Ministry Mind Leadership Podcast—Season Four‪!‬ Kim Cooper

In every dark corner, there is hope! You are invited into this beautiful conversation between Andrew, co-founder of Village of Hope, and Kim as they share about the greatest miracle in this world—a transformed life! God has come for the *one*, and if you're looking, you will find hope, life, love, acceptance, and forgiveness. 
Time Stamps: 
2:24 - My hobbies are found "on the way."
4:13 - The Village of Hope
7:55 - "If they only knew the price tag."
13:00 - One semester
14:38 - Why do you doubt ME now? 
19:00 - A transformed life...
26:20 - Love, acceptance, and forgiveness
30:29 - Nobody looks for help unless they're in crisis
34:00 - Self-leadership
37:25 - You're not alone
40:34 - There is a place for anyone to love and serve
Find out more @https://villageofhope.ca/

Take a peek inside a well-known ministry that many churches are familiar with—Samaritan's Purse.
Kim and her guest, Christina, talk about this beautiful ministry that functions Beyond the Sanctuary. As they share their stories with us, they keep touching on how prayer empowers everything we do!
Time Stamps:
2:40 - Where is Christina off to next? 
4:49 - Camp is where my faith became real
7:11 - God pulled it all together for me
12:25 - Beyond the Sanctuary
17:01 - The quality of our work is the platform for our message
21:09 - Everything is done through prayer
24:17 - Relationship builders
28:04 - Mrs. Thelma
32:55 - The Gospel is meeting people where they're at
35:12 - How can I get involved?
To reach Kim or Christina, email: kcooper@samaritan.ca | cdocksteader@samaritan.ca
Website: https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/

You and I are everyday people who make a difference for Christ! When we focus on what we have in common over what divides us, it becomes the foundation of important conversations about life (what is life about?) and faith. And every conversation matters.
Time Stamps:
3:16 - The best city in Saskatchewan
5:24 - Friends from all over the world because of soccer
6:40 - God has put eternity in our hearts
10:29 - "Stubborn boy" was called to preach the Gospel
14:00 - Stop for the "one"
20:27 - What we have in common
24:27 - The beauty of Jesus motivates
30:15 - We do it scared
If you'd like to contact Divin you can reach him here: claude.divin@yahoo.fr

Can I get a testimony!? Ministry happens all week, making Sunday mornings the connection point for lives you've invested in. Everything you and I do can be submitted to God, and you can be sure He'll use you. You are not a victim of circumstance! 
Time Stamps:
3:39 - All on the couch, watching movies and eating popcorn 
5:03 - I can't say I didn't have a Christian influence
11:48 - "Boom" and then God began to work
16:45 - I've been in your shoes
21:16 - Sports are not just sports
24:08 - I'm called to GO
31: 17 - What happens when you spend time?
36:24 - Worship & Influence
Follow Chris on Instagram @coachcboyko or reach him through email: chrisb@sonrise.ca

Do you remember digging to the bottom of the cereal box for the prize? This feels like that! If you're looking for some inspiration (especially if you're creative) then jump into this conversation with Kim and Greg—you'll hardly get a word in edgewise and it's wonderful!
Time Stamps:
3:04 - Pickleball Dad
6:15 - I started to wonder how I could get the message to them
11:03 - We started in a place of struggle
18:44 - We're not gonna do church youth groups
24:45 - Light contends with the darkness
28:00 - The balance of Pastoral Ministry and Evangelism
34:25 - Learn to invite people in
38:04 - Are we increasing the size of our table?
45:38 - 1 step as an artist and 2 steps toward Jesus
Book recommendations:
Strengthening The Soul of Your Leadership—Ruth Haley Barton: https://a.co/d/5243ZJq
The Rest of God—Mark Buchanan: https://a.co/d/7mtV8zX
 

This episode is a delight—Kim and Jennilee talk about the creative ways in which God calls and equips us; candidly sharing the reality of the ups and downs that go with the mission. Together they remind us that God is always faithful—it's just that sometimes we get the blueprint between heaven and earth a little mixed up in our zealousness. Happy listening!
Time Stamps:
3:55 - You gotta know Jennilee!
5:12 - Thrive Canada—nature-based childcare
7:24 - God gave me a way to do it all
10:00 - Our call to missions, and we still get our lattes every morning
12:38 - Tools along the way
17:49 - Nothing but wins
25:33 - Finding your own people
29:10 - "Don't send them away—give them something to eat"
37:50 - Write out your dream and START
To reach Jennilee, email: jennilee@thrivekidscanada.ca