With a BA in biology and an interest in entomology, it’s easy to see how bees might be a doorway to God for Amy. Amy is a congregant of Forestview Church in Oakville, Ontario, and also – the leader of
Bees – Forestview Church
Game of Chess – Nordegg Community Church
Nordegg Community Church is tucked away in a small Alberta town nestled within the foothills of the Rockies. Dave and Crystie Tarr feel a little like Moses – no, not us, Lord! And yet, it seems like God has put
NextGen Preachers
While VMC Transitional Pastor Doug Loveday’s grey hair makes it plain that he’s got a few years under his belt, one of the great joys of transitional ministry is working with younger people in the church. Recently, Doug and Ruth
Elementary School – Neighborhood Church
90% of the students at the local elementary school cannot read or write at grade level. Neighbourhood Church in Fresno, CA sees this as their problem, something they need to take responsibility for. So pastors and missionaries Joe and Heidi
Prayer for Indy
When one part of the body of God hurts, we all hurt. So, please – take a few minutes and pray for our friend and brother Indy. He is the leader of the Chin Christian Fellowship of Canada and a
More TS2023 Reflections
As a VMC leader who wants to cheer on young church leaders, Pastor to Pastors Doug Loveday was happy to be a part of the Thinking Shrewdly 2023 event this spring. He was encouraged by the way God seems to
Learning about Jesus
An encouraging letter from a VMC pastor … After one of our Soup & Bun lunches, a young adult was at church for her first Sunday with us. She followed me into the auditorium as I put away chairs. She
Generosity of Spirit
A church leader was telling me about a recent situation that was ripe for conflict. The perfect chance for friction to lead to division. For people to be dogmatic, disagreeable and easily offended. To be quick to speak and slow
Streets – Neighborhood Church
What would heaven look like here, in our neighbourhood? That’s a question that Joe and Heidi White in Fresno, CA considered as they invited neighbours around to find out what they wanted for their neighbourhood.They called it a Tournament of
Lunch with a Friend
Another encouraging letter from a VMC pastor … Just yesterday I received an email from a Christian woman I met this past Sunday. She was visiting our city and brought a woman with her who had a cultural Catholic background.