Tammy Giffen on Neighbourhood Contextualization, Processing When People Leave, and What Helps Canada Feel Smaller
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In ministry, we often talk about the importance of adaptability and contextualization, but what does it really look like to lead a church through significant change? How do you plant roots in a new community, adapt to a different space, and remain faithful to the mission God has given you?
In this episode, Tammy Giffen, Lead Pastor of Groundswell Church in Truro, Nova Scotia, shares her unique journey of leading her church through a transformative season. From launching a new church plant in 2018 to moving into a historic building gifted to them by another church in 2020, Tammy reflects on how they’ve navigated the challenges of adjusting their ministry to better serve their community.
Tammy’s heart for creating safe spaces where young leaders can flourish and her commitment to staying grounded in the needs of the community around her are inspiring. She shares the importance of staying open-handed in ministry, learning from both the successes and challenges, and embracing the new opportunities God brings along the way.
This conversation will encourage you to think about how your church adapts to its context, how to foster leadership development, and how God’s faithfulness guides us through seasons of transition.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
Leading a church through a season of significant change
The importance of contextualizing ministry to meet the needs of a community
How to create space for young leaders to grow and thrive
Navigating the challenges of moving into a new building
Staying faithful to the mission during transition
Join us for an inspiring conversation that encourages reflection on how to faithfully serve your community while adapting to the ever-changing landscape of ministry.
Tammy Giffen
Tammy Giffen is the lead pastor of Groundswell, a multi-site church in Central Nova Scotia. Groundswell is a church plant that launched in September of 2018 with a vision to be a church unchurched people love to attend. She came to know Jesus as an adult when she was invited to attend Alpha. Since then she has been passionate about breaking down barriers to church and helping people meet Jesus. Tammy is married to Peter and has three children; Taylor, Wesley, and Mya.