
Made in Canada
Made in Canada: Stories of homegrown faithfulness, creativity and hope
Thursdays, May 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2025
1:30 pm ET - online
Since the beginning, New Leaf has advocated for and valued unapologetic Canadian Christian conversations with people from diverse backgrounds, traditions, and locations to help us discern the on-the-ground issues and opportunities facing Canadian church leaders. It seems no better time to celebrate "made in Canada" creativity and faithfulness in Christian ministry.
Across the country, pastors, neighbourhood catalysts, and local practitioners are responding to unique challenges and opportunities with fresh ideas and hopeful action. From coast to coast, these "made in Canada" stories are inspiring, practical, and deeply rooted in place.
Join us each week as we highlight pastors, practitioners and leaders who are reimagining ministry, leadership, and resources in beautiful, courageous, and uniquely Canadian ways. Be encouraged, challenged and inspired. Hear the good news—close to home.
May 1 - Jay Mowchenko “Out of Bounds by Design: A Question-driven Coddiwomple”
7 years ago, Jay embarked on a journey, moving out from his lifelong career in pastoral leadership, seeking what he knew not. Today, this stepping into the unknown has turned into a full-blown coddiwomple – a journey with an unclear destination, but crystal clear intentions and driving questions. In this upcoming Learning Centre, join Jay as he shares his specific perspective on the deconstruction/reconstruction journey, the questions that drive him, and some of the surprising twists these questions have generated.
Jay Mowchenko is the founder of Shalom Leadership, sharing his 35 years of non-profit and academic leadership experience by coaching, training and teaching leaders and organizations to bring sustainable flourishing to every aspect of their life and work. He lives in Saskatoon on Treaty 6 Territory with his spouse, Marilou.
May 8 - Jesus cares deeply for kids and, as the Church - the body of Christ! - we can, too! Together, we'll consider how we can joyfully welcome and disciple kids in today’s church, we'll look at some incredible Canadian-made resources, and we'll celebrate the deep impact kids' ministry can (and has!) had in the world around us! Join in for an excellent conversation as well as some helpful resources for your kids' ministry!
Natalie Frisk has worked in ministry for over 15 years. She has a master’s in theological study (biblical studies) and is pursuing a doctorate in practical theology with an emphasis on the spiritual experience of children (slowly!). While she was the curriculum pastor for a multisite church, Natalie published Raising Disciples: How to Make Faith Matter for Our Kids (Herald Press, 2019). She is now director of curriculum for RaiseUpFaith and the Interim children's ministry director for a rural Canadian church.
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