Multiply Network Podcast

In this episode, we catch up with Anthony and Michele Yackel (UBC Campus Church from Tenth Church in Vancouver) and Jeff Wong (More than 12 Church in Vancouver).  In this conversation, we discuss how the pandemic is affecting how we do church now and in the future. We talk about realigning to discipleship, empowering laity, and developing strategic partnerships moving forward. 

In this episode we cover a lot of ground with Ben talking about leading through this pandemic being healthy as a leader. We also talk about how to lead staff through uncertainty, the future of digital church and Ben shares at the end some encouragement every leader needs to hear. Check it out!

In this episode Paul announces the launch of a new website going live on January 15th. He outlines three important areas this new resources addresses for leaders and the disciple-making communities they are leading. Check out www.paocmultiply.com now for free access to the current resources  and look for new ones dropping every month!

In this interview we chat with Dr. Bill Wilson about what it takes to reach people far from God, how to stay the course in so much disruption and discouragement and so much more. Over 200,000 kids from all over the world meet weekly in Sunday schools and are looking to start even more in 2021 in new countries they haven't been yet. Take some time to glean from his over 50 years of ministry experience and let the stories he shares grip our hearts again for a renewed passion for all those far from God.

In this episode we hear some encouraging stories of what God is doing in the province of Quebec. Paul also shares some needs that Quebec churches and leaders have as well as the partnership opportunities available for churches outside the province to participate in. While good things are happening, much more needs to be done. Please pray for workers, leaders and funding so we can see many more disciple-making communities started in Quebec!

In this interview, we check in with Dan Collado from Aboriginal Bible Academy and Mission Canada. Dan brings a wealth of experience in ministry to Indigenous Peoples and a fresh perspective on the great potential for Kingdom impact in Indigenous communities. He also cautions Canadian leaders to seek to understand the differences in worldview between our Indigenous Peoples and the majority Canadian mindset. This is such a great interview - We hope you don't just listen to the podcast, but really lean-in to the implications it might have on how we do ministry in these communities!

In this episode we chat with Dave Wells about what he'd like to see in his next term as General Superintendent. He lays out a vision that focuses on engaging younger leaders while increasing the urgency of focusing on discipleship. He shares about the importance the PAOC needs for agility and being willing to make the right changes for the future. As always, you hear his heart for people far from God and how he daily lives that out. Stay right to the end, so much rich wisdom and insight is shared all the way through!

In this episode we chat with some of our Mission Canada workers about how discipleship is changing on University, College and High School Campuses. We catch up with David Burke from Ryerson University, Trevor Gingerich from Humber College and Adam Gilfillan who works as a communicator and influencer on high school campuses all over Canada. We talk about discipleship processes, how Covid has changed that and what the future looks like on campus ministry. You will love this podcast because of the great content and insights that every leader to glean from!

In this episode we chat with Jeff K. from the PAOC International Office on Disciple-Making Movements that are working around the world and what their future is in Canada. We talk about what DMM's are, will they work in Canada, and is now the time to explore these new models? Jeff works with PAOC Restricted Access Nation's global workers and brings great teaching and content through his own experience with DMM. Check it out!

In this episode we talk with Bill about the creative vision he and his leadership have for their new building, what the future looks like for churches in Canada and the necessary pivots churches should make moving forward. You will feel both challenged and encouraged as you hear his heart in this interview.

In this episode, we talk with Travis Blackmore, who is the Executive Director of Lionhearts, a charity that helped distribute 2.3 million dollars worth of food last year, and has already served over 20,000 meals since early March in the Kingston, Ontario area. Travis oversees this charity and the great work they are doing, and is also looking to plant a church in Ottawa this September. In this interview, we talk about how Lionhearts started, how Oxygen church can work together with this charity, and what a potential digital launch of a church could look like. Lots to cover in the interview - We know you will love this story!

Take some time to listen in on an excellent conversation with active practitioners as it relates to community involvement. Dave Sawler from Glace Bay, N.S., and Chad Nickerson from Saint John, N.B are interviewed by Jim Molloy, from the Maritimes District Office - They talk about real, practical steps for how we can help our communities navigate this pandemic season and also into the future. They discuss the importance of developing community partnerships, being consistent in your help to your local community, and how to make sure these new community engagements stay with our churches moving into the future.

In this episode we chat with David Hazzard about some of the big questions he is hearing from leaders around Canada and the world, what kind of budgets we as church leaders should be looking at in light of the economic changes we are seeing and how important our faith in God is while we navigate these very uncertain times.

In this episode we talk with Harold Gutierrez who is the intercultural director with the PAOC British Columbia and Yukon District. He talks with us in this interview about how to best develop, support and learn from our cultural language group churches and leaders.

In this episode we talk with the Andrew Hansen who is the Executive Director of a new ministry called Youth Rise in Edmonton Alberta. In this episode we talk about the importance of reaching, caring and supporting high risk youth and what roles churches should play in ministry to the margins of the next generation. We also talk about what are some of the high risk indicators for these students and what can be done to help.

In this episode we talk with Bill about the lack of evangelism in our churches, how we can develop and deploy evangelists and how it all starts out of our growing relationship with Jesus.

In this episode we chat with Jeff Christopherson who is a planter, author, speaker and a leading missiological voice from right here in Canada. In this interview we ask him to put on his "missiologist" hat and talk to us about what he sees are the changes we need to make in church multiplication strategies to be effective in reaching Canadians.

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!

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 and were able to record this podcast at their first year Activate Retreat. They have some great takes and perspectives that we think you will enjoy!

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 the process of being a lead pastor of both congregations and how he still wants to continue to grow his passion for church planting!