Can a church change the reputation of a town?

In this episode, Jason Ballard sits down with Nathan Westlake, lead pastor of Prairie Alliance Church, to talk about long-haul leadership, Indigenous reconciliation, and what happens when a church dreams boldly and prays specifically. From a heartbreaking ministry rejection to owning a plane to serve fly-in communities, Nathan shares the surprising ways God moves when leaders are willing to follow Him anywhere.

Key Takeaways:

How prayer-fueled vision can transform a town
Leading through ministry disappointment with humility
Building deep trust and partnership with Indigenous communities
Why the church owns a plane—and how it’s being used for reconciliation
A rural, sustainable vision for gospel expansion across Canada

Biography

Nathan is married to Tamara, and they have four children. Nathan is Lead Pastor of Prairie Alliance Church in Portage La Prairie, providing overarching leadership over their sites. Nathan is passionate about helping PAC live out four key prayers and pursuing reconciliation with local Indigenous communities. You can usually find him riding bikes, deep-diving into sports fantasy leagues, and eating food that has been sitting in the fridge for far too long.

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Guest Notes

Prairie Alliance Church
Upside Down Kingdom by Nathan Weselake

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