About 10 years ago, a Canadian Armed Forces soldier was deployed to Afghanistan.He wondered what the Lord might have in store for him. While he was there, he connected with Afghan officers and discovered a deep spiritual hunger.He shared his
Connecting Immigrant and Canadian congregations
Most of the stores I write here are about things that have already happened. But today – this is about something that could happen. In the last few years, VMC has dreamed of making a way for meaningful and strategic
Change
Sometimes we choose change.And sometimes change is thrust upon us. These last couple of years have forced churches to rethink many things.Sunday morning services.Community as the body of Christ.Small groups.Community engagement. Using Brian Sander’s talks (available through video) from VMC’s
Peace amidst the storm
A pastor caught by COVID restrictions and political turmoil remains trapped on the other side of the world.He asks his Canadian friends to pray.There is bombing and shooting every day and every night.People are terrified. He risks using the internet
Intentional Wondering – Grace Bible Chapel
As Grace Bible Chapel looks ahead to what church might look like in the near future they are not aimlessly wandering.Instead, they are intentionally entering a season of wondering. Wondering how God’s kingdom can break through in new ways around
Love, as a verb
A family from the local school was in trouble. There were doctors and medical appointments and anxiety – including uncertainty about the future of the life of a particular family member. Now over the years, the church had built relationships
Cry out to God – Afghanistan
You’ve seen the headlines this past week.You’ve watched the video footage. Oh God, how long? How long? As we cry out to God for justice and mercy, we can heed the advice of our VMC brother and friend, Obed.As an
God’s Light
Even in the darkest times.Or perhaps – especially in the darkest times –God’s light can shine bright. Last month, when a young woman unexpectedly passed away in the night,God’s people from other churches were there.While her own church family were
Courage – Madison Eckert
Maybe you’ve heard it said that limitations foster creativity. Well, during COVID, we’ve certainly had some limitations.For people like Madison, the extra time and space gave birth to something new. Madison purposefully reached out to the interesting and inspiring people
small things – North Park Community Church
Sometimes we can’t do big things.But we can usually do small things.Small things with great love. Which is exactly what the folks at North Park Community Church were thinking when they reached out to all the teachers at their local