The Healthy Christian Leader

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader , Pastor Chris Ivany, lead pastor of Rock Church in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, shares his journey from growing up in the church to stepping into leadership just before the COVID-19 pandemic. He reflects on the church’s rich history, beginning in Beaver Bank, and the early days marked by a powerful move of God. Pastor Chris opens up about the chall...

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show , host Rachel Habermehl welcomes Dr. Terry Branscombe from Long Island to explore the vital role of clear communication in effective leadership. Drawing from personal experiences in ministry and leadership, Branscombe shares insights on the importance of emotional security, vulnerability, and integrity for leaders. Together, they reflect on bibl...

Rachel Habermehl sits down with Dr. Terry Branscombe, CEO of Inspire FM, to discuss the power of communication in leadership. Terry shares personal stories and insights from his ministry journey, highlighting the importance of clear, intentional communication and aligning actions with words. Drawing inspiration from Jesus’ example as a leader and communicator, they explore how leaders can effectiv...

In today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl sits down with long-time friend and ministry leader Larry Levy for a powerful conversation on the importance of fellowship and camaraderie among Christian leaders.  Together, they reflect on the loneliness that often accompanies leadership, particularly in pastoral roles, and the deep need for authentic connection. Larry shares h...

In today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader , Dwight Habermehl sits down with long-time friend and ministry leader Larry Levy for a powerful conversation about the role of prayer, obedience, and prophetic ministry in a leader’s life. Larry shares his journey from the small coastal communities of Nova Scotia to becoming a leader who has helped shape a culture of intercession and spiritual di...

In today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader , Rachel sits down with Dr. Richard MacGillivray to continue their conversation on leadership—this time focusing on team dynamics . They unpack what it means for a team to grow in maturity, how to navigate disagreement in healthy ways, and how conflict, when handled well, can actually strengthen your team. Whether you're leading in ministry,...

In today’s episode, Rachel sits down with Dr. Richard MacGillivray, a retired psychologist with over 40 years of experience in leadership development and mental health. Together, they dive deep into what it truly means to be a healthy and effective leader in today’s complex world. Dr. MacGillivray shares insights on balancing agentic leadership—being decisive and goal-oriented—with communal leader...

In this episode, Dwight Habermehl sits down with Tim Dickau, a well-known pastor and author with a rich history of pioneering church movements and fostering community engagement. Tim shares insights from his decades of ministry experience, focusing on how churches can shift from traditional models to becoming living communities deeply connected to their neighborhoods. Tim discusses the power of in...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show , host Dwight Habermehl sits down with Vancouver-based pastor, educator, and urban ministry leader Tim Dickau for a deep dive into how local churches can become agents of transformation in their neighborhoods. Tim shares his 30-year journey revitalizing Grandview Church by reconnecting it with the surrounding community. What started as a short-t...

In today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader , we’re joined by Spencer Conway from The Rock Church in Halifax. Spencer shares insight into the real challenges young leaders face in ministry today—and how developing resilience is key to navigating them. We unpack what resilience truly means, how it connects with spiritual growth and the fruit of the Spirit, and why both grit and emotional awa...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader , we’re diving into a crucial conversation about why so many young people feel disconnected from the church. We talk openly about the cultural shifts of the past decade, the hunger for authenticity, and how the church can respond with grace instead of judgment. This generation isn’t drawn to hype or perfection—they’re looking for something real. In t...

In today’s episode of The Healthy Christian Leader show, today’s host, Rachel, welcomes Dr. Richard MacGillivray to discuss the pivotal role of leaders in conflict resolution within organizations. Dr. MacGillivray emphasizes that effective leadership requires thinking systemically and prioritizing the collective goals of the organization over personal agendas. He highlights the importance of leade...

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable—but how we handle it can determine the health of an organization. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Richard MacGillivray, a retired psychologist with over 40 years of experience, to explore the deeper dynamics of workplace conflict. Drawing from his background in clinical and community psychology, Dr. MacGillivray shares key insights on the root causes o...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show , we’re joined by Reid Stairs, a seasoned pastor with over forty years of ministry experience. Coming from a legacy of pastors, Reid has been a close friend of the Aaron Ministry Network since its inception. Together, we discuss the vital topic of leadership and identity—emphasizing the importance of grounding our identity in Christ rather than...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader , host Dwight Habermehl sits down with seasoned pastor Reid Stairs to unpack the true meaning of a fruitful ministry. With over 45 years in ministry and six generations of pastors in his family, Reid shares powerful insights on leading from a place of rest, abiding in Christ, and the difference between success and fruitfulness . They dive deep into t...

In this episode, host Dwight Habermehl speaks with Seth Fancy , a pastor at King’s Church in Halifax, about truly understanding and experiencing God’s love. Seth shares his personal journey, including how he encountered God’s love in a profound way after losing his mother at a young age. The conversation explores how Christian leaders must not only know about God’s love but experience it deeply. S...

In this episode, host Dwight Habermehl sits down with Pastor Seth Fancy of King’s Church in Halifax to discuss the journey of discovering and stewarding one's calling. They explore the difference between the general calling of all believers and the unique vocational callings God places on individuals. Seth shares insights from his personal experience growing up in a pastor’s home, entering mi...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader, Dwight Habermehl welcomes Willy Reimer, a leader with deep experience in church planting, denominational leadership, and marketplace ministry. Willy shares his journey from business aspirations to full-time ministry, emphasizing how generosity is not just about finances but a mindset rooted in obedience to God. The discussion explores the importance...

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl welcomes Willy Reimer, an experienced leader who has served in various pastoral, denominational, and catalytic leadership roles across Canada. With a deep passion for fostering unity among church leaders, Willie shares his thoughts on the power of collaboration in the Christian community, particularly in the wake of the ch...

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show , host Dwight Habermehl sits down with long-time Halifax community leader Bruce Havill to explore the powerful role of vulnerability in Christian leadership. Bruce, drawing from decades of personal and ministry experience, shares how embracing his true self before God has enabled him to build authentic, trusting relationships in both the marketp...

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show , host Dwight Habermehl sits down with longtime friend and business leader Bruce Havill. Bruce, a seasoned entrepreneur and encourager in the body of Christ, shares his journey of faith, leadership, and resilience in the marketplace and ministry. Bruce reflects on his 50 years in business, his time as an elder at Grace Chapel, and his experience...

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show , host Dwight Habermehl speaks with Jake Chitouras, a young leader who has navigated significant personal and professional transitions in ministry and life. Jake shares his journey, beginning as an associate pastor at Colby Community Church in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, before stepping into the lead pastor role in 2013. Jake reflects on the challen...

In today’s episode, we discuss the journey of faith, likening it to weight training and David’s progression from facing a lion to defeating Goliath. Faith grows as we take small steps of obedience, trusting God to lead us into bigger challenges. AJ shares how God speaks uniquely to each of us and how the Word helps us recognize His voice and character. The conversation emphasizes the importance of...

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show , Dwight Habermehl sits down with Dr. Alistair Petrie, an international speaker and academic, to discuss mentorship in leadership and ministry. Dr. Petrie shares his wealth of experience in leading transformation in communities globally, including through Zoom and live streaming, especially in challenging areas like Eastern Europe. He reflects o...

In this episode of the Healthy Christian Leader Show , Dwight Habermehl is joined by Father James Mallon, a leader with vast experience in church renewal and leadership. With over 20 years of ministry experience, Father Mallon brings valuable insights on leadership, transformation, and facing opposition in ministry. The conversation dives deep into the spiritual challenges of church renewal—partic...