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Is Canada facing a hidden church crisis, and what does it mean for pastors, church planters, and missionaries today?

In this powerful episode of the ChurchCandy Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Dan and Amber from Connect Church in Calgary, Canada, to uncover a growing reality that many in the global church are overlooking: Canada is rapidly becoming one of the most unchurched nations in the Western world.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Practical outreach strategies that are working right now
• How to successfully plant a church in a post-Christian society
• How digital evangelism (Facebook & Instagram ads) is driving real growth
• Why younger generations are becoming spiritually hungry again
• The importance of relationships, collaboration, and culture in ministry
• Why Canada is one of the most overlooked mission fields today
• The biggest differences between U.S. and Canadian church culture

You’ll also hear powerful testimonies of life change, church growth, and how God is moving in one of the least reached regions in North America.

Did you know? In some parts of Canada, less than 5% of people know Jesus, and in regions like Quebec, that number drops to around 1.5%.

This is not just a conversation. It’s a wake-up call for the Church.

2:30- The Church Crisis in Canada

7:15- Why Canada = Major Mission Field

12:45- Cultural Differences: U.S. vs Canada Church

18:30- Secular Culture Church Planting Challenges

26:00- Today's Outreach: What Works

34:15- Growth from Digital Evangelism

42:30- Next Generation's Spiritual Hunger

50:30- Encouraging Pastors, Planters & Missionaries

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AI is changing church giving faster than most pastors realize.

In this episode of the ChurchCandy Podcast, Brady Sticker sits down with Vance Roush (Founder & CEO of Overflow) to break down what’s actually happening in church giving today — and what pastors must do to keep up.

If you want to increase giving, remove friction, and unlock generosity in your church, this conversation is for you.

We cover:

• Why most churches are missing 90% of available generosity (and where that money actually is)
• How AI is helping pastors understand and disciple their givers more effectively
• Why stock and crypto giving are no longer optional for growing churches
• How Tap-to-Give and digital tools are reshaping the giving experience
• The biggest mistake churches make that quietly limits generosity
• How to increase recurring giving without asking people for more money
• The $30 trillion wealth transfer and what it means for your church’s future
• A simple strategy that can unlock six-figure giving almost immediately

Whether you're planting a church, leading a growing ministry, or trying to break through a giving plateau, this episode will give you practical strategies and real insight into the future of church generosity.

Learn more about Overflow: https://overflow.co

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1:02 — Overflow Origin Story
5:04 — Stock & Crypto Giving
10:18 — Does it Really Work?
12:55 — Real Testimony
14:30 — Tap to Give
20:05 — AI & Church Giving
29:58 — Future of Church Giving
34:55 — Why People Don't Give
40:10 — Migrating to Overflow

#ChurchGiving #ChurchGrowth #ChurchLeadership #Pastors #ChurchPlanting
#AIinChurch #ChurchTechnology #DigitalGiving #Tithing #ChurchFinance
#ChurchStrategy #ChurchMarketing #ChurchCandy #ChristianLeadership #MinistryGrowth

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Pastor Dino Rizzo has helped launch over 1,100 churches through ARC (Association of Related Churches). In this episode, he sits down with Brady Sticker to break down what's actually working in church planting today... and what's not.

If you're planting a church or thinking about it, this one is for you.

They cover:

• Why church planting is still one of the best forms of evangelism
• What's changed about church planting after COVID
• Why launch Sunday is just the beginning
• How much money you actually need to raise (and why it's more than you think)
• The most common mistakes new church planters make
• How to find your church's unique voice in a crowded city
• Why focus is the secret weapon most church planters ignore

Whether you're in pre-launch, just getting started, or trying to break through a growth plateau, this conversation will give you real talk from someone who's seen it all.

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0:00 - Introduction

1:06 - The Story Behind ARC & 1,100+ Church Plants

3:49 - Do We Really Need More Churches?

9:12 - Post-COVID Church Planting

12:32 - Big Launch Sunday vs Small Launches

14:45 - Long-Term Church Health

17:06 - Navigating Tense Cultural Moments

24:58 - The Most Common Mistakes Church Planters Make

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