The Pastorate Podcast Bishop Jenny Andison on Stewarding a Church with 180 Years of History, Her Passion for Evangelism & Cultivating the Monastery Within
What does it take to lead a historic church with fresh vision and deep spiritual resilience?
In this episode, Jason Ballard sits down with Bishop Jenny Andison, leader of St. Paul’s Bloor Street in Toronto, for a conversation about global ministry, evangelism, and church revitalization. Jenny shares insights from her journey across cities like Tokyo, London, and Karachi, and reflects on how cultivating “the monastery within” has sustained her leadership. Whether you’re leading in a local church or seeking to deepen your walk with Jesus, this conversation offers practical wisdom and encouragement.
Key Takeaways:
Leading a historic church with humility and vision
Evangelism and revitalization in a post-Christian culture
How global ministry shapes local leadership
Building a deep inner life of prayer and resilience in ministry
Biography
Bishop Jenny Andison is the former area bishop of York-Credit Valley in the Diocese of Toronto and became Rector of St. Paul’s Bloor Street in 2021. Bishop Jenny was born in England and has lived in Pakistan, India, Singapore, and Japan. She earned an Honours BA from Queen’s University in 1994 and received her Master of Divinity from the University of Toronto (Wycliffe College) in 1997. In 2017, Wycliffe College honored the bishop with a Doctor of Divinity (honoris causa). She lives in Toronto with her lawyer husband Tim, and they have three daughters.
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