An ongoing national dialogue between Evangelicals and Catholics has resulted in a new publication from the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada: Our Roman Catholic Neighbours. A June 27 news release described something of its history and purpose: This EFC resource is… Read more →
There is a lot of soul-searching about the state of the church these days, which many see through a dark lens. Often the big picture is missed. Brian Stiller helps to rectify that problem by taking a worldwide approach. In From Jerusalem… Read more →
Possibly Andrew Scheer hasn’t read The Benedict Option yet. He’s in the book’s target group – conservative and Christian – but he’s clearly more disposed to stay and fight the good fight in the public square than is author Rod Dreher.… Read more →
This vignette reflecting on Vancouver’s history appeared in the March-April issue of Faith Today. It was the spring of 1917. Canada had been at war against Germany for nearly three years. Like everyone Canadians had expected a short war, but… Read more →
At first glance, it seems that Trinity Western University is planning to celebrate Pessimism Day next week. On Thursday (March 23), Dr. Sam Reimer will be discussing Why Canadians aren’t Going to Church and What that Means for Evangelical Churches in… Read more →
You know times are changing when the Roman Catholic Church hosts the first local celebration of the Reformation. The 500th anniversary will take place in 2017, but St. Mark’s Theological College on the UBC campus will be hosting The Catholic… Read more →
Forty years ago I hitchhiked up to a farm west of Lusaka in Zambia. Three months later I left as a born again Christian. The farmers/missionaries introduced me to Christ in their home Bible studies and I made a profession… Read more →
North America and Europe have debated how many Syrian refugees to take in, but by far the bulk of the problem remains in Syria and neighbouring nations. Two Lebanese Christian leaders are telling the stories of those refugees – and… Read more →
Two visiting speakers and a new book co-authored by a local professor offer some valuable insights into the state of the church these days. Diana Butler Bass: Grounded hope Diana Butler Bass has been a favourite in mainline church… Read more →
Jeffrey Greenman became president of Regent College earlier this year; he is also professor of theology and ethics at the graduate school on the UBC campus. Prior to assuming his present role he served as academic dean and executive vice… Read more →
