by Dan Pyke | Nov 7, 2025 | Leadership Development, Ministry Tools
Last month I took part in an Assistant Instructor Workshop for Taekwondo, and one of the biggest takeaways wasn’t about kicking or form—it was about planning for emergencies. As ministry leaders, we spend so much time caring for others that we sometimes forget to plan...
by Dan Pyke | Jul 27, 2022 | Joining God, Leadership Development, Ministry Tools, Spiritual Formation, Team Development, Trellis
One of my favourite places in Saint John is the City Market, the oldest continually-operated market in Canada. It’s a great spot to grab food, and its interior resembles an inverted ship’s keel. Although the current building was completed in 1876, the market itself...
by Dan Pyke | Jul 20, 2022 | Camp Ministry, Joining God, Leadership Development, Next Generation, Uncategorized
Last week, my family spent the week at Camp Tulakadik where I was the camp pastor. Like many pastors and other Christian leaders, I have been significantly impacted by my own camp experiences, and I’m grateful to support the work of my local camp and promote the... by baptist | May 16, 2022 | Leadership Development, Ministry Tools, Team Development, Trellis
In the recent podcast series, The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill, the pastor who caused the abuse and turmoil was recorded saying, “There is a pile of dead bodies behind the Mars Hill bus, and by God’s grace, it’ll be a mountain by the time... by Dan Pyke | May 10, 2022 | Leadership Development, Trellis
Introduction: When my son was in kindergarten, our family moved to our current community. I was starting a new position at a different church, and we ended up moving partway through the school year. He became the “new kid” in a school that welcomed our children... by Dan Pyke | Apr 12, 2022 | Leadership Development, Ministry Tools, Next Generation, Spiritual Formation, Trellis, Uncategorized
As my children have moved through the upper elementary years, they’ve begun taking part in our regional Heritage Fair projects. These projects have been fascinating studies into some of the cultural background of our family. From projects looking at the...
