Brett Landry on Contextual Church Ministry, Healing After Burnout & the Difference the Gospel Makes for Pastors

What does faithful church planting look like in a secular city—and what sustains it?In this episode, Jason Ballard and Chris Price sit down with Brett Landry, founding pastor of Christ City Church in Vancouver. Brett shares his powerful journey to faith, the early days of planting Christ City, and how he’s navigated the highs and lows of leadership with hope, friendship, and perseverance.Key Takeaways:The story of how Christ City Church came to life Brett’s personal testimony and pastoral callingHow to navigate the inevitable challenges of ministryThe role of gospel friendship and shared vision in staying faithful BiographyBrett Landry is the pastor of Christ City Church in Vancouver, BC – a network of neighbourhood churches currently serving South Vancouver, East Vancouver and Kitsilano. Brett has been married to his wife Alison for almost 2 decades, and they have three teenage daughters – Tasia, Mireya, and Jasmine. SponsorsWe couldn’t do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠give⁠⁠⁠⁠ towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church.Deepen your faith and increase your impact in ministry by enrolling at Tyndale University. Guest NotesChrist City ChurchShow Notes⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠