Dear Pastors, I’ve become that person who just shows up to your church for Christmas and Easter. (I’m pretty sure I used to pray for people like me). Despite a childhood and teen years spent actively involved in the church…
Several upcoming events suggest that issues related to creation and evolution are still a draw – and, in some quarters, still a matter of contention. Tonight (March 31), Trinity Western University (TWU) professor Dennis Venema will address the topic Why…
A part-time anthropology instructor at Trinity Western University, Claudia Launhardt has thought a great deal about her purpose as a professor, and it’s not just to impart knowledge. “My mandate is to equip students for the world,” she says. Anthropology…
One Good Friday celebration which every year draws in community members along with people from a range of churches and ministries is the Way of the Cross in the Downtown Eastside. It will begin on the steps of First United…
Coastal Church recently hosted a Catholic-Evangelical Conversation, as part of the Vancouver Consultation process. The core of the two-hour event was a gracious exchange between Brett Salkeld, archdiocesan theologian for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Regina (here with blessing of Archdiocese…
Sam Owusu says that of all the major cities in Canada, Vancouver is among the most challenging in terms of church growth and evangelism. But when Owusu, pastor of the multicultural Calvary Worship Centre in Surrey, attended the 2014 Greater…
Easter approaches, and with it much beautiful music. This year, Bach’s St. Matthew Passion must surely be the most eagerly awaited by those who appreciate sacred/classical music. The Vancouver Bach Choir, with help from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, will present…
John Smed and Justine Hwang of Prayer Current will lead a day of “evangelism training for prayerful mission” this Saturday (March 19) at Reality Church. The goal of Building Dynamic Prayer Friendships is to: Be equipped and begin praying to…
The year is starting strong for Bible-based movies. The Young Messiah will open this Friday (March 11) in several local theatres, even while Risen is still performing well at the box office. The Young Messiah takes place when Jesus is…
Tom Monaghan is best known as the founder of Domino’s Pizza and former owner of the Detroit Tigers franchise. But for the past three decades he has been more concerned with fostering Christian character in corporate executives and in underwriting…