Rural Multi-site, Reconciliation, and Resiliency with Nathan Weselake
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Rural churches are disappearing and should we rely on standard models to rejuvenate them? In our conversation with Nathan Weselake, we uncover an alternative approach to reaching and growing disciples in rural communities. We also discuss his church's journey of reconciliation with First Nations communities and how to stay healthy while in ministry. Nathan Weselake is the Lead Pastor of Prairie Alliance Church in Portage La Prairie.
In the pre-show, Rob and Geoff are joined by guest host Jeremy Cook, Assistant DS of C&MA Midwest. They swap Thanksgiving preferences and discuss strategies for pastors on airplanes. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, email us: podcast@churchinthenorth.ca. Jeremy can be reached by email: jeremy@canadianmidwest.ca.
Rural churches are disappearing and should we rely on standard models to rejuvenate them? In our conversation with Nathan Weselake, we uncover an alternative approach to reaching and growing disciples in rural communities. We also discuss his church's journey of reconciliation with First Nations communities and how to stay healthy while in ministry. Nathan Weselake is the Lead Pastor of Prairie Alliance Church in Portage La Prairie.
In the pre-show, Rob and Geoff are joined by guest host Jeremy Cook, Assistant DS of C&MA Midwest. They swap Thanksgiving preferences and discuss strategies for pastors on airplanes. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, email us: podcast@churchinthenorth.ca. Jeremy can be reached by email: jeremy@canadianmidwest.ca.
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.
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.
