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Scripture Earth: Sharing the Gospel in Diverse Languages
The website, ScriptureEarth.org, containing one of the largest repositories of Bible resources available, is a hidden jewel in the toolbox for diaspora ministry in Canada!
Conversations as Hospitality
Conversations. We have them all the time! After all, how could we offer hospitality without one? But, have you ever thought of conversation itself as an act of hospitality?
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...
At Our Doorstep
We often think of missions as being to the "ends of the earth," but Jesus commissioned his followers to be his witnesses, starting in Jerusalem, right where they were. As followers of Jesus, we are...
Four Components of Disciple Making Movements
How can a disciple-making group lead to more groups and, perhaps, even to a disciple-making movement in our culture?
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.<...
What Crime Shows Teach Us about Being a Good Witness
Growing up, I watched a lot of crime dramas and police shows and these days there are more of them than ever.
Whether they are trying to be funny or serious there is always a constant the...
Shine
The moon has become an interesting metaphor for me of what it means to ‘shine brightly’ as a witness for Jesus Christ to the world.
Unlike the stars, which like our sun are gaseous ...
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...
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...
3 Gospel Truths to Inspire Gratitude
Here are 3 truths from the gospel that inspire gratitude in me. Even though they may seem simple & straightforward, as I meditate on these ideas, my heart fills with gratitude. My hope is that ...
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 ...