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Dana Friesen is a writer based in Guelph, Ontario. She shares her personal experiences with dementia in her family and gives practical advice for small churches based on her research of over 200 Canadian churches. The challenges faced by small churches are explored along with the importance of comm…

Laurie Acker is one of the top experts in small church ministry and founder of the Small Church Network. Since beginning her Small Church Ministry organization in 2020, her website, podcast, and conferences have reached over 1 million people in small churches worldwide. In this episode discussion c…

George Guthrie teaches New Testament studies at Regent College. In this episode he talks of the place of the Bible in small churches, hospitality and connection as well as training for leadership. A good piece of advice from George – Don’t overlook the small!

Dorothy Pang is the director of the Tyndale Intercultural Ministries (TIM) Centre at Tyndale University in Toronto. She has over 25 years of experience in law, business and executive leadership. For 10 years, Dorothy was an executive leader in a large intercultural church in northeast Toronto. She …

Scott Tolhurst has served in ministry for over 50 years. His insights into seniors as the future inspires the small church to consider how they can best seek out and provide ministry opportunities to seniors. Seniors are also encouraged to step out into ministry in a new way.

Joanna La Fleur serves with Alpha Canada and also has her own ministry called “The Word Made Digital”. Joanna emphasizes the pervasive nature of digital technology in modern life, likening it to the water we swim in, and highlights the need for self-awareness and learning how to navigate these digi…

Ron Baker interviews Brianna Matchett, a counseling therapist in Calgary, about her ministry and experiences with grief. Brianna emphasizes the importance of relationship and community in small churches, particularly during times of grief. She advises keeping track of grieving individuals, acknowle…

Lydia Fawcett works with MCC - BC in the area of Abuse and Bullying. She finds that churches are as prone to abuse and bullying as the general society. Her passion to help the vulnerable is evident in this interview. Addressing abuse in small churches. Churches must prioritize listening and learn…

Jane Peck serves as senior pastor at the Hope Chapel in Collingwood, Ontario. A church that has been present in the community for over a century, the current church congregation was eager to reach their community. An opportunity to ,partner with other local churches and organizations has provided…