Dave and Ruby Hayward founded Joy Fellowship in Vancouver (which particularly involves people with physical and mental disabilities), but before that they had a role in the amazing growth of the church among the Soura people in India, especially through their Bible translation work. The… Read more →
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Darrell Johnson will reflect influence of E. Stanley Jones during Ashram Retreat
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
It’s not often you hear the word ‘ashram’ in a Christian context – at least not outside India – but we are fortunate enough to have an annual BC Christian Ashram Retreat, this year at Trinity Western University July 14 – 16. The term… Read more →
Around Town: Voices Together, Jazz Fest, Anil Kant, The Rock Theatre . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Voices Together offers a unique opportunity to join together with thousands of fellow believers to worship God while also celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday. And this year it is free. Do come and join the 10,000 or so expected at the Pacific Coliseum… Read more →
Missions Fest 2017: Mukti Mission still creating beauty from ashes
by Lorraine Francis • • 0 Comments
Lorraine Francis of the Mukti Mission in India will be a featured speaker at Missions Fest Vancouver (January 27 – 29). Here she describes Pandita Ramabai, the renowned Indian reformer, and tells some of her own story. Born in 1858,… Read more →
Smita Singh helps girls escape Kolkata’s infamous red-light district
by Luke McKee • • 0 Comments
Sonagachi in Kolkata, India is Asia’s largest red-light district (Born into Brothels was shot there). With an estimated 20,000 sex workers, an environment has been created that allows the trafficking of under-age girls. Robbed of their future, these girls are… Read more →
Founder of Christian Ashrams movement knew Gandhi as a peace-maker
by Ed Hird • • 4 Comments
A BC Christian Ashram Retreat will take place July 17 – 19 at Summit Pacific Campus in Abbotsford. (For a description of the ashram experience, see below.) The annual event is hosted by Ed Hird and fellow members of United… Read more →
Outreach Canada offers a chance to increase South Asian awareness
by Lloyd Mackey • • 0 Comments
A March 18 luncheon in Richmond should be helpful to pastors and other Christian leaders who want to relate more effectively to South Asia communities. The complimentary lunch event, spearheaded by Outreach Canada (OC), will take place at Peace Mennonite… Read more →
Indian Christianity: Deep roots, pioneer missionaries, impressive leaders
by Sandeep Jadhav • • 5 Comments
In the spirit of Missions Fest – where we were reminded more than once that well over half of the world’s Christians now live outside of Europe and North America – we will look at the fascinating history of Christianity… Read more →