Tammy Giffen on Neighbourhood Contextualization, Processing When People Leave, and What Helps Canada Feel Smaller

The Pastorate Podcast

This week, Tammy Giffen, Lead Pastor of Groundswell Church in Truro, Nova Scotia, joins us to share insights from her unique journey in ministry. Tammy’s story is one of faithfulness, passion, and resilience as she planted Groundswell in 2018 and continues to lead through times of growth and change.

Tammy shares about:

• Contextualizing ministry to serve your neighborhood

• Navigating the emotional challenges when people leave

• Building a church culture that helps people meet Jesus

• The power of discovering the beauty of Jesus in both personal and communal ministry

We hope this conversation encourages you to stay faithful and adaptable as you lead in your own ministry context.

Biography

Tammy Giffen is the Lead Pastor of Groundswell Church, a multi-site church in Central Nova Scotia. She planted the church in 2018 with a vision to create a space where un-churched people would love to attend. Tammy came to know Jesus as an adult through Alpha and is passionate about breaking down barriers to church. She is married to Peter and has three children: Taylor, Wesley, and Mya.

Partners

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Guest Notes

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Groundswell Church⁠

• ⁠One Conference

Show Notes

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