I talked to a pastor a few weeks ago who had been trying something new for Sunday gatherings. A bit of a “church experiment.” I asked how it was going – knowing that we as a people are something resistant
Unity within a “Church Experiment”
Fresh Wind – Guelph Bible Chapel
A leadership consultation with Gord Martin a few years ago felt like fresh wind for Guelph Bible Chapel. The future seemed a bit fragile and it felt like the church was maybe coasting spiritually. But then God seemed to blow
Ministry for First Nations People – Ben Peltz
We like stories with a happy ending. Conflict is resolved and things are made right again. However, real life doesn’t usually work that way. And yet – God is working and there’s a story to tell, even though it may
Open Hands – Grace Bible Chapel
Something is in the air. Something is happening. Maybe a few of us have sensed this. What exactly is God doing in all the change and turmoil we see around us? How will God redeem and use all of this
The Right Time?
We’re hesitant to speak too soon of what God may be doing. And rightly so. If we’ve learned anything these last few years is that we don’t know what’s going to happen. But we also can’t dismiss the nudges from
Leadership Transition – Port Kells Church
Port Kells Church is a historic church from the 1880’s in Surrey, BC. It was born Methodist, grew up United as the Presbyterians and Congregationalists joined, and later became independent and part of the Vision Ministries Network. Bob Cottrill remembers
Difficult Conversations #2
Being in ministry means people – which inevitably means disagreements, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings. Jon Dart, Transitional Pastor for VMC, has experienced and led congregations through a few of these sorts of situations and has learned much over the years.
Difficult Conversations #1
Difficult conversations. Stressful situations. Conflict. How do we navigate these things as the people of God? The way we handle these conflicts – our words, action, tone – must somehow bring glory to God. VMC’s transitional pastor Doug Loveday says
Churches helping churches
Churches helping churches! Yes – this is what VMC loves to facilitate. Starting a new church involves so many challenges – not least of these is the financial administration that is involved. Rental agreements and insurance and payroll and so
The hospitality of Christ at a fabric store
She had moved across the country and was still finding her people. As anyone who has moved knows, it’s hard work. Establishing a new circle of friends, taking the initiative, finding kindred spirits all takes energy and persistence. Often those