Montreal Spotlight | A Conversation with David Pothier of La Chapelle

What does it mean to plant a thriving church in one of Canada’s most secularized cities?In this episode, Jason Ballard sits down with David Pothier, founding pastor of La Chapelle in Montreal, to talk about his journey of faith, the unique challenges of pastoring in a post-Christian city, and the remarkable story of how La Chapelle has grown over the past decade. Together, they explore the decline of religious affiliation in Montreal and the surprising ways God is building His Church today.Key Takeaways:David’s personal story of faith and calling to ministryHow Montreal’s history shaped its current spiritual landscapeThe challenges of leading in a highly secular environmentLessons learned from a decade of growth and Gospel ministry at La ChapelleBiographyDavid Pothier is the lead pastor of La Chapelle, a French speaking church planted in the heart of Montreal in 2013. La Chapelle is multiplying churches with a vision to plant several churches in Montreal, Quebec, and French speaking European countries in the upcoming years. He is the proud husband of Karine and father of four children.⁠⁠⁠⁠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.Thanks to the Canadian Bible Society for supporting this episode. Learn more about their ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bible Course here⁠⁠⁠⁠.Guest Notes⁠La Chapelle Memoirs of an Ordinary Pastor by D.A. Carson Show Notes⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠