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Thinking Shrewdly 2023 – April 28-30

Thinking Shrewdly 2023 – April 28-30

– A Fresh Imagination – Sensing an urgent need to invest in the emerging generation, we have repurposed our national gathering to focus exclusively on young leaders this year. Over the final weekend of April, we are bringing together a

VMC Staff April 17, 2023June 22, 2023 VMC News Read more

Co-Pastoring – Port Kells Church

Co-Pastoring – Port Kells Church

Two men passionate about Jesus. Hungry for revival. Eager for the Spirit to bring life and justice to their community. Ready to dive in. Ben Hilson and Dan Gillis are the new co-pastors at Port Kells Church in Surrey, BC.

Elizabeth Millar March 30, 2023June 22, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Spiritual Direction for Leaders

Spiritual Direction for Leaders

Former pastors, Mark and Petra Anderson are coaches and spiritual directors. Over the years they have walked alongside many VMC church planters. They offer spiritual direction as a safe space to encounter God. They don’t tell you what to do

Elizabeth Millar March 27, 2023March 27, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Pastoral transition – Guelph Bible Chapel

Pastoral transition – Guelph Bible Chapel

Transitions are usually a bit tough. It’s sometimes hard to make that transfer from old to new without a sense of abandonment. Or a wishful longing for the past. Or fear for whatever might be around the corner. Pastoral transitions

Elizabeth Millar March 20, 2023March 27, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Spiritual Direction for Church Leaders & Spouses

Spiritual Direction for Church Leaders & Spouses

We’re familiar with Christian counselling. Therapy. Bible study. Prayer meetings. Spiritual friendship. Coaching. Mentorship. Although less familiar, the ministry of spiritual direction is a worthwhile and time-tested way of tending to the inner life. Based out of Calgary, Alberta, spiritual

Elizabeth Millar March 16, 2023March 27, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Spiritual Direction Saved My Inner Life

Spiritual Direction Saved My Inner Life

“It saved my life. My inner life.” That’s from a VMC leader who discovered spiritual direction. Spiritual direction is the ministry of spiritual companionship. In the book Sacred Companions, Christian psychologist and spiritual director David Benner defines spiritual direction as

Elizabeth Millar March 6, 2023March 27, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

God’s Patient Leading – Guelph Bible Chapel

God’s Patient Leading – Guelph Bible Chapel

When Dan and Lindsay had to return to Canada from their cross-cultural post in north Africa, they were disappointed. They loved their work. They were also more than a little scared. Their little daughter had serious health concerns and it

Elizabeth Millar February 16, 2023March 27, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Following the Path – Ben, Church Planter

Following the Path – Ben, Church Planter

There’s not a strict career path for church planters. Of course, there’s lots of ways to get there and God’s creativity becomes obvious when we see people’s various paths. Take Ben, for instance. He was a young adults pastor, site

Elizabeth Millar February 9, 2023January 13, 2025 Stories Of Interest Read more

Leadership Transition – Port Kells Church

Leadership Transition – Port Kells Church

Port Kells Church is a historic church from the 1880’s in Surrey, BC. It was born Methodist, grew up United as the Presbyterians and Congregationalists joined, and later became independent and part of the Vision Ministries Network. Bob Cottrill remembers

Elizabeth Millar January 16, 2023June 22, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more

Difficult Conversations #2

Difficult Conversations #2

Being in ministry means people – which inevitably means disagreements, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings. Jon Dart, Transitional Pastor for VMC, has experienced and led congregations through a few of these sorts of situations and has learned much over the years.

VMC Staff January 12, 2023March 27, 2023 Stories Of Interest Read more
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