Each month, we're curating stories of multiplication that are happening right here in Canada, in real-time, with real leaders, just like you and me.
Take a moment to check out the latest videos in our 'TAKE 5' series, where we interview Brett Esslinger (new Lead Pastor at West Edmonton Christian Assembly) and Kevin Janzen (Campus Pastor of the recently-launched Terwillegar Campus of Hope City in Edmonton). On this month's Multiply Network podcast episode, we chat with three up-and-coming church leaders, Vanguard students Ewen Erickson, Bethany Crews, and Addison Martin, about what church multiplication and the future of the church looks like through the eyes of Generation Z. We hope these conversations inspire and encourage you to continue to advance the vision in whatever context you find yourself! We all have a part to play!
Do YOU have a story to share? We'd love to hear from you! Please feel free to reach out anytime, because we need one another - Let's keep moving forward together because every Canadian deserves an access point to the Gospel!
Cheering you on!
Paul Fraser
Multiply Network Co-ordinator
Interviews
Multiplication, Management, and the Heart of a Planter - 'TAKE 5' with Brett Esslinger
In this short 'Take 5' interview, we chat with Brett Esslinger, the Lead Pastor of both West Edmonton Christian Assembly and Engage Church. He chats with us about what it looks like to be a lead pastor of both congregations and how he still wants to continue to grow his passion for church planting!
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Episode #30 - The Church and the Future of the Church with Gen Z Leaders
In this podcast, we chat with Addison Martin, Bethany Crews and Ewen Erickson on how they see the church now and in the future. These three are all currently attending Vanguard College, and we caught up with them at their First-Year Activate Retreat. They have some great takes and perspectives that we think you will enjoy! To listen or download, click on one of the links below and select Episode 30.
Stories and Videos
Marks of a Multisite Pastor - 'TAKE 5' with Kevin Janzen
In this Take 5 interview we chat with Kevin Janzen from Hope City Church in Edmonton about what kinds of gifts and leadership characteristics are needed to be a successful multisite pastor!
Watch HereModes of Mission: A Missional Practice
There is one more missional mode that is enacted when the Church embraces the totality of God’s mission—and that mode is “multiplication.” Multiplication is used by God to advance his mission throughout the world.
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Articles and Blogs
Church Planting Series: So What Does Church Planting Actually Look Like?
Church planting looks a lot like merging onto the highway via an on-ramp. It’s a bit risky, a bit challenging, and a bit scary. But it’s a necessary step towards moving your church toward multiplication.
Read MoreFunding Future Facilities
Today’s economy requires churches to have specific funds set aside for ministry and facilities. For a church plant, the start-up phase requires support from outside groups and it requires the planter to be a good steward of the limited funds available. From the beginning of your church plant, I encourage planters and their leaders to set aside funds for future facilities.
Read MoreWorld Impact’s Research on Effective Urban Church Planting
Our mission statement is, “World Impact empowers urban leaders, and partners with local churches to reach their city with the Gospel.” To truly live into our mission statement, it is important to know who our urban leaders are, and what it means to empower them.
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