Faith and Fellowship

What Does the Pastor Do All Day Anyway?

By Brittany Koleba

A heartfelt look into the hidden complexity of a pastor’s daily life, unravelling their unseen responsibilities and fostering empathy for the profound weight and purpose behind their work while offering insights into their ongoing challenges.

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With Everyone Watching: Parenting as a Pastor's Wife

By Brittany Koleba  (Faith and Fellowship)

Discover the heartfelt challenges of parenting as a pastor's wife. Brittany Koleba reflects on grace, self-imposed expectations, and finding freedom from perfection in the midst of ministry pressures.

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Is This the Perfect Motto for Co-Vocational Ministry?

By Blayne Banting  (Faith and Fellowship)

Discover how "My world is my parish" empowers co-vocational ministers to balance God's global mission with humble, contextual service.

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Is Your Church Ready for Co-Vocationality?

By Ellen Duffield  (Faith and Fellowship)

Three factors indicate your church should move toward co-vocationality rather than "crash" into it.

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Where Are Tomorrow's Pastors?

By Rob Chartrand  (Faith and Fellowship)

Explore why fewer young Canadians are pursuing ministry, uncovering cultural shifts, changing priorities, and the challenges reshaping their spiritual paths.

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Beat Burnout: Spot the Signs and Take Action Before It Happens

By Nick Astle  (Faith and Fellowship)

Explore the reality of burnout in co-vocational ministry through the expert perspective of Nick Astle, who shares his personal insights and experiences.

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How George Liele Changed Ministry Forever with His Courage and Vision

By Blayne Banting  (Faith and Fellowship)

Discover the rich history of co-vocational ministry through the story of George Liele, a groundbreaking African American preacher, missionary, and businessman who balanced faith and vocation to shape the future of the church.

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Rewriting Stories, Renewing Lives

By Briercrest Staff  (Faith and Fellowship)

Sam Berg talks about his book Healing Disquiet: An Integrative Model for Relational Therapy.

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The Person of the Preacher

By Blayne Banting  (Faith and Fellowship)

Blayne Banting shares his latest book, Taking Up Preaching

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Dogmatic Disagreements

By Joel Houston  (Faith and Fellowship)

Joel Houston shares his latest book "Wesley, Whitefield, and the Free Grace Controversy."

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Unlocking the Mystery of COVO Congregations: Part 4

By Ellen Duffield  (Faith and Fellowship)

In this final post, we examine how a COVO Board is different and some thoughts that should be considered about the challenges and benefits of COVO life.