The Kingdom...at work
The table where everyone can be family
January 28, 2020While many ministries provide free meals for students and those in need, The Open Table has a somewhat unique goal: they aim for all who come to feel accepted and for those who aren’t Christians to experience what a church community feels like […]
Read full articleBridging the gap for girls
December 19, 2019Sanitary kits are bridging the gaps in education for girls in developing countries. Missing days of school each month is not a situation which many […]
Read full articleCorporate Christmas party becomes gospel outreach
December 6, 2019Britannia Baptist Church has taken over the staff Christmas party of a local business and turned it into a gospel outreach to a struggling immigrant neighbourhood. “It is a Christmas party that […]
Read full articleCamp Kairos rallies youth ministries
July 11, 2019Youth and young adult ministries often wind down over the summer, but a group of local youth leaders are finalizing plans for a new summer camp that aims to stir up the faith of young believers and impart a passion for revival […]
Read full articleDiving into evangelism
June 6, 2019Karyn Jewell was taken aback when she was able to share her faith with her new swim coach the very day she met him. Like many people, she was introverted and not confident as a witness. Yet, here she was […]
Read full articleSci-fi well sown
April 4, 2019It all began with a bag of ripe tomatoes and a quote from a science fiction novel. That was the day that Elizabeth Napethe met Pastor Terry Orchard and her life changed for all of eternity. “I was picking […]
Read full articleThe revival potential at Algonquin
December 6, 2018At Algonquin College, it can truly be said, “God is in this place”. Beyond the various Bible studies, prayer gatherings, and other campus outreaches, God has strategically placed His workers in the halls of the college. The hunger is evident, especially […]
Read full articlePastoring from the field
October 25, 2018Establishing trust and relevance are two of the biggest hurdles for the Church in 21st century, post-Christian Canada. Starting his ministry in the small town of Almonte, Matt Dyck knew he had to be visible in […]
Read full articlePublic Bible reading encourages Pembroke believers
July 12, 2018Late this spring, a group of about 40 people gathered at the Pembroke Marina. The weather report predicted thunder storms all afternoon, but that did not deter these people. This was a motivated and determined group. The group of believers were continuing a 16-year-old tradition […]
Read full articleDrinking for recovery
June 8, 2018Kombucha, a fermented and sweetened black or green tea known for its health benefits, is a growing fad, but thanks to an Ottawa pastor the beverage is also giving a boost to local addiction recovery initiatives. Jon Ruby, who pastors Union City Church in […]
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