Can small churches use networks to provide sustainability and vitality? Keith Shields tells of three networks that he has studied recently in Canada. These groups of churches (small groups or small churches) have shown another model for church in the 2020's.

Rick Heimstra and Lindsay Callaway have just completed the final report on the Canadian Evangelical Small Church Survey taken over these past few years. There findings are both predictable and unseen. In this episode we discuss a number of those findings.

David Bradford has been pastor at the Brooks Alliance church since 2011. One of his great loves is seeing the church reach into their community. David offers practical advice along with principles that will steer a small church into community outreach.

Kevin Driver is a pastor in Banff, Alberta - one of the most diverse towns in Canada. He speaks to working with newcomers to Canada, integrating cultures into church life, and generally being the church to all nations.

Paul Warnock serves as a transitional pastor in Alberta, Canada. His observations and insights on pastoral rest and relaxation come from a rich history. The healthy pastor is the best leader of their congregation. Without rest and relaxation the pastor falls apart and the congregation may follow.

Kevin Roberts has spent a quater century in pastoral ministry. His own search to understand congregational wellness and long term stability has lead to a number of pertinent observations. Patience, forgiveness, context and other areas are discussed.

Dr. John Scott has been a part of Palliative Care as a physician since the 1970's. He feels strongly that helping people relinquish life is a gift that our society needs to embrace. Canadian society has not done this well and has instead opted for MAiD. Pastors and church leaders can call us into this ministry.

Dr. Margaret Cottle works in the palliative care area of medical health.  Her own experiences show that the latest medical termination permission allowed by Canadian legislation falls far short of the vitality of a Christian worldview.  In this podcast she wisely corrects some troubling shifts in modern medicine with a view towards a loving and caring compassion for the humans who surround us.

A local church pastor of 30 years, Paul Charbonneau, talks of his encounters with real life people dealing with MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying). His own journey has led him to be pro-active in understanding and practising the culture of pro-living.

Sandra Ryan talks of her work in small churches - encouraging them to be community minded