More Churches on Mission & More People Following Jesus
It’s no surprise that we’re feeing a little unsettled and discouraged these days.Hear this story from Jay Gurnett from Edmonton, Alberta: Daughter Ruth gave our new little church, Peace Christian Community, a smart talk on December 26. She made reference
Kevin, pastor at Aurora North End Parish Church in Halifax, and his leadership team started to wonder about their church hall.It was a big space. How do we use this space well?For the flourishing of the neighbourhood? So they wondered
Adrenalin, hard work, putting in extra hours.This is what we’ve been told about getting a job done.And often these things may open up new opportunities for leaders. However, the Spirit can do this so easily. When a church leader in
Looking back over the last couple of years, one pastor wondered if the pandemic offered a gift to small churches.He had been a little worried about some of the key people who volunteered significant hours and energy each week –
When a family crisis hit,he realized that he was never going to be able to get that sermon done for Sunday.Even with the ease and efficiency of pre-recording,too many things had already stolen his time and mental energy.Preparing a sermon
When I asked a church leader from Nova Scotia about one of the unexpected gifts during the past couple of unsettling years, his answer was this:Holy discontent. It wasn’t really the answer I was expecting.But as he explained, it began to
Mill Creek Church in Edmonton spent last summer intentionally connecting life and faith.Together, on zoom, they talked about everything –from social justice to climate justice to vocation.With good ground rules in place, they were able to talk about things that
Two churches – one space.Two signs – one front lawn.Colby Community Church and LifeBridge Community Church. Instead of a story about a church splitting, this is a story of two churches working together.Two distinct churches who probably see some things
Meet Krista Chase, Director of Worship and Ministries, at Saanichton Bible Fellowship on Vancouver Island!During the pandemic, she purposefully sought out as much congregational involvement for the weekly online worship service as possible.People prayed and read Scripture and gave announcements
For 21 years in a row, Fall River Chapel has sent a team of people down to Ecuador to help with their camp ministry.Obviously, due to COVID, this hasn’t happened for the last few years.Sad news – for both sides.