The Embedded Church in a Rural Setting

In this episode we talk with Matt Canlis who is the Pastor of Trinity Church in Wenatchee, Washington. A few years ago, Matt was a Pastoral Assistant in Scotland and discovered the parish model of pastoral ministry. He learned how to engage the people of his parish by walking around and visiting with them in their homes, schools, businesses, and pubs. He also learned to structure his week so that he wouldn’t be at the mercy of his own or his congregation’s expectations.

After his time in Scotland, Matt and his family were called back to the United States to serve at Trinity Church in Wenatchee, Washington. In this transition, Matt has been deliberate about continuing the parish ministry model and his weekly rhythms in this new context.

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Related Resources

Trinity Church

Livegodspeed - check here for Matt’s new book Backyard Pilgrim coming in 2020

Jesus and the Victory of God by NT Wright

Under the Unpredictable Plant by Eugene Peterson

Find these Key Terms on The Embedded Church website:

- Belonging

- Embodiment

- Hospitality

- Localism

- Parish

- Proximity

- Shalom

Show Credits

Hosted and Produced by Eric O. Jacobsen and Sara Joy Proppe

Edited by Adam Higgins | Odd Dad Out Voice Productions

Theme Music by Jacob Shaffer

Artwork by Lance Kagey | Rotator Creative