Becoming a Church for Change | Tim Dickau

In this episode of The Healthy Christian Leader Show, host Dwight Habermehl sits down with Vancouver-based pastor, educator, and urban ministry leader Tim Dickau for a deep dive into how local churches can become agents of transformation in their neighborhoods.

Tim shares his 30-year journey revitalizing Grandview Church by reconnecting it with the surrounding community. What started as a short-term neighborhood engagement project grew into a vibrant movement of mission, justice, and economic development. He recounts practical stories—from forming parent groups and supporting refugee families, to launching social enterprises like Just Work, a pottery and catering business that offers meaningful employment to marginalized individuals.

Dwight and Tim explore the theological vision behind these initiatives, influenced by scholars like N.T. Wright and Ray Bakke, and highlight the importance of building authentic relationships as a foundation for effective ministry.