in the season of waitingPray virtually with othersBe intentional with family timeThanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review for the podcast! The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Up Next Season 1 Episode 11: Colin Ray on Following Your Passions to Drive the Skills God has Given You, A Ministry of Why, and Using This Time as an Opportunity to be Productive
Welcome to Episode 9 of the FOUR12 Canada PodcastNOTE: This episode was recorded earlier this year.Listen to the podcast and access the show notes here or search for the FOUR12 Canada Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free.We are so excited to share this conversation with Joanna la Fleur! She is a creative communicator from Toronto, Canada. Kim had the privilege of meeting her at Faith Baptist Church at a training event for our hosting teams in February. Joanna has a podcast and she is on the Christian talk show "See Hear Love". She served at Sanctus Church, then stepped into her current role to help others. For 15 years, Joanna has helped churches become the best possible communicators sharing the most important message in the world. Connect with Joanna WEBSITE | PODCAST | INSTAGRAM Links from the PodcastFluid ConferenceCanadian Church Leaders ConferenceOur Common Calling Recommended ReadingLife of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World by Henri J. M. NouwenCreativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed CatmullLeading on Empty: Refilling Your Tank and Renewing Your Passion by Wayne CordeiroBetter Together: How Women and Men Can Heal the Divide and Work Together to Transform the Future by Danielle StricklandGod Has a Name by John Mark Comer PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSThings Have Changed in Church CommunicationWe used to call people weekly on the phoneNow we can learn on the goCommunicate in the digital world because that's where people are nowFinding Yourself in VolunteeringVolunteering is a place to find yourself and understand what you are good at and not good at, learning your strengths and weaknessesBalance volunteering and everything else in lifeBe committedEffective Ways to Encourage VolunteersUse food as a way to bring people together and remind them why we are hereLook people in the eye and thank them like you mean it!Show sincere gratitudeSend thank-you cards"Most people are serving because they want to, not for a gift card."Developing a Social Media TeamThis is a primary way to communicate with people nowPick one platform and do it well before trying to do them allMake a realistic plan (e.g., start with Facebook and or Instagram, depending on the demographics of your church)To develop a team, ask, "Who already does this well? Who's active on the social media platforms we want to use? Are they trustworthy? Can they write interesting things...and put a proper sentence together?"Talk to people in person and let them know they do a great job, so this team might be a good fit for themThis is a great way for the church to use people's different skills and interestsConsider getting your name on all the platforms so that if you want to use it in the future you have the handle"As a church, we want to talk to people where they are"Practical Ways to Get StartedPlan out posts in advance (e.g., use a spreadsheet)Write out what you want to say on each post and check to make sure it matches the voice of the churchBuild a Google photo drive to share pics that could be postedGet a leader to provide some direction on the church's valuesKeep a consistent voice regardless of who is postingPractical Ways to Encourage Those Around YouIf you see something that was great, say something! Get in touch and encourage them right awayThanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review for the podcast! The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Up Next Season 1 Episode 10: Dom Ruso on Leadership and Culture and How that Impacts the Church, Not Moving Forward Yet but Instead Cultivate Interior Character and Trust God in the Season of Waiting
Welcome to Episode 8 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast* NOTE: This episode was recorded earlier this year. *Listen to the podcast and access the show notes here or search for FOUR12 Canada Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free.Jeff Austen is the Adult Ministries Pastor at Creekside Church in the Waterloo region. We had a great conversation about allowing God to build into you and how a church is only as healthy as the quality of its volunteers. Although this episode was recorded earlier this year, Jeff shared plenty of resources and ideas that you could use at such a time as this.Connect with Jeff WEBSITE | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM Links from the PodcastLifeGroupLeaders.care:group ConferenceThe Global Leadership Summit Clay Scroggins on Carey Nieuwhof's Leadership PodcastRecommended ResourcesLifeGroup Leader Job DescriptionRecommended ReadingCultural Apologetics: Renewing the Christian Voice, Conscience, and Imagination in a Disenchanted World by Paul M. GouldPlanning Small Groups with Purpose: A Field-Tested Guide to Design and Grow Your Ministry by Steve GladenLeading Life-Changing Small Groups by Bill Donahue PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSAdult Ministries and Small GroupsAdult Ministries includes everything for adults outside of Sunday morningsCreekside's Life Groups (small groups) bring together around 10 people who are growing in their walk with GodBig on VolunteersA church is only as healthy as the quality of its volunteersBuild into and support them so they can be successful in their rolesAn overall value for Creekside is to be in a group and on a teamShare vision and show appreciation continually A few times a year, look for people to step up and lead a groupCoaches TeamCome alongside group leadersPray with and listen to themProvide resourcesRemind leaders that they're not aloneProvide ongoing encouragementWhy Join a Group?As a church, clearly communicate the value and expectation of joining a small groupGod created us for relationships; we flourish in communityAct of WorshipWhat you do is so important and vitalWe are created by God to serveRomans 12:1-2 "Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will." (NIV)Moving ForwardAllow God to build into you by attending conferences, reading, listening to podcasts, etc.Take time to get refuelled, stay encouraged and get connectedGod loves you and accepts you as you are not because of what you doThanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review for the podcast! The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Up Next Season 1 Episode 9: Joanna La Fleur on Church Communications, Helpful Tips for a Volunteer Social Media Team, and Practical Ways to Encourage Each Other as We Serve
Welcome to Episode 7 of the FOUR12 Canada PodcastListen to and access the show notes here or search for FOUR12 Canada Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free.Brooke Nicholls is a Canadian worship leader and songwriter. She lives in Toronto and is married to her guitar player, Steve. She is nominated for a Juno and serves as a worship leader at Sanctus. We had a fantastic conversation about leading from a place of love and how small things can have a lasting impact on encouraging those you serve with. I hope you enjoy our chat as much as I did! Connect with Brooke WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM LinksCarey Nieuwhof Leadership PodcastWorship Together PodcastHillsong Creative PodcastRecommended ReadingThe Air I Breathe: Worship as a Way of Life by Louie GiglioHow to Worship a King: Prepare Your Heart. Prepare Your World. Prepare The Way by Zach NeesePODCAST HIGHLIGHTSKnow your teamGet to know each member as a personGather as a whole team Better togetherDifficult seasons will happen; obedience and encouragement are importantSomeone walking alongside you helpsDon't underestimate the power of encouragement!Small acts of encouragement can be significant Input = outputCheck out conferences in your areaLearn from new perspectives and refresh what you already knowPut in the work to improveRemember why we're doing what we're doingListen to podcastsRead books Things Brooke has learned along the wayLead from a place of loveRelationships always trump numbersBe gracious; remember we are all peopleIt's all for the kingdomEmpower people and be there for them Showing loveBig teams are not an excuse not to show loveSend simple texts and direct messages to encourage volunteersLet them know you are praying for themEmail to touch base and find out ways you can pray for themTell volunteersWhat you're doing matters so much! You are playing a part in the kingdomYou are so valuableYour church needs youThe Lord sees the work you are doingGalatians 6:9 "Let us not become weary of doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." (NIV)RememberEncourage your volunteers and acknowledge the time they have given up to serveLet them know you see them and you careEncouragement and positive affirmation can make a world of difference! Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review for the podcast! The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Up Next Season 1 Episode 8: Jeff Austen onContinually Allowing God to Build Into Youand as a Church You Are Onlyas Healthy as the Quality of Your Volunteers
Welcome to Episode 6 of the FOUR12 Canada PodcastListen to and access the show notes here or search for FOUR12 Canada Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free.Misty Phillips is an Orange Specialist serving churches in Canada, specifically working with kids. We had a fantastic conversation on Family Ministry and why strategy matters, how to partner with parents, and fun ways to surprise and delight volunteers. Misty uses her first-hand experience with the Orange curriculum to help churches unpack it in their ministry context. Connect with Misty WEBSITE | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM LinksParent Cue Podcastgetorangefree.comRecommended ReadingThink Orange: Imagine the Impact When Church and Family Collide by Reggie JoinerA New Kind of Leader: What You Believe Can Open a Door for a Kid or Teenager's Future by Reggie JoinerPODCAST HIGHLIGHTSStrategy vs. MissionMission: Here's what we want to see happenStrategy: Here's how we're going to get thereHow to unpack faith is part of your strategyMake faith relatable and practical at each phase Family Ministry and Where to StartRecognize the unique milestones and timelines that children go throughFamily Ministry should be crib to collegeHow can we partner with parents and help them create a rhythm at home?What do we want children to become as they grow in the Lord?3 Dials We Turn to Make Faith Relatable at Each PhasePreschool: Wonder at the God-filled world they live inElementary: Discovery and making wise choices in relationshipsHigh School: Learning that they are the church and they are gifted How to Partner with ParentsIt's much more than just a handout about what children learnedAim to partner with parents, because they will always trump the influence of the churchRecognize that parents have 3,000 hours in a year at home vs. the church with about 40 hours Think StrategicallyWhat's the best way to connect with families in your area?Provide tools on their devices (e.g., Parent Cue app)Look at the horizon so you don't get stuck as leadersBe willing to engage in culture (e.g., check out what kids are watching on YouTube)Make sure everyone plays well and prays togetherTell VolunteersWhat you do matters!We can't do it without youYou add so much value with the amazing gifts and talents you have to offerLeader TipsYou can't over-value or over-appreciate a volunteerFind fun ways to encourage (e.g., randomly show up where they're serving and surprise them with something fun)Keep your volunteers guessing about how you are going to appreciate them Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review for the podcast! The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Up Next Season 1 Episode 7: Brooke Nicholls on How to Lead From a Place of Love and How SmallThings Can Have a Lasting Impact in EncouragingThose That You are Serving With
Welcome to Episode 5 of the FOUR12 Canada PodcastListen to and access the show notes here or search for the FOUR12 Canada Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Google or wherever you get your podcasts and listen for free.Jeremy Best is Pastor of Student Ministries at Faith St. Thomas. He is also the FEB Central Youth Director. We're excited to have him on this episode to kick off the New Year. Jeremy chats with us about the anatomy of a wave, using your gifts and passions to meet kids where they're at and how thinking long-term maximizes your impact. Connect with JeremyEMAIL | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER Links from the PodcastYouth Ministry Summit Recommended ReadingGood To Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...And Others Don't by Jim Collins Surprise the World! The Five Habits of Highly Missional People by Michael FrostKeep Christianity Weird: Embracing the Discipline of Being Different by Michael Frost PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSAnatomy of a WaveThe strength of each wave depends on the wave before itIf churches are going to thrive, each generation has to get behind the next generation and launch them forward 3 Practical Ways to Help the Next Generation1. Invest:Pour money and resources into kids and youth ministriesLong-term investments pay off generation after generation2. Invite:Actively invite young people into leadership rolesTake some risks when you see potential, then develop them and try to activate it3. Entrust (or Intrust as Jeremy likes to write it for 3 I's):Let go and pass on your responsibilities (see Numbers 8:23-26)Bring someone alongside you while you're still running at full steamProvide opportunities for people to use their gifts and share the load of the ministry Connect with CommunityCoach local teams to make connections with the community and build real, honest relationships with studentsDiscover what you're good at and passionate about and look for ways to use that in a school or community organizationFind a way to connect with kids who wouldn't usually come to church Remember...Stick it out for the long-term to see the best resultsYou're making a far bigger impact than you think you are! Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single one, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast today. Please help us reach more people by writing a review! The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Up Next Season 1 Episode 6: Misty Phillipson Family Ministry and Why Strategy Matters,How to Partner With Parents and Fun Ways to Surprise and Delight Your Volunteers
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