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Season 9: Episode 8 | Connie denBok | Does Faith Give Us Purpose?

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Connie denBok

Connie denBok | Guest

Minister | St. Paul’s United Church Brampton
Andrew Stirling

Andrew Stirling | Interviewer

Ambassador | Canadian Bible Society

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Watch or listen to Rev. Dr. Connie denBok, Minister at St. Paul’s United Church Brampton being interviewed by Canadian Bible Society Ambassador, Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling. In this episode Connie talks about the undeniable encounter she had with God as a teenager, and how she discovered that the only One who would give her life purpose was Jesus Christ. She has since dedicated her life to helping others discover their purpose and the love of God through Scripture. She serves at St. Paul’s United Church Brampton and also helps train and consult other congregations on church growth and development.
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Rev. Dr. Connie denBok

Connie denBok is minister of St. Paul’s United Church in Brampton, living an abiding passion for the health and faith of local congregations. She has taught as an adjunct professor at Tyndale University and Theological Seminary, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, and Atlantic School of Theology.

Her explorations of faith and vitality have included leading three church planting teams, sharing insights as a plenary speaker and leading workshops for United Church, Anglican, Evangelical, and ecumenical conferences, and being a columnist/writer for Faith Today, the United Church Observer, and other publications.

Having discovered the joy of pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago many years ago, she includes at least one long trek a year to recover the blessed rhythm of breathing in step with God. She is involved in home renovations, and rehabilitation for dogs in her spare time!

Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling

Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling was the Senior Minister of Timothy Eaton Memorial United Church in Toronto, one of Canada’s largest United Church congregations and was responsible for leadership and administration at Timothy Eaton from 1998 until his more recent retirement. Overseeing staff, providing visionary leadership, acting as the public representative of over 1,500 members and managing a dynamic and ever-evolving ministry to the city of Toronto and beyond.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Law from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, a Master of Divinity from the Atlantic School of Theology in Halifax, Nova Scotia and a Doctor of Ministry in preaching from Acadia Divinity College, Wolfville, Nova Scotia. In 2008, Wycliffe College, Toronto, recognized his contribution to preaching with an honorary Doctor of Divinity.

Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling is now the Ambassador for the Canadian Bible Society building relationships with churches, academic institutions and individuals across Canada.

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