OC Blog Digest: Happy New Year

“To make disciples is to engage with God in fulfilling his desire to bless all the peoples of the earth.” – John B. MacDonald

In this first Blog Digest of 2023, we explore:

• Lunar New Year (and how our faith should impact our celebrations!)
• the OC Ministry Vision for the year ahead (where we are and where we are going)
• 5 attributes of disciples according to Jesus

Plus, we've included a bonus video clip "A Blessing for your New Year" at the bottom of this article!

Lunar New Year: How Should Christians Celebrate

How should faith impact our celebrations of Lunar New Year as followers of Jesus? Alfred Chui expands on the meaning & traditions of Lunar New Year and offers perspective on how followers of Jesus should respond ... Read More

Outreach Canada Vision for Ministry in 2023

Sharing the OC Ministry Vision for 2023, Dr. Craig Kraft expands on who we are, where we are now and where we are going ... Read More

5 Discipleship Attributes

How can you recognize a disciple of Jesus? 

In some circles, discipleship is measured by activities such as reading the Bible and praying; attending church and participating in religious programs. These can be valuable, but is discipleship determined by such activities?

John B. MacDonald proposes that Jesus is the source, the substance, and the goal of true discipleship. 

Here are five attributes that distinguish disciples of Christ from others ... Read More

A Blessing for your New Year

Lunar New Year starts the beginning of the "Year of the Rabbit" this Sunday. Enjoy this short video clip from our OC Instagram account, based on the blessing from Numbers 6. 

 

 

 

 

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