Unaddressed, hidden barriers can silently trap someone in poverty, homelessness or addiction. But every day, Union Gospel Mission (UGM) support offers people resources to triumph over these complex challenges, moving them towards transformation. Following are four of those stories, re-posted…
A recent article by Gordon McIntyre in The Province and Vancouver Sun featured a significant example of environmental protection involving our local Christian university. Following is an excerpt: Langley philanthropist Ann Blaauw’s donation of more than $5 million meant that…
We are now just over a week away from Missions Fest 2020 – so it’s time to register. Attendance is still free, but registration is now required; go here. For those who haven’t attended – or haven’t attended for some…
There are now a significant number of Persian Christians in Metro Vancouver, and they have joined in the mourning following the recent downing of a flight over Tehran. One Iranian Muslim-background believer said, “It has been on my heart to…
Surrey Christian School is heavily involved with its surrounding community, and that distinguishing characteristic has been examined and documented by two local academics. Dr. Adrienne Castellon and Dr. Allyson Jule, both professors at Trinity Western University’s School of Education, wrote…
Chris Smith drew on several areas of expertise when he spoke as a guest of Regent Exchange (‘churches for the common good’) last Friday and shared with like-minded friends at Grandview Calvary Baptist Church over the weekend. He has written…
Yani Lim is best known locally for her pioneering work with Voices Together. Over the years she has led the way in several large gatherings at Rogers Arena and the Pacific Coliseum, each of which drew thousands of Christians from…