More Churches on Mission & More People Following Jesus
The church is part of the community like it’s never been before. It’s like it’s regaining its original sense of mission and community focus again. Back in the 60’s, the church was very much involved in community, then it became
Dave and Crystie didn’t plan to be church planters. They have other jobs and they didn’t imagine themselves as pastors. To be honest, they sometimes feel like Moses – inadequate and sometimes reluctant. But the church sorta fell into their
A TS2025 reflection from Bin Choi, Church in Toronto … “As a newbie to church ministry, I was so blessed with the opportunity to attend VMC’s TS2025 Toronto gathering, to hear the testimonies of God’s work in and among various
A TS2025 reflection from Benjamin Schoeniger (church planter with Liebenzell Mission) who attended the Toronto gathering … “I loved how easy it was to connect with other pastors and ministers from different churches and backgrounds. There was a strong feeling
A reflection of the TS2025 gathering in Montreal from Stephane Demers, Assemblée Chrétienne de Cap-de-la-Madeleine, QC. “A total of 12 churches were represented, adding up to 64 people attending. The conference was highly valued by all participants, offering a unique
A TS2025 reflection from Stacey Sullivan, Grace Chapel (Halifax, NS)… “Attending the VMC conference is always uplifting. Vision Ministry leaders, Mike and Doug are always very encouraging and attentive to where God is working in our community as well as
A TS2025 Toronto reflection from Del Martin, Church in Toronto … “This year’s topic “Church as Family” was very helpful. Families come in all sizes and appear differently. Churches are the same. Leaders from various churches shared how they are
Jesper and Kira Jeppesen are church planters in Toronto. In 2018, they planted Haven Church Toronto. When I asked Jesper what he was grateful for – his response was this: God’s grace. When Jesper and Kira started church planting, they
As part of her job at Next Door Social Space in Burlington, ON (a ministry of Forestview Church), Angie leads a coffee hour for women in the community. There’s women from all over the globe – Mexico, South Africa, Jamaica
As the VMC storyteller, it’s fun to see how different churches across the country gather people together. It’s one of the great strengths of the church – welcome and hospitality. I’ve written stories about Christmas dinners and summer picnics and