It started with a map in her mind. During prayer at a Chinese Christian spiritual retreat, God put a map of Bradford, Ontario in Ester’s mind and on her heart. Even though there are up to 4,000 Chinese people living
A New Church Plant
Apprentice Church Planter – Port Kells Church
Nathan and Sharnele’s hearts are for church planting. So much so that Nathan came on staff at Port Kells Church in Surrey, BC this past winter to apprentice as a church planter. (Which, by the way – isn’t that a
A Church Planter & Gratitude: Haven Church Toronto
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
Church Planting: Called to Toronto
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
New Wineskins – Church Planting
A strong emphasis on discipleship along with a sense of creativity and new approaches are things to be hopeful about church planting in Canada.
Lament and Hunger – Church Planting
Reflections about the state of churches and church planting in Canada from VMC’s Matt Pamplin.
A Church Planter & Gratitude – Citizens Church
Darcy Dueck reflects on the church planting experience with gratitude arising as an overarching theme.
Support from Small Church – Sainte-Anne-des-Monts, QC
Mountains and sea and the wild country of eastern Quebec. This is where Gabriel and Melanie Paquin, along with Sephorah (16), Hadassah (14), Manoah (12), and Hannah (10), are planting a church. Sainte-Anne-des-Monts is a city in the Gaspésie region
Neighbourhood-focused Mission: Planting Churches With Communities
by Joe White I believe church planting is the only form of church renewal strong enough to heal the four historically dominate narratives that hinder Jesus’ great commission. These four fragmenting stories include: The first trend emerged around the time
Connection with Church Planting Cohort
Connection, encouragement and mutual learning with other church leaders and VMC Church Catalyst Matt Pamplin has been such a gift for John de Los Santos (pictured here with his family). John is on staff with Toronto China Bible Church as