The Sowers. features stories and best practices from Canadian church planters and leaders who are influencing kingdom movement and impacting their communities. With a whimsical thoughtful approach and format, episodes and conversations are easy to follow with tangible action steps at each episode’s conclusion. Insights gained can be used as teaching and inspiration for ministry whether personal or church specific.
Hosted by Matt Naismith, The Sowers. podcast desires to help and inspire every listener to become a sower in the places where they live, work, learn and play. Matt was a church planter and local pastor, before transitioning to a catalyst and strategist role for a church planting network.
The Sowers. features stories and best practices from Canadian church planters and leaders who are influencing kingdom movement and impacting their communities. With a whimsical thoughtful approach and format, episodes and conversations are easy to follow with tangible action steps at each episode’s conclusion. Insights gained can be used as teaching and inspiration for ministry whether personal or church specific.
Hosted by Matt Naismith, The Sowers. podcast desires to help and inspire every listener to become a sower in the places where they live, work, learn and play. Matt was a church planter and local pastor, before transitioning to a catalyst and strategist role for a church planting network.
In this conversation, Darrell Johnson—renowned preacher, teacher, and author—shares his journey of faith, the power of preaching, and the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit in everyday witnessing. He reflects on his early encounters with Jesus, his call to ministry influenced by Martin Luther King Jr., and the life-changing nature of the preached word. Darrell also discusses his upcoming book, Awaken Wonder, which invites believers to rediscover the beauty of the Christmas story, and he offers hope for the church’s future in the midst of cultural shifts.
Darrell W. Johnson has been preaching Jesus Christ and His Gospel for over 50 years. He has pastored churches in California, the Philippines, and Canada, including Vancouver’s historic First Baptist Church. He has taught preaching at Fuller Theological Seminary, Carey Theological College, and Regent College, and is the author of multiple books including The Glory of Preaching and Discipleship on the Edge.
Currently serving as a Teaching Pastor at The Way Church and with The Pastorate to strengthen pastors across Canada, Darrell continues to encourage leaders and churches to faithfully preach Christ. He and his wife Sharon have been married for over 50 years, have four children adopted from four countries, and delight in their 11 grandchildren.
Key Takeaways
+Darrell has been aware of Jesus since childhood.
+His call to ministry was shaped by Martin Luther King Jr.’s preaching.
+Preaching transforms lives through the power of God’s word.
+The Holy Spirit is already at work before we share the gospel.
+Witnessing means paying attention to the Spirit’s invitations.
+Every believer has a unique wiring for sharing faith.
+The church must place confidence in the transforming power of Scripture.
+God’s love for the world compels us to approach others with love.
+Awaken Wonder deepens appreciation for the Christmas story.
+There is hope for the church as younger generations seek truth.
To learn more about Darrell, The Pastorate, or The Way Church, please visit:
https://www.darrelljohnson.ca/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Darrell Johnson
02:39 Darrell's Early Faith Journey
06:20 The Call to Ministry
08:10 The Power of Preaching
12:22 The Role of Context in Preaching
19:35 Witnessing and Evangelism
27:02 Attentiveness to the Holy Spirit
34:25 Upcoming Book: Awaken Wonder
37:26 Hope and Concerns for the Church
44:12 NEWCHAPTER