Weekly messages from Joy Church Eugene in Eugene, OR.
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Welcome to the Canadian Church Leaders Podcast, hosted by Jason Ballard. We are committed to serving church leaders and their teams by sharing conversations focused on pastoral leadership. Each episode features honest and thoughtful interviews with key voices from Canada and beyond. We want you to be inspired and encouraged as you hear the stories of hundreds of churches alongside the learnings of those who are leading today.
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How to Dad | FATHER'S DAY | Pastor Jacob Schmelzer
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In a world that seems to keep moving faster and quicker with more options, more personalization, and instant gratification, does it seem like we're growing more anxious and less satisfied? What if the solution isn't more, but less? What if the solution is rest? In this sermon Pastor Dan Collins will be speaking from Psalm 62 and the rhythms of rest…
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Incubator Sessions: In England with Pete Hughes, Simon Ponsonby, Tim May & Others
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In today’s episode, we share some highlights from our time in England with our Church Leaders Incubator. This cohort of 17 young, senior leaders in Canada got to connect with pastors and church teams over a 5 day trip as part of their 2 year journey in the program. Hear some of their reflections from the sessions and how it impacted them at a perso…
What does good leadership look like in the business world and what is its ultimate purpose? And what exactly is spiritual leadership and why do some consider it a spiritual discipline? This Sunday, come hear Pastor Michael DiMarco preach from God’s Word on how we tend to get spiritual leadership backwards and that every one of us, from seasoned bel…
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Unlocking Identity | REWIRED | Pastor Jacob Schmelzer
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When you think of the word “confession,” what emotions and thoughts stir in your heart and mind? Confession, like other spiritual disciplines can become misunderstood and misconstrued and seen more as a burden than a gift, something to be feared rather than celebrated and embraced. Listen in as we take a deeper look at the spiritual discipline of c…
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A Fresh Revelation of Who God Is | REWIRED | Pastor Jacob Schmelzer
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Men's Breakfast | 05-21-22 | Pastor John Gallinger
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Good customer service. Companies thrive when they place a high value on serving their customers. It also requires a heart to be humble, assist, and provide the necessary level of presence to make sure a customer feels valued and known. In John 13, Jesus demonstrates a level of servanthood to his disciples that was unprecedented and then He challeng…
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Created for Community | REWIRED | Pastor Jacob Schmelzer
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Incubator Sessions: Mark Sayers on Self Actualization as Idolatry, Spiritual Authority, the Priestly Call to Sacrifice, and Stewarding Soft Power
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Mark Sayers joined an online session with our Church Leaders Incubator back in the Fall where he explored a variety of topics on pastoral leadership and prophetically spoke into where he believes the Spirit is moving the church in the coming years. Bio | Mark Sayers is a cultural commentator, writer, and speaker. He is passionate about spiritual re…
It's always amazing to watch someone solve a Rubik’s Cube. Maybe it’s because we've never learned to do it or maybe because it’s so fascinating to watch something so mixed up and complex become something so clean and simple. Prayer isn’t complex. It’s simple. It’s relational. It’s powerful. Jesus wants us to pray because he wants to remain in conve…
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Renew Your Thoughts | REWIRED | Pastor Bethany Schmelzer
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Do you find the Bible to be hard to understand or simply that you don't open it that often? Do you struggle to know if or how God is speaking to you? Listen in as Pastor Michael DiMarco brings a message from God's Word about the spiritual discipline of reading (and understanding) God's Word.By Pastor Michael DiMarco
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Making Sense of the Mess | REWIRED | Pastor Jacob Schmelzer
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Incubator Sessions: Darren Rouanzoin on Preparing for What’s Next by Disrupting Comforts, Identifying Compromise & Consecrating Oneself
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In today’s episode, we bring you into a conversation Jason hosted for our Church Leaders Incubator with Darren Rouanzoin. Amongst our group of young, senior leaders, Jason and Darren wade into conversations on what a Spirit filled church looks like, the need for personal holiness as pastors, and how to build a covenantal community. Bio | Darren Rou…
We all have a daily rhythm, routine, and rule of life. We get up, we get moving, and we walk through each day with priorities and plans that determine our management of time and where we focus our energy and efforts. A lot of things grab our attention on a daily basis, and it can be challenging to find moments of opportunity to invest in our relati…
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What Momma Said | REWIRED | Pastor Jacob Schmelzer
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Mother’s Day is a day of celebration, honor and love for the women in our lives who have nurtured, supported and cared for us physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Mother’s Day is also a day full of reminders of unfulfilled dreams, fractured or absent relationships and grief and loss. Jesus understands the heartache that comes with mot…
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Gordon Smith on How Individuals, Churches, and Pastors Can Discover Their Calling & Find Hope in Exile
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Gordon Smith joins Jason to dive into topics like calling, ecclesiology, secularism, and having hope for the next season as pastors and leaders. Bio | Gordon T. Smith (PhD, Loyola School of Theology, Ateneo de Manila University) is the president of Ambrose University and Seminary in Calgary, Alberta, where he also serves as professor of systematic …
The first Sunday of every month, our church observes the Lord’s Supper; we take communion together as a congregation. Most of those Sundays, it’s inserted as a part of the worship service but for this service, join us for a whole service where we participate in this church ordinance through special music, message, and practice. You won't want to mi…
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How God Changes Us | REWIRED | Pastor Jacob Schmelzer
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What is something that you do when you are tired and weary? What kind of people do you surround yourself with (or avoid?) Take the temperature of world events, news, and social media and the diagnosis is clear: the world is weary. If you could prescribe one thing to treat the weariness of the world, what would it be? Would that prescription involve…
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Easter Sunday 2022 | Pastor Jacob Schmelzer
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Glenn Packiam on Overcoming Division in Your Church, the Invitation in Vocational Uncertainty & the Resilient Pastor
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Glenn Packiam was last on the podcast in mid 2020 with Jason, so we were excited to have him back on and to hear about his latest book, The Resilient Pastor. Partnering with Barna, Glenn dives into research on the state of pastors and churches and what it will take to lead your church in a rapidly changing world. Bio | Glenn Packiam (Doctor of Theo…
He is Risen! These messages were brought by our pastoral teaching team (in order of appearance): Sandy Park, Michael DiMarco, Matt Erdmann, and Dan Collins. We pray you'll be blessed by the variety messages, all pointing to our Risen King Jesus!By Pastor Sandy Park, Pastor Matt Erdmann, Pastor Michael DiMarco
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Everyone loves the energy, excitement, expectation and enthusiasm of a parade. People gather, there's a festive atmosphere, community is created and people are celebrating the joy and fun of the floats, the marching bands, the drill teams, celebrities and all the other aspects of what a parade represents, reminds us about, and recognizes on certain…
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Joy Church Guest Speaker | Pastor Jerushah Tanner
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Winn Collier on How the Life, Presence & Posture of Eugene Peterson Speaks to Pastors Today
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One of the most influential voices in western evangelicalism in recent history has been pastor Eugene Peterson. Known especially for his paraphrase of the Bible, “The Message”, his writings, preaching, and pastoral life have touched the lives of millions. In today's episode, Jason sits down with Winn Collier, who recently released the authorized bi…
Children can listen to the same story again and again and be just as fascinated the 50th time as they were the 1st. They retell stories during their play times. They live out life through the stories they’ve been told. Stories are what we use to make sense of the world around us. But what if our stories are partial stories, incomplete stories, brok…
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The Lord's Prayer | YA HEARD IT SAID | Pastor Jacob Schmelzer
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Not everyone within the borders of a country is a true and loyal citizen. The same can be true within the church. The Bible teaches that Christians are citizens of heaven, which means that we must learn not only how to speak with heavenly words, but also to walk in a heavenly way. Visiting pastor Jon Sanné will share four things that are true of ev…
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The Real Thing Pt. 2 | YOU'VE HEARD IT SAID | Pastor Jacob Schmelzer
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Phil Kniesel on His 6 Year Succession Journey, Evangelism That Comes From the Heart, and Empowering the Next Generation of Pastors
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Jason is joined by Phil Kniesel this week, Lead Pastor at Hope City Church in Edmonton. In the conversation, they reflect on Phil’s succession journey from leading a young adults ministry to transitioning into the lead pastor role over a six year timespan. Bio | Phil is the Lead Pastor of Hope City Church in Edmonton, a multi campus church with cam…
What does it mean to be detached or adrift? While feelings of independence can be good, it's also easy to feel isolated or lost without dependence and a greater guiding and providing force. Join us this Sunday as guest preacher Tony Scarcello brings a message from John 15. As always, you can read the chapter in preparation for the message.…
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The Real Thing Pt. 1 | YOU'VE HEARD IT SAID | Pastor Jacob Schmelzer
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Hiding in the Lord: The Power of Confidence
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Do you consider yourself a confident person or is your confidence easily shaken? Are there certain instances in life where you feel exposed and vulnerable? Listen in as guest preacher Dr. A.J. Swoboda from Bushnell University shares where the power of confidence comes from! You can read Psalm 27 in preparation for this message.…
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Kingdom of Heaven | YOU'VE HEARD IT SAID | Pastor Jacob Schmelzer
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Father Matthew Francis on the Beauty in Church History, What It Means to Be Sent Ones, and the Joy of Pastoral Home Visits
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Episode 79 | Father Matthew is the Parish Priest at Holy Apostles Orthodox Mission, Chilliwack, B.C. He helps people to unite themselves to God through life in the Body of Christ, participation in the Holy Mysteries, and through encountering Jesus Christ - in the Scriptures and in all of life. He is also the Regional Director, BC & Yukon, Canadian …
When is the last time you felt like you fell short? Sometime failure feels final; that there's no way back. For this sermon, get ready to hear a message on how God redeems our failure instead of ignoring it. It is painful, but the way forward is back – to Jesus. You can read John 21:1-19 to prepare your heart.…