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#63 - Chris de Monyé: From Probation Officer to Pastor, Embracing Growth and Calling
In this conversation, Chris de Monyé shares his remarkable journey into pastoral ministry, from starting as a probation officer and receptionist to becoming a lead pastor at Village Church. With humility and candidness, he reflects on the challenges of feeling out of depth and the growth that comes from embracing one’s unique gifts and calling. Chris emphasizes the importance of faith, community, and shepherding in a growing church, offering personal stories and insights from his experiences. He highlights the transient nature of ministry, the power of presence with a congregation, and the profound value of relationships in serving others.
Chris serves on the Organization Leadership Team for Village Church, a church with locations all across Canada. He is also the lead pastor for Village Church Langley South and serves on the main teaching team for all Village sites.
Chris is originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and moved to Surrey in 2013 to complete his Master of Divinity after responding to a call to pastoral ministry.
Chris is passionate about building relationships and seeing lives transformed by Jesus. Chris and his wife, Mercedee, have four sons, Jacob, Calvin, Theodore, and Beckham.
Takeaways
+Feeling out of depth is common in ministry roles.
+God often calls us to roles beyond our current capabilities.
+Humility is essential in leadership and ministry.
+The church community plays a vital role in personal growth.
+Opportunities for growth can arise from unexpected roles.
+God's calling can sometimes defy economic logic. What God puts your hand to now is good.
+The leader of the future will be accessible.
+You're loved by the only one that matters.
+Emulate who Jesus is, not others.
To learn more about Chris and Village Church, please visit https://thisisvillagechurch.com/people/chris-demonye/
To learn more about Message Canada and the Advance Summit, please visit https://advancesummit.org/
#ministry #pastoralcalling #humility #probationofficer #churchcommunity #spiritualgrowth #calling #churchplanting #faith #community #leadership
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Early Connections
06:40 Transition from Probation Officer to Pastor
12:02 The Role of Humility in Ministry
18:07 Growth and Opportunities in Ministry
25:33 Leadership Evolution and Pastoral Roles
34:13 Shepherding in a Growing Community
39:12 Lessons from the Past and Future Insights
41:14 New Chapter
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By Matt NaismithIn this conversation, Chris de Monyé shares his remarkable journey into pastoral ministry, from starting as a probation officer and receptionist to becoming a lead pastor at Village Church. With humility and candidness, he reflects on the challenges of feeling out of depth and the growth that comes from embracing one’s unique gifts and calling. Chris emphasizes the importance of faith, community, and shepherding in a growing church, offering personal stories and insights from his experiences. He highlights the transient nature of ministry, the power of presence with a congregation, and the profound value of relationships in serving others.
Chris serves on the Organization Leadership Team for Village Church, a church with locations all across Canada. He is also the lead pastor for Village Church Langley South and serves on the main teaching team for all Village sites.
Chris is originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and moved to Surrey in 2013 to complete his Master of Divinity after responding to a call to pastoral ministry.
Chris is passionate about building relationships and seeing lives transformed by Jesus. Chris and his wife, Mercedee, have four sons, Jacob, Calvin, Theodore, and Beckham.
Takeaways
+Feeling out of depth is common in ministry roles.
+God often calls us to roles beyond our current capabilities.
+Humility is essential in leadership and ministry.
+The church community plays a vital role in personal growth.
+Opportunities for growth can arise from unexpected roles.
+God's calling can sometimes defy economic logic. What God puts your hand to now is good.
+The leader of the future will be accessible.
+You're loved by the only one that matters.
+Emulate who Jesus is, not others.
To learn more about Chris and Village Church, please visit https://thisisvillagechurch.com/people/chris-demonye/
To learn more about Message Canada and the Advance Summit, please visit https://advancesummit.org/
#ministry #pastoralcalling #humility #probationofficer #churchcommunity #spiritualgrowth #calling #churchplanting #faith #community #leadership
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Early Connections
06:40 Transition from Probation Officer to Pastor
12:02 The Role of Humility in Ministry
18:07 Growth and Opportunities in Ministry
25:33 Leadership Evolution and Pastoral Roles
34:13 Shepherding in a Growing Community
39:12 Lessons from the Past and Future Insights
41:14 New Chapter