Thomas Schirrmacher will take over leadership of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) next March from Bishop Efraim Tendero, who in turn succeeded Geoff Tunnicliffe, who lives in Metro Vancouver. Following is the first part of a November 5 interview from… Read more →
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Lausanne’s call: for the whole Church to take the whole gospel to the whole world
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Ten years ago to the day I was seated with well over 4,000 delegates from 198 nations at the Third Lausanne Congress for World Evangelization in Cape Town. Christianity Today described Cape Town 2010 as the most representative gathering of… Read more →
BC Christian leaders respond to pandemic
by BC Christian Leaders • • 2 Comments
Easter Week April 8, 2020 Dear fellow British Columbians, As a group of Christian leaders we seek to join our voice in praise and thanksgiving for the care, kindness, and sacrifice of courageous frontline health care workers, social and food… Read more →
Around Town: acting pastor, Tanzanian camp, John Stackhouse: same-sex issue
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
A recent article in the Surrey Now-Leader (and other local papers) describes the unique career path a local pastor/actor: Without question, James Yi has developed a special relationship with Kim’s Convenience, both on stage and television. The Surrey-based actor has earned… Read more →
Around Town: Multiply Conference, NOLA funding, Thomas Aquinas Fest . . .
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
“How do we see healthy disciples of Jesus multiplied in our day? We want to see churches planted that are reproducing churches, creating a multiply movement, and we want to partner together as the body of Christ. The prayer of… Read more →
Generational challenges in immigrant congregations
by Craig Smith • • 0 Comments
Everyone is born into a culture and influenced by that culture. This issue was a major concern of the apostle Paul, and again today it has major implications for local Canadian churches. Imagine a church in Saudi Arabia made up… Read more →
Snapshots of faith in South Surrey and White Rock
by Peter Biggs • • 1 Comment
Peter Biggs of The Light Magazine is researching one Metro Vancouver / Fraser Valley municipality each month, and producing a four page feature. The October issue features South Surrey / White Rock. In the 1950s, White Rock residents began to feel isolated from the then–District of Surrey,… Read more →
Ecumenical prayer service brought Catholics and Lutherans together
by Flyn Ritchie • • 1 Comment
A mixed congregation of Catholics and Lutherans met at St. Clare’s Catholic Church in Coquitlam last Sunday afternoon (October 1). The atmosphere was joyful and collegial throughout the Ecumenical Prayer Service for Unity and the following reception. The spacious interior… Read more →
Voices Together: Gathering the church to worship God on Canada Day
by Flyn Ritchie • • 0 Comments
Thousands of Christians will gather at Pacific Coliseum this Saturday to worship God and celebrate Canada Day on the 150th anniversary of the founding of the nation. The celebration will last from 5 – 7 pm. Giulio Gabeli, chair of… 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 →