The Church In The North (CITN) podcast brings you conversations with Canadian ministry leaders. We share their stories, leadership training, and practical ministry tips. We’re listening to what God is doing in and through the church in our current cultural moment all across Canada - from rural Saskatchewan to urban Vancouver, from the outskirts of Winnipeg to the rocky shores of Halifax.
Each episode usually begins with a pre-show hosted by Dr. Rob Chartrand, featuring co-hosts Dr. Geoff Dresser and Rev. Chris Drinnan, who discuss current trends in church and Canadian culture. In addition, each podcast features an interview with a guest ministry leader from somewhere within our beloved nation.
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Engaging Business Leaders in the Church, Building Godly Men, and Gospel Patrons
How can pastors and business leaders work together to build the kingdom? Jonathan and Rob discuss the blurry lines between the marketplace and church ministry. They also discuss Lewis’s work spurring businessmen into ministry and his personal life rhythms as a marketplace minister. Jonathan Lewis is the president of Eastport Financial and founder of Fathers for Fathers.
This week on the Pre-show, Geoff, Rob, and Chris kick off the discussion on the intersection between the church and the marketplace.
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25 Sept 2026
Heartbreak, Healing, and Hope for Emerging Leaders in the Church with Niki Williams of Bloom Church in Regina
In the face of suffering and heartbreak, how does a pastor stay true to her calling? In this episode, Niki Williams shares her deeply moving and redemptive story of leading through a tumultuous season for her and her church. Rob and Niki also discuss the success of Bloom’s participation with Life Church’s ‘InStep program and some big next steps for her church. Niki Williams is a Pastor at Bloom Church in Regina, SK.
To contact Niki, visit bloomchurch.tv
In the pre-show, Rob, Geoff, and Chris talk about staying energized and organized in ministry seasons that feel so busy.
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14 Sept 2026
A God-Sized Vision for the Prison Ministry Through the Local Church with Emerson Mendoza of Village Church in Surrey
What does prison ministry look like from the other side of the bars? In this episode of CITN, Emerson Mendoza shares his journey from inmate to pastor and leader of a prison ministry. Emerson also shares with Rob about his upbringing in Nicaragua during the civil war and his church ministry in the Lower Mainland today. Emerson Mendoza is the Associate Pastor at Village Church in Surrey, BC.
Contact Emerson Mendoza at thisisvillagechurch.com/contact/contact-staff
In the pre-show, Rob, Geoff, and Chris talk about the implications of recent AI developments and the church transition from summer to fall.
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