More Churches on Mission & More People Following Jesus
Joyce worked in administration and book keeping for years. Jon worked in the engineering department with NavCanada for most of his career. Now this youthful 60-something couple from Capilano Christian Assembly in Edmonton, AB has just started volunteering with Disaster
Leading up to Easter, those over the age of 50 from the small town of Lucan, Ontario gathered together for Lenten Luncheons as coordinated by the Lucan Ministerial Association. Together, they were physically nourished by sandwiches and homemade soup. Spiritually,
A seminary student relocated to a new city in a new country. A friend said he’d ask his church for help. And they did. Help with finding suitable housing. Household furnishings for the new apartment. The loan of a car.
Celebrate with us! Four new members of the Ottawa Persian Church were baptized this past week! Pine Grove Bible Church, another VMC church, hosted them for this special event. There was prayer and a short message about the meaning and
Two men passionate about Jesus. Hungry for revival. Eager for the Spirit to bring life and justice to their community. Ready to dive in. Ben Hilson and Dan Gillis are the new co-pastors at Port Kells Church in Surrey, BC.
Former pastors, Mark and Petra Anderson are coaches and spiritual directors. Over the years they have walked alongside many VMC church planters. They offer spiritual direction as a safe space to encounter God. They don’t tell you what to do
From Gord Martin’s trip to Ethiopia & Eritrea with Yonatan Hiruy: Monday afternoon was the highlight of our trip. Not because we saw or experienced something wonderful. Quite the opposite. We came looking for trouble and found it! We visited
Transitions are usually a bit tough. It’s sometimes hard to make that transfer from old to new without a sense of abandonment. Or a wishful longing for the past. Or fear for whatever might be around the corner. Pastoral transitions
We’re familiar with Christian counselling. Therapy. Bible study. Prayer meetings. Spiritual friendship. Coaching. Mentorship. Although less familiar, the ministry of spiritual direction is a worthwhile and time-tested way of tending to the inner life. Based out of Calgary, Alberta, spiritual
A VMC pastor was learning to listen to God. For months, he was intentionally trying to hear God’s voice. One beautiful fall day, he went for a walk through a big city park. It was to be a time of