More Churches on Mission & More People Following Jesus
The question is – how do we help our youth understand the mission of God? Here’s one approach. The Friday night event for the Refinery Youth Group is fun and something easy to invite friends to. But it’s the Tuesday
Chris Atkinson explained to me the effects of the erroneous missionary teaching that has gone on in Kenya. In the past, missionaries have emphasized in their preaching – “blessed are the poor” – and therefore, if you make money, you
As part of his sabbatical, Rinus Janson of Varsity Bible Church in Calgary, Alberta chose to participate in a silent retreat. Being a pastor, Rinus knows the importance of tending to the soul but the pressures and busyness of ministry
When I asked Doug Loveday to reflect on his trip to Kenya to visit with VMK pastors, he promptly said – Joy It was the good relationship between him and Chris Atkinson (VMC’s liaison with VMK) that brought him joy.
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