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Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0045 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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Small groups might be called life groups, Bible study groups, or something else, but they are an essential part of many churches today. Listen as Harry Toews shares about challenges and successes in small group ministry.
Harry is on staff at Faith Huntsville as the Senior Associate Pastor of seniors and small groups. He has served Jesus Christ in pastoral ministry for over 30 years. His dream is to travel and explore the many cultures and countries that make up this amazing world of ours, and his claim to fame is that he once held a Guinness World Record! You'll have to listen in order to find out which record!
In this episode, we chat about small groups and their importance for every follower of Jesus.
Connect with Harry
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
Small Groups
- Challenge people to dig into God's word
- Changes your life when others model prayer and a life in God's word
- Are important because knowing God is important
- We are called to be in relationship with others
- Paul was with others in prison when he was writing and they supported each other and had an impact on their jailer
- Join a small group to know God more deeply
Challenges of Leading a Small Group Ministry
- Spiritual warfare
- Know that we don't wrestle against flesh and blood
- The enemy doesn't want us to meet together
- Prayer is our weapon
"Humble ourselves and pray together." - Harry Toews
Success in Small Groups
- Success is not just numbers or willing participants
- Godliness is success
- To be godly means we are growing to be Christlike
- Love God with all your heart soul and strength, and love our neighbours
- Passionately love God and one another
Future Plans
- Core Curriculum
- Support to our small group leaders
- Leadership handbook
- See our groups multiply
- See everyone back in community
- Helping people intentionally and giving a pathway for small group leaders to help others move towards maturity in Jesus Christ
Impact on Others
- It refreshed others
- Puts a spring in their step
- Causes them to pray for each person in their group
- Built up a connection
For Those That Lead a Small Group
- Be faithful
- We don't know what God is doing a person's life
Rev 2:10 " Be faithful unto the end..."
No Small Group?
- Try it out
- Reach out to Harry
- Pray about it and (re)connect with a group
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!
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Up Next Season 3 Episode 0046: Encouragement
for Those That Serve
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0043 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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Andrew Hall has been on staff at Faith Huntsville since 2019 as the Pastor of Training and Community Involvement. He has a passion to see lives changed through Jesus and has developed a personal evangelism class. You can find out more details on the Faith Muskoka website faithmuskoka.ca.
In this episode, we chat about how to develop a passion for evangelism and to practically share your faith.
Connect with Andrew
Links from the Podcast
Fundamentals of Faith by John MacArthur
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
Personal Evangelism Training
- Learning key components of the gospel
- Practice talking about it and sharing
- How do you share the gospel with somebody who is in your circle?
- Create meaningful relationships
What is the Gospel?
- God created the world which was perfect
- Man messed up and caused a separation by sinning
- There is nothing we can do to get to God, we need a saviour
- God's love for us means he has given us Jesus
Discipleship
- Discipleship means following Jesus
- As soon as someone commits their live to Jesus, the discipling process begins
- We need to follow up with people and help them grow in their faith
- We can all grow deeper in our relationship with God
Tools to Use
- 30 day discipleship exercise
- "Fundamentals of the Faith" by John MacArthur
Practical Everyday Life
- What does this look like in everyday life?
- Follow him
- Dive into the scriptures
- Pray and fast
- Live our lives to honour and glorify God
"Live your life in a way that demands a gospel explanation and when given a chance declare Jesus boldly."
Relationships With Those Around You
- Saying hi and being nice to those around you
- Be aware of your resting face
- Be happy to see others
- Learn their name and things about them
- Pour into them
- Practically and specifically build a relationship
- Show love
Favourite Verse
Joshua 1:9 "Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified..."
You Are Called
- To share the gospel
- To pray for the person
- Pray for open doors and pray that God would open your mouth
Encouragement
- Remember: It's having a conversation
- Look at people the way that God does
- We need to love them
- Out of our love, the gospel will be there
- Know that others are in the same boat as you
- Realize that people will say no to Jesus
- Know that God is always constant and that the Holy Spirit is with us
- Be obedient to what the scriptures tell us, which is to share 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!
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Up Next Season 3 Episode 0045: Harry Toews on Small Groups
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Monday Nov 15, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0043 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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Fanny Stewart has a BA in Broadcasting and Media, with a Minor in Bible, from University of Northwestern in St. Paul, Minnesota. She uses her background in media and communications to edit and help produce televised sermons for a large church in Toronto and works for World Vision Canada. She is passionate about not only reading but loving the Bible.
In this episode, we talk about practical ways to apply God’s word in our everyday lives.
Connect with Fanny
Links from the Podcast
One-to-one reading the scripture
Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin
Word-Filled Women's Ministry: Loving and Serving the Church by Gloria Furman & Kathleen B. Nielson
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
Living Under God's Authority
- It's amazing if you know God and know who He is
- It starts with your attitude
- You claim who He is and recognize who we are not
- He is the one who is leading
- Our reaction should be thankfulness
Practically Applying Scriptures
- Heart attitude
- God is the one who helps us and reveals himself to us
- We need to be humble and pay attention
- See it as the Bible as big, beautiful book that you treasure
- Let Scripture be revealed by itself
Context
- We need to approach Scripture with context in mind
- Have a heart and appreciation for what you are reading
- Know that there is a timeline and context
- Read it in whole
- Inductive Bible study is a literary tool
Inductive Study
- See the whole and then the meaning comes from it
- Observe the context
- What does it mean?
- How can it be applied?
- What words are repeated or themes are recurring?
Where to Start
- Sometimes it's overwhelming when we come to the Bible
- Our attitude will make a difference
- Remember it is for our benefit and nourishes us
You Can Do It
- It might seem easier if someone just tells you, but you will get more out of it when you study it
- Don't rush through
- Go out of your comfort zone, try different translations
- Look up words in the dictionary to better understand what you are reading
- Talk with others about the passage
Practical Application
- Take time to mediate on Scripture to make it ours
- How can you see God in your life?
- Saying "He is Lord" should change interactions with others
- Let the word be the anchor of your soul
In the Light of the Cross
- Apply scripture in the light of the cross
- It we don't, we can misunderstand it
How to Share with Others
- If you are being nurtured by Scripture, then your fruit will show it
- Have tangible ways that you are showing others that God is your Authority
Proverbs 1:7 (ESV) "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction."
Matt 25:14-28 Parable of the Three Servants
Remember
- Remember you are serving God
- You are sharing the good news of salvation
- He gave us his Scripture to read
- We can learn to love it
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!
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Up Next Season 3 Episode 0044 : Andrew Hall on Developing a Passion for
Evangelism and Ways
to Practically Share
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0042 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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It is my privilege to have Joanna La Fleur back on the podcast! Joanna is a speaker, podcaster, TV host and communications consultant. She has been helping the Church communicate the best news in the world for over 15 years. You can catch her interviews with Christian Creatives and communicators on the Word Made Digital Podcast, find communications training on the Word Made Digital Tutorials and follow her Bible teaching on the national television show "See Hear Love."
In this episode we are going to chat about the future church.
Connect with Joanna
PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS
Where Are We Going
- Reimagining our churches and ways to use our buildings
- Hybrid reality
- Digital can't completely replace in person worship
- Learn from each other as we go
What's Happening Elsewhere
- There are places the church is growing and thriving
- A lot of those are persecuted places
- House church models have millions of people coming to Christ
- People are bold in their faith and sharing it
- Amazing things going on in South Africa, Asia
What's Happening
- What are people saying
- Are we listening to people?
- How is the church reaching out?
- Working towards reconciliation and building trust
What Are We Known For
- Is it our love?
- What our history is as a church
- We have to be more like Jesus
Ideas for Moving Forward
- Think outside the box
- Have good conversations that are deep
- Use different times of the day to reach people
- New ways to serve at different times and places
- Technical skill sets are desperately needed
Leaders
- Be willing to try new things
- Train people in unique ways
- Engage young people as soon as possible
Technology and Serving
- Learn some new skills
- Using a camera, audio and lighting might also help outside of church
- Hosting Zoom is now the same as hosting a church event
Encouraging Those That Serve
- Discover what is working somewhere else, what skills are they using
- Seeing something in someone and invite them in
- Short term commitments might lead to long term commitments
- Have creative solutions for how to reach the next generation
- Listen to the next generation and their ideas
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!
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Up Next Episode 0043: Fanny Stewart on
Applying God's Word
in our Everyday
Lives
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Monday Nov 01, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0041 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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Jeremy Best is on staff at Faith St. Thomas and has been a youth pastor for nineteen years. For the past seven years, he has also been the director of FEB Youth. Married to Angela, they have two sons and are in the process of pursuing foster-to-adoption for their daughter.
In this episode, we chat about how to keep older students engaged.
Connect with Jeremy
PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS
Be Creative
- During this season, consider "old school" ways to connect
- Go door to door
- Call students
- Be creative
Engaging Older Students
- It's always a problem regardless of age
- It's good that they are looking ahead but what do we do?
From Their Perspective
- They start to feel old and it's not for them
- They have been through it all
- Feels old hat
- They have jobs now and their schedule is packed
What Does 'Boring' Mean
- Parents have been forcing them to go
- It could really be boring and you should just check and evaluate it
- They may not want to be there
Engaging Those Who Don't Come
- Be patient
- Keep conversations open
Ways to Engage Older Youth
- Unique events for them
- Layout your expectations for the year for them
- Recognize this is their senior year
- Have them help set the culture for the year and help out
- Do a college prep course for them
- Invite them to serve in other ministries like junior youth
- Grad trip
"It's less about what it is and more about having something that's theirs."
Practical Ways to Work With Their Schedule
- Streamline ministry
- Plan ahead so they can arrange their schedule
- Balance youth ministry
- Know what's coming up on their schedules with school, sports, community, etc.
Encouragement for Those Who Serve
- Keep pouring into them and keep lines of communication open
- Walk beside the youth along through all that they are processing
- Keep showing up
Parents of Older Youth
- Try to take some of the school pressure off where you can
- In your home, try to make it a place to breath and process
- Don't hesitate to reach out to your youth pastor or church for help
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!
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Up Next Episode 0042: Joanna La Fleur
on the Future
Church
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0040 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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Today I am happy to have Candi Thorpe back on the podcast. Candi is on staff at Calvary Burlington where she has served in vocational ministry for more than twelve years. Candi loves the local church, and has a passion to see people use their gifts and talents to serve God. Her favourite children are Jacob and Petra, and her favourite person is her best friend and husband Kevin.
In this episode we are going to chat about how serving without passion is like a "Bridge to Nowhere" and how Jesus calls us to rest in Him.
Connect with Candi
|EMAIL|
PODCAST LINKS & HIGHLIGHTS
The Gospel Made Visible by Mark Dever
“The church is the body of people called by God’s grace through faith in Christ to glorify him together by serving him in this world.” Mark Dever
History of the "Bridge to Nowhere"
- The story of the Mangapurua Valley Settlement of post WWI
- WWI veterans started a settlement with land that was almost impossible to farm
- Men were still encouraged because of their shared experience
- So much to do that they couldn't work on the decaying bridge; became frustrating
- Government finally built a concrete bridge, but took so long only three families remained
- The "Bridge to Nowhere" over a valley of abandoned dreams
Serving Without Passion
- Is like the "Bridge to Nowhere"
- We get excited about the start of something new
- Hardships come and things are not always easy
- Bit by bit our confidence and ability are eroded
- Then we feel like we are just putting in time and have lost the 'why'
What Does That Look Like?
- Bitterness
- Resentful of the things you are required to do
- Apathy
- Wondering "What does it really matter?"
- We stop being able to be happy for the success of others
Find Your Passion Again
- It's draining to stay in negative emotions
- Find REST to rediscover and rekindle our passion
REST In Jesus
- Resist the urge to fight or flight
- Evaluate people, role, vision
- Seek Godly counsel
- Take it to God and ask Him to renew your passion for the ministry
What Does That Look Like?
- Introspection: evaluating and listening
- You will find that God will reveal His plan for you
- You need to keep going
- Ask God to restore your passion, or God might say it's time to move on
- Pray and ask God to help you finish well
- Equip the next person coming after you
Change of Leadership
- Change can bring new people
- Change can bring new passion
- If you are praying for them, then you can be excited for them
- You can take time to heal
Favourite Verse about Serving
- Titus 3:4-7
- We love God and he loves us, not because of the work we do, but because of the why
"But-When God our Saviour revealed his kindness and love, he saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through the Holy Spirit. He generously poured out the spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Because of his grace he made us right in his sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life." Titus 3:4-7
Encouragement for Those Who Serve
- When you are serving without passion, take time to rest in who God created you to be
- Use it to explore the ministries He has called you to
Serving From Rest Looks Like
- Rediscover your why
- Remember your why
- God has created you and created the work for you
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!
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Up Next Episode 0041: Jeremy Best on
How to Keep Older
Students Engaged
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0038 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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Dave Lane is back on the FOUR12 podcast, and he has been through a lot since his last interview! Dave has been a youth pastor for 30 years and family pastor for past six years. Currently Dave is the satellite director for youth Unlimited/YFC Sarnia Lambton. In this episode, Dave shares about what got him into burnout and what to be on the lookout for in your own life.
Connect with Dave
LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
Didn't See it Coming by Carey Nieuwhof
Recognizing Burnout
- Others might recognize it in you before you do
- It's okay to get counselling
- No energy for things he loved
- Critical and cynical; no joy
- He withdrew from others
- Crash after serving
How It Happened
- Wasn't listening to God
- Exhausted because of burning the candle at both ends
- Wasn't listening to those around him
- Saw being busy as a badge of honour
- No boundaries
- Focused on own time and not God's timing
What Was Happening
- Wanted to do his own thing
- Ran from God
- Would only go a certain depth in his time with God
- Filled life with other things
Feelings That Defined That Time
- Lonely
- Lost
- Broken
Embrace the Painful Moments
- God had him work through things
- Had to rely on God like never before
- Even in the pain, God was still so gentle
- God won't leave you there
Scripture
- Brings peace
Phil 4:13(ESV) "I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
Psalm 23:4(NIV) "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me."
What Encouraged Dave During this Time
- Being alone with God is when He showed up
- God's protection
- Memorized scriptures came back to his mind
- Truth from God
If You are Experiencing This
- Know that there is always hope
- It's about giving up control so God can work
- This is not the end of Dave's story! Part 2 is coming!
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!
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Up Next Episode 0039: Dave Lane Part 2
What Got Him Out of Burnout
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Monday Oct 18, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0039 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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Dave Lane shares how he came though a recent period of burnout in his life. This episode is Part 2 of Dave's story. In the last FOUR12 episode, he shared how he entered a period of burnout and how you can recognize the the signs in yourself or the people you serve with.
Dave was a youth pastor for over 30 years and a family pastor for six. He is currently the Satellite Director for Youth Unlimited/YFC Sarnia Lambton.
Connect with Dave
LINKS & PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
"Running on Empty: Contemplative Spirituality for Overachievers" by Fil Anderson
Solitude
- We don't like solitude
- God embraces it
- Be still and know that I am God
- Solitude is of God, busyness is of the world
- If this is true, how would you describe your life?
- Business keeps you distracted from what God wants you to do
- It's not about our agenda, but God's and what He wants to say to you
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Psalm 119:105
Trust God as You Go
- It's about our obedience
- Let God impress things upon you
Pray with Your Heart
- Prayer is a refuge
- Pray always is about resting in God
- Pray with your heart versus praying with your head
- Two images of prayer: a bouncy ball and a medicine ball
- It's not just intellectual its emotional
- Let prayer move you and be vulnerable
- Run to God and not from God
- Engage with God
Scripture
- Information vs Transformation
- How do you see the Bible? How do you approach the Bible?
- The Bible is a love letter to us
- Scripture transforms us by changing the way we think, behave and the way we see God
- Allow God to do something
"The word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart" Hebrews 4:12(NIV)
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2(NIV)
Spiritual Directors
- You need people to walk you through things
- Someone to come along side you
- Someone to call out wrong thoughts
- Someone to help you learn to live with balance and wisdom
If You are Struggling
- First step is to embrace it and say, "Yes, I am in burnout."
- Talk about it with people
- Counselling is for everyone
- If you do go through it, share your story afterwards
Biggest Takeaway
- Dave embraced the time
- As tough as it was, he was glad he did
- It's a new foundation
- It's worth it to do the work
Favourite Scripture
- Psalm 23 was huge
- God would bring a passage or character from the Bible to mind
Help Others
- Share your story
- Share your feelings
- Listen to someone who may be going through this
- Don't judge
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!
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Up Next Episode 0040: Candi Thorpe on
A Bridge to Nowhere
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Monday Oct 04, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0037 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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Today on the FOUR12 podcast, I chat with Fanny Stewart. Born in an active Christian family in Ecuador, and now living in Canada, Fanny's enthusiasm for God's word (in two languages!) shines brightly! Fanny runs a ministry for women, works full-time in a charitable organization, and support her husband in ministry.
In this episode, we chat about the importance of the Word of God and practical ideas about how to find nourishment in it.
Connect with Fanny
Links from the Podcast
One-to-one reading the scripture
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
The Word of God
- His Word
- His life is in there
- His word impacts you when you surrender to Him
It's Like a Meal
- Only He can satisfy you
- It's like a good steak
- Go in humility to learn about Him
Why it's Important to Grow
- If you are not well nourished, you are not going to perform well
- Our bodies know when we are not filling them will good food
- In ministry it's important to be filled because we are called to serve
- It's important we know our identity in Christ
- You don't live by appetizers
Review Your Day
- Look back daily and see how you performed
- Do you have roots or are you shallow?
Evidence of the Gospel
- It's central in the scriptures
- The gospel tells us who God is
- We see it in the beginning, He is Holy
- He is merciful
- He is love because He saved us
- He is redeemer
- When we know who God is, we see who we are not
Conviction
- Conviction without repentance is nothing
- Submission without obedience is nothing
- We are called for His honour and glory
- If we don't see what God is and what we are, then we are wrong
Questions to Ask Yourself
- When you read the scripture, ask 'How do I see the gospel in this passage?'
- What did I Learn about God?
- How do I see the Cross in this?
- Who am I in light of this?
- How do I need to respond?
Thirst for the Living Water
- He sustains us
- Only Christ can satisfy us
- Understand when we say "Lord" we mean that we are a servant to Him
- Go to the water of life to be restored
- Be nourished by His word
- Sermon on the Mount - we are poor in spirit
- Spending time in the scriptures helps us to crave more and more
How to Grow
- What is an "aha moment"?
- Read scripture with someone
- Go deeper by looking at context, observation, meaning and application
Encouragement for Those Who Serve
- When you understand that God is your Lord then it changes everything when you serve
- We are servants of God
- Remember we are serving our fellow brothers and sisters in the Lord
- Know your master and look for Him
- We want people to see the gospel in action
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!
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Up Next Season 3 Episode 0038 : Dave Lane What Got Me Into
Burnout
Part 1
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Monday Sep 27, 2021
Welcome to Episode 0036 Season 3 of the FOUR12 Canada Podcast!
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I am excited to bring you an interview with Roula Karkafi! Roula is a busy woman! Together with her husband Bechara Karkafi (a recent podcast guest!), she serves with a humanitarian ministry in Lebanon and supports church planting efforts among Arabic people here in Canada.
In this episode, we chat about her experience as a prison chaplain in Lebanon, and outreach to Syrian refugees in Lebanon through the Clementia Life Centre. Listen as she encourages volunteers to find their place to serve.
Connect with Roula
| EMAIL |
Links from the Podcast
PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS
Ministry Areas
- Four areas of service/ministry circles
- Humanitarian ministry
- Leadership and training to equip and train leaders
- Church planting and discipleship making movement
- On the way - a mission academy, to equip national missionaries in the Middle East and Africa
Prison Ministry
- Started as a prison chaplain
- Became the area director for this ministry in Pakistan, Sudan, Egypt and Lebanon, and now looking at Turkey
- Extended ministry outside of prison walls to reach the families of inmates
- So important in Lebanon to serve inmates from different backgrounds and sharing the gospel freely
- They offer a trauma healing program
Clementia Life Centre
- 2014 started as a school to help Syrian refugees in Lebanon
- It's more than teaching - changed the 'L' from 'Learning' to 'Life'
- CLC offers food, social support, trauma healing, and have partnered with local agency to protect kids from abuse
- started with 15 kids and now over 100
- Courses include Bible, math, English and Arabic, and science, for ages 5 to 14
- Working in offering vocational training to 14+
Volunteers
- Church members serve in the this ministry among Syrian refugees
- It's a ministry, not a job, and blessed to have others onboard
Bread for All
- Launched early among Syrian refugee communities
- Beyond a local problem due to the economic crisis for everyone
- An opportunity to give them food and share the gospel of Jesus Christ
- Families are referred and by word of mouth
- It was hard to reach the Catholic Maronites in Lebanon, this ministry has provided away for them to reach them
In Canada
- Part of Fellowship International
- Supporting church planting and follow up
- Planting new churches
To Those Who Are Serving
- The field is plentiful and the workers are few
- It can be sad and overwhelming
- There are many opportunities, ask God what his plan is for us
- Encourage every person to find a spot in ministry and you will benefit from it
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