This year I turned sixty-one years old. I am very different than I was in my twenties and thirties. I have matured; I am a little more self-aware and I hope a little more kind and gracious. However, I recognize that God is still chipping away at some areas of … Read More
The Wounded Leader
Ivan resonated with the message given by our Canadian Seamless Link church pastor. The pastor had come with one of his board members to provide leadership and soul care training for our Caribbean Island national leaders of an Alliance house church movement. Ivan is a local church pastor who also … Read More
Brushstrokes of Love: Connecting with Artists
We were assigned to our new field in Europe to build an art ministry, and I had absolutely no plan for how to begin such an endeavor when I arrived. Nobody I knew did this kind of ministry. Nobody had any guidelines for me to follow—there was no existing framework … Read More
Churches Get Creative During COVID-19
Churches thrive on fellowship. It’s one of the things that we do best. Every week we meet; in youth groups, small groups, coffee breaks, children’s programs, and more. So what happens when churches need to close their doors? How can we find ways to truly be the Church when in-person … Read More
Jesus is the Gospel
We have all heard the critique, “He cannot see the forest for the trees!” It is not that trees are bad; in fact, they can be beautiful. It is just that if someone’s view is too narrow, they may miss either what they ought to see or, at least, miss … Read More
Lipstick Means Celebration
Recently, I was invited to join a teammate to meet a sweet new baby girl, the 4th girl and 6th child for her family, who are part of the people group that I work with. Just before coming to get me, my teammate texted me, “Do you have any lipstick? … Read More
Facebook Livestreaming Guide
As churches close their doors to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many will be moving online. For some churches, this is something that they are familiar with, and for others this is an opportunity to learn something new. This guide is intended to help churches setup a livestream broadcast using … Read More
National Ministry Centre Temporarily Closed
Due to the rapid increase in the incidents of COVID-19 across the country and especially here in Ontario, the staff members at the National Ministry Centre (NMC) of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada are working remotely until further notice. This action has been taken in response to current … Read More
Launching a Generation of Missional Innovators
Imagine 80 diverse young adults from across Canada, coming together in Montreal for a one-week leadership gathering, all wondering the same thing: “How can God use me for His Kingdom? How can I be on mission for Him?” The annual Envision Summit is a unique space that provides leadership development … Read More
COVID-19 Update
As COVID-19 continues to impact the world, we must navigate how to respond during this difficult time. This guide is intended to be enacted in strategic partnership with whatever provincial, federal, and international guidelines, directions, and regulations are in place in during the COVID-19 outbreak. In addition, being committed to … Read More