Theological Education in the Church with Cody Matchett
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Does theological education belong in the academy or the church? As we consider clergy shortages across the country, will our traditional structures of ministry training be sufficient to fulfill this need? In this episode, we talk with Cody Matchett about how his church is seeking to bring theological education to its members. We also discuss the future of ministry formation, emerging generations, and his recent book, "Revelation for the Rest of Us," which he co-authored with Scot McKnight. Cody works with First Assembly and Tehillah Monday in Calgary. For more information, visit www.tehillahyyc.ca/ministryschool. Cody's book is available on Amazon.
In the pre-show, Rob, Dan, and Geoff discuss the failures of Punxsutawney Phil and consider placing wagers on the weather. They also talk about ministry priorities in the post-Easter season. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, please email us: podcast@churchinthenorth.ca. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.
Does theological education belong in the academy or the church? As we consider clergy shortages across the country, will our traditional structures of ministry training be sufficient to fulfill this need? In this episode, we talk with Cody Matchett about how his church is seeking to bring theological education to its members. We also discuss the future of ministry formation, emerging generations, and his recent book, "Revelation for the Rest of Us," which he co-authored with Scot McKnight. Cody works with First Assembly and Tehillah Monday in Calgary. For more information, visit www.tehillahyyc.ca/ministryschool. Cody's book is available on Amazon.
In the pre-show, Rob, Dan, and Geoff discuss the failures of Punxsutawney Phil and consider placing wagers on the weather. They also talk about ministry priorities in the post-Easter season. For more information about the podcast, visit www.churchinthenorth.ca. For questions or inquiries, please email us: podcast@churchinthenorth.ca. If you like what you hear, please share this podcast with others, give us a review, or leave a comment.
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.
