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Chris Drinnan
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Church in the North
The Gen Z Religious Resurgence, Quiet Revival, and Men Rushing Back to Church - An In-Studio Conversation
Sociological data show that Gen Z, as well as young men, is rushing back to church. Is this a spiritual revival? In this week's podcast, Rob, Geoff, and Chris have a lengthy in-studio conversation about a recent article published by CTV News. They examine the issues from sociological, philosophical, and theological vantage points. To read the CTV article, check out: https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/return-to-faith-church-attendance-increasing-for-first-time-in-decades/. Rob also references an article from Barna: https://www.barna.com/trends/church-attendance-women-men/. For more information about the podcast, visit https://www.churchinthenorth.ca/. Crea...
2025-11-17
1h 02
Church in the North
Changing Churches, Multi-Ethnic Leadership, and Developing Pastors with Dan Godard
Does the location of your church drive mission? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Dan Godard about his transition to a new church and his first year in leadership. They also discuss multi-ethnic ministry, the clergy shortage, and what leadership development looks like in his movement. Dan is the Lead Pastor of Royal Oak Victory Church in Calgary. To learn more about his church, visit: https://www.rovc.ca/. In the pre-show, Rob, Geoff, and Chris talk about the significance of a Blue Jays win for Canada. Rob also tests Geoff and Chris' knowledge of C...
2025-11-03
1h 27
Church in the North
Multi-Ethnic Mission, Global Vision, and Navigating Change with Brett McBride
How can you participate in God's global mission in the most ethnically diverse city in the world? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Brett McBride about how God called him, an unlikely candidate, to become the Lead Pastor of The Peoples Church in Toronto. They discuss his church's distinctive approach to local and global mission, leadership transition, ministry calling, and change management. To learn more about his church, visit: https://thepeopleschurch.ca/. In the pre-show, Rob, Geoff, and Chris discuss the ins and outs of ministry calling and how pastors can help young leaders discern th...
2025-10-06
1h 31
Church in the North
Resiliency, Spiritual Formation, and Young Leaders with Phil Collins
What is the relationship between spiritual formation and resiliency, and why does it matter for future leaders? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Phil Collins about the new course that he is teaching with Briercrest College. They also discuss the key factors that contribute to building resiliency and the power of mentorship. Phil is the lead pastor of Willow Park Church in Kelowna, BC. To learn more about his church or connect with Phil, visit: https://www.willowparkchurch.com/staff/. In the pre-show, Rob, Geoff, and Chris discuss how pastors might address the topic of t...
2025-09-22
1h 22
Church in the North
Young Men, Bible Geekery, and the Future of the Church with Paul Carter
Are young men returning to the church, and is there a growing interest in the Bible? In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Paul Carter about young men in the church, geeking out on the Bible, and the future of ministry leaders. They also discuss gospel contextualization and making the best of the fourth quarter in ministry. Paul is the lead pastor of Cornerstone Baptist Church in Orillia, Ontario. He is also the host of the "Into the Word" podcast, available on most major streaming platforms. You can also visit www.intotheword.ca. To connect with Paul, visit...
2025-09-08
1h 39
Church in the North
A Conversation with Future Ministry Leaders: Emily Welty, Karly Traub, and Lincoln Funk
In this episode of CITN, Rob talks with Emily Welty, Karly Traub, and Lincoln Funk about the future of church leadership. They also discuss ministry pathways, the effects of our current cultural moment on Christian youth, and the impacts of Briercrest on their futures in ministry. @karly.traub is from Port Coquitlam, BC and in her fourth year of a Christian Ministry BA. @emilywelty is from Winnipeg, MB and in her fourth year of a Biblical Studies BA. @funklincoln is from Winnipeg, MB and in his second year of the Biblical Studies BA. Find out more about Y...
2025-04-07
56 min
Hillcrest Church
Advent - Waiting with Love - December 22, 2024
Week 4 - Love The Advent season is a journey—one marked not by hurried arrival, but by meaningful waiting. “‘Tis the Season to Be Waiting” is a four-week series that invites us to embrace the themes of Advent—Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love—as we learn what it means to wait well. Each week, we will explore how these themes are not just distant promises, but present realities that shape our journey. As we light the Advent wreath each week, we are reminded that God is with us in our waiting, bringing light to every moment of the journey, not just the des...
2025-01-07
40 min
Hillcrest Church
The Book of Mark - Mark 7 - June 2, 2024
The Book of Mark - Mark chapter 6:30-56 Associate / Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan June 2, 2024 Streaming License: 20979318
2024-06-02
42 min
Hillcrest Church
My Favorite Bible Study: The Whole Story (July 30, 2023)
Week 5: Do you have a favorite Bible Story? Of course you do; we all do! In fact, for many it's hard to just pick one. But then again, maybe you don’t. Perhaps you’re not familiar with the Bible at all. Either way, there is good news. The truth is, for thousands of years, Bible stories have been capturing people’s attention and transforming their lives. This summer we are going to hear from a variety of people about their favorite Bible story, how it impacts them and points to Jesus. Who knows, there just might be a story told t...
2023-07-31
44 min
Hillcrest Church
An Invitation to Joy (Dec.18,2022) - Pastor Chris Drinnan
Sunday, December 18, 2022 Associate / Student ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan While Advent is a season of waiting and anticipation, the Bible stories surrounding the first Advent are an invitation to joy. From Zechariah and Elizabeth to Mary and lowly shepherds, everyone is invited into the joy of sharing the good news of what God has done through Jesus Christ the Saviour of the world.
2023-01-23
43 min
Hillcrest Church
An Invitation to Joy (Dec.18,2022) - Pastor Chris Drinnan
Sunday, December 18, 2022 Associate / Student ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan While Advent is a season of waiting and anticipation, the Bible stories surrounding the first Advent are an invitation to joy. From Zechariah and Elizabeth to Mary and lowly shepherds, everyone is invited into the joy of sharing the good news of what God has done through Jesus Christ the Saviour of the world.
2022-12-18
04 min
Hillcrest Church
Who Needs Christmas? The World Did (Dec. 5, 2021)- Pastor Chris Drinnan
Associate / Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan Sunday, Dec 5, 2021 Week 1 in our 3 week Advent Series, "Who Needs Christmas?" Week 1 - The Christmas story started 2000 years before the first Christmas, with an unbelievable, incoherent, impossible promise... Streaming License: CCLI 20140477
2021-12-05
38 min
Hillcrest Church
BELIEVE - "Humility" - Associate / Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan - June 13, 2021
HUMILITY The Final week in our 30 week journey through the BELIEVE book. It's one thing to KNOW the story of the bible, it's another thing to LIVE it. Associate / Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan Sunday, June 13, 2021 Streaming Licence: CCLI 20140477
2021-06-13
36 min
Hillcrest Church
BELIEVE - "Faithfulness" - Pastor Chris Drinnan - May 30, 2021
Week 28 in our 30 week journey through the BELIEVE book. It's one thing to KNOW the story of the bible, it's another thing to LIVE it. Associate / Student Ministry Pastor Sunday, May 30, 2021 Streaming Licence: CCLI 20140477
2021-05-30
38 min
Hillcrest Church
BELIEVE - "Love" - Associate Pastor, Chris Drinnan - April 11, 2021
Associate / Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan on Sunday, April 11, 2021 Chapter 21 in our transformational journey with BELIEVE
2021-04-11
40 min
Hillcrest Church
Hillcrest Church - Believe - "Spiritual Gifts" - Pastor Chris Drinnan - Feb. 7, 2021
Feb 7, 2021 - Associate / Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan, talks about spiritual gifts, what they are for and why God gives them. Week 17 in our 30 part series about learning to think, act and become like Jesus.
2021-02-07
46 min
Hillcrest Church
Believe - "Bible Study" - Pastor Chris Drinnan - Jan. 10, 2021
Associate / Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan on January 10, 2021 Week 13 in our 30 part series about learning to think, act and become like Jesus
2021-01-10
42 min
Hillcrest Church
Christmas: It's All Good (Pt 1)- Pastor Chris Drinnan - Dec.13, 2020
Sunday, December 13, 2020 Associate/Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan Our Christmas Series is about the Good News of Great Joy for all people!
2020-12-13
36 min
Hillcrest Church
The Peter Perspective - Living Looking Forward (September 6)
Sunday, September 6, 2020 Chris Drinnan - Associate Pastor / Student Ministries The last part in our summer through 1st & 2nd Peter
2020-09-06
37 min
Hillcrest Church
The Peter Perspective - Pastor Chris Drinnan - July 26, 2020
Student Ministries Pastor, Chris Drinnan, on Sunday, July 26, 2020. We are spending our summer in 1 & 2 Peter.
2020-07-26
44 min
Hillcrest Church
The Peter Perspective - Pastor Chris Drinnan - June 28, 2020
Pastor Chris Drinnan - June 28, 2020 We will be going through 1 & 2 Peter all summer
2020-06-28
41 min
Hillcrest Church
THE STORY - Paul's Mission (Week 30) - May 3, 2020
Pastor Chris Drinnan - Sunday, May 3, 2020 Week 30 in our journey through the Bible using THE STORY
2020-05-03
43 min
Hillcrest Church
THE STORY - Daniel in Exile (Week 18), February 9, 2020
Week 18 in our series, THE STORY Pastor Chris Drinnan February 9, 2020
2020-02-10
54 min
Hillcrest Church
God With Us Brings Peace - Pastor Chris Drinnan, December 22, 2019
Student Ministries / Associate Pastor - Chris Drinnan Sunday, December 22, 2019 Part 4 in our Advent Series
2019-12-23
43 min
Hillcrest Church
God With Us Bring Hope - December 1st/19 - Pastor Chris Drinnan
Pastor Chris Drinnan Sunday, December 1, 2019 Part 1 in our 4-part Advent series
2019-12-02
39 min
Hillcrest Church
"Flipped - Jesus Changes Everything" - Week 15 (Jesus Changes Your Faith)- August 25, 2019
Associate / Student Ministries Pastor - Chris Drinnan Sunday, August 25, 2019 Week 15 in a series on The Sermon On The Mount
2019-08-27
48 min
Hillcrest Church
"Flipped - Jesus Changes Everything" - Week 12 (Longings) - August 4, 2019
Pastor Chris Drinnan Sunday, August 4, 2019 Part 12 in our series in the Sermon On The Mount
2019-08-06
45 min
Hillcrest Church
The Case For Easter (Week 3) - April 7, 2019
Pastor Chris Drinnan - Sunday, April 7, 2019 Part 3 in our Easter Series
2019-04-08
45 min
Hillcrest Church
The Case For Christmas (Wrap-Up)- Dec. 23, 2018
Pastor Chris Drinnan December 23, 2018 Wrap up week for our Christmas Series
2018-12-24
50 min
Hillcrest Church
James (Part 8)
Week 8 in our James series Pastor Chris Drinnan May 27, 2018
2018-05-28
46 min
Hillcrest Church
James (Part 1)
Week 1 in our James series Pastor Chris Drinnan April 8, 2018
2018-04-09
1h 00
Hillcrest Church
Caught Off Guard: Peace
Week 4 in our Advent series Pastor Chris Drinnan December 24, 2017
2018-01-02
55 min
Hillcrest Church
Caught Off Guard: Faith
Week 2 in our Caught Off Guard series Pastor Chris Drinnan December 10, 2017
2017-12-12
47 min
Hillcrest Church
Summer Playlist - Psalm 50
Week 3 in our Summer Playlist Series Pastor Chris Drinnan July 30, 2017
2017-07-31
45 min
Hillcrest Church
Our Identity in Christ
Pastor Chris Drinnan March 5, 2017
2017-03-06
56 min
Hillcrest Church
Love & Mercy (Part 2)
Part 2/3 of our Plain & Simple Series Pastor Chris Drinnan February 19, 2017
2017-02-23
39 min
Hillcrest Church
Dealing with Doubt
Part 1/4 in our Advent Series Pastor Chris Drinnan November 27, 2016
2016-11-28
44 min
Hillcrest Church
Priority
Part 1/3 in our One Thing series. Pastor Chris Drinnan June 5, 2016
2016-11-25
39 min