Removing Pride & Building Ministry With Andrew Haws

Welcome back to another episode of Guided Faith im your Host Jenna Allen and today i had a friend of mine share his faith journey and his families ministry and how they are serving jesus

Andrew — husband to Shannon, dad to four amazing kids, and a pastor at West Village Church in Victoria, BC.Born and raised in Victoria, he spent nearly a decade living on the Canadian prairies before Shannon and Andrew felt called to return home to Vancouver Island. Today, They have the privilege of raising Their family in the city they love while serving the church and community that have shaped so much of their story.Andrew's greatest passion is helping people grow into the fullness of who God created them to be. As a pastor, much of his life is spent teaching, discipling, developing leaders, and helping others discover how the gospel transforms every area of life. He is deeply convinced that the local church is God's primary instrument for bringing hope, restoration, and renewal to the world.Andrew has always been a lifelong learner. Whether through books, conversations, podcasts, or shared experiences, he loves exploring ideas that help people flourish as disciples of Jesus. Much of his ministry focuses on cultivating communities where people can belong deeply, grow spiritually, and be equipped to live as faithful witnesses in their homes, workplaces, neighbourhoods, and friendships.At West Village Church, he is passionate about seeing ordinary people empowered to live extraordinary lives of mission. he believes every follower of Jesus is called and equipped by the Holy Spirit to participate in God's work of making disciples and bringing the hope of Christ to the world around them.When Andrew is not preaching, leading, or spending time with my family, you'll likely find him exploring local hiking trails, enjoying a good craft beer with friends, or diving into a podcast on theology, leadership, culture, or personal growth.Andrew HawsStaff ElderWest Village Church780-909-8732www.westvillagechurch.com

to find out more about their school ministry go to

https://www.actonacademyvictoria.ca/