Now in his 90s, Will Wilding is keeping a low profile during this Covid season, but he is able to look back on a unique journey – from his missionary childhood in the Belgian Congo to an accomplished career as… Read more →
Culture
Sexual misconduct by Ravi Zacharias acknowledged, process flawed
by Flyn Ritchie • • 2 Comments
Apologetics Canada has joined many Christian leaders and ministries in lamenting revelations about ongoing abuse carried out by leading apologist Ravi Zacharias. The Abbotsford-based apologetics ministry had – along with most of the evangelical world – supported his work and… Read more →
‘Religious nones’ thrive in BC; thoughts on who they are and how to respond
by Joel Thiessen • • 2 Comments
Joel Thiessen wrote this piece for The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada, building on his recent book None of the Above. ‘Religious nones’ – those who say they have no religion – are the fastest growing ‘religious group’ in… Read more →
Catholic lawyers join chorus seeking more clarity on COVID-19 restrictions
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
With Lent beginning next Wednesday (February 17), many are hoping BC government restrictions on worship gatherings will be eased in time for Easter. Dr. Bonnie Henry announced February 5 that the Public Health Orders will continue indefinitely, though she did… Read more →
National identity should not trump the needs of vulnerable strangers
by Mark Glanville Luke Glanville • • 0 Comments
Regent College Bookstore will be hosting an event focusing on Refuge Reimagined – co-authored by faculty member Mark Glanville – next month, but in the meantime here is an excerpt from the book, which will be published February 16. One… Read more →
Honouring BC’s Black Pioneers
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
The BC Black History Awareness Society has hosted a Black History Month program each February for 25 years. This year, with support from Digital Museums Canada, they have developed an exhibit featuring stories, pictures and videos. British Columbia’s Black Pioneers… Read more →
Jens Zimmermann interview: Human Flourishing in a Technological Age
by Mary Frances Giles Jens Zimmermann • • 0 Comments
Regent College’s J.I. Packer Professor of Theology Jens Zimmermann is hosting an online public lecture series called Human Flourishing in a Technological Age. This series is being offered in conjunction with Dr. Zimmermann’s winter seminar course and his ongoing Human… Read more →
Following Jesus as Lord means there can be no sacred / secular divide
by Alan Hirsch • • 1 Comment
Missional leader Alan Hirsch will be a keynote speaker at Mission Central: SERVE (formerly Missions Fest) later this week, January 29 – 31. Following is an excerpt from his book The Forgotten Ways (Brazos Press 2006, 2016). I wish to… Read more →
A spiritual journey as Grandpa
by Carson Pue • • 0 Comments
This comment appeared on CHAT Canada, which is hosting a three-part webinar series to explore The Art of Grandparenting, led by Sandi Smoker, beginning this Saturday morning (January 30). See below for more on the series. Grandpa, the best title… Read more →
Why we go to communities where Christ is least known
by Dr. Joshua Bogunjoko • • 1 Comment
Dr. Joshua Bogunjoko, international director of SIM International, will be a keynote speaker at Mission Central: SERVE (formerly Missions Fest), January 29 – 31. Many of you have heard about the Somali people on the news or in Hollywood films.… Read more →