Churches working with their communities. It has always been a thing – think hospitals, schools, Salvation Army, World Vision, gospel missions, the Halo Effect . . . But even so, there does seem to be a trend for local churches…
Local authors continue to write good books at quite a rate. This is my first round-up of 2023 (on books published late last year and early this year), but I have about the same number in reserve, and more are…
I had intended to write about the fourth Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON IV) taking place in Kigali, Rwanda this week. Several local delegates are attending what could prove to be a momentous event for world Anglicanism, and beyond. But…
The pandemic and its aftermath – if that’s where we are – has been tough on pastors, and lay leaders for that matter. So it’s good to see that Regent College is offering The Gathering: Journeying towards Pastoral Health, June…
An extensive study of “faith formation of children in the home” was published by the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada April 11. Following is their release describing the study, then the Executive Summary. (Go here to download the full report.) How…
I had a couple of pleasant revelations last Friday morning (March 31), when I attended the annual conference of the Evangelical Missiological Society. First, the venue. Second, the content. Pacific Life Bible College I have known about Pacific Life Bible…
Some may have been surprised to hear, earlier this month, that Trinity Western University (TWU) faculty have decided to form a union, choosing CLAC as their representatives. Others may have wondered what kind of union the CLAC is. Many, I…
Creating Conversation is a weekly editorial, curated by the Centre for Missional Leadership (CML), which gives opportunity for people to speak about issues they believe are vital for the church in Vancouver. One of the goals of this weekly article is…
A new exhibit at Trinity Western University’s Kouwenberg C.S. Lewis and Friends Collection is showcasing Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis’ classic work on Christian apologetics. Paul Chamberlain wrote this feature essay for the exhibit. Mention C.S. Lewis’ name and most people…
Knowing more about the hymns they are singing helps worshipers feel more connected to God and each other in the universal body of Christ that spans all times and places. This article was first published on the Calvin Institute of…