Andy Harrington is well known locally as the leader, first, of Youth Unlimited / Youth For Christ and then of Wellspring, which focuses on education in Rwanda. In September he made the transition from Wellspring to leadership of a worldwide… Read more →
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Melissa Skelton is one of just two female Anglican archbishops in the world
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
When Melissa Skelton was elected an archbishop last weekend, she became part of a very select club. There are now two female Anglican archbishops in the world; the first, Kay Goldsworthy, was installed just a couple of months ago in Perth, Australia.… Read more →
Faith, Life and Leadership: Eight Canadian women tell their stories
by Georgialee Lang • • 1 Comment
Vancouver lawyer and arbitrator Georgialee Lang has edited a book which “brings together eight female Christian leaders from across Canada who share their challenges, setbacks, failures and successes.” Lang is featured – the excerpt below suggests the truly unique and… Read more →
Around Town: Blanket Exercises, Men for God, Gideons, Sacred / Silence . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 1 Comment
Two churches will hold Blanket Exercises this week in honour of National Aboriginal Day (June 21) – West Point Grey United Church tonight (June 23) and Vancouver Eastside Vineyard Church on Saturday (June 25). And what is a Blanket Exercise?… Read more →
UBC’s new president appreciated for his strong record, and his candour
by Flyn Ritchie • • 2 Comments
Dr. Santa Ono has been chosen as the 15th president of the University of British Columbia. By all accounts a popular and well-rounded leader, he has also been public about his Christian faith over the years. UBC describes Ono, 53,… Read more →
Around Town: Young Messiah, Melissa Skelton, Willingdon School, Carson Pue
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
The year is starting strong for Bible-based movies. The Young Messiah will open this Friday (March 11) in several local theatres, even while Risen is still performing well at the box office. The Young Messiah takes place when Jesus is… Read more →
Faith Today’s interview with Regent College president Jeffrey Greenman
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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 →
Global Leadership Summit still going strong after 20 years
by Lloyd Mackey • • 0 Comments
A Surrey church will be the site, October 23 – 24, for a local staging of the 20th annual Global Leadership Summit. Kevin and Cynthia Cavanaugh, respectively senior pastor of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and speaker/author on leadership issues relating… Read more →
Sept 8 – 14: Urban Landscape, Graydon Nicholas, Ministry Leadership . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Regent College wants to introduce its community to the work of Richard Tetrault; thus the Lookout Gallery’s From the Urban Landscape show, running from September 10 to October 3 (an opening reception runs from 4:30 – 7:30 pm on the… Read more →
Rash decision by Nanaimo City Council has attracted national attention
by Lloyd Mackey • • 6 Comments
When Nanaimo City Council decided to cancel a leadership event – with just four days notice – because they found a couple of its participants offensive, church leaders feared that the decision would threaten religious freedom. Before long, the combative… Read more →