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Fools for God

Fools for God

Along with other VMC young church leaders, Alex from Citizens Church (Elmira, ON) recently attended a missional prayer conference in New York City. The first night was all about asking God to move in the city, based on the premise

Elizabeth Millar May 23, 2026May 23, 2026 Stories Of Interest Read more

A New Church Plant

A New Church Plant

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

Elizabeth Millar May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 Stories Of Interest Read more

A Christian Spiritual Presence

A Christian Spiritual Presence

Imagine being the pastor at an airport. That’s Mike Garabedian’s job at Toronto Pearson. After working for 25 years with the Airport Authorities, he transitioned into chaplaincy, providing spiritual care for the 50,000 employees that form part of the airport

Elizabeth Millar April 13, 2026April 13, 2026 Stories Of Interest Read more

Six Teenagers Baptized

Six Teenagers Baptized

Lots of exciting things are happening at Medhanialem Evangelical Church in Ottawa, ON! Pastor Sultan Tesfaye shares an update below about the recent baptism of 6 young teenagers, a tract-evangelism ministry, and a women’s conference. That’s the encouraging news. However,

Elizabeth Millar February 9, 2026February 9, 2026 Stories Of Interest Read more

Called to Chaplaincy

Called to Chaplaincy

Mike is no stranger to the airport scene. He spent 25 years doing health and safety training for the Airport Authorities at Toronto Pearson. A few years ago, he began to see the airport as a local mission field and

Elizabeth Millar January 26, 2026January 26, 2026 Stories Of Interest Read more

27 Baptisms – Ottawa Persian Church

27 Baptisms – Ottawa Persian Church

Omid Azgomi, pastor at the Ottawa Persian Church, had the privilege of baptizing 27 people a few weeks ago.  He explained some of the reasons that people were drawn to Jesus and the decision to be baptized:    Whenever there

Elizabeth Millar January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 Stories Of Interest Read more

Church Collaboration – DVBS

Church Collaboration – DVBS

Read about an exciting collaborative summer project between three VMC churches … In December 2024, Gord Martin inspired members of Wallenstein Bible Chapel to share the gospel with Toronto’s diverse communities. Following that call, a team of 15 from Wallenstein

Elizabeth Millar September 8, 2025September 8, 2025 Stories Of Interest Read more

Church for the Neighbourhood – Don Valley Bible Chapel

Church for the Neighbourhood – Don Valley Bible Chapel

The church is part of the community like it’s never been before. It’s like it’s regaining its original sense of mission and community focus again. Back in the 60’s, the church was very much involved in community, then it became

Elizabeth Millar July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Stories Of Interest Read more

TS2025 Reflection – Church in Toronto

TS2025 Reflection – Church in Toronto

A TS2025 Toronto reflection from Del Martin, Church in Toronto … “This year’s topic “Church as Family” was very helpful. Families come in all sizes and appear differently. Churches are the same. Leaders from various churches shared how they are

Elizabeth Millar June 12, 2025June 12, 2025 Stories Of Interest Read more

“We need Bibles” – Forestview Church

“We need Bibles” – Forestview Church

As part of her job at Next Door Social Space in Burlington, ON (a ministry of Forestview Church), Angie leads a coffee hour for women in the community. There’s women from all over the globe – Mexico, South Africa, Jamaica

Elizabeth Millar June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 Stories Of Interest Read more
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