The Pastorate Podcast

Jason sits down with Josh Kelsey, Lead Pastor of C3 NYC, to talk about planting a church in the heart of New York City, navigating the disruption of COVID-19, and building lasting community in a transient, high-pressure environment.Josh shares the lessons learned from pastoring through a pandemic, the spiritual hunger rising in urban centers, and how to cultivate a church culture grounded in Scripture and empowered by the Spirit.Key Takeaways:Josh Kelsey on planting and leading C3 NYCLeading through COVID-19 and rebuilding post-pandemicCreating authentic community in a fast-paced cityCasting vision for urban churches that are Spirit-led and resilientA timely and encouraging episode for planters and pastors called to build the Church in the heart of the city.BiographyJosh along with his wife Georgie are the Lead Pastors of C3 NYC in New York, where they are raising their two sons. C3 NYC started as a Dinner Party in 2013 and has since grown into many locations, including two cities. Josh’s passion is to communicate the transforming message of God’s grace, raising up and releasing a generation of leaders, reformers and pioneers who love Jesus, believe in His church and reflect His glory wherever they are. Partners Alpha is an 11-week course where people are excited to invite their friends for a conversation about Jesus, so everyone can play a part in lives being changed. Hundreds of Alphas are being run online right now by churches as a way to reach friends, family and neighbours. You can find out more information at alphacanada.org/alphaonline. The team at Alpha Canada is working every day to serve churches and help them transition to our current online reality, and helping to make it possible to keep doing effective evangelism.We couldn’t do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church.Show NotesWebsite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

Jason sits down with Darrell Johnson—pastor, preacher, and teacher—for a conversation on the vital role of preaching and prayer during the COVID-19 pandemic. With wisdom forged over decades, Darrell shares why proclaiming the gospel remains central and how prayer sustains both the preacher and the Church in seasons of uncertainty.They explore how to preach with clarity, anchor sermons in the person of Jesus, and lead from a place of deep communion with God.Key Takeaways:Darrell Johnson on the power of preaching in a time of crisisWhy prayer must be the source, not just the support, of ministryEncouragement for pastors navigating fatigue and fearStaying grounded in Word and Spirit through uncertaintyA rich and timely episode for leaders longing to preach with hope and pray with depth.Partners We couldn’t do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church.Show NotesWebsite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠

Jason sits down with Carey Nieuwhof to talk about leading through the disruption of COVID-19. They explore the challenges pastors are facing and the opportunities the Church might be missing in this pivotal moment. With insight and clarity, Carey offers practical wisdom for navigating change, staying healthy, and leading with vision.Key Takeaways:Carey Nieuwhof on leading with adaptability during a global crisisIdentifying hidden opportunities in a disrupted worldPrioritizing personal health to lead with longevityEmbracing innovation and preparing for post-COVID ministryA timely and practical episode for leaders navigating uncertainty and preparing for what’s next.Partners We couldn’t do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠give⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church.Show NotesWebsite⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠