Keeping God central while using creativity to determine the best ways to worship and be church together.
A Variety of Sundays – Peace Christian Community
Fixed Hours of Prayer – Hope for Life Christian Fellowship
A few months ago, a small group of people at Hope for Life Christian Fellowship in Calgary, AB decided to commit themselves to regular prayer. Knowing that this would be easier together than individually, they agreed to set seven alarms
Sorry for the Noise – Oak Park Church of Christ
During a period of extended renovations, the church realized they were making alot of noise and creating excess dust in the neighbourhood. It’s a necessary part of renovations but they felt bad. They thought – “What can we do for
Changing Up Youth Group – Varsity Bible Church
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,
Take a Chance – Varsity Bible Church
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
All Kinds of Spiritual Gifts – Oak Park Church of Christ
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
A Kid & Hot Dog Day – Varsity Bible Church
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 – Nordegg Community Church
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
Forming Youth in the Missional Ways of God
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
Silent Retreat
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