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First Time Preacher – Lambrick Church

First Time Preacher – Lambrick Church

Natalya preached for the first time this past year. A potentially nerve-racking thing for anyone. However, her church family at Lambrick Church in Victoria, BC were such a gift to her during this experience. The youth pastor Aaron loves to

Elizabeth Millar April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 Stories Of Interest Read more

God’s Calling to the Suburbs – Forestview Church

God’s Calling to the Suburbs – Forestview Church

Although Johnny studied missions and was willing to serve God wherever, he recognized the ministry need right here in Canada.

Elizabeth Millar January 6, 2025January 6, 2025 Stories Of Interest Read more

When No One is Listening – Scarborough Chinese Bible Church

When No One is Listening – Scarborough Chinese Bible Church

A youth pastor recounts a mission trip to Peru where she saw the love of God at work despite the students’ lack of interest and poor attitudes.

Elizabeth Millar November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

Youth & Evangelism – Scarborough Chinese Bible Church

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Youth learning and practising evangelism during a 5-day local mission trip.

Elizabeth Millar November 4, 2024November 4, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

Internal Shifts of Evangelicalism

Mike Stone, VMC Executive Director

Mike Stone talks about shifts in Evangelicalism that he is noticing as he speaks with pastors and Christian leaders across Canada. He outlines a historical definition of Evangelicalism by David Bebbington and goes through shifts in attitudes toward the Bible, the Cross, and Activism.

Mike Stone October 23, 2024January 30, 2025 Blog, VMC News Read more

Take a Chance – Varsity Bible Church

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

Elizabeth Millar August 22, 2024August 26, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

Inter-Generational Diaspora Seminar – Sat Sept 28 (Free)

Inter-Generational Diaspora Seminar – Sat Sept 28 (Free)

Passing faith on to the next generation is a challenge facing the diaspora church. Parents love their children and desire harmonious relationships with them to build and sustain a strong church, but generational cultural differences often create tensions and challenges.

VMC Staff July 31, 2024July 31, 2024 VMC News Read more

Youth Studying Scripture – Grace Chapel Halifax

Youth Studying Scripture – Grace Chapel Halifax

French fries and Bible study. That’s what is encouraging Youth Pastor Pelham Flowerdew at Grace Chapel (Halifax, NS) right now. A high school student asked Pelham if he could start a Bible study for her and her friends. So a

Elizabeth Millar June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 Stories Of Interest Read more

Connection with Church Planting Cohort

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

Elizabeth Millar May 9, 2024January 13, 2025 Stories Of Interest Read more

Another Successful Thinking Shrewdly Conference

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Thank you to everyone who came to Waterloo for Thinking Shrewdly 2024! A special thank you to Lincoln Road Chapel for hosting us as well as all the volunteers who helped throughout the weekend. Watch for more updates / reports

VMC Staff April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 VMC News Read more
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