MCS Spotlight

SERIES - Psychology and the Pastor: Tools for Your Toolbox   Pastors are in the people business—called to tend those God's has placed under our care. But sometimes understanding people (and even our own selves!) is challenging, especially when it comes to issues of mental health. In this four-part series we talk with Psychotherapist Kristy Bennett-Dahms about the terms and concepts that pastors should know to help them better understand human psychology and care for God's people.   In Part 4, Kristy discusses some treatments for mental healing: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).   The following are a list of resources that were mentioned in the podcast series and/or recommended by our guest or host:   Books: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The End of Worry: Why We Worry and How to Stop Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Workbook: A Comprehensive CBT Guide for Coping with Uncertainty, Worry, and Fear The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You   Websites: Better Help counseling services CPTSD Foundation (helpful for understanding trauma) Mind Beacon - Free Guided Mental Health Support Mind and Soul Foundation (UK-based Christian Mental Health Site)

SERIES - Psychology and the Pastor: Tools for Your Toolbox   Pastors are in the people business—called to tend those God's has placed under our care. But sometimes understanding people (and even our own selves!) is challenging, especially when it comes to issues of mental health. In this four-part series we talk with Psychotherapist Kristy Bennett-Dahms about the terms and concepts that pastors should know to help them better understand human psychology and care for God's people.   In Part 3, Kristy discusses trauma, PTSD, CPTSD, and moral injury.   The following are a list of resources that were mentioned in the podcast series and/or recommended by our guest or host:   Books: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The End of Worry: Why We Worry and How to Stop Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Workbook: A Comprehensive CBT Guide for Coping with Uncertainty, Worry, and Fear The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You   Websites: Better Help counseling services CPTSD Foundation (helpful for understanding trauma) Mind Beacon - Free Guided Mental Health Support Mind and Soul Foundation (UK-based Christian Mental Health Site)

SERIES - Psychology and the Pastor: Tools for Your Toolbox   Pastors are in the people business—called to tend those God's has placed under our care. But sometimes understanding people (and even our own selves!) is challenging, especially when it comes to issues of mental health. In this four-part series we talk with Psychotherapist Kristy Bennett-Dahms about the terms and concepts that pastors should know to help them better understand human psychology and care for God's people.   In Part 2, Kristy discusses depression, anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.   The following are a list of resources that were mentioned in the podcast series and/or recommended by our guest or host:   Books: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The End of Worry: Why We Worry and How to Stop Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Workbook: A Comprehensive CBT Guide for Coping with Uncertainty, Worry, and Fear The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You   Websites: Better Help counseling services CPTSD Foundation (helpful for understanding trauma) Mind Beacon - Free Guided Mental Health Support Mind and Soul Foundation (UK-based Christian Mental Health Site)

SERIES - Psychology and the Pastor: Tools for Your Toolbox   Pastors are in the people business—called to tend those God's has placed under our care. But sometimes understanding people (and even our own selves!) is challenging, especially when it comes to issues of mental health. In this four-part series we talk with Psychotherapist Kristy Bennett-Dahms about the terms and concepts that pastors should know to help them better understand human psychology and care for God's people.   In Part 1, Kristy discusses language, mental health, mental illness, and designations of mental health professionals.   The following are a list of resources that were mentioned in the podcast series and/or recommended by our guest or host:   Books: The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The End of Worry: Why We Worry and How to Stop Mind Over Mood, Second Edition: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think The Generalized Anxiety Disorder Workbook: A Comprehensive CBT Guide for Coping with Uncertainty, Worry, and Fear The PTSD Workbook: Simple, Effective Techniques for Overcoming Traumatic Stress Symptoms The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You   Websites: Better Help counseling services CPTSD Foundation (helpful for understanding trauma) Mind Beacon - Free Guided Mental Health Support Mind and Soul Foundation (UK-based Christian Mental Health Site)  

Racial justice issues have come to the forefront of our awareness lately, although issues of injustice are not new. How do racial justice matters impact church ministry? Dr. Josh Samuel interviews five practitioners on this important topic. This episode, Leading in the Midst of Racism. Kaarina Hsieh (Lead Pastor, Parkway Forest Community Church, Toronto) Godfrey Adderley (Lead Pastor, Stone Church, Toronto) Dan Collado (Academic Director, Aboriginal Bible Academy, Napanee) Patrice Wheeler (Next Generation Lead & Children, Toronto) William Sloos (Lead Pastor, Richmond Hill Pentecostal Church) Part 4 of 4. These episodes are also being released as videos, accessible here on our YouTube channel.  

Racial justice issues have come to the forefront of our awareness lately, although issues of injustice are not new. How do racial justice matters impact church ministry? Dr. Josh Samuel interviews five practitioners on this important topic. This episode, Encouraging Diversity in Leadership. Kaarina Hsieh (Lead Pastor, Parkway Forest Community Church, Toronto) Godfrey Adderley (Lead Pastor, Stone Church, Toronto) Dan Collado (Academic Director, Aboriginal Bible Academy, Napanee) Patrice Wheeler (Next Generation Lead & Children, Toronto) William Sloos (Lead Pastor, Richmond Hill Pentecostal Church) Part 3 of 4. These episodes are also being released as videos, accessible on YouTube here!

Racial justice issues have come to the forefront of our awareness lately, although issues of injustice are not new. How do racial justice matters impact church ministry? Dr. Josh Samuel interviews five practitioners on this important topic. This episode, lessons learned on the journey. Kaarina Hsieh (Lead Pastor, Parkway Forest Community Church, Toronto) Godfrey Adderley (Lead Pastor, Stone Church, Toronto) Dan Collado (Academic Director, Aboriginal Bible Academy, Napanee) Patrice Wheeler (Next Generation Lead & Children, Toronto) William Sloos (Lead Pastor, Richmond Hill Pentecostal Church) Part 2 of 4. These episodes are also being released as videos, accessible on YouTube here!

Racial justice issues have come to the forefront of our awareness lately, although issues of injustice are not new. How do racial justice matters impact church ministry? Dr. Josh Samuel interviews five practitioners on this important topic. Kaarina Hsieh (Lead Pastor, Parkway Forest Community Church, Toronto) Godfrey Adderley (Lead Pastor, Stone Church, Toronto) Dan Collado (Academic Director, Aboriginal Bible Academy, Napanee) Patrice Wheeler (Next Generation Lead & Children, Toronto) William Sloos (Lead Pastor, Richmond Hill Pentecostal Church) Part 1 of several! These episodes are also being released as videos, accessible on YouTube here.

How can big changes be effectively implemented into our lives and ministry? Luc interviews Rob Sharpe (Lead Pastor of Highway Church in Hagersville, Ontario) on his new book, The Domino Effect: How to Create Massive, Cumulative Change One Step at a Time!

Why do good and reasonable people disagree so strongly on important (and not-so-important) issues? And why is it so difficult for us to embrace new ideas that might not only be helpful, but are also likely to be true? How might it help to imagine that people operate more like elephants than computers?  Peter Neumann and Stephen Barkley discuss why pastors and leaders should probably become "elephant whisperers," drawing on insights gleaned from Jonathan Haidt's book, The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion (with some assistance from Tom Nichol's, The Death of Expertise).  

Part of our Leadership Laboratory series during COVID-19. Social distancing can take an emotional toll on families and individuals. What can a pastor do to help congregants improve their mental health and wellness during this time? And what should a pastor do to ensure adequate self-care? An interview with Kristy Bennet-Dahms, Psychotherapist at Whitewater Bromley Community Health Centre, Cobden, ON.

Part of our Leadership Laboratory series during COVID-19. Can we help disciple youth during a time of social distancing? An interview with Brendan Meade, Student Ministries Pastor at Bethel Gospel Tabernacle, Hamilton, ON.

Part of our Leadership Laboratory series during COVID-19. An interview about leading and caring for people with Rick (Lead Pastor) and Cheryl Boyes (Connections Pastor) at Gateway Church, London, ON.  

Part of our Leadership Laboratory series during COVID-19. Can we help teach our congregations during a time of social distancing? An interview with Wendy Payne, Lead Pastor at Manitoulin Community Church, Tehkummah, ON.

Part of our Leadership Laboratory series during COVID-19. How can local church reach the surrounding community in which it finds itself during social distancing? An interview with Gary Adduono, Lead Pastor of Terrace Bay Gospel Assembly, ON.

Part of our Leadership Laboratory series during COVID-19. Social distancing affects institutions and communities beyond those directly associated with the church. How do we care for people in those contexts? An interview with David Long, Chaplain at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Sudbury, ON.

Part of our Leadership Laboratory series during COVID-19. How do you disciple adults during social distancing? An interview with Fred Middel, Lead Pastor at Crosslands Church, Newmarket, ON.

Part of our Leadership Laboratory series during COVID-19. How do you continue with Jesus' call to disciple children with social distancing in effect? An interview with Shelley Good, Children's Pastor at Woodvale Pentecostal Church, Ottawa.

Part of our Leadership Laboratory series during COVID-19. COVID-19 has introduced numerous challenges and opportunities for pastors and churches. One crucial area concerns what is often behind the scenes, providing practical foundation for the public ministry expressions of the local church -- the sphere of administration. Luc Lombardi explores this topic with Amitabh Singh, Executive Pastor at Portico church in Mississauga, ON.

Part of our Leadership Laboratories Series for COVID-19: How does a church continue ministry to the community during social distancing? An interview with Hailey Armoogan, Lead Pastor of Fort Smith Pentecostal Church, in Fort Smith, NT.

Part of our Leadership Laboratories Series for COVID-19: How do you continue to disciple young adults in the midst of social distancing? An interview with Kristen Malcolm, Pastor of Young Adults/Outreach at King St. Community Church, Oshawa, ON.

Part of our special COVID-19 Leadership Laboratory Series What do you do when church life becomes anything but normal? The emergence of COVID-19 and the national (and international) move to social distancing has caused pastors across Canada to rethink (quickly and repeatedly!) ministry options and opportunities. We interview Patti Miller, Lead Pastor at Evangel Church in Montreal on how she and her staff have been responding to the rapid changes.

How do I know when I'm headed for a change in my ministry role? And what do I do about it? And how can Lead Pastors help staff in this transitional season? We discuss ministry transition with Luc Lombardi. Pt. 2/2  

How do I know when I'm headed for a change in my ministry role? And what do I do about it? And how can Lead Pastors help staff in this transitional season? We discuss ministry transition with Luc Lombardi. Pt. 1/2  

What is it like to try to share and defend the gospel today with young adults? Peter Neumann interviews Jonathan Topping, an apologist with Power to Change and adjunct instructor with MCS. Jon shares his experience, and provides helpful perspective and advice that will help equip churches to better communicate in a shifting culture. Part 1/2. Jon Topping can be contacted and his resources can be accessed using the information below. Email: jonathan.topping@p2c.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jontopping Website (under construction, but mostly works): https://www.jontopping.com/ Podcast: https://p2c.com/students/series/ultimate-questions/   Recorded 2020-02-05

What is it like to try to share and defend the gospel today with young adults? Peter Neumann interviews Jonathan Topping, an apologist with Power to Change and adjunct instructor with MCS. Jon shares his experience, and provides helpful perspective and advice that will help equip churches to better communicate in a shifting culture. Part 1/2. Jon Topping can be contacted and his resources can be accessed using the information below. Email: jonathan.topping@p2c.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jontopping Website (under construction, but mostly works): https://www.jontopping.com/ Podcast: https://p2c.com/students/series/ultimate-questions/   Recorded 2020-02-05

Why are internships so valuable as part of a student's pastoral ministry education? How do we ensure that students are receiving first-rate instruction and coaching during internships that will prepare them for the future? And practically, what benchmarks must a pastor and church meet to be eligible to host and train an intern? An interview with Dr. Owen Black, Director of the Pastoral Leadership Major and Field Education. For inquires concerning MCS's internships, Owen can be contacted at owen.black@mcs.edu. Recorded 2020-01-20

Do church leaders and parents sometimes unintentionally teach young people that the Christian faith is fragile? Peter Neumann talks to Allison MacGregor (instructor in Bible and theology at MCS) about why it's important to be open to and prepared for theological conversations with young people. Recorded 2020-01-08    

What is the place of worship and creative arts in the local church? In this three-part series, Dr. Josh Samuel interviews Adam Hoskins and Josh Rambajue, worship ministers at Global Kingdom Ministries, a thriving church in Scarborough, ON (North east of Toronto). This episode: Pt. 3 - Strengthening Worship and Creative Arts Leaders & Ministries.   Recorded on Oct. 18, 2019.

What is the place of worship and creative arts in the local church? In this three-part series, Dr. Josh Samuel interviews Adam Hoskins and Josh Rambajue, worship ministers at Global Kingdom Ministries, a thriving church in Scarborough, ON (North east of Toronto). This episode: Pt. 2 - The Culture of Song-Writing in the Local Church.   Recorded on Oct. 18, 2019.

What is the place of worship and creative arts in the local church? In this three-part series, Dr. Josh Samuel interviews Adam Hoskins and Josh Rambajue, worship ministers at Global Kingdom Ministries, a thriving church in Scarborough, ON (North east of Toronto). This episode: Pt. 1 - Leading a Large Multicultural Worship and Creative Arts Ministry.   Recorded on Oct. 18, 2019.

What is practical theology, what makes it different from simply applied theology, and what difference does it make when pastoring a church? Stephen Barkley answers these questions, and provides some practical examples! Part 2 of 2 Recorded on Oct. 1, 2019

What is practical theology, what makes it different from simply applied theology, and what difference does it make when pastoring a church? Stephen Barkley answers these questions and more! Part 1 of 2 Recorded on Oct. 1, 2019

Sometimes in North American the corporate dimensions of the Christian faith are not valued as highly as one's personal relationship with Jesus. To what extent is participation in and with the church crucial to being a follower of Jesus? Luc Lombardi interviews Dom Ruso on this topic. Recorded on June 21, 2019.

How might churches connect with our rapidly changing Canadian culture? Luc Lombardi interviews Dom Ruso, debriefing his workshop on this issue at the Wm Morrow Leadership Centre of MCS. Recorded June 20, 2019

What are some key current issues in Canadian Youth Ministry? Eldon Wright, Director of the Youth Ministry Major at Master's College holds a round-table discussion with a great group of youth pastors. Pt. 2/2 Recorded March 11, 2019

What are some key current issues in Canadian Youth Ministry? Eldon Wright, Director of the Youth Ministry Major at Master's College holds a round-table discussion with a great group of youth pastors. Pt. 1/2 Recorded March 11, 2019

How can churches minister more effectively to those with special needs? Peter Neumann interviews Wendy Holmes, expert in special needs education (and Director of the Academic Success Centre at Master's College!). To contact Wendy for information about having her help your church minister to individuals and families with special needs, contact her at reacheverychildministries@gmail.com, or at 905-706-2037. Recorded on Apr. 10, 2019

Small church expert Karl Vaters is interviewed on the uniqueness of small churches and his book, The Grasshopper Myth. Recorded May 21, 2015.

This is a free webinar excerpt from the Dr. William Morrow Leadership Centre. This excerpt is from an interview with Dr. Dom Ruso, Lead Pastor of 180church in Laval, Quebec, recorded on Mar. 21, 2019. Dom will be presenting a 2-day workshop at the Peterborough Campus of Master's College on June 19-20, 2019, on the topic: "Connecting with Culture." To find out more information on how you or your ministry team can register for this valuable workshop, please visit mcs.edu/leadership/.

What do we need to know about ministering in a small church? Stephen Barkley and Dale Sanger, two small church pastors and really great guys, help answer this important question. Part 2 of 2. Recorded Apr. 24, 2019

What do we need to know about ministering in a small church? Stephen Barkley and Dale Sanger, two small church pastors and really great guys, help answer this important question. Part 1 of 2. Recorded Apr. 24, 2019

What is Mental Health 1st Aid? Luc Lombardi interviews Eldon Wright about this question, and also why it's important for pastors to be trained in this area. Recorded Apr. 16, 2019

Does Bible College train pastors for small churches? Luc Lombardi and Peter Neumann explain how the training at MCS aims to prepare leaders for diverse ministry contexts.

In this inaugural MCS Spotlight podcast, Luc Lombardi and Peter Neumann try to justify why the world needs yet another podcast! Listen to find out how this podcast of the Dr. William Morrow Leadership Centre aims to be a valuable and relevant resource for ministry practitioners.