More of Us Charis Fellowship

On Episode 14 of the More of Us podcast, Phil Bryant (Executive Director of Grace Fellowship Canada) talks about the changes happening in church planting and growth today and what he hopes for Canada as it struggles with rising secularism.
Phil Bryant grew up in Maine with 9 siblings, including his twin brother, Nathan. Following a tour with the U.S. Army Reserves, Philip attended Word of Life Bible Institute. As a student at Tennessee Temple University, he pastored a small church before transferring to Washington Bible College where he met his future wife, Beth. Philip served as intern-associate pastor at Waldorf Grace Church from 1994 to 1996. He and Beth became career missionaries with the Grace Brethren in 1997 and moved to an area outside of Toronto to serve in the church planting ministry of GBCanada USA. Philip served as part of the pastoral team that planted the first Charis Fellowship (formerly Grace Brethren) church in Canada in 1998. Several years later, he and Beth helped launch two more churches: Village Community Church in Milton, Ontario (now Renew Milton) and Community of Hope in Surrey, British Columbia. Starting in 2024, Philip serves primarily as the Executive Director of Grace Fellowship Canada.
The More of Us podcast highlights pastors within the Charis Fellowship as they give their perspectives on life, pastoral ministry, and walking with Jesus. We trust as you hear More of Us, you’ll see Christ among us.
This podcast is sponsored by the Charis Fellowship and the Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders.
The Charis Fellowship is a family of more than 230 interdependent churches, campuses, and ministries in the United States and Canada who are passionate about Jesus in truth, relationship, and mission. In partnership with the Charis Fellowship, The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

On Episode 14 of the More of Us podcast, Adam Johnson (Pastor of Journey Church in Warrington, PA) talks about the roles he's had in ministry over the years, the growing pains he's experienced as a pastor, and some underappreciated aspects of pastoral ministry.
The More of Us podcast highlights pastors within the Charis Fellowship as they give their perspectives on life, pastoral ministry, and walking with Jesus. We trust as you hear More of Us, you’ll see Christ among us.
This podcast is sponsored by the Charis Fellowship and the Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders.
The Charis Fellowship is a family of more than 230 interdependent churches, campuses, and ministries in the United States and Canada who are passionate about Jesus in truth, relationship, and mission. In partnership with the Charis Fellowship, The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.

On Episode 13 of the More of Us podcast, Ryan Rodeman (Pastor of Grace Church Akron East) talks about his upbringing in the Christian faith, how he was called to ministry, and God's incredible power of revival.
After growing up with no religious background, Ryan has experienced radical life change since hearing the story of Jesus from a friend in college. His friend invited him to the Bath Campus in 2000 where he later came on staff as pastor. He worked with the areas of Biblical Community, Ministry Training and our Grace College program. For years, Ryan shared leadership of the Bath Campus, including Adult Ministries and staff development. In January of 2020, Ryan became the Campus Pastor of our Ellet Campus.
The More of Us podcast highlights pastors within the Charis Fellowship as they give their perspectives on life, pastoral ministry, and walking with Jesus. We trust as you hear More of Us, you’ll see Christ among us.
This podcast is sponsored by the Charis Fellowship and the Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders.
The Charis Fellowship is a family of more than 230 interdependent churches, campuses, and ministries in the United States and Canada who are passionate about Jesus in truth, relationship, and mission. In partnership with the Charis Fellowship, The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.
 

On Episode 12 of the More of Us podcast, Keith Minier (Lead Pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in Pickerington, Ohio) talks about his personal and professional growth as Pastor of Grace Fellowship and the importance of adaptation in an ever-changing world.
The More of Us podcast highlights pastors within the Charis Fellowship as they give their perspectives on life, pastoral ministry, and walking with Jesus. We trust as you hear More of Us, you’ll see Christ among us.
This podcast is sponsored by the Charis Fellowship and the Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders.
The Charis Fellowship is a family of more than 230 interdependent churches, campuses, and ministries in the United States and Canada who are passionate about Jesus in truth, relationship, and mission. In partnership with the Charis Fellowship, The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.
 
 

On Episode 11 of the More of Us podcast, Andrew Saunders (Networking Coordinator of the Charis Fellowship) gets candid about his experience as a Pastor's kid, the mentors he's been graced with along his ministry journey, and the difficult lessons he's learned over time that have helped him grow spiritually.
The More of Us podcast highlights pastors within the Charis Fellowship as they give their perspectives on life, pastoral ministry, and walking with Jesus. We trust as you hear More of Us, you’ll see Christ among us.
This podcast is sponsored by the Charis Fellowship and the Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders.
The Charis Fellowship is a family of more than 230 interdependent churches, campuses, and ministries in the United States and Canada who are passionate about Jesus in truth, relationship, and mission. In partnership with the Charis Fellowship, The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.
 
 

On Episode 10 of the More of Us podcast, Michael Lockstampfor (Pastor of Neighborhood Church Ocala) shares his journey from worship leader to pastor and how he built up Neighborhood Church in his community.
Neighborhood Church Ocala is located in Ocala, Florida. Neighborhood Church is one church with three congregations in three cities across Florida: Sebring, Ocala, and Lakeland. Their relationship and shared mission to invite their neighbors to meet and follow Jesus stem from several decades of history and a willingness to serve one another for the benefit of the Gospel.
The More of Us podcast highlights pastors within the Charis Fellowship as they give their perspectives on life, pastoral ministry, and walking with Jesus. We trust as you hear More of Us, you’ll see Christ among us.
This podcast is sponsored by the Charis Fellowship and the Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders.
The Charis Fellowship is a family of more than 230 interdependent churches, campuses, and ministries in the United States and Canada who are passionate about Jesus in truth, relationship, and mission. In partnership with the Charis Fellowship, The Center for Thriving Leaders assists local churches to flourish by serving church planters and helping local churches renew and revitalize. The Charis Collective Center for Thriving Leaders is based in Winona Lake, Indiana at Grace Theological Seminary.