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Rev. Steve Beers preaches from the Book of Psalms on the Fourth Sunday of Pentecost.
Pastor of Mission Isaiah DeVyldere preaches from the Gospel of Matthew on the Third Sunday of Pentecost.
Pastor of Mission Isaiah DeVyldere preaches from the Gospel of Matthew on the Second Sunday of Pentecost.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of Matthew on Trinity Sunday.
Rev. Tammy Dunahoo preaches from the Gospel of John on Pentecost Sunday.
After launching CTK at just 24 years old in the middle of a global pandemic, Chris Vasiliou didn't wait for perfect timing, certainty, or permission. In this episode, Chris shares the realities of scaling a construction company in one of Canada's toughest industries, the lessons learned from growing from a handful of people to a national operation, and why entrepreneurship can't truly be taught, it has to be lived. From earning trust as a young founder to building credibility through responsiveness, authenticity, and consistency, this conversation is packed with practical insight for anyone trying to grow something meaningful.But this episode goes deeper than business growth. Kelly and Chris unpack the hidden side of entrepreneurship, including risk, cash flow pressure, sleepless nights, non payment challenges, and the responsibility that comes with leading people. They also tackle the future of construction in Canada, why contractors should be treated as partners instead of commodities, and how trust, transparency, and long term thinking can create stronger businesses and stronger communities. Whether you're building a company, leading a team, or standing on the edge of taking your first leap, this episode is a reminder that success rarely comes quickly, but it is built one decision at a time.Follow Chris: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-vasiliou-a05752262/ CTK Website: https://ctksys.com/Key Takeaways: Entrepreneurship cannot really be taught, it has to be experienced.There is no perfect time to start, sometimes you have to put both feet into the fire.Starting young is an advantage because time, risk, and learning can compound.Credibility is built through consistency, responsiveness, and doing what you say you will do.Soft skills can become a major competitive advantage in established industries.Growth starts with small wins, strong relationships, and proving yourself over time.Authenticity and transparency are not just values, they are business development tools.Construction is brutally hard, and the hidden challenges are often cash flow, non payment, risk, and tight margins.The best contractors act like partners, not vendors chasing the lowest bid.Canada's next major opportunity will require builders, tradespeople, and contractors who are willing to step up and do good work.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of John on the Seventh Sunday of Easter.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of John on the Sixth Sunday of Easter.
Pastor of Mission Isaiah DeVyldere preaches from the Gospel of John on the Fifth Sunday of Easter.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of John on the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of Luke on the Third Sunday of Easter.
Pastoral Curate Allison Raley preaches from the Gospel of John on the Second Sunday of Easter.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of Luke on Easter.
Rev. Isaiah DeVyldere preaches from the Gospel of Luke on Palm Sunday.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews reflects on the significance of the final three days of Holy Week known as the Triduum.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the book of Joshua on The Fifth Sunday of Lent.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the book of Numbers on The Fourth Sunday of Lent.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the book of Exodus on The Third Sunday of Lent.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the book of Exodus on The Second Sunday of Lent.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the book of Exodus on The First Sunday of Lent.
The gang is back together for a packed episode of the Hudson Valley Disc Golf Podcast! Pat is joined by a full house—Alex, Jaimen, Erich, Evan, Tim, Corey, and eventually Randy—to break down a snowy, action-packed weekend of New York disc golf.First up, the crew dives deep into the latest round of New York Team Challenge. They cover the key matchups, including the Beasts at the Widowmakers, Revolution at Tower of Power, Whips at Minekill, and the Wrenches at the Goats. Expect detailed breakdowns of the spreads (including the legendary CTK couch), the necessity of ribbons in the snow, and who is still alive for the finals.Then, we shift gears to the 20th Annual J-Park Ice Bowl. We recap the charity event that raised over $1,500 for the local food bank, discuss the creative team names, and highlight the winners across all divisions.Finally, stick around for a chaotic game of "Disc or No Disc" where Randy/Erich battle it out against Alex/Evan.Announcements: Fools Fest registration, Dove Creek's "Wing It and Sling It," and a 9-Pin Putting League update.Thank you to our newest Patreon member, Peter FitzSisti!Join the conversation:Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for updates, and don't forget to rate and review!Support the showSpecial Thanks to our Patreon Supporters: Branden Cline, Tim Goyette, Peter Hodge, Ryan Nelson, Kevin T. Kroencke, Brian Monahan, Corey Cook, Evan Parsley, Mark Bryan, Nick Warren, Jasan Lasasso, Justin Mucelli, Terry Hudson, Kyle Hirsch, Brian Bickersmith, Sparky Spaulding, Mike Schwartz, Erich Struna, William Byrne, Jeff Wiechowski, Sean Dollard, Jack Bradley, Marcia Focht, Justin Hickok, Troy Vassari, Erik Haenel, Ross O'Toole and Peter FitzSisti.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of Matthew on The Last Sunday of Epiphany and shares an update on plans for our new building.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews gives a brief introduction to the the season Lent.
Deacon Steve Beers preaches from the book of Matthew on The Fifth Sunday of Epiphany.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of Matthew on The Fourth Sunday of Epiphany.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of Matthew on The Third Sunday of Epiphany.
Youth Ministry Leader Mollie Zehmer preaches from the Gospel of John on the Second Sunday of Epiphany.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of Matthew on The First Sunday of Epiphany.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of Matthew on The Second Sunday of Christmas.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of Matthew on The Fourth Sunday of Advent.
Pastor of Mission Isaiah DeVyldere preaches from the Gospel of Matthew on The Third Sunday of Advent.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of Matthew on The Second Sunday of Advent.
Assisting Priest Tammy Dunahoo preaches from the book of Isaiah on The First Sunday of Advent.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews+ shares vision for the upcoming Advent season.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the book of Ephesians on the Last Sunday after Pentecost, Christ the King Sunday.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the book of Colossians on the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost.
Guest preacher, Rev. Dustin McGowan, preaches from the Gospel of John on the Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the book of Isaiah on the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the book of 2 Samuel on the Twentieth Sunday after Pentecost.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews shares an update on CTK's building search.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the book of Genesis on the Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the book of Genesis on the Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost.
Newly elected Bishop Jeff Bailey preaches from the Gospel of Luke on the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost.
Associate Pastor Clint O'Kelley preaches from the Gospel of Luke on the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost. Clint serves Christ the King as Pastor of Formation.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of Luke on the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of Luke on the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of Luke on the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Gospel of Luke on the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost.
Associate Pastor Isaiah DeVyldere preaches from the Gospel of Luke on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost.
Lead Pastor Ashley Mathews preaches from the Book of Hebrews as well as casts a broader vision for the future of CTK.