Welcome to Episode 0028 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Lance has forty five years of ministry experience.  For fifteen years he served as the Regional Director of FEB Central where he oversaw all regional ministries and staff and was able to help churches fulfill their calling. Currently he remains active by mentoring young men in ministry, consulting with churches and more! On this episode, we chat about how to maintain a purposeful life. Connect with Lance | EMAIL | PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Finish With Purpose, Leaving a Legacy Not just your will, material things Godly character Being intentional MVP theme (Mission, Vision, Passion) Think through your strategies for your life Creating An Acronym Loving God wholeheartedly Attending to relationships Nurturing wellbeing on a regular basis, spiritually, mentally, emotionally Cultivating skills Exercising virtues, the fruit of the spirit Where It All Began John 1 -  grace and truth To be a person of grace and truth The need to maintain a pure heart Work on patience To be wise To have clarity when making decisions "It's important to have a strategy for our lives." Mentoring Began by someone reaching out to him to be mentored Be ready with a list of things to discuss Make sure others around you are on the same page Be open to mentoring relationships  To Impact The Lives Around You  Start writing down some ideas of where you think God wants you to work It's important to write it down! MVP Thought Needed to add an A for Action It's one thing to be intentional and have it in writing but another to implement it Nurturing Relationships Find a strategy for how you will do that Emails, Zoom, phone calls Think of different ways to reach out and adapt to what's going on Waiting On God Be quiet before the Lord and wait for him Wait for God's hand, be patient Trust in Him 2 Timothy 1:12 (NLT) "...But I am not ashamed of it, and I am sure that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him until the day of his return." Ways to Encourage Leaders will say the number one asset in a church is volunteers Volunteers will say the number one asset in a church are leaders Deep respect for others Stay faithful and keep doing what God has equipped you for Be intentional Stay Passionate Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, please subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0029: Joanna La Fleur  

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Episode 0028 Season 3 Lance Johnson on Maintaining a Purposeful Life

Welcome to Episode 0027 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE The Bible has something to say about true greatness. Listen as Dave Lane explains how parents and those who work with kids and youth can aim them towards true greatness. Dave Lane is back on the show. Dave was a youth pastor for over 30 years and a family pastor for 6 years! He is currently the Satellite Director for Youth Unlimited/YFC Sarnia Lambton - and he is known for his beard. In this episode, we continue our chat about what "true greatness" is. Check out the show notes below for links and other recommendations from Dave! We know that not all of our viewers are parents, but perhaps you work with kids or youth - If that's you, this episode will give you great insight into directing young people towards true biblical greatness Connect with Dave FACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS This episode is based on material from Raising Your Kids For True Greatness by Dr. Tim Kimmel True Greatness  Is a passionate love for God that demonstrates itself in an unquenchable love and concern for others Usually runs against the grain Means might have to be vulnerable which could lead to hurt Humility A reverence for God and a respect for others A Humble Kid Don't play to the crowd or the camera Not first in line  Doesn't brag about what they have or who they are Graciously accepts compliment Accepts victory modestly and loses with their head held him "All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, 'God opposes the proud but shows favour to the humble.' " 1Peter 5:5 Gratefulness  An appreciation of what you have been given and Who has given it Philippians 4:11-13 "I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.  I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.  I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.  I can do all this through him who gives me strength."  A Grateful Kid Doesn't whine about what they don't have or complain about what they do have Very thankful Takes good care of their stuff Verbally expresses their appreciation to the people who sacrifice for them Focuses on the good things in life Generosity A great delight in sharing with others what God has entrusted to you Luke 6:38 "Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shake together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure yours, it will be measured to you." A Generous Kid Everything they have belongs to God Give back to God Second nature to offer the biggest piece to someone else Surrender their stuff when someone is in need Look for way to make others happy with what they have Servants Heart A willingness to take action in order to help someone else Serve no matter what Looks around them to see what others need Philippians 2:3-4 "Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit.  Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interest but each of you to the interests of others. How We Think Scarciety thinking verses Abundant thinking Hold tightly or palm open Affects our kids' perspective on a lot of things in life Life in general and how we view things, living in fear vs outward focus Adversity What we have and who is in control What Can We Do As Parents? Set the example, you can't take someone where you've never been Set the expectations, not just for the kids, but for the family Create experiences that the whole family will experience together Honour Efforts, be quick to praise positive things How To Be Successful In God's Eyes True greatness effects the culture Understand what true greatness is Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0028: Lance Johnson on Finishing Well   

Episode 0027 Dave Lane aiming your child toward true greatness part 2

Welcome to Episode 0026 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE There's a difference between how the world and God view "true greatness". We're excited to bring you this discussion with Dave Lane. Dave was a youth pastor for over 30 years and a family pastor for 6 years. He's currently the Satellite Director for Youth Unlimited/YFC Sarnia Lambton. In this episode Dave talks about Raising Your Kids For True Greatness by Dr. Tim Kimmel.  Points that Dave made on this episode were derived from that book. Connect with Dave FACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Raising Your Kids For True Greatness by Dr. Tim Kimmel Success vs True Greatness  Success looks inward; true greatness looks upward to God, then outward Success loves what it sees in a mirror; true greatness grieves over what it sees through its windows Success is about my agenda; true greatness is about God’s agenda Success accommodates selfishness; true greatness celebrates selflessness Success pays off for now; true greatness pays off forever True Greatness is about what's going on in their hearts Why We Tend to Push Towards Success Payoff is more tangible Draws more attention Makes us look good "It is very easy to become preoccupied with what’s going on inside our children’s head at the expense of what is happening within their hearts." Dr. Tim Kimmel The Success Illusion, Our kids Have to be... The smartest The fastest The prettiest The best connected The most popular The best outfitted The best rewarded The most confident We often want them to accomplish things we didn't "In Jesus’ day, the successful ones were the Pharisees.  They were respected, revered and even feared." - Dave Lane How Jesus Responded  Ignored them which infuriated them, because they were respected by everyone else Caused them to get into Jesus’ face demanding respect which caused Jesus to ignore them more He wasn't focused on success  Wealth, Beauty, Power and Fame  Which aren’t bad in themselves The problem is when we are consumed by them They need to be God-given, not self achieved God says He made us beautiful  “God opposes the proud but shows favour to the humble...Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up." James 4:6,10  Live a life worthy of your calling Most people don't know what their calling is or what true greatness is Tune in for part 2 to hear what true greatness is  Help for Parents and Volunteers Don't get sucked in The pull of this world is stronger then you think Be aware that we have to push them to what true greatness is  “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind..." Romans 12:2 Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0027: Dave Lane Part 2 What is True Greatness?   

Episode 0026 Season 3 Dave Lane Aiming your Child at True Greatness Part 1

Welcome to Episode 0025 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE   Today I am happy to have Steve Lensink joining us. Steve is a producer and musician whose projects have been nominated for and/or won Canadian Gospel Music Awards and Juno Awards. He was named Producer Of The Year at the Canadian Gospel Music Awards in 2020. In this episode we are going to chat about changing from touring full time to producing/mixing as well as our calling. Connect with Steve FACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM Links from the Podcast Brooke Nicholls   PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Now What How to spend time now? Producing and mixing for churches and artists Everyone is needing help online and virtual post production  Lessons and Blessings  God has continued to provide Peace as  you consider this is a new way to fit in the puzzle and contribute There are other ways to serve and contribute Don't have to only thing about things one way Your Calling "...lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God" Ephesians 4:1(NIV) Not just what you do but who you are Secondary calling, what we spend our time on like our job Primary calling for those that follow Christ is living life as Jesus wants us to live live out loving our neighbour and using our spiritual gifts to edify the church We should be most concerned with how we are living Value and worth are not necessarily tied to what our hands are doing, but to how I am living, serving the Church and following God Discover What You are Called To Do Think about the things we are doing as secondary to how we are living our lives We can use our spiritual gifts in many ways as we learn how to build up the church and bless people Focus on your primary calling, serving, gifts Favourite Verse Screen shot on your phone to practice memorizing scripture If you have anxiety and stress, focus scripture on trusting God and understanding God is not surprised by all that is happening He has an understanding that no-one can fathom "Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.  He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom." Isaiah 40:28 (NIV)  To those that are serving now The work that we are doing is really valuable Its reaching people and is important and is blessing people Look for opportunities to use their primary calling not just what you do Outside the church how are you operating in your primary calling? Be creative, think outside the box Serve in different ways or try new things Let's get excited about serving again!   Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Season 3 Episode 0026 : Dave Lane Part 1 Aiming Your Child at True Greatness

Episode 0025 Steve Lensink on Producing and Mixing Full time as well as our calling

Welcome to Episode 0024 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE   Rich Birch is the founder of unSeminary and the Executive Director of Camp Mini-Yo-We. Churches across Canada are looking for ways to rebuild and reengage their volunteer teams. Every Christian has been given unique gifts that need to be used in the local church. In this episode, Rich Birch talks about how leaders can affirm those gifts in others and encourage them back to their serving teams post-pandemic. Connect with Rich UNSEMINARY | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS  unSeminary Podcast  What is unSeminary  Blog, Podcast, online courses Everything you wish they taught in seminary Designed to help leaders and churches Cohorts are a great place to hear multiple perspectives from people who are in your corner and want to help Living a Life Worthy of Your Calling "...lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God." Ephesians 4:1 Leaders are actually a gift, given to the church Verse 12 of Ephesians 4 says that He has laid out a path for you to serve In the church our job is to equip others to live their best life, a life that is fully engaged How do you Figure Out What Your Calling is? As a Christ follower you've been given unique gifts that need to be used in the local church Find them in relationships with others in community who will say, I see this... happening in you We need to affirm gifts in others Think about the people we are leading through this lens, what do we think their spiritual gifts are Speak that out to people, lift one another up Let others know what you see in them Serve, even in areas that might not be your gifting, but find a place to plug in and start Pursue and understand your spiritual gifts but also be willing to serve where needed Part of the process of learning your spiritual gifts is just trying things out  Help Others There is joy and freedom in serving Be other centred, that's how we find freedom and joy in serving We are just called to serve and ultimately lay down our lives  Favourite Passage Sermon on the mount Matt 5 to 7 Ask what is it that Jesus is calling us to do Then look at everything through that lens Its amazing that we can keep coming back to the same words and it always impacts our lives  Ways to Encourage and Connect Send cards, keep a running pile ready to go and schedule a time to do it be so thankful to those choosing to volunteer God is so excited when we take a step towards Him and serve Mindset issue Challenge yourself as a leader All the volunteers have other things that they could be doing We need to let them know we are desperately thankful for them Be constantly encouraging Say I saw you, you did something and this is the difference that it made What's the environment like when others arrive Making that thing that was internal, external  Best Practices to Help Those That are Serving Go out of our way to articulate what to expect for volunteers Be really clear with people when you communicate Clearly lay out what to wear and where to put their stuff Talk them through everything, for example make a video to clearly show them what it will look like  To Those That Have NOT Been Serving but are Thinking of Coming Back You as an individual, are missing out Our lives need to be oriented around other people The church does need you We need people that will be part of the team to make the mission happen We need you to serve before people will come back Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Follow us on Instagram @FOUR12canada. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0025: Steve Lensink on   Producing/Mixing Full Time and Our Calling

Episode 0024 Season 3 Rich Birch on encouraging volunteers back post-pandemic

Welcome to Episode 0023 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Dave has been a youth pastor for over 30 years, and a family pastor for 6 years. Just recently Dave has accepted a position as the satellite director for Youth Unlimited/YFC Sarnia Lambton.  Dave has a passion to help this next generation become everything God wants them to become.  He believes that this is done by encouraging parents, equipping youth leaders and engaging students.  Connect with Dave FACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS It's Just a Phase by Reggie Joiner and Kristen Ivy Influence  As a parent, no one knows your kid better than you Parents have the most influence over their kid Maximize our influence through Positional and Relational Influence Influence changes in grade 7-9 and takes a lot of parents by surprise Relational Influence Parents always need to be working on their relational influence Maximize the time you have as the window of opportunity closes fast Parenting Long Term  Always parent with the end in mind we are not really raising children, we are raising adults When You Are Volunteering  For those that are working with kids, you are not their parent Work to partner with the parents to really help them  Remember... positional influence is give relational influence is earned Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0024: Rich Birch  

Episode 0023 Season 3 Dave Lane Leans in on Parenting and the next generation

Welcome to Episode 0022 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Brooke is a Worship Leader and Songwriter from Toronto, ON, where she serves as a Worship Leader at Sanctus Church. When she's not at her home Church, she's leading worship at different Churches and Ministries across Canada and beyond. Brooke has been named the Female Vocalist of the Year for the last three years at the Canadian Gospel Music Awards and her album, ‘Pursue’, was nominated for a 2020 Juno Award. Brooke is married to her guitar player Steve. Connect with Brooke  WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM  LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Making Room by Brooke Nicholls Why a Devotional Prompted by God To encourage others To share different times that the Lord has met her and changed her life To remind others of who God is "When the Lord calls you to do something He equips you" What it involves  Lots of editing to make it sound like Brooke Read it over 6 time with an editor to make sure that every word sounded like her Self published through Amazon so that accessible to everyone across the country Was a 2 year process Why is a personal devotional time so important When you spend time with someone you become like them When we spend time with the Lord we become more like Him We are meant to resemble Christ Daily devotions are so important to help you know who God is Remember... To spend time with God each day When You Are Volunteering  You are doing a great job! If you need refreshing, spend time with Jesus If you need renewed strength, spend time with Jesus Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY |YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0023: Dave Lane Leans into Parenting and the Next Generation      

Episode 0022 Season 3 Brooke Nicholls on her Devotional Making Room and the writing process

Welcome to Episode 0021 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE   Rich Birch is the founder of unSeminary and the Executive Director of Camp Mini-Yo-We. He is such a wealth of knowledge and has great insight into all that is going on in the Church world. Connect with Rich UNSEMINARY | EMAIL | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS  unSeminary Podcast  "The way you learn to lead is to lead" Why Volunteer?  Looking for connection, friends, and community with other people Opportunities to live a life that is others centred  Moving Forward with Volunteers  There is a need for discipleship Look at how people will develop relationships as they serve Ask how do we make this a real connection experience or how do we make it so that they have a deeper connections? Before Your Volunteers Jump Back In Serving We have to learn how to be friends again Add a step before they come back to remind them that they like each other Hold a social event to create comfort and have fun and connect with people After they are comfortable, go through new protocols and what they need to know for returning build community again Church Online Think of it now as another campus not an add on Opportunity to take lessons we've learned from online and apply to in person Ask what did we learn this past year to engage with people better  To Those That Have Been Serving Thank you to those that worked to stay connected and tried serving in new ways to keep things going Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Up Next Episode 0022: Brooke Nicholls on her Devotional "Making Room" and the Writing Process 

Episode 0021 Season 3 Rich Birch on Current church trends and why volunteering is so important

Welcome to Episode 0020 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE     Dr. Rob Meeder is the Director of Family, Child, and Youth Mental Health at Waypoint Centre For Mental Health Care. He’s been practicing in the Simcoe-Muskoka area since 2003 and currently sees children collaboratively with family doctors and therapists throughout the region. Dr. Meeder’s practice is focused exclusively on children and teens with mental health and behaviour problems. He completed his medical training at McMaster University and Western University. He resides in Orillia with his wife and four kids and attends Connexus Church. He is also the host of the Smart Family Podcast which offers practical advice for all family relationships so as to help you “Love Being Home!”. Connect with Rob FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM   LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS Parenting in the Digital Age Smart Family Podcast interview with Arlene Pellicane  Screen Kids by Arlene Pellicane Grand-Parenting Screen Kids by Arlene Pellicane Dr Russel Barkley on all things ADHD Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport Before You Split: Find What You Really Want for the Future of Your Marriage by Toni Nieuwhof   Healthy Limits with Technology  Impose the same limitations for ourselves as we put on our kids for screens Take a break - healthy digital rest habits,find ways to take a break or have a digital fast Avoid always being connected or that you have to respond right away Make sure its not the first and last of your day, technology keeps you awake! Moving Forward in Ministry We as a church can help people with technology addictions Be supportive not shaming and blaming Come alongside to help find out what is prompting them to fill the need or void in their life Mental Healthy and Anxiety  Churches are in a unique position for people to share and care and show empathy Take moments and be quiet and breathe "Anxiety is often routed in the future we can't predict or the past that we can't change" Collaboratively Problem Solving  Look at the problem together and how can we address this issue? We should be open to modifying things Its ok to listen to your kids and what they have to say If your child comes up with the solution with you, it will stick better and they will be more diligent to stick to it When You Are Volunteering  So thankful for those leaders working with kids and youth To have youth leaders still connecting in anyway means so much to kids Find something in common to share or encourage youth and kids Thank you for stepping into those roles Consider what you have to offer to help those around you Be creative to share your skills  Remember... Come back to the present moment and what you can control, be still and think about the Amazing God that created the universe around you Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God!..." Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time! Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE Up Next Episode 0021: Follow us on Social for updates on when our next episode will launch It's going to be amazing!!  

Episode 0020 -Dr Rob Meeder on healthy limits with technology, mental health and anxiety and collaboratively problem solving as a family

Welcome to Episode 0019 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLESo excited to connect with Mike Walker (M.T. Walker) in this episode! Mike is an acclaimed Canadian recording artist based in Aurora, Ontario. We chatted about how he got started as a singer-songwriter and how M.T. Walker Music began. We also discussed his role as a Volunteer Coordinator at The Meeting House as well as memorizing scriptures as a kid and what motivated him. Connect with MikeFACEBOOK | YOUTUBE | INSTAGRAM LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSM.T Walker MusicHorizons albumDragon Boat Festival "Serving is being others-focused"  When You Are Volunteering Develop a love for the community that you are part of and get to know the peopleFocus on people even when you are tiredUnderstand and remember why you are volunteeringIt's an opportunity for others to speak into your lifeRemember...Be encouraging and recognize what people have doneIt's not about the show; it's about the spirit of itMistakes are not the end of the worldKeep a healthy and realistic outlookBe flexiblePray!Don't give up; be consistent even if you don't feel like itFind other ways to connect Psalm 23 Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLEUp Next Season 2 Episode 0020 : Rob Meeder on Digital Media and Families

Episode 0019 Season 2 Mike Walker on M.T. Music and memorizing scriptures

Welcome to Episode 0018 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE We are excited to have Steve Lensink on the podcast. He is a producer, musician and husband to Brooke Nicholls. Thanks to COVID, they watched the Junos from their couch!Connect with SteveFACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAMLinks from the PodcastBrooke Nicholls  PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSChanges During This TimeEverything was cancelled including their first big headlining tourPivoted to working in the studio and mixing for churchesStarted video worship from their living room to help out churchesLove to give local teams a break Sharpening Skills in Practical WaysGet into the habit of playing on your own at home and keep it upRehearse the set as if you are scheduled and practise even when you are not serving; stay engaged so you are always ready to goUse Sunday morning at home as a chance to play alongLeading Creatives WellRelationships are the most important thingPrioritize people over process; focus on people to get the best resultsGive creative boundaries and freedom to be creativeContinue to check in with themPreparing PracticallyPrepare heart and handsHeart: Build a playlist with the songs, listen to the lyrics, spend time getting to know them and worshipHands: Know the parts and detailsKeeping a Consistent Audio MixIt's easy to lean on presets on digital soundboards but the best thing you can do is to learn the consoleInvest in team members; teach them and grow togetherThere's a learning curve but better results in the long runClose the gap between most experienced and least experienced Nurturing a Cohesive Sound MixHave ground rules that are non-negotiable (e.g., vocal is most important)Pay attention to volume and decibel levelsRemember who has the authority to make those decisions and try to come under itDo the best job you can with the parameters you are givenLeave room for people to learn from one anotherGive opportunities for feedbackWays to DebriefAfter the service, debrief with the team and someone who was listening to the serviceGoogle Forms helps to track feedback and encouragementWhat went well and who is your MVP?Moving Forward as a Church There is some margin to try things and use this time to experimentOnline services provide new ways to serveThink about outside of Sunday morningDouble down on connections in small waysVolunteers on the RoadProvide a Sunday off for the regular teamGreat way to learn from someone newUse Planning Centre to prepare in advanceBe EncouragedWe often don't see the impact of what we do or what God is doing, especially right nowIt's hard to do the same thing week after week without feedbackGod is still moving Be encouraged that the work you do mattersWe need your talentsThanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLEUp Next Season 2 Episode 0019 : Mike Walker on M.T. Music and Memorizing Scripture

Episode 0018 Season 2 - Steve Lensink on practically preparing, leading creatives and making donuts

Welcome to episode 0017 of the FOUR12 Canada podcast.Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE We are excited to have Brett Ullman with us, sharing about his book Parenting: Navigating everything. Brett has been married for 23 years, has two kids and was a teacher with the Toronto District School Board for 10 years before moving into speaking full-time back in 2005. He travels North America speaking to teens, young adults, leaders, and parents on topics including parenting, mental health, men, sexuality, pornography, dating, and media.  Make sure you take a look at the link below to his website to see all he has to offer.Connect with BrettFACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAMLinks from the PodcastBrett UllmanParenting: Navigating everything by Brett UllmanAlyson SchaferChurchPulse Weekly podcastHow to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-HaimsParenting Styles Video PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSSomething FunPhotographyGardeningParenting Navigating Everything Highlights Heads up! It's not a normal bookCame out of a speaking talk; took three years to developWanted to help parents create great and rich relationships with their kidsOne resource for parenting Up Next -- Men: Navigating EverythingWorking on a book for menFocusing on physical, spiritual and mental healthHow do we be good husbands?Ways to ResearchPoll people onlineRead books that people suggestCheck out blogsProvide good practical help for people to implement in homes and familiesPractical Everyday FaithFaith should be in everythingYour worldview shapes your values -- and your values affect your actionsConnect parenting with practical takeaways"Our faith sustains us in the journey"Build an Authentic Relationship With Your ChildDo our kids think we only love them when they follow our rules?Are there conditions on how we love them?Orange curriculum; relational influenceRelationship is so importantWe gain authentic relationship when we show ongoing that we are for them, not against themAuthentic relationship takes time and hard workPut down your mouse or phone and look your kids in the eyes when they ask you somethingOverparentingWe do too much for our kidsWhen we over-function our kids under-functionWe need to prepare our kidsInstead of just telling them what to do, teach them the "why" behind itBe practical (e.g., let them make their own lunch or order for themselves at a restaurant)They need to learn how to talk to adultsPrepare Your KidsHow to deal with social mediaHow to deal with pornographyHow to deal with interpersonal relationshipsEquip them for this crazy worldThe Pressure to ConformChristians do life differentlyKary Oberbrunner: You can conform to the world or you can be a transformistIt's okay to say we do this differently in our familyDo what's best for your kidsDon't worry about conforming and looking at everyone elseConforming is usually status quo and that is usually mediocrity Slow ParentingCheck out author Carl HonoreTake time to sit and eat not rush throughTake a slower pace so we don't miss the day-to-day thingsFind things to do together and enjoy themSocial MediaFollow people you don't agree with to get a different perspectiveUse it to sharpen you and challenge your viewpointRefresh and RenewPivoting as we all try to figure this outWhat will the next few years look like?Online courses with all his talks and resourcesLet's do something every day in this season for the mind, body and soulAcknowledge everything good that happensDon't miss the special momentsListen Think About ThisBe very open to doing things differentlyWhat we do has to be strategicWe need to equip our kids and our parentsReach Out to Our CommunityTry new ways to reach out and connect as parents and leadersAsk YouTubers to edit videosBackpacks for schoolsFood banksProvide a place to be seen and listened toPeople desperately need help with mental health and ways to connect right now2 Corinthians 4:16 "Therefore we don't lose heart..."Thanks for listening!  We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving and we don’t want you to miss a single episode so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. And you can help us reach more people by writing a review for the podcast on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLEUp Next Season 2 Episode 0018 : Steve Lensink on Practically Preparing, Leading Creatives and Making Donuts

Episode 0017 Season 2-Brett Ullman on Parenting Navigating Everything

Welcome to Episode 0016 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE I was so excited to chat with Cathie Ostapchuk from "Gather Women" for this episode. I can't wait for you to hear how she began that ministry and the "A Seat at the Table" event they are hosting this Friday (November 6. Cathie is a prairie girl, born and raised in Edmonton Alberta, and moved to Ontario after she was married. She grew up in music and performance arts and lately has been enjoying listening to orchestral works on her walks.Connect with CathieFACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAMLinks from the PodcastCathyOstapchuk.comGather WomenA Seat At The TableA Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene Peterson  PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSGather Women"Gather Women" is a ministry connecting Canadian womenThe ministry was born out of a season during which Cathie kept going to the women's conferences in the United States and wondered, "where are the women in Canada and what is going on in our own Country?"She heard a speaker say, "go home and water your own grass". This inspired her to go home to Canada and get started.Cathie asked, "what if we could start something that would be national?"This ministry is unique and not modelled after anything that has gone before."See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?" Isaiah 43:19 (NIV) What is Possible in Our SoilGod has already been at work and we were just not aware of it.Gather is a network and connects us.God is at work from coast to coast, and from north to south.There is not only a divide east and west, but also one between Quebec and us.Speaker gave message in French from Quebec and people were amazed at the talent in our country.Showing up and creating an environment where we can flourish alongside "the guys".Gather Rise EventIt's so hard in our country to get together. We are so spread out and it's expensive.We wanted to create a way for us all to connect and be together.In January, felt we needed to go online in May.Our word for the year was "True".True conference ran in May online and we learned at lot of things .The theme was "Whatever is true, place your mind there" from Philippians 4:8.A Seat At The TableWe need to be bold to help shape the future at the ChurchChampion truth, always keep the gospel centralChallenge inequity, race, gender, and class and as a church address thisHow could the church erase poverty?What will it take for us as a church to change?Use it to have conversations at your church and with your family.Where Are the People50% are not watching online or attending so what will the future look like and who are we reaching.Let's sit at the table and talk about it and act on how we will find solutions together.Use at the Table to Help Make decisions for the FutureIf nothing is ever going to be the same, what will the future look like?The voices that will be speaking will be great to listen to.Leaders are trying to see what is next assuming that nothing will ever be the same.Connecting Across Canada and Calling Out GiftsTry to have clear bible teaching from scripture to remind woman of their calling and giving them direction.At all their events look for ways to do that.There is something God has placed in you.There is not a silver platter that someone shows up with and gives you everything all laid out.Internship program is used to invest in woman across the country and help them understand and how to use what they are good at.Growth mindset, "you will never grow unless you take a risk".Reshaping what Canadian women think about themselves.Letting them know they have inherent value because they are a child of God and created in God's image.Search the scripture and see what it says.Jesus calling up woman and inviting them to more fullness in the kingdom may be more the model.Unique OpportunitiesInternshipCollaborate across the board, bringing leaders togetherInvesting in woman who are leadingInfluence the influencersPursuing technology and innovation as the way forwardThe one, the few, the manyMoving ForwardChurches coming together and not existing in their own silos.Working in unison, women and men, women and women, intergenerational.Favourite verse"What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord, who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. When they walk through the Valley of Weeping, it will become a place of refreshing springs. The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings. They will continue to grow stronger, and each of them will appear before God in Jerusalem." Psalm 84:5- NLTA Long Obedience in the Same Direction by Eugene PetersonBecause of the valley we come out stronger and we increase our faith in God.Keep our mind set there or it seems like the opposite is happening. One Thing to Remember!Even though you might be experiencing some fear, God's kingdom is being advanced through the Church.He has set it up for us to be together in community and move the gospel forward.Stay tethered to the local church and ask "what can i give?"Ask "how can I help strengthen the church?"Find the opportunities in the challenges.Find out who is doing what or who is doing something you love to do and ask if you can do that at your church.In the hardest moments stay as close as you can to your local church.The local church is the living breath and the Holy Spirit is still in it."When half the church holds back, whether by choice or because we have no choice, everybody loses and our mission suffers setbacks. Tragically, we are squandering the opportunity to display to an embattled world a gospel that causes both men and women to flourish and unites us in a blessed alliance that only the presence of Jesus can explain." Thanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLEUp Next Season 2 Episode 0017 : Brett UllmanParenting Navigating Everything

Episode 0016 Season 2 - Cathie Ostapchuk on Gather Women, A Seat At the Table Event and finding your gifts

Welcome to Episode 0015 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLE We are excited to have Jeremy Norton join us from Whitehorse, Yukon. He has been Lead Pastor of Mountainview Church for the past 6 years and is also the creator of the Lead Biblically website. Hear about life in the Yukon and how Jeremy is reaching small communities that cannot afford a pastor. We also chatted about his web post about delaying rest and what happens when we stay on the zipper ride at the fair for too long!Connect with JeremyFACEBOOK | EMAIL | INSTAGRAMLinks from the PodcastLead BiblicallyJuniper TreeMountainview Communities  PODCAST HIGHLIGHTSLead BiblicallyBe authentic and vulnerableServe Christ by cultivating biblical leadership"Write stuff down!"How to Create Growth and Revitalize Be willing to lay down traditions Delaying RestCauses unhealthy habits Like riding the zipper ride at the fall fairDon't ignore the warning signsDon't put the mission above JesusRemember That God is Sovereign--Not Fear and ForgetfulnessDebilitating sorrow and feeling totally undoneIn that moment, you realize only Jesus can handle this; that's when God's sovereignty steps inDo you believe God is strong enough to handle it?Stop, Rest and Abide in HimGet into God's wordRest and spend time with GodHabakkuk 3:17-19 (ESV) "Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD; I will take joy in the God of my salvation. God, the Lord, is my strength; he makes my feet like the deer's; he makes me tread on my high places."Surround Yourself With Those Who EncourageSee a counsellor (e.g., Andy Lundy from the Juniper Tree team) Elders and ministry team that want you to be healthyRegional director who cares, comforts and encouragesWe probably all have really great people around us; we just need to open up Effects on Your Church and CommunityWhat we see on a global scale also affects the local churchPeople taking positions is trickling down and causing divisionTo the People in the MiddleThank you for the encouragementThank you for understanding that it's not perfect and that we are attempting to navigate this time wellYou are the apple pie and ice cream!Use This Season to Get RefreshedWrite stuff down to get it out, so you can see what you are thinking and feelingRefresh, renew, refocusNavigating This TimeChoose innovation over traditionTraditional methods...Jesus didn't create themLook at current methods and ask, "Do we love these more than the mission?"Serving NowHow to reach children and youth during this timeLaunching Mountainview Communities; small towns in the north that don't have a church and want northern contentCulture sometimes speaks better than creativityEquipping on Lead BiblicallyRevitalizing a small churchWorking through the long gameMoving from mindset of just lead pastor to part-time staff or quarter-time staffHow to preach and teach in post-Christian culture in a small townHow to Create a Healthy Atmosphere for Your TeamBe aware of your influence on peopleLaugh togetherKnow when it's time to focus and workWe have the same purpose and work to stay on the same pageBe gracious One Thing to Remember!If the old way of serving is not working, instead of complaining as a "couch critic", find a new way to serveBe encouragingBe innovativeMaybe now is the time to lead a new ministryThanks for listening! We hope this episode has equipped you for greater influence through serving. We don’t want you to miss a single episode, so if you haven’t done so already, subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Help us reach more people by writing a review on the Apple podcast app and other podcast apps that you use. The FOUR12 Canada podcast is a ministry of Faith Baptist Church in Huntsville, Ontario. Explore everything FOUR12 Canada at four12.ca. Thanks for spending some time with us. See you next time!Subscribe: iTUNES | SPOTIFY | GOOGLEUp Next Season 2 Episode 0016 :  Brett Ullman on ParentingNavigating Everything

Episode 0015 Season 2 Jeremy Norton - What Happens When We Delay Rest

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