EP. 172 ABC Helping Equip Canada: Creating and Implementing a Sustainable Care Framework in the Local Church W/Nathan Penny

In this episode of 'Speak the Truth,' the hosts discuss their experiences at Hope Bible Church in Oakville, Ontario and their participation in a biblical counseling conference. They are joined by Nathan Penny, Pastor of Soul Care Ministries at Hope Bible Church. The conversation revolves around the development and expansion of the biblical counseling movement in Canada, the current state of biblical counseling across Canadian provinces, and the importance of training and equipping leaders to create a sustainable care framework within churches. Nathan highlights the unique challenges and successes of implementing a biblical counseling culture in a large church and underscores the importance of teamwork, including the pivotal role of women in the ministry. The episode also touches on the broader vision of the Biblical Counseling Coalition in Canada to ensure local access to biblical care and counseling and the importance of personal health and fitness for ministry effectiveness.00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:41 Guest Introduction: Nathan Penny00:48 Biblical Counseling Movement in Canada03:24 Challenges and Isolation in Counseling05:04 Conference and Resource Sharing06:26 Equipping and Training at Hope Bible Church09:40 Addressing Counseling Needs and Reevaluation12:59 Creating a Culture of Care in the Church14:00 Empowering Women in Ministry14:40 The Power of Teamwork in Counseling16:15 Training Together for Effective Ministry18:19 Starting a Counseling Process19:49 Vision for Biblical Counseling in Canada25:07 The Importance of Health and Fitness for Ministry Leaders27:23 Trusting God with Our Insufficiencies28:46 Final Thoughts and GratitudeEpisode MentionsHope Bible Church Canadian Biblical Counseling Coalition Equipped to Counsel Curriculum