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Welcome Home! Or maybe not?
What can churches do to care for their missionaries who have returned back to Canada? Returning to Canada for many missionaries may not feel like returning "home". 10 Ways your Church can care for ...
Better Together
The Bible is rich with stories of people dealing with difficult circumstances. A brief review of a few of these stories can encourage us to care for each other, stick to our principles and trust in...
On Thresholds of Light and Darkness
We think— sometimes naively—that it would be a better world without darkness. On one hand, God does not have anything to do with darkness, but, of course, light is the contrast to the dark.
Praying for MKs during a Crisis
How can we pray for Missionary Kids (MKs) during a crisis like COVID-19. Read on for insights from Charlie, from his own experience as a missionary kid and then a parent of missionary kids.
Reflections on UBC Comagape Conference
Conversations with a Jewish Professor & UBC Students. These are Gord Carkner's reflections on the recent Comagape Conference at UBC.
Students from various Christian clubs at...
A Collaborative Summit of 5 Church Planting Networks
Have you been encouraged in an on-going task by a new approach or fresh injection of energy? I have a recent story of OC’s involvement in a “new beginning” which is so encouraging! Here is the stor...
Before I Started Something New...
When Diane and her family were transitioning from overseas ministry in Peru back to a Canada, there were 4 things that she felt God wanted her to know before they started 'the next thing'. Here the...
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...
Time For God?
Encouraging fresh examinations and renewed beginnings in our relationship with the God who reveals Himself as Jesus Christ. We begin with two questions: What is time? Who is God?
Cristina's Story
We love the stories of when God gives people new life! Here is Cristina's story...
The Search for Meaning 2.0: Multiple Confirmations
Part 2.0 of The Search for Meaning. How should we pray when considering major life-changing opportunities? This is Craig's story of how God provided multiple confirmations to his family as the...
Diaspora Ministries
Diaspora is a term that describes people who are scattered—settled far from their historical homelands. This scattering and displacement is a global reality today, whether it occurs voluntarily (e....