Tag: Deane Proctor
Amanda and I don’t get enough time to spend with friends. But yesterday we had the chance to hang out with Deane and Annette Proctor. Deane was our pastor when we attended Queensway Baptist Church. We really appreciate this couple. It was nice to go out to dinner with them and to hear about the … Read More “Good News: Dinner With Friends” »
During my time off from pastoral ministry, I was blessed to have Deane Proctor as my pastor at Queensway Baptist Church. Deane is a great pastor, especially in his preaching and leadership development. In addition to that, he is also a powerful advocate for mental health awareness. Deane speaks on this issue from experience. I … Read More “Pastoring While Combatting Mental Illness” »
Today Amanda and I took a trip to Brantford for Ryan Marthinsen’s ordination at Queensway Baptist Church. Ryan is the pastor of family ministries at Queensway. We wanted to be there because during my time between churches, we attended Queensway. Ryan did a fantastic job giving leadership to the children’s ministries and our children absolutely … Read More “Good News: Thankful for Queensway” »
Here are some leadership posts that I came across this week. Make sure to check them out. 5 Ways to Help Young Leaders Succeed – Ron Edmondson Why Successful Churches Aren’t Turning the World Upside-Down – But the Outcasts Might – Karl Vaters Some Thoughts About The Recent Exit of Two Megachurch Pastors – Carey … Read More “Weekend Leadership Roundup” »
The church has not always done a good job of supporting people with mental illness. For some, mental health is still an uncomfortable topic. In this episode, I talk to Rev. Deane Proctor, a mental health advocate, who can help us to further the conversation. Please support this podcast through Patreon or by downloading a free audiobook … Read More “The Church and Mental Health: An Interview With Deane Proctor” »
I had a wonderful time tonight at my induction service at Queen Street Baptist Church. An induction is a formal welcoming of a pastor to a church, with commitments being made by both sides. It was a worship-filled service that really encouraged me in my ministry. There were many people involved to make this happen. … Read More “Good News: Queen Street Induction” »
My home church is Queensway Baptist Church in Brantford, Ontario. However, I have not been there much over the last six months as I have been doing a lot of guest preaching (and most of next month will be the same). Today I was able to be there for worship. Not being able to be … Read More “Thankful for Queensway Baptist Church” »
This is a special interview for me as this one is with my pastor. I have known Deane Proctor for some time as we were both pastoring in the same denomination. When my family was looking for a new church, we visited Queensway Baptist Church and really appreciated Deane’s preaching and leadership. Could you share … Read More “Step by Step: A Conversation With Deane Proctor” »
A guest post by Deane Proctor. This column risks coming off as some sort of pastoral pity-party but it’s really not meant to be. I’m very pleased and honored to have been called to serve as Lead Pastor of Queensway Baptist Church in Brantford, Ontario nearly 5 years ago and have nothing but love for … Read More “5 Frustrations of Pastoral Ministry (or Why Would Anyone Choose Pastoral Ministry?)” »
A guest book review by Deane Proctor, pastor of Queensway Baptist Church of Crazy Busy. Like most Christian leaders, the number of books in my “to read” pile is getting out of hand. Too little time, too many books! Thankfully included in that pile was Kevin DeYoung’s small book, Crazy Busy: A (mercifully) short book about a … Read More “Crazy Busy” »