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
Silent Retreat
Trip to Kenya – Joy
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.
Creativity – Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative
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
Baptism Story
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
Co-leadership model – North Park Community Church
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
Mission Trips for Youth – Scarborough Chinese Bible Church
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
Including Youth – Ministik Community Church
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
Video Stories on Facebook & Instagram this Christmas
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
A pastoral framework as a gift from God
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 & the Jesus Way – Forestview Church
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