Learning From The Old Youth Guys with Terry Friesen
What can we learn from veteran youth workers who have served in youth ministry for over thirty years? For Part One of this week's summer series, "Learning from the OLD Youth Guys," we speak with Terry Friesen, the Youth Minister at West Portal Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
In the pre-show, Rob and Geoff bid farewell to Dan at his final pre-show. They also talk about leaving well when leaving a church. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. If you have questions or inquiries, please email us at podcast@churchinthenorth.ca. Like what you hear? Please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.
In the pre-show, Rob and Geoff bid farewell to Dan at his final pre-show. They also talk about leaving well when leaving a church. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. If you have questions or inquiries, please email us at podcast@churchinthenorth.ca. Like what you hear? Please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.
Creators and Guests
Host
Geoff Dresser
Geoff Dresser is the Associate Professor of Worship Arts at Briercrest College and Seminary. For a side hustle, he’s the part-time Worship Pastor at Victory Church in Moose Jaw. Geoff took a circuitous route to full time ministry, beginning his career as an electrical engineer (get it?). God called him into ministry after 10 years working in high tech. He has been a worship pastor at churches in Ottawa, Winnipeg, and now Moose Jaw. Geoff is a songwriter, music producer, and recording artist, as well as the author of “Mountaintop,” a satirical novel about travails of a young worship pastor. Geoff has been married to Pearl for 32 years and they have three sons: Pierce, Gideon who is married to Tiana, and Preston.
Host
Rob Chartrand
Rob is the Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry and Program Coordinator at Briercrest College. He has been in pastoral ministry for thirty years, working in various roles in churches of different sizes across Canada. He recently served as the Lead Pastor and founder of Crosspoint Church in Edmonton. Rob is passionate about equipping and empowering emerging leaders, which fits his role with Briercrest. His doctoral work with Asbury Theological Seminary studied the spiritual formation of Millennials. As a consultant, he has helped churches, non-profits, businesses, and denominations position themselves for continued strategic success. Rob runs, reads, writes, lifts heavy objects in his spare time, and is a gamer. Check out Rob's blog: www.robchartrand.com.
