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Ephesians 3v14-19 with Ken Shigematsu Guest speaker Ken Shigematsu teaches from Ephesians on how God's love seeks us out in all our weakness and shame. https://bridgetown.church/teaching
How can we live with more joy? Ken Shigematsu explores how the good news of Jesus' birth is cause for celebration and happiness. He challenges us to draw near to the source of joy, God himself, and savor his blessings to allow his joy to saturate our hearts and minds. Key Scripture Passages: Luke 1v46-49, Luke 2v10-11, Luke 2v19, 1 Corinthians 2v9This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Tone from Stavanger, Norway; Katie from Lexington, Kentucky; Bobby from Stafford, Virginia; Logan from Raleigh, North Carolina; and Tyler from Smyrna, Tennessee. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
Why are we so anxious? Ken Shigematsu invites us to reflect on what Advent teaches about peace of heart. Drawing on Scripture, personal stories, and research, he shows how recognizing and living into God's love can help us move beyond fear and into resilient peace amidst a chaotic world.Key Scripture Passage: Luke 1v30-21, Luke 2v19This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Jeremy from Gaithersburg, Maryland; Rick from Anacortes, Washington; Charles from Norman, Oklahoma; Jeroen from Groningen, Netherlands; and Veronica from Austin, Texas. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
How do we remain hopeful in a world that's falling apart? Ken Shigematsu reflects on the paradox of Advent, where light meets darkness and hope confronts despair. He challenges us to look honestly at our realities, confront the brutal facts, and find unshakable hope in Christ's first coming and promised return.Key Scripture Passages: Luke 21v25-28; Isaiah 9v1-2, 6; Mark 13v7-8, 24-26This podcast and its episodes are paid for by The Circle, our community of monthly givers. Special thanks for this episode goes to: Gregg from Monona, Wisconsin; Angie from Pflugerville, Texas, Matthew from Milpitas, California;; Kathleen from Flower Mound, Texas; and Misael from Anniston, Alabama. Thank you all so much!If you'd like to pay it forward and contribute toward future resources, you can learn more at practicingtheway.org/give.
In the latest episode of Ordinary Matters, I sat down with the pastor and author, Ken Shigematsu. His opening story begins in a small church in Tokyo where, as a young Sony Corporation employee, he was asked to preach his first sermon. When his grandmother—who remembered him as a child always asking how to get rich—made the hour-long journey to hear him, something embarrassing and remarkable happened. You'll have to listen to find out! This story sets the stage for our conversation about Ken's new book, Now I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals Our Shame and Restores Our True Self. Ken opens up about how even now, after years of pastoral ministry, he still has dreams of standing before a congregation with nothing to say, watching as people slowly file out of the room. It's a picture of what many of us carry: that persistent feeling of not being enough.What I love about Ken's approach is how he weaves together spiritual practices with modern neuroscience. He shares a beautifully simple daily practice that has transformed his own life: Sitting quietly after his morning swim, receiving God's affirmation of love just as Jesus did at his baptism. “Ken, you are my beloved son. In you I delight.” It's not just positive thinking—it's a practice that literally reshapes our neural pathways over time.In our conversation, we also explore the relationship between grace, shame, and joy. Ken points to research from Stanford showing how exposure to natural beauty can actually quiet the brain regions associated with anxiety and self-criticism. “When you expose yourself to beauty,” he explains, “whether it's in nature or through gorgeous music or through a piece of beautiful art ... you literally leave less room in your brain for shame to be at work.”At the end of the conversation, Ken even lead us in a contemplative prayer based on Ephesians 3—inviting us into that spacious place of being “rooted and established in love.” It was a fitting end to a conversation that reminds us that transformation doesn't come through willpower alone, but through the space for grace to do its deeper work.I hope you enjoy this conversation!P.S. Longing for Joy is a finalist for the InterVarsity Press Readers' Choice Awards!
James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Ken Shigematsu about his book, “Now I Become Myself.” Drawing on a rich variety of personal experience, Scripture, spiritual formation classics, psychology, and relational neuroscience; award-winning author and pastor Ken Shigematsu shows how a deep, experiential encounter with the love of God can heal us […] The post Conversation with Ken Shigematsu appeared first on Apprentice Institute.
FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye - Healthy Leadership for Life and Ministry
How can we overcome our fears of not being enough, of falling short, of losing face? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Ken Shigematsu. Ken is the senior pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, one of the largest and most diverse city-center churches in all of Canada. Ken is an international best-selling author, and his latest book is entitled Now I Become Myself. Together, Ken and Jason explore how God's grace can bring healing to our feelings of inadequacy, shame, and envy. Ken also shares how we can take down the masks that we often wear in ministry and find our true selves in Christ.Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/networkSome key takeaways from this conversation:Ken Shigematsu on the detrimental impact of persistent feelings of shame: "When shame becomes an ongoing sense that we're not enough, it's toxic."Ken Shigematsu on the significance of personal conditioning, which shapes our belief that love hinges on how well we perform: "We're conditioned to believe that love is dependent on our performance."Ken Shigematsu on the significance of faith and resilience in facing life's challenges, knowing that through God's grace, our difficulties can ultimately lead to unexpected blessings: "God can redeem our own story and, in the midst of shame, interrupt us and surprise us with joy."----------------Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders. Love well, live well, & lead well Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession Follow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram...
Speaker: Ken Shigematsu Description: The experience of shame is more common than we think. It isn't confined to people who have failed or gone through trauma. People who are immensely successful also feel they are not quite enough. Drawing on Ephesians 3:16-19 and using stories from his life, Ken Shigematsu shows how a deep, experiential encounter with the love of God can heal us from the shadow of shame and enable us to live and lead with greater joy and lightness of being—to become our true self—which most reflects the beautiful image of God. 0:00 Intro 2:00 Shame - the fear of not being enough 16:15 Can you imagine someone who has loved you into who you are today? 18:30 Confession as a biblical practice 24:10 The impact of experiencing beauty 28:40 The practice of overcoming envious comparisons 34:30 God's love for us is without condition Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zT_cjZsCXhY&list=PLAoJ5wNGQQE0dVTY8DWUZRb0XcTc8crkK&index=7&pp=gAQBiAQB
Pastor Nathan Detweiler wraps up our series "God in My Everything" by Ken Shigematsu. Delivering a powerful challenge to us as Christians on how to better love the world.
Shame isn't felt only by those who have gone through failure or trauma or been told they'll never amount to anything. Many leaders—even those who are considered successful—struggle with a sense that they are deficient or inadequate. Pastor and Author Ken Shigematsu join us on this episode of the Spirit Empowered Leader to share his leadership journey. He shares about developing spiritual rhythms as a young leader and also how he worked through shame and inadequacy.Ken Shigematsu is the Lead Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Ken studied business economics and philosophy at Wheaton College, Illinois, receiving his bachelor's degree. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a doctorate from San Francisco Theological Seminary.He is also the author of the award-winning, bestsellers, God in My Everything, and Survival Guide for the Soul. His newest book is Now I Become Myself.✅ Subscribe to "The Spirit Empowered Leader Podcast" on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts (Apple, Spotify, Google, Amazon, and more) to stay connected and receive valuable insights. Click here: https://spirit-empowered-leader.capti... ✅
This past year we gathered for a one day conference with pastors and leaders from across North America, collaborating with our friends at Practicing The Way. Together, we engaged in meaningful discussions on spiritual formation within the context of the local church. This full day gathering consisted of teaching and dialogue from John Mark Comer, Ken Shigematsu, Tyler Staton, and Elita Friesen. Elita closed the conference with a beautiful message on abiding in Christ, sharing that as we lead people to a deepening relationship with God we ourselves would abide deeply in Jesus. We hope this message gives you hope and a renewed vision to abide in Jesus as we move into 2024. Bio | Elita Friesen is a writer and Bible teacher and has served in various ministry capacities for the last 10 years. She currently serves on the teaching and pastoral team at The Way Church, a church with locations in both Vancouver and North Vancouver. Elita feels uniquely called to encourage this generation not only toward biblical literacy, but also toward a deep love of Jesus through the study of Scripture. She is the author of several books including The Whole Church. Elita and her husband, Ryan, live in the lower mainland of BC with their four children. Give today to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes: Emerging Leaders Lab Pastors Retreat Youth Pastors Summit | East: DISCOUNT CODE: Register today with CYPS20OFF for a total of $50 off the regular registration rate. The Resilient Pastor, Glenn Packiam Get Connected! Blog & Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List! Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram Share a Canadian Church Story
Pastor Ken Shigematsu, senior pastor of Tenth Church in British Columbia, and author of multiple books, including “God in my Everything,” “Survival Guide for the Soul,” and “Now I Become Myself.”Pastor Shigematsu joins us to explore how our busy schedules affect our walk with God, and how we can form our lives in a way that centers on our faith, not our schedule.
In solitude, we not only encounter ourselves and who we are before God, we also encounter the voices of others. We can be met with fear, regret, and external voices that may be challenging to distinguish from God or ourselves. Is this why solitude can be so challenging? How can we tell the difference between God's voice and the voice of the enemy? Why does solitude and silence facilitate this encounter with our enemies? In this conversation, John Mark Comer interviews Ken Shigematsu. Ken is the senior pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC, one of the largest and most diverse city-center churches in Canada. He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal awarded to Canadians in recognition for their outstanding contribution to the country. Before entering pastoral ministry, he worked for the Sony Corporation in Tokyo. Ken is the author of the award-winning bestsellers God in My Everything and Survival Guide for the Soul, and his recently released book (May 2023) Now I Become Myself. Ken lives in Vancouver with his wife, Sakiko, and their son, Joey.This podcast accompanies the Solitude Practice, developed by Practicing the Way. Thanks to the generosity of The Circle, all our resources are free. To learn more about The Circle or to run a Practice with your church, community, or small group, visit https://www.practicingtheway.org/.
Ken Shigematsu (Senior Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC) joins Glenn Packiam to talk about the role of confession in overcoming shame, the healing power of embracing God's grace and how a rule of life can help leaders set healthy rhythms of rest and formation in their lives. Check out Ken's latest book Now I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals Our Shame and Restores Our True Self.Sign up for the Resilient Pastor cohort launching January 31, 2024.Watch this episode on Youtube: Barna GroupWant to learn more about the Resilient Pastor initiative? Home PagePodcastRoundtablesPartner LinksWorld Impact: Check out the latest Barna webinar with World Impact at barna.com/urbanchurch.RightNow Media: Visit rightnowmedia.org to find out how RightNow Media can serve your church.
Host: Steve Macchia, Guest: Ken Shigematsu “If you can put yourself in a pathway of beauty every day, it can awaken you to God's love for you and it leaves less room for shame to work so that you can become your truest self.” – Ken Shigematsu Author and Pastor Ken Shigematsu joins the podcast to talk about shame. In this episode he shares the spiritual practices that work to awaken us to God's forgiveness and love for us, making less of shame and more of the self that God created us to be. From his book Now I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals Our Shame and Restores Our True Self, Ken shares candidly about his history with shame and finding a way to allow God's grace to penetrate his soul. As you listen, may you come out of a place of anxiously needing to prove that you are enough to God, to yourself or to others but live from a place of acceptance as the beloved of God. Join the conversation about spiritual discernment as a way of life at www.LeadershipTransformations.org and consider participation in our online and in-person program offerings. Additional LTI spiritual formation resources can be found at www.SpiritualFormationStore.com and www.ruleoflife.com and www.healthychurch.net.
Delve into the world of healing shame and rediscovering one's true self with pastor and author, Ken Shigematsu. His recently published book, "Now I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals our Shame and Restores our True Self," explores the profound impact of shame and how embracing God's love can lead to personal transformation. Throughout this conversation with SOLA editorial curator Aaron Lee, Pastor Ken shares his journey, his experiences as an Asian Canadian, and the wisdom he has gained in his pursuit of beauty and joy. We hope this interview is a source of hope and inspiration as we become our truest self in light of God's love. Video and transcript: https://sola.network/article/healing-shame-and-becoming-myself-interview/ Shownotes: https://zondervanacademic.com/products/now-i-become-myself Links: Weekly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/tgif Monthly Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/sola/newsletter Facebook: https://facebook.com/thesolanetwork Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesolanetwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesolanetwork YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SOLANetwork Podcast: http://anchor.fm/solanetwork Website: https://sola.network
Into a revolving door of senior pastors, Ken Shigematsu arrived to lead a struggling community in Vancouver, BC by the name of Tenth Church in 1996. After over two decades, Ken is still at the helm, having led Tenth to become one of the largest and most diverse city centre churches in Canada. But you'll notice, Ken doesn't exude an ambitious, pioneering spirit that you might attach to a story like that. He's more of a soft-spoken, thoughtful contemplative who is seeking to see the Kingdom come in and through his life. In this conversation, Jason and Ken chat largely about themes from his new book Now I Become Myself - touching on emotions that can be destructive for pastors like envy and shame. We hope this conversation gives you a vision for how Jesus wants to meet you in and beyond those very feelings. Bio | Ken Shigematsu is the Senior Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC, one of the largest and most diverse city-centre churches in Canada. He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal awarded to Canadians in recognition for their outstanding contribution to the country. Before entering pastoral ministry, he worked for the Sony Corporation in Tokyo. Ken is the author of the award-winning bestsellers ‘God in My Everything' and ‘Survival Guide for the Soul.' Ken lives in Vancouver with his wife, Sakiko, and their son, Joey. Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their Bible Course here. Give today to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Show Notes: Now I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals Our Shame and Restores Our True Self Tenth Church Arrow Leadership Get Connected! Blog & Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List! Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram Share a Canadian Church Story
Ken Shigematsu is the author of the newly-released book, "Now I Become Myself: How Deep Grace Heals Our Shame and Restores Our True Self," and we talk about his journey as an author, the difference between unhealthy and healthy shame, and how to experience the grace and power to become your true self, the best version of yourself, the person God created you to be! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/erasingshame/message
Life would be so much easier if everyone had access to a pause button. While we don't have a literal red button to push, God gave us a way to access rest and clarity at the most challenging times — prayer and meditation. Ken Shigematsu found peace by studying the rhythm of life that monks in Ireland observed, and he shares his most profound and life changing practices. Quotes “It's really important not to see your rhythm of life, any spiritual practices that you might engage in, as a performance, but simply as a way to turn to the Lord.” - Ken Shigematsu “A rule of life is simply a way of life that supports our most life-giving friendship of all: our friendship of Jesus Christ, so that we receive more of His sunlight in our life, so that our lives are guided by His wisdom, pruned and simplified, so that we bear more of the fruit of His love, joy, and peace in our lives.” - Ken Shigematsu “God doesn't love us because of some benefit that we provide Him with. He doesn't want us to be anxiously living in the past. He wants us to enjoy His love for us in this present moment.” - Ken Shigematsu Guest's Links Ken Shigematsu's Instagram Ken Shigematsu's Twitter Resources Mentioned in This Episode Leighton Ford Ministries Thomas Keating Tenth Church Connect with Sally Lloyd-Jones Jesus Storybook Bible Facebook Jesus Storybook Bible Instagram Sally's website Sally's Facebook Sally's Instagram *Episode produced by Four Eyes Media*
Coaching For Pastors - Daily Coaching, Encouragement, and Support for Pastors
Jonny Craig and I recorded with Ken Shigematsu, the author of God In My Everything - How An Ancient Rhythm Helps Busy People Enjoy God. As pastors, we are often harried and busy, and serving out of our scarcity of time and energy and passion.Ken talks with us about time he has spent in monasteries, learning from the monks the ancient rhythms of life, and how he has established his own "rule of life" that guides him in his pursuit of spiritual intimacy and growth with God. Ken is a contemplative, reflective pastor, and he has some wonderful inspiration for us in this conversation. Enjoy! (and do a little yard work while you listen, you'll learn more!) :-)Support the show
“Ken, if the ship sinks now, everyone will blame you.” It wasn't the ideal pep talk for a pastor in his first few days on the job, especially at a church that had gone through 20 pastors in 20 years. But when someone spoke those words to Ken Shigematsu, he stuck it out. 25 years later, he's still leading Tenth Church in Vancouver, Canada. Steve Carter asks about his sermon prep process, and Ken explains how a tidbit from preaching legend Haddon Robinson transformed his method from anxiety-laden to prayerful一from crammed to creative. Ken shares why he's thankful for his Japanese heritage, and how he's learned to surrender outcomes to God through Father Thomas Keating's “The Welcoming Prayer,” and practicing sabbath. He also uses an app called Centering Prayer that pings him throughout the day, reminding him to receive from God, not just achieve for God. EPISODE LINKS Ken's books: Survival Guide for the Soul, God In My Everything Church: https://www.tenth.ca @KenShigematsu @steveryancarter @craft_character Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Coaching For Pastors - Daily Coaching, Encouragement, and Support for Pastors
We get caught up in our culture of doing more, moving faster and further, achieving, and acquiring... and sometimes we forget about rest, replenishment, renewal, refreshment, recreation, and sabbath.Jeff speaks about Sabbath and disrupting our current way of doing things in order to produce a different result. Plus, a quick clip from Ken Shigematsu always helps!Support the show
Dr. Ken Shigematsu has been the Senior Pastor of Tenth Church in downtown Vancouver since 1996. He is all about using props in his sermons, from a hamburger under a napkin to a music stand as a javelin. Originally from Japan, before full-time ministry began, Dr. Shigematsu worked for Sony in Tokyo. He holds a bachelor's degree from Wheaton College, M.Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a doctorate from San Francisco Theological Seminary.In 2013, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal, which is awarded to Canadians for their outstanding contributions to the country. A contemplative and lover of reading, Dr. Shigematsu has authored two books, God in My Everything: How an Ancient Rhythm Helps Busy People Enjoy God and Survival Guide for the Soul: How to Flourish Spiritually in a World that Pressures Us to Achieve. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with TWU Student MinistriesFollow us on Instagram
51 | Ken Shigematsu on Following Jesus in a Post-Christian Culture, Embracing Diversity in the Church, Pursuing God in Every Sphere of Life, and Discovering the Beauty of the Incarnation
Today on the show we are talking to Ken Shigematsu. Ken is the pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC. He is also the author of God In My Everything and Survival Guide For The Soul. You can connect with Ken on Twitter. Thanks so much for listening to the podcast! We would love to hear from you. You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thanks so much for listening and we will be back next Tuesday with a brand new episode.
Have you ever thought about how intimately connected your sexuality and your spirituality are? Have you ever considered your sexual health as a part of your spiritual formation and growth? In this episode of the Practicing Presence Podcast we talk about all things connected to our sexuality and spirituality in light of our conversation about Rule of life and Ken Shigematsu's book "God in my Everything." Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente... Our Socials: WellHouse Church Website: mywellhouse.church Instagram: @mywellhouse.church Facebook: @mywellhouse.church Youtube: Wellhouse Church - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Ls... Pastor Cullen Instagram: @PastorCullen Facebook: @Pastor Cullen Youtube: @PastorCullen - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfUd... Clayton Instagram: @jcware99 Facebook: Clayton Ware Our Identity: WellHouse Church is a church seeking to reimagine what the church is. Too many people have been hurt by a church in their past, because church has become something that it was never meant to be: an event or building that we attend. At WellHouse, we believe that the people of God are the church and that the love of God should be experienced through the people of God. So, WellHouse has returned to a New Testament expression of our faith by meeting in homes and dedicating ourselves to: the teaching of the scriptures, the fellowship of the believers, the breaking of bread together, and praying together for one another. We are focused on being a genuine expression of Christian hospitality and service to our community and the people of our community. At WellHouse we want to be a place where people can Be Real, Be Relational, and Be Restored. As our leadership was dreaming up this vision, we looked at Scripture and saw that the earliest expressions of the church met in homes and it was rare that all of the believers were together. Today, most churches have found themselves spending a large portion of their budget on buildings that they rarely use. Not WellHouse. We want to keep our overhead low so we can spend our money on the things that matter, being the hands and feet of Jesus. So, we meet in the homes of our members for the majority of our meetings. Once per month, we all come together at a rented facility to devote our selves together as the whole church for the purpose of worshipping God together.
As Pastor Cullen and Clayton continue their discussion of Rule of Life through Ken Shigematsu's book "God in my Everything" today they tackle the conversation of prayer. And even though we just spent 20 weeks on prayer practices on the Practicing Presence podcast, its important to talk about prayer in the context of a rule of life. Learn how to pursue your spiritual formation through Rule of life. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente... Our Socials: WellHouse Church Website: mywellhouse.church Instagram: @mywellhouse.church Facebook: @mywellhouse.church Youtube: Wellhouse Church - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Ls... Pastor Cullen Instagram: @PastorCullen Facebook: @Pastor Cullen Youtube: @PastorCullen - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfUd... Clayton Instagram: @jcware99 Facebook: Clayton Ware Our Identity: WellHouse Church is a church seeking to reimagine what the church is. Too many people have been hurt by a church in their past, because church has become something that it was never meant to be: an event or building that we attend. At WellHouse, we believe that the people of God are the church and that the love of God should be experienced through the people of God. So, WellHouse has returned to a New Testament expression of our faith by meeting in homes and dedicating ourselves to: the teaching of the scriptures, the fellowship of the believers, the breaking of bread together, and praying together for one another. We are focused on being a genuine expression of Christian hospitality and service to our community and the people of our community. At WellHouse we want to be a place where people can Be Real, Be Relational, and Be Restored. As our leadership was dreaming up this vision, we looked at Scripture and saw that the earliest expressions of the church met in homes and it was rare that all of the believers were together. Today, most churches have found themselves spending a large portion of their budget on buildings that they rarely use. Not WellHouse. We want to keep our overhead low so we can spend our money on the things that matter, being the hands and feet of Jesus. So, we meet in the homes of our members for the majority of our meetings. Once per month, we all come together at a rented facility to devote our selves together as the whole church for the purpose of worshipping God together.
With life busy and pulling us in every direction and distracting us from the things that matter, a rule of life can help. In this episode of Practicing Presence Pastor Cullen and Clayton discuss Ken Shigematsu's book "God in my Everything" as he walks the reader through how to use an ancient practice like Rule of Life in the modern world. The goal of this practice, is for your spiritual formation to find a way to have God in your everything. Happy Listening! If you would like to partner with us financially we would be honored and you can do so here: https://mywellhousechurch.churchcente... Our Socials: WellHouse Church Website: mywellhouse.church Instagram: @mywellhouse.church Facebook: @mywellhouse.church Youtube: Wellhouse Church - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Ls... Pastor Cullen Instagram: @PastorCullen Facebook: @Pastor Cullen Youtube: @PastorCullen - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfUd... Clayton Instagram: @jcware99 Facebook: Clayton Ware Our Identity: WellHouse Church is a church seeking to reimagine what the church is. Too many people have been hurt by a church in their past, because church has become something that it was never meant to be: an event or building that we attend. At WellHouse, we believe that the people of God are the church and that the love of God should be experienced through the people of God. So, WellHouse has returned to a New Testament expression of our faith by meeting in homes and dedicating ourselves to: the teaching of the scriptures, the fellowship of the believers, the breaking of bread together, and praying together for one another. We are focused on being a genuine expression of Christian hospitality and service to our community and the people of our community. At WellHouse we want to be a place where people can Be Real, Be Relational, and Be Restored. As our leadership was dreaming up this vision, we looked at Scripture and saw that the earliest expressions of the church met in homes and it was rare that all of the believers were together. Today, most churches have found themselves spending a large portion of their budget on buildings that they rarely use. Not WellHouse. We want to keep our overhead low so we can spend our money on the things that matter, being the hands and feet of Jesus. So, we meet in the homes of our members for the majority of our meetings. Once per month, we all come together at a rented facility to devote our selves together as the whole church for the purpose of worshipping God together.
The one common element in almost every man is that they feel exhausted. COVID blurred lines between work and home, the pressure to survive and pay bills, or to achieve the next promotion are consistently pressuring men to keep going. We've been taught the Bible verses like Matthew 11:28-30, where Jesus invites everyone who feels weary and burdened to come to him and he will give us rest. This sounds great in theory, but are there ways for men to experience this rest for our souls in reality? With more access to various digital devices, how can a man intentionally connect with God each day without it feeling like a burden and just one more thing to do? Listen to this podcast with Ken Shingematsu, the author of Survival Guide for the Soul: How to Flourish Spiritually in a World, as he reminds us of the importance of spiritual practices and how we can receive complete rest in this demanding world by experiencing a deeper relationship with Christ. Related Resources Ken's book: Survival Guide for the Soul Ken's book: God in My Everything Tenth Church: tenth.ca
Ken Shigematsu, Senior Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver preaches a sermon entitled “Survival Habits of the Soul – Sabbath” in our series “Guest Speaker Series” (June 13, 2021).
Ken Shigematsu, Senior Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver preaches a sermon entitled “Survival Habits of the Soul - Meditation” in our series “Guest Speaker Series” (June 6, 2021).
Ken Shigematsu, Senior Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver preaches a sermon entitled “Survival Habits of the Soul - Introduction” in our series “Guest Speaker Series” (May 30, 2021).
In this episode of "Henri Nouwen, Now & Then", award-winning author Ken Shigematsu shares his "Survival Guide for the Soul", giving us insight on how to flourish spiritually in a world that pressures us to achieve. * EPISODE PAGE: https://henrinouwen.org/now-then-ken-shigematsu/ * TO PURCHASE "Survival Guide for the Soul": Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3aHo9GN Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/3sTf447 * TO WATCH FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY "Journey of the Heart: The Life of Henri Nouwen": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U8M1gx5Rk4&t=1808s * LISTEN on iTUNES: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/henr…?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 * LISTEN on SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AfAnO1Mqu5Yal2Idix5ii * WATCH the PODCAST on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/1rEqHnkVxXc * TO SIGN-UP FOR FREE DAILY E-MEDITATIONS: henrinouwen.org/resources/daily-meditation/ * FOR HENRI NOUWEN SOCIETY CAREGIVING RESOURCES: https://henrinouwen.org/resources/caregiving-overview/caregiving-books/ * MORE FREE RESOURCES: www.henrinouwen.org * READ HENRI NOUWEN: henrinouwen.org/read-nouwen/
(00:00-09:10): Brian discussed Doha Madani's NBC News article, “FBI releases videos of 'most egregious' assaults on officers at Capitol riot.” He also commented on Maggie Fox's CNN article, “Masks are not theater, Fauci tells Sen. Rand Paul in hearing exchange.” (09:10-27:31): Jeff Mingee, Lead Pastor of Catalyst Church and Author of Called To Cooperate: A Biblical Survey and Application of Teamwork and Forgiveness: A Risk Worth Taking, joined Brian to chat about his books and his Gospel Coalition article, “The Dangers of Doomscrolling.” Learn more about Jeff & his Gospel Coalition articles at thegospelcoalition.org (27:31-35:09): Brian shared his thoughts on Ken Shigematsu's Christianity Today article, “God Meets Me in My Daily Run.” (35:09-44:42): “Should Online ‘Church' Continue After the Pandemic?” Brian discussed Jay Kim's article for The Gospel Coalition. (44:42-54:16): Brian unpacked Scott Sauls' For The Church blog entry, “Humility and Greatness are the Same Thing.” (54:16-1:02:32): Brian shared his thoughts on Russell Moore's Christianity Today article, “Russell Moore: Real Christian Courage Looks like Elijah at His Most Pathetic.” (1:02:32-1:11:42): Brian commented on Jeff Vanderstelt's YouTube video, “Gospel Fluency for Our Fear.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Host: Steve Macchia, Guest: Ken Shigematsu “People are so busy and anxious today; turning to things that give a temporary lift but not a lasting contentment. A rule of life can give us a longer term of abiding peace and a deeper trust in God." –Ken Shigematsu Using the image of a trellis to describe our personal rule of life, Ken Shigematsu, author of God in My Everything (Zondervan), places emphasis on the roots of Sabbath, prayer, and sacred reading. Building on that foundation are the day-to-day pieces of life – family, friends, work and play. We relate in spiritual friendship, in our sexuality, and in family life. We are restored by the care for our physical body, childlike play, and generous stewardship of our finances. We reach out to others in our work, in acts of justice, and in our verbal and lifestyle witness. Join the conversation about spiritual discernment as a way of life at www.LeadershipTransformations.org and consider participation in our online and in-person program offerings. Additional LTI spiritual formation resources can be found at www.SpiritualFormationStore.com and www.ruleoflife.com and www.healthychurch.net.
Join us this week as we sit down with two guests, Anna Whitaker and Meredith Byrd, to talk about spiritual disciplines. Anna is a new friend of ours and a senior Christian Studies major here at AU, and if her last name sounds familiar it's because we had her husband on just a few episodes ago! Mere is an old friend of ours and she's a junior HDFS major at AU; if her name sounds familiar it's because this is her fourth time on the podcast! In the first part of the episode (3:40-7:40), we have the usual friendly banter, hear a little bit about our guests, and introduce today's conversation! In the second part of the episode (8:05-33:06), we hear a little bit about the history of Christian monasticism and this idea of the "rule of life" from Anna, and look at a book about liturgies in everyday life, "The Liturgy of the Ordinary," with Meredith. We ask some questions about spiritual disciplines, like what even are they? We focus in on spiritual disciplines as sustaining us through the mundane, strengthening our Faith when we need it most. We talk about the de-spiritualization of Christianity and how the superficiality of some churches causes people to forget about the spiritual disciplines and the lose the wonder of Christianity. We talk about how if living in the spirit was easy, every one would do it; the spiritual disciplines are called disciplines for a reason. We discuss emotions and personal experience and discerning between when it's the Spirit and when it's emotion, moving into the next part of our discussion. In the last part of the episode (33:36-1:00:36), we look at the misconceptions around being receptive to your emotions within the Church and Christianity, and juxtapose that against the example Christ set for us in His time on Earth. We take a look at the Catholic and Anglican Churches and discuss how they engage all of the senses using the spiritual disciplines. We talk about how we are spiritual creatures not trapped in physical bodies, but instead gifted them by God; able to use them to grow our spiritual selves. We need to exercise both the Spirit and the Body with spiritual disciplines. We close out by discussing the personal nuance of the spiritual disciplines. Your walk with God is just that—yours. We share our own experiences with the spiritual disciplines and discuss how what works for one person may not work for another. Lastly, we encourage our listeners to lean into the ways they connect with God and implement disciplines and liturgies into their own lives to exercise their whole self and grow in their spiritual walks. For more information on what we're all about here at The Audibility Podcast, go ahead and check out our website https://audibilitypodcast.com, and to get connected with us, follow us on Instagram, @audibilitypodcast. Resources: "The Liturgy of the Ordinary" by Tish Harrison Warren "You Are What You Love" by James K. A. Smith "The Celebration of Discipline" by Richard Foster "Sacred Pathways" by Gary Thomas "God in My Everything" by Ken Shigematsu
Ken Shigematsu is the Senior Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC, one of the largest and most diverse city-center churches in Canada. He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal awarded to Canadians in recognition for their outstanding contribution to the country. Before entering pastoral ministry, he worked for the Sony Corporation in Tokyo. Ken is the author of the award-winning bestsellers ‘God in My Everything’ and ‘Survival Guide for the Soul.’ Ken lives in Vancouver with his wife, Sakiko, and their son, Joey. www.ccln.ca/season2/episode29 www.alphacanada.org/share2020
Brian Evans Rule of Life: Reach Out A teaching by Brian Evans, part 5 of the series, Rule of Life. “a rule of life is simply a rhythm of practices that empowers us to live well and grow more like Jesus by helping us experience God in everything … ” – Ken Shigematsu.
Stef Cramer Rule of Life: Restore A teaching by Stef Cramer, part 4 of the series, Rule of Life. “a rule of life is simply a rhythm of practices that empowers us to live well and grow more like Jesus by helping us experience God in everything … ” – Ken Shigematsu.
Caz Cramer Rule of Life: Relate A teaching by Caz Cramer, part 3 of the series, Rule of Life. “a rule of life is simply a rhythm of practices that empowers us to live well and grow more like Jesus by helping us experience God in everything … ” – Ken Shigematsu.
Stef Cramer Rule of Life: Roots A teaching by Stef Cramer, part 2 of the series, Rule of Life. “a rule of life is simply a rhythm of practices that empowers us to live well and grow more like Jesus by helping us experience God in everything … ” – Ken Shigematsu.
Sermon by guest preacher Ken Shigematsu, senior pastor of Tenth Church
Join Jesus Collective as we explore how to make disciples in our post-Christian culture. We will be learning from Ken Shigematsu, pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver. Ken is author of Survival Guide for the Soul: How to Flourish Spiritually in a World that Pressures Us to Achieve. Ken has a long track record of connecting the person of Jesus with our deepest human needs / brokenness through spiritual practices and training in transformation.
Today we unpack an excellent chapter from Ken Shigematsu's book, God in my Everything, and try to understand why it is so important to have a God centred rhythm in order to grow closer to him. We also discuss the practical to building a rhythm in order to get closer to God.
Pastor Ken Shigematsu from Tenth Church in Vancouver shares a special message with Coastal Church.
Session 4 - Ken Shigematsu by MFI Canada
In this episode of Faith AEffects, Mark and Bernie discuss thankfulness with Ken Shigematsu, Senior Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver BC. Also, hear about Ken's ministry work. Ken received the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013, which is awarded to Canadians in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the country. He also received a World Vision Ken McMillan Hero for Children Award in 2017.
Ken Shigematsu argues “What ever we do repeatedly, (even if it is simple), has the power to shape us.” Much the way a grape vine can be trained on a trellis, our habits train us into a certain shape. This fall we are going to look at ancient spiritual disciplines that can shape and train us into the people God intended us to be. Today Pastor Langdon shares lessons from his own vineyard that can teach us how we can grow and flourish in God's vineyard. And we look at how practice and a "long obedience in the same direction" is exactly what makes great artists, athletes, and spiritual warriors. You can see the video of Yo-Yo Ma that was shared during the sermon at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1prweT95Mo0
Ken Shigematsu argues “What ever we do repeatedly, (even if it is simple), has the power to shape us.” Much the way a grape vine can be trained on a trellis, our habits train us into a certain shape. This fall we are going to look at ancient spiritual disciplines that can shape and train us into the people God intended us to be. Today Pastor Langdon shares lessons from his own vineyard that can teach us how we can grow and flourish in God's vineyard. And we look at how practice and a "long obedience in the same direction" is exactly what makes great artists, athletes, and spiritual warriors. You can see the video of Yo-Yo Ma that was shared during the sermon at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1prweT95Mo0
Ken Shigematsu argues “What ever we do repeatedly, (even if it is simple), has the power to shape us.” Much the way a grape vine can be trained on a trellis, our habits train us into a certain shape. This fall we are going to look at ancient spiritual disciplines that can shape and train us into the people God intended us to be. Today Pastor Langdon shares lessons from his own vineyard that can teach us how we can grow and flourish in God's vineyard. And we look at how practice and a "long obedience in the same direction" is exactly what makes great artists, athletes, and spiritual warriors. You can see the video of Yo-Yo Ma that was shared during the sermon at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1prweT95Mo0
Ken Shigematsu argues “What ever we do repeatedly, (even if it is simple), has the power to shape us.” Much the way a grape vine can be trained on a trellis, our habits train us into a certain shape. This fall we are going to look at ancient spiritual disciplines that can shape and train us into the people God intended us to be. Today Pastor Langdon shares lessons from his own vineyard that can teach us how we can grow and flourish in God's vineyard. And we look at how practice and a "long obedience in the same direction" is exactly what makes great artists, athletes, and spiritual warriors. You can see the video of Yo-Yo Ma that was shared during the sermon at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1prweT95Mo0
5 Leadership Questions Podcast on Church Leadership with Todd Adkins
In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Ken Shigematsu, Senior Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC, and author of God in My Everything and Survival Guide for the Soul. During their conversation, they discuss how meditation can make us more compassionate and his rule of life. BEST QUOTES "A lot of us who believe in God would say 'I believe God loves me,' but we often still function as though our true value is determined by what we do and how others view us.""It's been interesting to learn about how spiritual practice connects with neuroscience and the way we actually experience life.""After the 15 to 20 minutes of meditation is up I feel a bit more relaxed and throughout the day I feel more focused and aware of the presence of Jesus in my life.""When we take time for the care of our soul to connect with God to receive from Him, it's not a selfish thing, it means we have more to offer to the people around us.""Of course we want to grow in size, but the most important thing is to determine what is in God's mind and heart and to live that out.""Our commitment to serve the poor has invited the Spirit's presence to be more richly present.""When we engage in a simple thanksgiving exercise, it will start to seem like more good things are coming into our lives even though that may not be objectively true.""It's not just about surviving, it's about really thriving.""If you are working in a factory, then the hours that you put in will directly correlate with your production, but if you are working in a world that requires presence or wisdom, then after you work a certain amount of hours, your presence will drop off." RECOMMENDED RESOURCES LifeWay Leadership Podcast Network Survival Guide for the Soul by Ken Shigematsu God in My Everything by Ken Shigematsu Centering Prayer App Reimagining the Examen App Tenth Church @KenShigematsu on Twitter
Scripture used: Philippians 2:1-8 Quotes: Richard Foster, Celebration of Discipline: "More than other single way, the grace of humility is worked into our lives through the discipline of service... Nothing disciples the inordinate desires of the flesh like service, and nothing transforms of the flesh like serving in hiddenness. The flesh whines against hidden service. It strains and pulls for honor and recognition." Ken Shigematsu, Survival Guide for the Soul: "When we feel insecure, we tend to posture, brag, or name-drop attempting to make ourselves appear smarter or better than we are. But when we feel secure, loved, and cherished - when we remember Whose we are - we are energized to service others with humility and generosity." Notes: Our call: -Be like minded -Have the same love -Be one in spirit and of one mind -Do nothing out of selfish ambition -Value others above yourselves -Do not look to your interests Jesus: -Made himself nothing -Took the very nature of a servant Jesus was able to serve perfectly because he knew Whose he was. We practice the habit of servanthood to: Both affirm and learn Whose we are transform us and grow us in humility
Notes: Sabbath as Resistance God commands Sabbath Our bodies/minds need it We learn to live by faith It is for everyone Scripture used: Mark 8:36-37 NIV, Deuteronomy 5:12-15 NIV, Matthew 5:17 NIV, Matthew 6:26 NIV Quotes: From Survival Guide for the Soul by Ken Shigematsu: "According to Scripture, anything we turn for our primary source of meaning and validation apart from God is an idol... One of the most commonly worshiped idols today is work... Yet God has long had alternative, a means of setting us free from the god of work." "[Sabbath is a day to] cease from what is necessary and embrace what gives life... to lay hold of whatever you've put off, and pushed away through lack of time, lack of room, lack of breath; it is a day to shuck the have-to's, and lay hold of the get-to's." From Sabbath as Resistance by Brueggemann: "The Sabbath rest of God is the acknowledgment that God and God's people in the world are not commodities to be dispatched for endless production... Rather they are subjects situated in an economy of neighborliness."
Ken Shigematsu from Tenth Church shares a message on pursuing achievement and providing a life of significant contribution, not out of a need to validate ourselves, but out of a deep sense of inner rest and gratitude that we are already accepted by God.
Ken Shigematsu from Tenth Church shares a message on pursuing achievement and providing a life of significant contribution, not out of a need to validate ourselves, but out of a deep sense of inner rest and gratitude that we are already accepted by God.
Ken Shigematsu from Tenth Church shares a message on pursuing achievement and providing a life of significant contribution, not out of a need to validate ourselves, but out of a deep sense of inner rest and gratitude that we are already accepted by God.
Ken Shigematsu from Tenth Church shares a message on pursuing achievement and providing a life of significant contribution, not out of a need to validate ourselves, but out of a deep sense of inner rest and gratitude that we are already accepted by God.
Are you weary and burdened? In our performance driven world we often think, "if I get such and such, then I will have internal rest and happiness," but this "if, then" way of thinking is a trap. Instead, Jesus invites all who are weary to come to Him and he will give us rest. This is an invitation to enjoy some space with someone who deeply loves you. Instead of trying to find acceptance by achieving the expectations we or others put on ourselves, we can find rest in knowing that we have already been accepted. In this message guest speaker Ken Shigematsu provides some practical, daily habits that help us to rest in this accepting love.
Are you weary and burdened? In our performance driven world we often think, "if I get such and such, then I will have internal rest and happiness," but this "if, then" way of thinking is a trap. Instead, Jesus invites all who are weary to come to Him and he will give us rest. This is an invitation to enjoy some space with someone who deeply loves you. Instead of trying to find acceptance by achieving the expectations we or others put on ourselves, we can find rest in knowing that we have already been accepted. In this message guest speaker Ken Shigematsu provides some practical, daily habits that help us to rest in this accepting love.
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches
Ken Shigematsu, Senior Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC Canada joins the guys to share how pastors can restore their souls for Jesus and for ministry. Ken is a contemplative pastor of a large multisite church - a wonderful episode! His newest book is called Survival Guide For The Soul...
This week special guest Ken Shigematsu shares a message entitled "Survival Habits of the Soul". When we wear the yoke of the Father’s love, we can offer our very best, not out of an anxious need to validate ourselves, but from a place of inner rest and gratitude.
On this episode of the Catalyst Podcast Jason Haynes chats with pastor and leader Ken Shigematsu about how we can reject the temptation to validate ourselves through the pursuit of achievement and instead live with joyful freedom in a performance-driven world.
In this episode Kurt speaks with Ken Shigematsu on spiritual disciplines for soul renewal.
In this episode Kurt speaks with Ken Shigematsu on spiritual disciplines for soul renewal.
I think we can all agree that we're too busy, that life is too hectic, and that none of us have time for a Sabbath. And yet, we're also stressed, exhausted, unhealthy and unhappy. In Ken Shigematsu, pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, I found a kindred spirit. Ken has developed a rich contemplative spiritual rhythm which has revolutionized his life and the life of his church, and we discussed the simplicity and profound impact of these spiritual practices.Resources:Survival Guide for the Soul, by Ken ShigematsuGod in my Everything, by Ken ShigematsuSupport the show at patreon.com/jonathanpuddle
We're excited to hear from Ken Shigematsu, Senior Pastor of Tenth Church and author of God in my Everything.
We're excited to hear from Ken Shigematsu, Senior Pastor of Tenth Church and author of God in my Everything.
We're excited to hear from Ken Shigematsu, Senior Pastor of Tenth Church and author of God in my Everything.
We're excited to hear from Ken Shigematsu, Senior Pastor of Tenth Church and author of God in my Everything.
This fall Vancouver pastor and author Ken Shigematsu preached a sermon on reconciliation with First Nations peoples that was honest, painful, inspiring and received an unexpected level of attention. His sermon "Seeking Truth and Reconciliation" is reprinted online at Preaching Today.com (http://www.preachingtoday.com/sermons/sermons/2017/october/seeking-truth-and-reconciliation.html). Ken spoke to us about why reconciliation is so important right now in Canada, and the essential role Canadian congregations can play.
Ken Shigematsu is senior pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC, one of the largest and most diverse city-center churches in Canada. Before entering pastoral ministry, he worked for the Sony Corporation in Tokyo. He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal awarded to Canadians in recognition for their outstanding contribution to the country. Ken is the... Read more » The post 88 – Ken Shigematsu appeared first on Sermonsmith.
This presentation is a part of Wycliffe College's Refresh 2017 Conference , "God in My Ambition". Ken Shigematsu arrived at Tenth as the Senior Pastor in August of 1996. Drawing on both eastern and western leadership philosophies with a penchant for risk-taking, Ken is a unique figure as a senior pastor. An energetic and creative communication style brings his sermons to life, setting the congregation at ease while challenging them with the gospel. On any given Sunday congregants are often surprised by the props Ken uses, whether it’s a hamburger under a napkin or a music stand as a javelin. A global thinker, Ken is honoured to serve as a trustee for World Vision Canada. Before entering full-time ministry, he worked for the Sony Corporation in Tokyo. Ken’s outward energy is fed by a deeply contemplative personal life. He enjoys reading spiritual classics and pursuing most monastic ideals. In the summer of 2000, while travelling to Japan, Ken took some extra time to spend with his friend Sakiko Otsuka and they were married the following spring. In June 2008 they joyfully welcomed and became parents of Joey. They love exploring nature through sailing, hiking and the company of Sasha, their Golden Retriever. Ken received the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013, which is awarded to Canadians in recognition for their outstanding contributions to the country. He also received a World Vision Ken McMillan Hero for Children Award in 2017. Ken studied business economics and philosophy at Wheaton College, Illinois, receiving his bachelor ’s degree. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a doctorate from San Francisco Theological Seminary. His internationally bestselling book God in My Everything (Zondervan 2013) is about how people can experience Christ, not only in their formal prayers but in their home life, studies, work, and play through the ancient practice of a rule of life.
This presentation is a part of Wycliffe College's Refresh 2017 Conference , "God in My Ambition". Ken Shigematsu arrived at Tenth as the Senior Pastor in August of 1996. Drawing on both eastern and western leadership philosophies with a penchant for risk-taking, Ken is a unique figure as a senior pastor. An energetic and creative communication style brings his sermons to life, setting the congregation at ease while challenging them with the gospel. On any given Sunday congregants are often surprised by the props Ken uses, whether it’s a hamburger under a napkin or a music stand as a javelin. A global thinker, Ken is honoured to serve as a trustee for World Vision Canada. Before entering full-time ministry, he worked for the Sony Corporation in Tokyo. Ken’s outward energy is fed by a deeply contemplative personal life. He enjoys reading spiritual classics and pursuing most monastic ideals. In the summer of 2000, while travelling to Japan, Ken took some extra time to spend with his friend Sakiko Otsuka and they were married the following spring. In June 2008 they joyfully welcomed and became parents of Joey. They love exploring nature through sailing, hiking and the company of Sasha, their Golden Retriever. Ken received the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2013, which is awarded to Canadians in recognition for their outstanding contributions to the country. He also received a World Vision Ken McMillan Hero for Children Award in 2017. Ken studied business economics and philosophy at Wheaton College, Illinois, receiving his bachelor ’s degree. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a doctorate from San Francisco Theological Seminary. His internationally bestselling book God in My Everything (Zondervan 2013) is about how people can experience Christ, not only in their formal prayers but in their home life, studies, work, and play through the ancient practice of a rule of life.
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches
Jeff and Jonny talk with Ken Shigematsu, from Tenth Church in Vancouver BC. Ken talks about the spiritual disciplines he uses to center his life and he shares them with you! Yes, Ken talks contemplative, monks, and meditation! You'll learn a ton from Ken!
Jesus People with Ken Shigematsu
Jesus People with Ken Shigematsu
Jesus People with Ken Shigematsu
Jesus People with Ken Shigematsu
Matt talks to the senior minister of Tenth Church in Vancouver about Canadian evangelicalism, becoming a preacher, and swimming as sermon prep.
Message from Ken Shigematsu on October 5, 2014
10th Avenue Alliance Pastor Ken Shigematsu shares on keeping a rhythm of a life that is fully immersed in a wonderful relationship with God.
Wide Awake with Ken Shigematsu
Wide Awake with Ken Shigematsu
Wide Awake with Ken Shigematsu
Wide Awake with Ken Shigematsu
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