More Churches on Mission & More People Following Jesus
When I talked to Bob Cameron of the Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative (DWCC) in Windsor, ON, I couldn’t help but think of how vital creativity is for pastoring and church planting. As part of the aftermath of Covid-19, DWCC has
Brian and Audrey are like grandparents to a young family. Every Friday, they visit and read the Bible together and discuss spiritual things. By word and by deed they teach them in the ways of Jesus. They encourage the parents
Wanda Silvester and Joel Miles are co-leaders at North Park Community Church in London, ON. It’s a new leadership model for North Park – an Executive Co-lead and a Pastoral Co-lead working together. There’s the usual nervousness about trying something
Youth pastor Namrata Sun at Scarborough Chinese Bible Church helps engage the youth in local missional opportunities, but also faraway places like Honduras and Lima. It’s easy for youth to live in small worlds and not to consider what life
The question is – how do we help our youth understand the mission of God? Here’s one approach. Of course, youth group evenings are important. Worship, prayer, Scripture, and conversations about how to follow God. What it means to go
To celebrate Christmas 2023, please check out our Facebook page or Instagram account to watch and hear stories of joy as VMC church leaders reflect on their past year. Hear how God has been present in our churches and communities
I spoke to a pastor recently who is in the middle of regular-pastor work. He said – it’s not glamorous work. Just faithful, hard work. As he balances the tasks of visioning and paying the bills and caring for his
Indigenous People and the Jesus Way. This was an afternoon and evening of learning, eating, and enjoying the Rising Above Band together, hosted by Forestview Church in Burlington, ON. Linda Martin, Rochelle Bragg, and Howard Jolly spoke on why Indigenous
“The Bible is much more interesting than I thought!” Part of preparing young leaders and nurturing flourishing congregations is engaging with Scripture in a way that brings the good news of Jesus to life. This can happen lots of ways
As pastor Andreas Tabert heads into the fall, he’s mindful of (and grateful for) the steady presence of Christ in and through Capilano Christian Assembly (Edmonton, AB). CCA is a growing and spiritually vibrant group of believers who are committed