The Pastorate Podcast Ken Shigematsu on Preaching to Post-Christian Culture, True Success in the Kingdom & the Practice of Meditation
Jason interviews Ken Shigematsu, pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, about the journey of renewing a historic congregation marked by years of decline. Together they explore how embracing the vulnerable, fostering mentorship, and cultivating deep spiritual practices can spark lasting change.
Ken shares wisdom from decades of ministry—on preaching to diverse audiences, building life-giving rhythms, and defining success by intimacy with God, not just visible outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
Ken Shigematsu on revitalizing a legacy church with compassion and courage
The power of mentoring relationships that span decades
Preaching that bridges belief and skepticism
Living a long obedience rooted in spiritual practices
A deeply encouraging episode for leaders committed to faithful, fruitful ministry over the long haul.
Biography
Ken Shigematsu is the Senior Pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, BC, one of the largest and most diverse city-center churches in Canada. He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal awarded to Canadians in recognition for their outstanding contribution to the country. Before entering pastoral ministry, he worked for the Sony Corporation in Tokyo. Ken is the author of the award-winning bestsellers ‘God in My Everything’ and ‘Survival Guide for the Soul.’ Ken lives in Vancouver with his wife, Sakiko, and their son, Joey.
Partners
In the midst of the global pandemic, Alpha has shifted their highly effective evangelistic tool online. Nicky Gumbel, the pioneer of Alpha says that this is “ … the greatest evangelical opportunity of our lifetime.” And it’s true. This crisis has brought about a certain degree of openness to conversations about spirituality, faith & God that wasn’t as present before. Churches all around Canada have used Alpha Online to seize this moment to reach the de-churched and unchurched like never before. If your church is still considering what outreach to your community & neighbours could look like in the coming months, consider running Alpha Online.
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