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What if leadership wasn't just about strategy and success, but also about spiritual and emotional intelligence?In our latest episode, we welcome Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada and Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International, to explore the deeper dimensions of leadership. From growing up in an entrepreneurial family to leading a movement that helps people explore spirituality and holistic well-being, Shaila shares powerful insights on mentorship, purpose-driven leadership, and the impact of nurturing young minds.She unveils her bold vision of reaching 4.4 million Canadian teenagers and explains why entrepreneurs, educators, and medical professionals all play a role in redefining success beyond just the bottom line. This thought-provoking conversation will inspire you to reflect on your own leadership journey and take meaningful steps to elevate both your life and the next generation.
On Sunday, March 9, Shaila Visser, the National Director of Alpha Canada was the guest speaker on Joining the Conversation - John 15:26-27.
With rising digital distraction and pastoral shortages, is the church prepared to reach emerging generations? In this episode of CITN, Rob speaks with Shaila Visser about the remarkable growth of the Alpha program and its impact on youth ministry. They explore insights from recent research on emerging generations, highlighting the significant spiritual hunger among young people. They also talk about the launch of the new Alpha Youth series designed for Gen Z and Gen Alpha, the shortage of young people entering into ministry, and the challenges of staying grounded in leadership. Shaila is the National Director of Alpha Canada and Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International.For more information about Alpha Youth, visit: https://alphacanada.org/youth/. To learn more about Student Leadership Collective, visit: https://alphacanada.org/studentleadershipcollective/.In the pre-show, Geoff, Rob and special guest Karly Traub get back in the studio after a long weekend and a week off from the podcast. They talk about Alpha, including their past experiences, and their excitement for the new Youth Alpha video series set to release on November 14. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, email us at podcast@churchinthenorth.ca. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.
Missions Week - Shaila Visser
Shaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016), and currently holds a position on the Board of the Damascus Road Foundation. We speak with Shaila about how and why Alpha works and has for so many years. What does it mean to talk about faith, but not prescribe a particular outcome? We also speak about what faith might look like for those who have pushed away from their previous church experience. For information on Alpha, including finding a course, running a course, or helping support Alpha, you can check out their website.
Reasons For Hope - Shaila Visser | September 8, 2024 The Way Church is a church in Vancouver joining Jesus in the restoration of all things. For more information, visit our website at http://thewaychurch.ca LINKS Connect Form: http://connect.thewaychurch.ca Kids: http://thewaychurch.ca/kids Youth: http://thewaychurch.ca/youth Alpha: http://thewaychurch.ca/alpha
Every leader faces moments when vision dims and passion wavers. How do we sustain a vision for long term leadership and be able to lead with joy in our hearts and conviction in our steps? This week, Shaila Visser from Alpha joins us on the podcast for a second time to share insights from her extensive leadership experience. Shaila shares about: Sustaining vision for longevity in ministry The importance of asking the Holy Spirit to spark passion for personal evangelism New research Alpha has done in partnership with flourishing congregations on the perception and practices of evangelism in Canada today We hope this conversation fills you with hope and encouragement that you are part of a work that God is doing across our nation in our time. Bio | Shaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016), and currently holds a position on the Board of the Damascus Road Foundation. Shaila has a heart for people coming to know Jesus and is passionate about helping the local church flourish. She is a gifted communicator who is known for her strategic leadership as well as her ability to bring people together. Shaila loves hiking, beaches, next generation leaders, her big anglo-Indian family, and achieving new goals- whether that be fitness, books, or learning. Shaila lives in Vancouver BC with her husband, Ryan Visser, a Vancouver Police Officer, and their four-legged family members, Talon and Benny. View the Reigniting Hope Report. Give today to CCLN and help seed a hopeful future for the Church in Canada. Partners: Download a free PDF on Improving Your Giving Statements from Generis or get in touch with Jon Wright from their team here. Show Notes: Alpha Canada Study from Angus Reid Institute and Cardus Youth Alpha Get Connected! Gatherings Blog & Episode write-up Website Join our Mailing List! Subscribe on YouTube Follow on Instagram Share a Canadian Church Story
In this episode, Matt is joined by Shaila Visser, the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016), and currently holds a position on the Board of the Damascus Road Foundation.Shaila has a heart for people coming to know Jesus and is passionate about helping the local church flourish. She is a gifted communicator who is known for her strategic leadership as well as her ability to bring people together. Shaila loves hiking, beaches, next generation leaders, her big anglo-Indian family, and achieving new goals- whether that be fitness, books, or learning. Shaila lives in Vancouver BC with her husband, Ryan Visser, a Vancouver Police Officer, and their four-legged family members, Talon and Benny.To learn more about Shaila, visit https://www.shailavisser.com/ and to learn more about Alpha, visit https://alphacanada.org/.
Shaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016), and currently holds a position on the Board of the Damascus Road Foundation. Shaila has a heart for people coming to know Jesus and is passionate about helping the local church flourish. She is a gifted communicator who is known for her strategic leadership as well as her ability to bring people together. In this episode, she shares her testimony & the power of relationship in evangelization. She & Brett also discuss the hope desperately needed in the world, and thus, how ministry leaders can continue to have hope through difficult seasons. Resources Shaila's Website (https://www.shailavisser.com/about) Alpha Wesbite (https://alpha.org) Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to the podcast on whatever platform you are listening on. Help other people find the show by sharing this episode on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Brett: Website: https://brettpowell.org Twitter/X: @BrettPowellorg https://twitter.com/BrettPowellorg Music "Southern Gothic" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Editing by ForteCatholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com)
How can we see our leadership make an impact on the world around us? Many of us desire to see people come to know Jesus through our lives, but often struggle with how. For this episode, we are honoured to welcome Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada, the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International, and an amazing speaker & leader. Shaila has poured her life into a ministry that has seen over 28 million people impacted for Jesus. Her involvement with Alpha is an overflow of her own life where she consistently seeks to lead others to Jesus as she follows the leadership of Holy Spirit. For more information about Alpha visit alphacanada.org. ✅ 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... ✅
Join us for part two as we talk with Shaila Visser for an engaging conversation about leadership, evangelism, and the challenges and opportunities within the church today. Discover Shaila's insights on the importance of understanding young leaders, the shifting dynamics of evangelism, and the crucial role of spiritual rhythms in leadership. Learn about resources that can help leaders grow their church, and hear Shaila's advice on leading difficult personalities and maintaining an integrated, healthy spirituality as a leader. This podcast also explores Alpha's ongoing impact and storytelling's power in promoting the church's mission. We hope you enjoy _______________________ We help leaders find solutions through our 1. LEADERSHIP COACHING 2. FREE LEADERSHIP AND CHURCH RESOURCES FOLLOW US Youtube Instagram: @ikonchurch
Global Mission Weekend - Shaila Visser with Lloyd Cenaiko interview.
Global Mission Weekend - Shaila Visser with Lloyd Cenaiko interview.
In part one, Shaila, who is the National Director of Alpha Canada, Global Senior Vice President for Alpha International, and a celebrated Christian leader, shares insights from her faith journey, leadership experiences, and her work with Alpha. She discusses the importance of personal rhythm and agility in leadership, the role of leaders in God's kingdom, and her passion for nurturing young leaders. A must-listen for anyone interested in faith-based leadership and the Church's future. -------------- We help leaders find solutions through our 1. LEADERSHIP COACHING 2. FREE LEADERSHIP AND CHURCH RESOURCES FOLLOW US Youtube Instagram: @ikonchurch
Thank for joining us for the unSeminary podcast. We're talking with Shaila Visser, the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. Alpha is an 11-week course that creates a space for people to invite their friends for a conversation about life, faith and Jesus. Worldwide, an increasing number of pastors believe evangelism is wrong. This mindset, […]
We are so thrilled to introduce to you, Shaila Visser. Shaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016), and currently holds positions on the Board of the Damascus Road Foundation and on the Board of Regent College - an International Graduate School in Vancouver. Shaila has a heart for people coming to know Jesus and is passionate about helping the local church flourish. She is a gifted communicator who is known for her strategic leadership as well as her ability to bring people together. Shaila is recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Christian Women in Canada. Shaila lives in Vancouver BC with her husband, Ryan Visser, a Vancouver Police Officer, and their four-legged family members, Talon and Benny. You can reach Shaila on Twitter or Instagram @shailavisser. In this episode, Shaila and Chris talk about the very real challenge of sharing your faith with people who do not know Jesus. It is real, authentic, and raw, as Shaila opens up her heart and passion for Jesus and for people. This episode will challenge you, as well as offer hope, as you try to make Jesus known in your spheres of influence.
On this episode we're joined with by Shaila Visser from Alpha Canada to discuss evangelism and the great commission. Shaila is extremely passionate about evangelism and the church. Her heart is to see the church engage in a deeper way in the great commission. As we continue to navigate a period where our entire world has been turned upside down, Alpha Canada's research, in partnership with the Flourishing Congregations Institute at Ambrose University, offers an important pulse check on Canadian Christian leaders. Some of these important findings included: Only 48% of Church leaders believe that evangelism is central to their church's approach to discipleship. Most who come to the Christian faith do so as children, teens, or young adults, though 46-48% of those who work with youth, children, or families in congregations/parishes agreed or strongly agreed that it is wrong to share Christian beliefs with someone of a different (non)religion in hopes that they will one day identify as Christian. On the positive side, the more of a priority a congregation reportedly gives to evangelization, the more likely respondents and their congregations are to adopt beliefs or practices that are more evangelistic in scope. The Gap in the Christian Worldview Based on this research there are clearly some gaps in the Christian worldview when it comes to evangelism. Canadian Christians are looking toward their leaders for guidance. People's perception that they are in control of their lives has been shaken, and many are potentially more open to spiritual conversations. As more people are asking significant questions on life and purpose, it's important that we're there to meet our neighbors where they are. “Evangelism is joining a conversation the Holy Spirit is already having with another person.” – Darrell Johnson When we share our faith, we are not working alone. The Holy Spirit was there before our conversation, during it and stays behind when we leave. That is why prayer and evangelism are so interconnected. “After this the Lord appointed seventy-two others and sent them two by two ahead of him to every town and place where he was about to go. He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.” Luke 10:1-3 What Can You Do? Shaila has a practical three step process every Christian can do starting today: When you wake up everyday, pray “Holy Spirit use me today and let me join you in what you are doing”. Get to know your neighbors, by asking questions. Your neighbors might be on your street, co-workers, parents at your kid's activities. When you find points of pain, step out in faith and ask if you can pray for them now. You don't have to have all the answers. In fact, it might be best to not attempt to answer all their questions. As you meet your neighbor where they're at, allow the Holy Spirit to continue the work in their lives.
Welcome to the ninth episode of the Power Shift Edition podcast season, a beautiful collaboration between Danielle Strickland and World Vision. We are connecting with people at the intersection of power shifting around the world, including World Vision staff. In this episode, Danielle interviews Shaila Visser & Abel Cheah from Alpha. Together they talk about the power shift in evangelism. Shaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016), and currently holds positions on the Board of the Damascus Road Foundation and on the Board of Regent College-an International Graduate School in Vancouver.Shaila has a heart for people coming to know Jesus and is passionate about helping the local church flourish. She is a gifted communicator who is known for her strategic leadership as well as her ability to bring people together. Shaila is recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Christian Women in Canada.Abel Cheah is currently the Leadership Development Director, of Alpha Asia Pacific and Curate, Holy Trinity Bukit Bintang. He believes that leadership is something that is nurtured and cultivated and that the best leaders are also great lovers of learning. Abel is passionate about adding value to the lives of the people around him and is committed to living a life of service and impact.For more on all the things Danielle Strickland, go to daniellestrickland.comFor more information on Infinitum Life, go to infinitumlife.comFor more information on the Women Speakers Collective, go to womenspeakerscollective.comFor more information about Brave Global, go to braveglobal.orgCheck out these other collaborations with World Vision:Right Side Up course: Videos & activation guide from Season 1, on beatitudes: https://www.worldvision.org/church/resources/rsu_curriculum Prayer Postures: https://www.worldvision.org/church/resources/prayerrhythms Soul Care for leaders: https://www.worldvision.org/church/resources/right-side-up-soul-care-with-danielle-strickland Resilient Leadership for Kingdom Come (pastor specific): https://www.worldvision.org/church/resources/resilient-leadership-for-kingdom-come Infinitum Prayer Days: https://infinitumlife.com/prayerday
Jesus' final command was "go and make disciples" and yet so often churches and church plants struggle to engage in the work of evangelism. Shaila Visser from Alpha Canada joins us to talk about the status of evangelism in Canada. The post S02E14: Why Do Churches Forget Evangelism? appeared first on Acts 29 Canada.
Shaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both the Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and the Alpha Film Series (2016), and currently holds positions on the board of the Damascus Road Foundation and on the board of Regent College, an International Graduate School in Vancouver. Shaila has a heart for people coming to know Jesus and is passionate about helping the local church flourish. She is a gifted communicator who is known for her strategic leadership as well as her ability to bring people together. Shaila is recognized as one of the top 100 most influential Christian women in Canada. Shaila lives in Vancouver BC with her husband, Ryan Visser, a Vancouver police officer, and their four-legged family members, talon and benny. Resources:Website: alphacanada.orgTwitter or Instagram: @shailavisser.
Click here to view the full show notes and transcript for this episode.The rise of secularism has created a unique challenge for Christians.How do we share the gospel in a way that is both authentic and understandable in a post-Christian world?Evangelism in a post-Christian world requires a different approach, one that takes into account the changing spiritual landscape. It doesn't mean compromising or watering down the gospel. Instead, it means that we need to find creative ways to communicate its timeless truths so that people can understand and accept the gospel more fully. In this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by the National Director of Alpha Canada, Shaila Visser. Shaila has been instrumental in helping churches see the need to take a fresh approach to evangelism and has also helped churches understand their community better.“Post-Christian culture needs to have an encounter with God. It's not just us doing the speaking, listening, the film series, teaching. It is about leaving room for encounter because that's how the vast majority of people come to faith.”-Shaila VisserWe hope that this episode has given you some ideas on how you can share the gospel in a way that is relevant to your community today and ignite a desire in others to know Jesus as their Savior.By the end of this episode, you will learn:How evangelism has changed in CanadaHow to share our faith in today's cultureThe role of the Holy Spirit in evangelismHow to raise young leadersInnovative ideas for sharing the gospelAlpha courses and resourcesAnd so much more…=======Tithely provides the tools you need to engage with your church online, stay connected, increase generosity, and simplify the lives of your staff.With tools like text and email messaging, custom church apps and websites, church management software, digital giving, and so much more… it's no wonder over 37,000 churches in 50 countries trust Tithely to help run their church.Learn more at https://tithely.com
Shaila Visser is talking about how to share your faith in ways that shine the light and love of Christ to others on the Soul H2O Radio & Podcast show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How can we effectively evangelize Gen-Z? How can we equip the younger generations to spread the gospel? This week we are joined by Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada, to help us better understand how to approach evangelism with Gen-Z. She also walks us through some of the generational differences between millennials and Gen-Z, and discusses the importance of planting seeds whose fruit may not be seen for many years to come.
It's a new year and we already need a fresh dose of hope! So Matt called up some pastor and ministry leader friends and asked them two questions: "What's a word of caution you would give the church for 2022?" and "What's an opportunity before the church in 2022?”. Guests: Chris Ross, Family Pastor, Central Community Church (1:07-mark) | Shaila Visser, National Director, Alpha Canada (15:40-mark) | Jeff Bucknam, Lead Teaching Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel (24:45-mark) | Brett Landry, Senior Pastor, Christ City Church South Vancouver (34:40-mark).
Welcome to Bitesize Episode: 01 of the Church Explained Podcast. A conversation to help grow your leadership, develop your team and build your church. Your hosts will be Dave Mckeown and Nathan Benger. We will talk about all things leadership with key team players from IKON Church and other guests during each show. Join us in our bitesize show as we chat with Shaila Visser, who is part of the team for Alpha Global. She shares the top tool they use for creating innovation. Remember, this is a bite-size episode that lasts for less than 10 mins. For the whole show, go here. This also included full show notes and transcripts. You will love this! FREE CHURCH RESOURCES LEADERSHIP COACHING FOLLOW US Youtube Instagram: @open.ikonchurch
We believe in being a church where it's safe to ask questions, regardless of where you are on your faith journey. One of the specific ways we love doing that is through the Alpha program - an open environment for discussing faith and life, where no question is off-limits. Today on the podcast, we're excited to sit down and chat with Shaila Visser, the National Director of Alpha Canada. Tune in to learn more about Alpha, about evangelism, and Shaila's story.
Shaila Visser redefines evangelism for us, talks about Jesus being good, following Him being rich, and finding hope in Him. Shaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016), and currently holds positions on the Board of the Damascus Road Foundation and on the Board of Regent College-an International Graduate School in Vancouver. Shaila has a heart for people coming to know Jesus and is passionate about helping the local church flourish. She is a gifted communicator who is known for her strategic leadership as well as her ability to bring people together. Shaila is recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Christian Women in Canada. Shaila lives in Vancouver BC with her husband, Ryan Visser, a Vancouver Police Officer, and their four-legged family members, Talon and Benny. You can reach Shaila on Twitter or Instagram @shailavisserShaila's Recommendations:Think Again by Adam GrantLive No Lies by John Mark ComerDeliverance: A Journey Toward the Unexpected by Jon ThompsonGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcastSupport the show
A new movement seeks to eliminate those pesky after-hours, work-related phone calls / e-mails! Today on Good Company, we discuss the Right to Disconnect! Then we go over some fun things to do this weekend, and we wrap up our Round Table discussion on the State of Evangelism in Canada with Johnny Rocket, Robyn Roste, and special guest Shaila Visser from Alpha Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Episode 69 | Jason is joined by Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada in this week's episode to discuss their time together at Alpha, what she is learning about evangelism, and how she has learned to invest in young leaders. About | Shaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016), and currently holds positions on the Board of the Damascus Road Foundation and on the Board of Regent College-an International Graduate School in Vancouver. Connected Generation Report Shaila's Website Alpha Blog | https://ccln.ca/episodes Website | www.ccln.ca
Do you have a name for your car? Today on Good Company, we share the clever nicknames we've given our vehicles in the past! Then we celebrate wacky hairstyles, and we kick off a new Round Table discussion on the state of evangelism in Canada with Robyn Roste, Johnny Rocket, and special guest Shaila Visser of Alpha Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shaila Visser from Alpha Canada joins us with a special word about sharing the Good News of Jesus with those around us.
How do you make sense of all the voices in our lives? Lisa Bennett and Heidy Tandy talk through all of the perspectives that we navigate as we live our own individual stories as church planting women. This episode will help you identify the voices that matter to you and think through how you can be intentionally listening for God's voice above everything else. Show Notes: Jen Antonucci - 50 Janet Mcmahon - 66 Shaila Visser - 65
How do you make sense of all the voices in our lives? Lisa Bennett and Heidy Tandy talk through all of the perspectives that we navigate as we live our own individual stories as church planting women. This episode will help you identify the voices that matter to you and think through how you can be intentionally listening for God's voice above everything else. Show Notes: Jen Antonucci - 50 Janet Mcmahon - 66 Shaila Visser - 65
Welcome to Episode: 06 of the Church Explained Podcast. A conversation to help grow your leadership, develop your team and build your church. Your hosts will be Dave Mckeown and Nathan Benger. We will talk about all things leadership with key team players from IKON Church and other guests during each show. In this episode, we chat with Shaila Visser, the National Director of Alpha Canada and Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International, on Digital Evangelism. We explore if it really works and does it have a place in the church post-pandemic. Shaila shares why she thinks digital evangelism works and why every church leader should make sure they don't miss an amazing opportunity to equip the church. We also explore how gen x is open and ready to share the good news with their friends and how we can help them do this. Get the show notes here FOLLOW US Youtube Instagram: @open.ikonchurch ARE YOU LOOKING FOR FREE RESOURCES FOR YOUR CHURCH? Download for free at https:ikon.church/open
On episode 24 of the podcast, we are so blessed to be joined by our new friend, Shaila Visser! Shaila is the National Director of Alpha Canada, Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International, and Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016). Prior to her work with Alpha, she was on staff with Power to Change in Canada. Shaila has a heart for people coming to know Jesus and helping the local church flourish, is known for her strategic leadership and her ability to bring people together, and is recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Christian Women in Canada!!! She lives in Vancouver, BC with her husband Ryan, a K9 Unit Police Officer. Listen in to hear Rob and Shaila talk about her journey, wrestling with God's plans, and "making much of Jesus"!!! Thank you so much for tuning in!
Evangelism is one of those things that we know is important, but if we're honest, many of us still struggle with it both as individuals and as churches. If that's you, then you will really appreciate this conversation that Jessica Powell from our Church Management Solutions team had with Shaila Visser. Shaila is the National Director of Alpha Canada as well as the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International and she is passionate about introducing people to Jesus. You'll get to listen in as Shaila talks about what is most important in the way that we share our faith, how to deal with the inevitable fear that comes up when it's time to invite someone to church or to a program like Alpha, and why evangelism is actually one of the best tools to grow your own faith and that of your congregation. Find out more about Alpha: www.alphacanada.org www.instagram.com/alphacanadaorg www.facebook.com/alphacanada SHAILA VISSER Shaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016), and currently holds positions on the Board of the Damascus Road Foundation and on the Board of Regent College—an International Graduate School in Vancouver. Shaila has a heart for people coming to know Jesus and is passionate about helping the local church flourish. She is a gifted communicator who is known for her strategic leadership as well as her ability to bring people together. Shaila is recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Christian Women in Canada. Shaila lives in Vancouver BC with her husband, Ryan Visser, a Vancouver Police Officer, and their four-legged family members, Talon and Benny. You can reach Shaila on Twitter or Instagram @shailavisser.
“In 2020,” according to Barna Group’s Five Changing Contexts for Digital Evangelism report, “churches around the world woke up to the extraordinary, urgent need to embrace digital platforms in fresh ways in order to engage with—and sustain—their congregations during the pandemic.” Now that the immediate crises of 2020 are well behind us, two questions come quickly to mind: Do we need to continue using digital platforms for ministry, especially evangelism? And if we do, how do we use them effectively? Those are the questions I’m asking Shaila Visser in this episode of the Influence Podcast. I’m George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Shaila Visser is director of Alpha Canada, global senior vice president for Alpha International, and Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016). She is a long-time “ of evangelism and evangelistic responses in non-profits and the Church. ----- This episode of the Influence Podcast is brought to you by My Healthy Church, distributors of Bible Engagement Project. Most people have access to the Bible, but few regularly engage with it. Bible Engagement Project equips churches with digital Bible study resources to help people of all ages read and understand Scripture so they can become more like Jesus and live radically changed lives. Bible Engagement Project is available in both English and Spanish. Visit BibleEngagementProject.com to learn more.
Jeff and Shaila talk about the state of evangelism in Canada, why it matters, and how to approach it well.
Ron and Shaila Visser, one of Canada's 100 Most Influential Christian Women and National Director of Alpha Canada, discuss leadership and raising up the next generation of leaders. Follow Shaila on instagram @Shailavisser
You’re going to want to listen to this episode more than once! Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada, redefines and clarifies evangelism and gives several creative ways to be hope and joy in your own sphere of influence. She also talks about being hospitable versus showing hospitality and why that distinction matters. Grab a notebook and get ready to take notes on this wisdom-packed episode. Links to mentions in the show! Alpha Darrell Johnson All things Shaila Visser
You're going to want to listen to this episode more than once! Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada, redefines and clarifies evangelism and gives several creative ways to be hope and joy in your own sphere of influence. She also talks about being hospitable versus showing hospitality and why that distinction matters. Grab a notebook and get ready to take notes on this wisdom-packed episode. Links to mentions in the show! Alpha Darrell Johnson All things Shaila Visser
Recently, Shaila Visser of Alpha Canada hosted a conversation for church leaders with the experienced panel of Dr. Charles Price, Dr. Darrell Johnson and Dr. Laurel Buckingham. The goal? To encourage pastors who are experiencing the unique pressure of this season to pause and not give up on the calling God has given them. Here’s a quick introduction to the panel: Charles is a passionate evangelist who has spoken in over 70 countries around the world. He is the former lead pastor of Peoples Church Toronto and was the host of the Television show “Living Truth.” Darrell has pastored in the Philippines, the U.S. and Canada. He is a brilliant preacher that has been on the faculty of Regent & Carey College and has written many books. Laurel pastored Moncton Wesleyan Church for 44 years between 1969 and 2013. Today he is the CEO of Buckingham Leadership Institute. Together these three have over 156 years of ministry experience. Shaila asks each of the panelists questions like - how would you encourage your younger self if you wanted to quit? What can leaders do to be sustained by the Spirit to serve well? What do you suggest that leaders do with all the demands they’re being asked to manage? The responses from Charles, Darrell and Laurel are hopeful, wise and full of helpful reflection. Themes like abiding, revisiting your why, rediscovering the basics, and choosing patience are all discussed amongst many others. Blog | www.ccln.ca/season2/episode45 Website | www.ccln.ca
In this episode, Ed and Daniel are joined by Shaila Visser, the National Director of Alpha Canada and Global Senior Vice President for Alpha International. Shaila shares more about the digital strategy shifts that Alpha has made and what her and her team have learned about effective evangelism through COVID-19. Other topics include: How secular culture can increase spiritual conversationsThe importance of a personal invitationFostering digital engagementCelebrating evangelism in our churches
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S04 E050: Jason Ballard and Shaila VisserJason Ballard brings a timely teaching about what unites the church in these divisive times.Shaila Visser of Alpha Canada talks about leadership and how to lead in this great unknown future.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
Today we're talking about outreach and evangelism with Shaila Visser and Peter Lynas. Shaila serves as the National Director of Alpha Canada and Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International, and Peter is the Evangelical Alliance's UK director (and a Regent alum). Peter and Shaila give us their take on the decline of nominal Christianity in the West, the pandemic's shattering impact on cultural narratives, and the powerful impact of service and relationships. Join us for this challenging and inspiring conversation. To learn more about Regent College and our upcoming Fall courses, visit www.regent-college.edu.
Shaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada, Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International, and Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016). Before joining Alpha, she was on staff with Power to Change and in vocational ministry for over 20 years. Shaila has been studying evangelism and evangelistic responses in non-profits and the church for many years, which give her a unique perspective into the needs of people outside of most churches. Ask a friend or colleague of Shaila and you'll know soon that strategic leadership is her sweet spot. She is recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Christian Women in Canada. Her extensive experience in outreach and leadership has made her a household name in evangelistic ministry. Currently, Shaila lives in Vancouver, BC with her husband Ryan (a K9 Unit Police Officer), and two four-legged family members, Blade and Talon. Alpha Canada produces videos for interactive small groups that deal with questions of life, faith and Jesus. It's an experience embraced by Canadian churches from coast to coast. Alpha is designed to be a space, online or in person, where people are excited to bring their friends in on a conversation about life's biggest questions.Connect with Shaila Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Learn more about Alpha Instagram Facebook Twitter ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with TWU Student MinistriesFollow us on Instagram
Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada and Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International, talks about the importance of self-leadership, leading for the long haul, and how leaders can equip their churches to be more invitational.
Shaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016). Nicky Gumbel is the pioneer of Alpha and Vicar of Holy Trinity Brompton in London, one of the largest Church of England churches in the UK. http://www.ccln.ca/season2/episode9
HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your World
Season 2, Episode 023: Shaila VisserShaila talks to co-host Kaitlyn about her work with Alpha, leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship. An incredibly inspiring leader herself- Shaila has much to teach us about leadership as women in the church today, where there is an urgent need for fresh ideas and energy towards evangelization of our nation in a post-Christian context!About ShailaShaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016), and currently sits on the Board of Regent College. Shaila has a heart for people coming to know Jesus and is passionate about helping the local church flourish. She is a gifted communicator who is known for her strategic leadership as well as her ability to bring people together. Shaila is recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Christian Women in Canada. Shaila lives in Vancouver with her husband, Ryan Visser, a Vancouver Police Officer on the K9 Unit. Shaila and Ryan have two four-legged family members, Blade and Talon.-HerInfluence CoHosts: Cathie Ostapchuk @cathieostapchukVanessa Hoyes @vanessahoyesKaitlyn Cey @kaitlyn.ceyGather Women @gatherwomen-HerInfluence Podcast: An Invitation to Rise in Purpose and Influence Your WorldReal Voices * Bold Words * Whole Hearts-Gather Women presents the HerInfluence Podcast, inviting women of faith across the globe to rise in her purpose and influence her world.
In this episode Brett Landry sits down with Shaila Visser to discuss the Alpha Course, leadership, and the local church. Shaila is recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Christian Women in Canada and serves as the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President for Alpha International. She is the Executive Producer of both The Alpha Youth Film Series (2013) and The Alpha Film Series (2016), and currently holds a position on the Board of Regent College-an International Graduate School in Vancouver.
An Interview with Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada. Visser explores with us Alpha's latest offerings and what church people do right, and wrong, when they present Alpha.
Shaila Visser explains why.
Shaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and part of the Alpha Global Executive team. Having conversations about life, faith, and Jesus is hard. Alpha is about creating a welcoming, friendly place where people can come and ask questions to explore the Christian faith. Through a series of creatively crafted films (the Adult and the Youth Alpha series), open conversation, and great food- people are meeting Jesus on Alpha. Shaila talks to us about how these film series were created and why this communication style for evangelism is working in the digital age.Shaila Visser: alphacanada.orgJoanna: @joannalafleur and www.joannalafleur.com. Email hello@joannalafleur.comMy new DAILY Podcast- short practical episodes every day on Church Media and Communications: www.thefuture.churchThanks to our Season 02 Sponsor, Wycliffe College! Check out the interview with Joanna at www.wycliffecollege.ca/wordmadedigital
Activating Young Adults for Kingdom Purpose. Message by Shaila Visser, Adam Meredith, Theo Shaw and Caleb Gray at The Red Door Community Church.
New Churches Q&A Podcast with Daniel Im, Ed Stetzer, and Todd Adkins
Daniel and Shaila Visser (national director of Alpha Canada) discuss how to create a culture of evangelism in your church and in your daily life. The post Episode 363: Creating a Culture of Evangelism in Your Church and in Your Daily Life appeared first on NewChurches.com - Church Planting, Multisite, and Multiplication.
Shaila Visser is passionate about helping people know Jesus. She is National Director of Alpha Canada and leads with an infectious energy, solid competence and super fun sense of humour. You will love this conversation! Listen in as Shaila shares about her lowest point in life and discovering where her strength would come from. I also get to ask her what her relationships with non-Christians have taught her about God. She is one to watch!
Shaila Visser, director of Alpha Canada, share about the power of one. Presented Sunday, November 12, 2017.
Rob speaks this week about the spiritual gifts of healing and performing miracles, as part of the Gifts of the Spirit sermon series. Looking at the question of whether God still performs miracles of healing today, Rob looks at some incredible phenomena that demonstrate God's work through people today - and how the people use the gifts God has given them. An example of the miracles of healing God performs today, the church watched a short clip from the Alpha series and Shaila Visser's story:
This Is Us - 2 Cor 5: 11-21: Compelled by love. When was the last time that you knew that love was driving your day? All the decisions and relationships you have run through a filter. Is that filter love? Love for God and love for others is our calling and Shaila will share with us how to live out of this place of love that impacts others around us. Shaila Visser is compelled by love for other people. She has lived her life serving in vocational ministry aiming to introduce as many people as she can to Jesus. Shaila is the National Director of Alpha Canada and a member of the Alpha Global Exec. She has Executively Produced the Alpha Youth Film Series and the Alpha Film Series. She and her husband Ryan live in Vancouver with their two police dogs. We hope that you will join us this weekend! Shaila Visser - National Director, Alpha Canada
This Is Us - 2 Cor 5: 11-21: Compelled by love. When was the last time that you knew that love was driving your day? All the decisions and relationships you have run through a filter. Is that filter love? Love for God and love for others is our calling and Shaila will share with us how to live out of this place of love that impacts others around us. Shaila Visser is compelled by love for other people. She has lived her life serving in vocational ministry aiming to introduce as many people as she can to Jesus. Shaila is the National Director of Alpha Canada and a member of the Alpha Global Exec. She has Executively Produced the Alpha Youth Film Series and the Alpha Film Series. She and her husband Ryan live in Vancouver with their two police dogs. We hope that you will join us this weekend! Shaila Visser - National Director, Alpha Canada
The Canadian Church Leader's Podcast is designed to help Canadian church leaders reach people. Hosted by Carey Nieuwhof, the podcast is by Canadians, for Canadians, focused on ministry in the post-modern, post-Christian nation of Canada. (But naturally, because we're Canadians, anyone can listen.)
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