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The Joy of Evangelism
If you’re like me, when someone starts talking about the need to get more involved in evangelism, the first thought to come to mind isn’t ‘JOY’. Maybe its stress. Or guilt. Or shame. Or fear. Why d...
Afghan Refugees: How can we Respond?
With the recent upheaval in Afghanistan, the Canadian government has committed to accept 40,000 refugees. Lorna calls the church to step up to help settle Afghan Refugees.
She a...
Loving a Mosque Community Together
A story of a Chinese Church in southern Ontario choosing to love the Mosque Community closest to them through prayer.
Blessed are the Peacemakers
I do not belittle the challenges facing the Church today, or each of us personally. Disputes arise because issues are deep and complex, but our posture in disagreement affects our witness to the wo...
5 Simple Questions
The story of Kairos' momentum is startling, but it relies on activating ordinary Christians with a shared passion to lead in ways that they have never led before.
Here are 5 simple ...
Selling Snails
Muslims are noted for their hospitality. They are gracious and friendly. But one thing they will not tolerate are snails. I mean I don't want to eat a snail, but this is anathema to Muslims. Now, i...
Interface: Developing Missional Churches
Interface is an invitation into an ongoing conversation about the call to join God in his mission in the world, starting in your neighbourhood.
Offered as a facilitated, video-based curri...
Opportunities & Threats for the Canadian Church: What's Next?
"What’s next?" is a big question. We may not know the next step, but do we know the right direction?
We will move ahead whether we are prepared or not. But what are we expecting? Is it on...
7 Characteristics of Effective Witnesses
Some of the most effective witnesses I've seen have surprised me. They don't look like what I imagine. They aren't necessarily well-educated, or financially stable, or well-established in society.<...
House of Omeed
The House of Omeed (House of Hope) exists to inspire hope in the hearts of refugees and newcomers to Canada as they make the necessary huge adjustment to their lives now transplanted into a new, un...
Shaken
This Christmas, as our normal celebrations are shaken, may we press in to know the one who came as a wee babe, lived and died for us, and who now can hold us when all around is shaking.
Silver Linings
Moving a course with a global footprint and a 20+ year track record from a face-to-face delivery model to an online one would normally be a considered, careful experiment, filled with caution, eval...