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Small groups might be called life groups, Bible study groups, or something else, but they are an essential part of many churches today.  Listen as Harry Toews shares about challenges and successes in small group ministry.

Harry is on staff at Faith Huntsville as the Senior Associate Pastor of seniors and small groups. He has served Jesus Christ in pastoral ministry for over 30 years.   His dream is to travel and explore the many cultures and countries that make up this amazing world of ours, and his claim to fame is that he once held a Guinness World Record!  You'll have to listen in order to find out which record!

In this episode, we chat about small groups and their importance for every follower of Jesus.

Connect with Harry

 WEBSITE | EMAIL 

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS

Small Groups

• Challenge people to dig into God's word

Challenges of Leading a Small Group Ministry

• Spiritual warfare

"Humble ourselves and pray together." - Harry Toews

Success in Small Groups

• Success is not just numbers or willing participants

Future Plans

• Core Curriculum

Impact on Others

• It refreshed others

For Those That Lead a Small Group

• Be faithful

Rev 2:10 " Be faithful unto the end..."

No Small Group?

• Try it out

Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!

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Up Next Season 3 Episode 0046: Encouragement

for Those That Serve

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Andrew Hall has been on staff at Faith Huntsville since 2019 as the Pastor of Training and Community Involvement. He has a passion to see lives changed through Jesus and has developed a personal evangelism class. You can find out more details on the Faith Muskoka website faithmuskoka.ca.

In this episode, we chat about how to develop a passion for evangelism and to practically share your faith.

Connect with Andrew

 WEBSITE | EMAIL 

Links from the Podcast

Fundamentals of Faith by John MacArthur

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS

Personal Evangelism Training

• Learning key components of the gospel

What is the Gospel?

• God created the world which was perfect

Discipleship

• Discipleship means following Jesus

Tools to Use

• 30 day discipleship exercise

Practical Everyday Life

• What does this look like in everyday life?

"Live your life in a way that demands a gospel explanation and when given a chance declare Jesus boldly."

Relationships With Those Around You

• Saying hi and being nice to those around you

Favourite Verse

Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified..."

You Are Called

• To share the gospel

Encouragement

• Remember: It's having a conversation

Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!

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Up Next Season 3 Episode 0045: Harry Toews on Small Groups

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Fanny Stewart has a BA in Broadcasting and Media, with a Minor in Bible, from University of Northwestern in St. Paul, Minnesota. She uses her background in media and communications to edit and help produce televised sermons for a large church in Toronto and works for World Vision Canada. She is passionate about not only reading but loving the Bible.

In this episode, we talk about practical ways to apply God’s word in our everyday lives.

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 WEBSITE | EMAIL 

Links from the Podcast

One-to-one reading the scripture

Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin 

Word-Filled Women's Ministry: Loving and Serving the Church by Gloria Furman & Kathleen B. Nielson

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS

 Living Under God's Authority 

• It's amazing if you know God and know who He is

Practically Applying Scriptures

• Heart attitude

Context

• We need to approach Scripture with context in mind

Inductive Study

• See the whole and then the meaning comes from it

Where to Start

• Sometimes it's overwhelming when we come to the Bible

You Can Do It

• It might seem easier if someone just tells you, but you will get more out of it when you study it

Practical Application

• Take time to mediate on Scripture to make it ours

In the Light of the Cross

• Apply scripture in the light of the cross

How to Share with Others

• If you are being nurtured by Scripture, then your fruit will show it

Proverbs 1:7 (ESV) "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction."

Matt 25:14-28   Parable of the Three Servants

Remember

• Remember you are serving God

Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!

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Up Next Season 3 Episode 0044 : Andrew Hall on  Developing a Passion for

Evangelism and  Ways 

to Practically Share

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It is my privilege to have Joanna La Fleur back on the podcast! Joanna is a speaker, podcaster, TV host and communications consultant. She has been helping the Church communicate the best news in the world for over 15 years.  You can catch her interviews with Christian Creatives and communicators on the Word Made Digital Podcast, find communications training on the Word Made Digital Tutorials and follow her Bible teaching on the national television show "See Hear Love."

In this episode we are going to chat about the future church.

Connect with Joanna

 WEBSITE | PODCAST | INSTAGRAM 

PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS

Word Made Digital

See Hear Love

Where Are We Going

• Reimagining our churches and ways to use our buildings

What's Happening Elsewhere

• There are places the church is growing and thriving

What's Happening

• What are people saying

What Are We Known For

• Is it our love?

 Ideas for Moving Forward

• Think outside the box

Leaders

• Be willing to try new things

Technology and Serving

• Learn some new skills

Encouraging Those That Serve

• Discover what is working somewhere else, what skills are they using

Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time!

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Up Next Episode 0043: Fanny Stewart on

Applying God's Word

in our Everyday

Lives

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Jeremy Best is on staff at Faith St. Thomas and has been a youth pastor for nineteen years.  For the past seven years, he has also been the director of FEB Youth.  Married to Angela, they have two sons and are in the process of pursuing foster-to-adoption for their daughter. 

In this episode, we chat about how to keep older students engaged.

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EMAIL | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER

PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS

Be Creative

• During this season, consider "old school" ways to connect

Engaging Older Students

• It's always a problem regardless of age

From Their Perspective

• They start to feel old and it's not for them

What Does 'Boring' Mean

• Parents have been forcing them to go

Engaging Those Who Don't Come

• Be patient

 Ways to Engage Older Youth

• Unique events for them

"It's less about what it is and more about having something that's theirs."

 Practical Ways to Work With Their Schedule

• Streamline ministry

Encouragement for Those Who Serve

• Keep pouring into them and keep lines of communication open

Parents of Older Youth

• Try to take some of the school pressure off where you can

Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time!

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Up Next Episode 0042: Joanna La Fleur

on the Future

Church

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Today I am happy to have Candi Thorpe back on the podcast. Candi is on staff at Calvary Burlington where she has served in vocational ministry for more than twelve years. Candi loves the local church, and has a passion to see people use their gifts and talents to serve God. Her favourite children are Jacob and Petra, and her favourite person is her best friend and husband Kevin.

In this episode we are going to chat about how serving without passion is like a "Bridge to Nowhere" and how Jesus calls us to rest in Him.   

Connect with Candi

  |EMAIL| 

PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS

The Gospel Made Visible by Mark Dever

“The church is the body of people called by God’s grace through faith in Christ to glorify him together by serving him in this world.”  Mark Dever

History of the "Bridge to Nowhere"

• The story of the Mangapurua Valley Settlement of post WWI

Serving Without Passion

• Is like the "Bridge to Nowhere"

What Does That Look Like?

• Bitterness

Find Your Passion Again

• It's draining to stay in negative emotions

REST In Jesus

• Resist the urge to fight or flight

What Does That Look Like?

• Introspection: evaluating and listening

 Change of Leadership

• Change can bring new people

Favourite Verse about Serving

• Titus 3:4-7 

"But-When God our Saviour revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.  He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit.  He generously poured out the spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Saviour.  Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life." Titus 3:4-7

Encouragement for Those Who Serve

• When you are serving without passion, take time to rest in who God created you to be

Serving From Rest Looks Like

• Rediscover your why

Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time!

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Up Next Episode 0041: Jeremy Best on  

How to Keep Older

Students Engaged

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Dave Lane is back on the FOUR12 podcast, and he has been through a lot since his last interview!  Dave has been a youth pastor for 30 years and family pastor for past six years. Currently Dave is the satellite director for youth Unlimited/YFC Sarnia Lambton.  In this episode, Dave shares about what got him into burnout and what to be on the lookout for in your own life.

Connect with Dave

FACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM

LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS

Didn't See it Coming by Carey Nieuwhof

Recognizing Burnout

• Others might recognize it in you before you do

How It Happened

• Wasn't listening to God

What Was Happening

• Wanted to do his own thing

Feelings That Defined That Time

• Lonely

 Embrace the Painful Moments 

• God had him work through things 

Scripture

• Brings peace

Phil 4:13(ESV) "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."

Psalm 23:4(NIV) "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

What Encouraged Dave During this Time

• Being alone with God is when He showed up

If You are Experiencing This

• Know that there is always hope

Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!

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Up Next Episode 0039: Dave Lane Part 2 

What Got Him Out of Burnout

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Dave Lane shares how he came though a recent period of burnout in his life.  This episode is Part 2 of Dave's story.  In the last FOUR12 episode, he shared how he entered a period of burnout and how you can recognize the the signs in yourself or the people you serve with.

Dave was a youth pastor for over 30 years and a family pastor for six.  He is currently the Satellite Director for Youth Unlimited/YFC Sarnia Lambton.

Connect with Dave

FACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM

LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS

"Running on Empty: Contemplative Spirituality for Overachievers" by Fil Anderson

Solitude

• We don't like solitude

"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."  Psalm 119:105

Trust God as You Go

• It's about our obedience

Pray with Your Heart

• Prayer is a refuge

Scripture 

• Information vs Transformation

"The word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart" Hebrews 4:12(NIV)

 "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2(NIV)

 Spiritual Directors

• You need people to walk you through things

If You are Struggling

• First step is to embrace it and say,  "Yes, I am in burnout."

Biggest Takeaway 

• Dave embraced the time 

Favourite Scripture

• Psalm 23 was huge

Help Others

• Share your story

Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!

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Up Next Episode 0040: Candi Thorpe on

A Bridge to Nowhere

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Today on the FOUR12 podcast, I chat with Fanny Stewart.  Born in an active Christian family in Ecuador, and now living in Canada, Fanny's enthusiasm for God's word (in two languages!) shines brightly!  Fanny runs a ministry for women, works full-time in a charitable organization, and support her husband in ministry. 

In this episode, we chat about the importance of the Word of God and practical ideas about how to find nourishment in it.

Connect with Fanny

 WEBSITE | EMAIL |  One-to-one reading the scripture

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS

 The Word of God

• His Word

It's Like a Meal

• Only He can satisfy you

Why it's Important to Grow

• If you are not well nourished, you are not going to perform well

Review Your Day

• Look back daily and see how you performed

Evidence of the Gospel

• It's central in the scriptures

Conviction

• Conviction without repentance is nothing

Questions to Ask Yourself

• When you read the scripture, ask 'How do I see the gospel in this passage?'

Thirst for the Living Water

• He sustains us

How to Grow

• What is an "aha moment"?

Encouragement for Those Who Serve

• When you understand that God is your Lord then it changes everything when you serve

Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!

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Up Next Season 3 Episode 0038 : Dave Lane What Got Me Into

Burnout

Part 1

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I am excited to bring you an interview with Roula Karkafi! Roula is a busy woman! Together with her husband Bechara Karkafi (a recent podcast guest!), she serves with a humanitarian ministry in Lebanon and supports church planting efforts among Arabic people here in Canada.

In this episode, we chat about her experience as a prison chaplain in Lebanon, and outreach to Syrian refugees in Lebanon through the Clementia Life Centre.  Listen as she encourages volunteers to find their place to serve.

Connect with Roula

| EMAIL | 

Links from the Podcast

Missions Conference at Faith

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS

 Ministry Areas

• Four areas of service/ministry circles

 Prison Ministry

• Started as a prison chaplain

Clementia Life Centre

• 2014 started as a school to help Syrian refugees in Lebanon

Volunteers

• Church members serve in the this ministry among Syrian refugees

Bread for All

• Launched early among Syrian refugee communities 

In Canada

• Part of Fellowship International

 To Those Who Are Serving 

• The field is plentiful and the workers are few

Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!

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Up Next Season 3 Episode 0037 : Fanny Stewart on

the Importance of Finding Nourishment

in God's Word