Jonathan Smith
Lead pastor at One Church CO in Toronto and Unstuck Group consultant who focuses on invitational culture, multicultural ministry, and growth strategies within Canadian churches.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 37min
Structure & Finding Staff - Episode 422
Jonathan Smith, lead pastor of OneChurch.to and a key player in the Unstuck Group, dives into the challenges of staffing in growing churches. He discusses the importance of hiring strategic leaders and stresses cultivating talent from within the congregation. Jonathan shares his philosophy on hiring, emphasizing the need for clear role discussions and a focus on long-term employability. He advises against rushed decisions and highlights the importance of structured volunteer pathways to identify future staff. His insights aim to build a strong, mission-driven church team.
Jan 28, 2026 • 26min
What's Going on With the Church in Canada? Talking Ministry in 2026 with Jonathan Smith and Drake Farmer - Episode 433
Drake Farmer, executive pastor in Edmonton who builds multisite strategy and outreach. Jonathan Smith, lead pastor in Toronto who champions invitational, multicultural ministry. They discuss surprising spiritual hunger across Canada. They explore hospitality as the new front door. They talk about rapid attendance growth outpacing resources and how churches are adapting.
