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Church in the North

Dr. Rob Chartrand, Dr. Geoff Dresser, Rev. Chris Drinnan

Booking Overview

Church in the North is a Canada-focused Christian leadership show that features ministry leaders and researchers. For PR teams, it’s a strong fit for guests with credible roles in denominational leadership, church planting/innovation, and practical ministry research—especially those engaged in Canadian faith-and-culture conversations.

Metrics

Episodes: 85

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Canada

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

webmaster@briercrest.ca

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Host

Dr. Rob Chartrand - Hosts the podcast’s pre-show and leads the guest interviews (“Each episode usually begins with a pre-show hosted by Dr. Rob Chartrand… In addition, each podcast features an interview with a guest m...

Dr. Geoff Dresser - Serves as a co-host during the pre-show where the hosts discuss current trends in church and Canadian culture.

Rev. Chris Drinnan - Serves as a co-host during the pre-show where the hosts discuss current trends in church and Canadian culture.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Canadian ministry leaders, denominational leaders, executive directors, and Christian education/research professionals (e.g., presidents of ministry organizations, directors of research centers, network leaders, and professors).
Required Achievements:  
Leadership roles in Canadian denominational or evangelical networks, Academic/research appointments focused on Christian faith and culture, Leading major evangelism or church revitalization research initiatives

Recent Guest Discussions

Raphael Anzenberger - Denominational Revitalization, Church Planting, Missional Enterprise, Innovation Amid Disruption.

Joel Murphy - Futuring And Imagining The Future For Ministry; AI And Cultural Shifts; Ministry Formation.

Bill Hogg - Research On Evangelism In Post-christian Canada; Implications Of “sharing Jesus” Study; Renewing Evangelism Conference Mentions.

Recent Topics

Christianity, Leadership, Ministry, Evangelism, Missiology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Church in the North
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Engaging Business Leaders in the Church, Building Godly Men, and Gospel Patrons

October 12, 2026

How can pastors and business leaders work together to build the kingdom? Jonathan and Rob discuss the blurry lines between the marketplace and church ministry. They also discuss Lewis’s work spurring businessmen into ministry and his personal life rhythms as a marketplace minister. Jonathan Lewis is the president of Eastport Financial and founder of Fathers for Fathers.This week on the Pre-show, Geoff, Rob, and Chris kick off the discussion on the intersection between the church and the marke...

Heartbreak, Healing, and Hope for Emerging Leaders in the Church with Niki Williams of Bloom Church in Regina

September 28, 2026

In the face of suffering and heartbreak, how does a pastor stay true to her calling? In this episode, Niki Williams shares her deeply moving and redemptive story of leading through a tumultuous season for her and her church. Rob and Niki also discuss the success of Bloom’s participation with Life Church’s ‘InStep' program and some big next steps for her church. Niki Williams is the Lead Pastor at Bloom Church in Regina, SK.To contact Niki, visit bloomchurch.tvIn the pre-show, Rob, Geoff, and ...

A God-Sized Vision for the Prison Ministry Through the Local Church with Emerson Mendoza of Village Church in Surrey

September 14, 2026

What does prison ministry look like from the other side of the bars? In this episode of CITN, Emerson Mendoza shares his journey from inmate to pastor and leader of a prison ministry. Emerson also shares with Rob about his upbringing in Nicaragua during the civil war and his church ministry in the Lower Mainland today. Emerson Mendoza is the Associate Pastor at Village Church in Surrey, BC.Contact Emerson Mendoza at thisisvillagechurch.com/contact/contact-staffIn the pre-show, Rob, Geoff, and...

Frequently asked questions

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Church in the North
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How do I get in touch with Church in the North?

Church in the North is hosted by Dr. Rob Chartrand and Dr. Geoff Dresser. Its publicly listed email is webmaster@briercrest.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Church in the North?

The publicly listed email for Church in the North: webmaster@briercrest.ca.

How many listeners does Church in the North have?

Podseeker estimates Church in the North reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Church in the North?

Church in the North typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Canadian ministry leaders, denominational leaders, executive directors, and Christian education/research professionals (e.g., presidents of ministry organizations, directors of research centers, network leaders, and professors). Common among recent guests: Leadership roles in Canadian denominational or evangelical networks; Academic/research appointments focused on Christian faith and culture; Leading major evangelism or church revitalization research initiatives. Recent guests include Raphael Anzenberger, Joel Murphy, and Bill Hogg.

How hard is it to get booked on Church in the North?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Church in the North cover?

Recent episodes cover Christianity, Leadership, Ministry, Evangelism, and Missiology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

webmaster@briercrest.ca

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