The Pastorate Podcast Jono Zantingh on Embracing the Emotions of Transitions, Every Pastor's Wrestle With People Pleasing, and Why Your Church Shouldn’t Get All Your Hospitality
Jono Zantingh shares the story of planting Evolve Church in Edmonton and the emotional, spiritual, and practical lessons learned along the way. In this conversation with Jason, Jono reflects on the tension of grieving what was left behind while stepping into God’s vision for something new.
He unpacks the importance of living on mission in your neighbourhood, building margin for local relationships, and how networks like ARC and Next Level have supported his pastoral journey. Jono also opens up about the inner work of self-awareness and leading from a place of honesty and health.
Key Takeaways:
Holding space for both grief and excitement in new seasons
How to live with intentionality as both a pastor and a neighbour
Why margin matters for sustainable mission
The power of community, coaching, and growing in self-awareness
A heartfelt and practical episode for leaders navigating transition and longing to lead with depth and purpose.
Biography
Jono Zantingh is a Canadian Pastor, Church Planter and Worship Leader. He has been married to Nicole for 20 years. Together, they have 3 children; Julia, Riley and Kaleb. In 2018, Jono & Nicole moved to Edmonton, AB from Winnipeg, MB to plant Evolve Church in South Edmonton with their ARC Canada Family. In 2020, Jono began serving as a coach to other church planters in Canada through the ARC. He is passionate about the local church and seeing others grow in their surrender of learning to trust and follow Jesus.
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