Northern Roads by Jeremy Norton

Ministry

Church, Discipleship, Leadership, Ministry, The North

Why Churches Should Embrace Our Gig Economy

Embrace the gig economy to find skilled, part-time church staff, enhancing mission fulfillment without the high costs of traditional full-time hiring.

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Family, Leadership, Ministry

How God Wove Spanish Into My Family and My Faith Journey

How God used our unique family heritage to lead us on a multicultural faith journey, enriching our lives and church community.

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Church, Leadership, Ministry

Why We Cancelled Prayer Ministry

Integrating prayer into all ministries revitalized our church, fostering growth and deeper spiritual engagement.

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Bible, Books, Leadership, Ministry, NT

Navigating Conflict through the Gospel Lens

Ken Sande’s “The Peacemaker” offers a biblical approach to conflict resolution, emphasizing restoration and God’s glory through practical steps and Scriptural guidance, aiming for reconciliation over retribution.

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Bible, Church, Discipleship, Ministry, NT

How to Dream a Little Bigger This Year

As we transition into a new year, a question echoes in our hearts and minds: “What’s Next?” Today, I’d like to help you with that question. Not in so much a practical sense, but in seeking God’s vision for your life. Are we willing to open ourselves to something greater? In the next few minutes, we’ll explore three spiritual practices from Romans 12, that can help us align our dreams and aspirations (maybe our New Year’s resolutions) with God’s purpose.

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Communication, Leadership, Ministry, Outreach, The North

Navigating the Changing Spiritual Landscape of the Yukon

In the past decade, the Yukon has been changing. The city of Whitehorse, in particular, has undergone a remarkable transformation. The most noticeable shift is seen in the increasing diversity of our community, making it an attractive option for immigrants seeking a new home.

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Church, Family, Leadership, Ministry

4 Points to Consider When Addressing the Complex Issue of Abuse

In recent times, instances of abuse have gained significant attention, with concerns raised about its occurrence within churches and religious settings. While it’s crucial to acknowledge and confront abuse in any context, it’s essential to understand the broader picture and not single out any specific institution.

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Church, Communication, Leadership, Ministry

How to Prepare for the Millennial Take-Over

In 2029 Millennials will overtake Boomers as the largest generation in Western society. This shift has already started in the workplace. Although Gen-Xers have been working for a couple of decades, there was never enough to replace the massive number of working Boomers, most of whom were in long-term, and often supervisory positions.

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Books, Ministry, Outreach

How Multiple Evangelism Models Work Together

Every pastor claims to know the right way to evangelize. Many are also quick to downplay or disregard other methods or models of evangelism. Over my time in ministry, I’ve come to learn that the ways people come to know Jesus are both deep and wide. And we should be careful when targeting a single way to share the Gospel as the only way.

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Leadership, Ministry, Outreach

Unpacking Evangelism and the Enneagram

Not sure if you’re familiar with the Enneagram, but I am an 8 (the Challenger), with a wing-7 (the Enthusiast). My internal nature is to always be working on or running to the next big thing. My mind is constantly focused on a challenge to overcome, or an experience to be had. Sure, I can get a lot accomplished and I have a lot of unique adventures, but there is a shadow side to every Enneagram number.

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Leadership, Ministry, Outreach, The North

Outreach and Evangelism In a Secular City

It was my privilege to be a guest on the UnSeminary Podcast to discuss evangelism and outreach with my context, Whitehorse, Yukon. Why is this an important discussion? Because Whitehorse has a high density of self-identifying non-religious population, according to Statistics Canada. At just under 51%, it might even be the most secular city in North America.

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Adventure, Family, Leadership, Ministry

What Does a Sabbatical Look Like?

This Friday will be the final day of my sabbatical. In this longer-than-usual post, I will try my best to unpack what the past three months looked like and felt like. This post will be insightful for both (1) those who wondered what I was up to for 3 months, and (2) those who are considering a sabbatical in the future.

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