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When You Feel like a Failure at Witnessing
Do you ever feel like me? I know what I am supposed to do, but sometimes I feel guilty for not doing it well. I suggest that most often, when we feel like we have failed, it is bec...
3 Canadian Hymns
Looking at the lyrics of 3 Canadian hymns, and reflecting on worship through music.
"It is not enough for most of us simply to hear the Word, or the sermon. If we are going to ...
A Community Living Toward Wholeness
“Yes, I love Jesus Christ, but I don’t go to church.”
Over the years, I’ve heard similar statements from lots of people. Asked about church, they may say, “The teaching is good, the music...
Walking by Faith
After all, isn't it God himself who provides us with a sincere and strong faith in Him? What does it mean to walk by faith? Read on for some contemplations on the topic of faith.
Why Missions Fail without Collaboration
We cannot afford to work alone. We accomplish far more, and the results are amazingly better, when we work together with others. Keep reading to find out 14 benefits of Collaboration in Missio...
Better Together? When together is not always better…
Better Together? What about when it is harder, and messier to be together? What is it really going to take to be better together?
Hospitality in the Early Church
Hospitality was one of the factors that led to the discipleship and rapid expansion of the early church. The second blog in the series "Understanding Hospitality in a Western Context", this blog ta...
Hospitality in Scripture
Hospitality is a powerful practice with the potential to bring restoration and revitalization to souls in need. It is a virtue, espoused in scripture, through God’s earliest interactions with...
Four Handles for Embracing a New Beginning
New beginnings are exciting to think about. They bring up images of growth, fresh starts, and hopefulness.
The problem comes when we fail to realize that new beginnings usually are accomp...
Is Multiculturalism "bad" for the church?
Should local churches strive for a multicultural make-up? How does the Canadian multicultural ethic influence Canadian churches? Has multiculturalism hindered or facilitated our efforts i...
Diaspora. Diaspor...what?
What is Diaspora? And how should this word affect our lives & ministry?
Find out more about Diaspora, what it means, and what's new at Outreach Canada with what we believe is a v...
Momentum
The first Kairos Course in Canada was held in 2010. That start led to the launch of Kairos in Canada in late 2012 when the second class was held. From 30 alumni on January 1, 2013, today there are ...