July 30 is designated as the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, and this year’s theme is “Leave No Child Behind in the Fight Against Human Trafficking.’ According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, one in three…
My ministry with homeless youth over the years has highlighted for me the need for our society to wake up to the dangers that our children are facing every day. My concern for their health has compelled me to advocate…
The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada (EFC) and the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) recently submitted a brief together for the United Nations Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of human rights in Canada. The EFC stated: Our 2023 UPR stakeholders report provides information…
Business As Mission (BAM) is a movement that is picking up steam. While it always involves business ventures with a ‘kingdom of God purpose,’ some examples make the case in a particularly compelling way. Rachel Rose Nelson will tell the…
Karen Giesbrecht is the main author of ‘Anemic: Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation in Metro Vancouver: Who, How and What?’ Go here for the full 19-page report. We have all been part of conversations about how much life has changed…
Michael Hart hopes his new album “will appeal to people who have no church background, who are searching for a benevolent God who cares.” ONE is his ninth album, but he took a 10-year break since his last one. During…
Cathy Peters is a tireless campaigner against human trafficking and she takes every opportunity to press her case – especially when there is an election looming. Thus she made a point of attending the annual Union of BC Municipalities gathering…
The concept of Business As Mission (BAM) has gained serious traction over the past few years. Anyone who wants to get a better idea of what it’s all about will have the perfect opportunity early next month (June 1 –…
Brian McConaghy, founder of Ratanak International, will be a featured speaker at Missions Fest Vancouver (January 27 – 29). I am a weapons specialist by trade and a highly trained forensic expert with 22 years’ experience in the RCMP. I…
A national initiative involving two local groups (REED and EVE) has launched a billboard campaign which will be in evidence around the Metro Vancouver this month. Following is the organizers’ statement. The Buying Sex is a Crime campaign is supported by a wide cross-section…