How does a Danish guy end up church planting in Toronto? Well, meeting a girl from Elmira might be part of that. Along with a clear call to church planting that he experienced at age 17. Someone laid hands on
Church Planting: Called to Toronto
The Sweetness of Church
“Church hurt” is a real thing. There’s no denying the pain and disappointment that people have experienced within the church. It’s shameful and not the way it should be – but we have to acknowledge that sometimes it’s the truth.
Two Generations: The Challenge and the Hope
Last fall, Vision Ministries co-hosted a seminar with the Canadian Bible Society titled the Inter-Generational Diaspora Seminar: Opportunities and Challenges. Knowing that there are challenges facing the diaspora church as they desire to build and sustain a strong church of
Funeral Chaplaincy
One Monday, a woman decided to die privately with dignity. Jean-Sébastien offered her the book of John and on Wednesday, people prayed. On Friday, she decided not to pursue euthanasia but to die slowly and spend time with her family.
Something New – Church Planting
There’s not a clear way forward when it comes to church planting in Canada these days. Mike Stone was at the Church Planting Conference in Canmore this past fall. Besides being VMC’s Executive Director, Mike is also on CPC Team
Baptisms – Ottawa Persian Church
What a way to begin 2025! On a Saturday afternoon in January, the Ottawa Persian Church held a baptism service, graciously hosted by Pine Grove Bible Church. Gord Martin was there and opened the service with prayer. Fifteen individuals who
Encouragement and Sharpening
Matt Craig, pastor at Don Valley Bible Chapel (Toronto, ON) and Chris Atkinson, pastor at Pinewoods Bible Chapel (Angus, ON), travelled together to Kenya this past fall to visit and encourage the pastors and churches of Vision Ministries Kenya (VMK).
Evangelistic Zeal – VMK
Evangelistic zeal. That’s what caught Chris Atkinson (VMC’s Liaison with VMK – Vision Ministries Kenya) attention when he was in Kenya this past fall. He met Joshua. A 50 year old pastor, married with children. Josh is a walking miracle.
God Meeting Her – Lambrick Park Church
I recently talked to Kenzie Watson, Children’s Pastor at Lambrick Park Church in Victoria, BC. I asked her how God was meeting her these days. Kenzie referred to a hiking route close to her house. (Remember, this is Vancouver Island.)
Apples of Gold – VMK
Remember that verse in Proverbs 25 about apples of gold in settings of silver? This is how the writer of Proverbs describes a word fitly spoken. It’s about the perfect words spoken at just the right time – it’s something