For years I have been urging anyone who will listen to pay more attention to missionary history, learn about missionary saints, read books about missionaries – to little avail. I believe one of my sons once followed up. But, Paul…
Dave Jeffery influenced many people, even as he suffered with a debilitating neuromuscular disease. And his life will be remembered, and celebrated widely during a funeral which will be live-streamed from Sevenoaks Alliance Church this weekend. Jeffery retired in May…
We have just entered the fall season, so we have also entered the Alpha season – dozens of local churches, probably more, are beginning Alpha Courses this month. The appeal of Alpha endures. Nicky Gumbel seems ageless, and is still at…
John Stackhouse has written a very useful overview of the history of evangelicalism in Canada for the July/August issue of Faith Today, to mark the nation’s 150th birthday. The rise and fall (and rise?) of evangelicalism offers a six-page ‘quick…
Easter approaches, and with it much beautiful music. This year, Bach’s St. Matthew Passion must surely be the most eagerly awaited by those who appreciate sacred/classical music. The Vancouver Bach Choir, with help from the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, will present…
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…
I’ve been privileged to serve as a columnist for Faith Today magazine here in Canada for two stints, the second of which continues to the present . . . But I recently happened across the ‘signing off’ column of my previous…