A New Imagination for Ministry: Rev. Rebekah Mitchell and the Future of Congregational Life
As we wrap up Season 2 of the Ministry Forum Podcast, we’re closing with a conversation that invites us not just to think differently about bivocational ministry—but to imagine ministry itself in a new way.
In our final episode, Rev. Rebekah Mitchell of St. Peter’s in Madoc joins Ministry Forum intern Sara Traficante to reflect on her unique call—a call that weaves together congregational leadership, community mental health, and the deeply spiritual work of psychotherapy.
Listening for Hope in a Changing Church: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls
In the latest episode of the Ministry Forum Podcast, Rev. John Borthwick sits down with Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls, Moderator of the 149th General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, to explore that very question.
Drawing from her decades of experience as a professor, minister, and theological leader, Pat reflects on the deep joys and challenges of this season in church life and invites us to think critically and faithfully about the moment we are in
AI, Adaptive Leadership, and the Future of the Church
The Rev. John Borthwick poses some of the most pressing questions ministry leaders are asking today, and ChatGPT—acting as a kind of stand-in conversation partner—responds with reflections on leadership, resilience, and innovation. While AI doesn’t have personal experience, its ability to analyze historical and cultural patterns offers a fresh lens on the opportunities and struggles facing the church today.
Retelling the Bible with Rev. Scott McAndless
If there’s one thing we know as ministry leaders, it’s that stories matter. They connect us, teach us, and reveal truths in ways no lecture ever could. Jesus himself taught in parables, captivating his listeners and helping them see God’s kingdom in ways they never expected. Our guest this week, this week on the Ministry Forum podcast - Rev. Scott McAndless has a gift for storytelling—something you can tell as soon as you hear him talk. On this own podcast - Retelling the Bible, he retells a biblical story in a way that makes you sit up and listen, almost as though you’re hearing it for the first time. But it’s not just a creative exercise. It’s about digging into scripture, exploring its richness, and letting it speak in ways that resonate deeply with today’s world.