Loud. Crazy. Silly. Fun. This may be what we often think of youth group nights. And certainly, there’s good reason for churches to be hosting evenings that focus on the good pleasure and fun and energy that teenagers enjoy. However,
A pastor’s dream? That church can be a place for young people to explore the possibility of ministry. This is what is capturing Rinus Janson’s imagination these days. As pastor of Varsity Bible Church in Calgary, AB, he wants to
When Pastor Lane Scruggs of Oak Park Church of Christ had a moment to pause and reflect on the last 12 months of renovations, he was grateful. Grateful for the project itself and the new foyer that allows for lots
Imagine what it’s like to be a kid and to wait for your parents after church. You might remember the feeling! Now imagine – even worse – that your mom is the children’s ministry pastor and you get dragged along
Painting with rocks and soil. This is how one of our VMC church planters honours God and loves this world. Along with pastoring at Nordegg Community Church with her husband Dave, Crystalynn Tarr is an artist. As Crystalynn explains in
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
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
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
As pastor Andreas Tabert heads into the fall, he’s mindful of (and grateful for) the steady presence of Christ in and through Capilano Christian Assembly (Edmonton, AB). CCA is a growing and spiritually vibrant group of believers who are committed
More students than expected! That’s the good problem that Mount Carmel Bible College in Edmonton, AB is dealing with. Mount Carmel is a one year discipleship program that equips young men and women to know God and live for Him.
