EP. 172 ABC Helping Equip Canada: Creating and Implementing a Sustainable Care Framework in the Local Church W/Nathan Penny
In this episode of 'Speak the Truth,' the hosts discuss their experiences at Hope Bible Church in Oakville, Ontario and their participation in a biblical counseling conference. They are joined by Nathan Penny, Pastor of Soul Care Ministries at Hope Bible Church. The conversation revolves around the development and expansion of the biblical counseling movement in Canada, the current state of biblical counseling across Canadian provinces, and the importance of training and equipping leaders to create a sustainable care framework within churches. Nathan highlights the unique challenges and successes of implementing a biblical counseling culture in a large church and underscores the importance of teamwork, including the pivotal role of women in the ministry. The episode also touches on the broader vision of the Biblical Counseling Coalition in Canada to ensure local access to biblical care and counseling and the importance of personal health and fitness for ministry effectiveness. 00:00 Introduction and Greetings 00:41 Guest Introduction: Nathan Penny 00:48 Biblical Counseling Movement in Canada 03:24 Challenges and Isolation in Counseling 05:04 Conference and Resource Sharing 06:26 Equipping and Training at Hope Bible Church 09:40 Addressing Counseling Needs and Reevaluation 12:59 Creating a Culture of Care in the Church 14:00 Empowering Women in Ministry 14:40 The Power of Teamwork in Counseling 16:15 Training Together for Effective Ministry 18:19 Starting a Counseling Process 19:49 Vision for Biblical Counseling in Canada 25:07 The Importance of Health and Fitness for Ministry Leaders 27:23 Trusting God with Our Insufficiencies 28:46 Final Thoughts and Gratitude Episode Mentions Hope Bible Church Canadian Biblical Counseling Coalition Equipped to Counsel Curriculum