In recent years it has become commonplace in the church to speak of the church as a ‘community of faith’ and to refer to congregations as ‘faith communities.’ I suspect that this shift in language has been made in order…
Four church properties will undergo major redevelopment as a result of an agreement between the United Church and the provincial government to create more affordable housing. At a news conference April 13, Premier John Horgan announced that the provincial government will work with.the BC…
Every year World Vision Canada hosts a Church Leaders Forum in several cities across Canada. Keith Stewart will lead the gathering at Christian Life Assembly in Langley, April 25. The pastor of Springcreek Church and author of We Were Wrong will speak about ‘The 5 Conversions of the Church: Waking…
While Jesus Christ Superstar has taken centre stage around North America again over the past few weeks, Metro Vancouver will have the opportunity to enjoy its own unique Christian rock musical this weekend. Forever & Ever (The New Jerusalem Project) will…
The role of churches and other faith-based ministries in the social, economic, governance and health of Surrey and White Rock is the focus of a soon-to-be released book co-authored by several long-time observers of life in the two cities. Church…
Recent headlines tell tales of death and despair at the border of Israel and the Gaza Strip, with Israeli soldiers killing many Palestinian protesters. During the next couple of weeks we will have an opportunity to gain some first-hand insights about that…
Conrade Yap is a prolific local book reviewer. He recently read A Disruptive Generosity: Stories of Transforming Cities Through Strategic Giving by Mac Pier. Giving and mission go hand in hand. For the grace of God is about that generous…