If you were in Sudbury, Ontario on Saturday, June 8th you would have seen groups of people throughout the city planting community gardens, cleaning up highways or restoring parks and they were all wearing white t-shirts with the words, “Elevate – Love in Motion” written in black letters across the […]
This week I am sharing a blog from one of my favorite authors – Margaret Feinberg. Here is a sample: “You’ve seen the ads. A photo of a pot-bellied, hairy man who looks unhappy is posed next to the same man, newly shaved, tanned with ripped abs and a toned
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This week I am sharing Thom Rainer’s blog post, “The Most Common Factor in Declining Churches“: “Stated simply, the most common factor in declining churches is an inward focus. The ministries are only for the members. The budgetary funds are used almost exclusively to meet the needs of the members. The
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This video was made to work alongside the Journey to wholeness in Jesus materials. It is a framework for thinking about the process of intentional disciple-making; built from historic Christian practices, Wesleyan methodologies, and contemporary applied approaches.
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Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.
A great quote from Henri Nouwen Read More
Two weeks ago I braved (read white knuckled) the 401 to check out Studio 15, a Christian arts community for youth in the Kingsview Village and The Westway neighborhoods of Toronto. A source had informed me that the cooking class this particular evening would be a lesson in all things
Nourishment Studio 15 Style Read More
This week I am sharing Matt Lipan’s blog “How To Be a Holy Neighbor.” It’s an interesting look at something that is real for all of us. Click here to read Matt’s blog.
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The following is the story of Sergio told in three acts and written by Doug Dawson (Open Arms FMC in Tillsonberg, ON) and Barb Peterson (Iglesia del Buen Samaritano in Sarnia, ON.) Sergio Act One The story begins in Tillsonburg, ON in 2006. Lloyd Peterson (New Horizons FMC in Sarnia,
Here are some good words from fellow Canadian Carey Nieuwhof who pastors in Barrie, ON. Carey takes on the “silver bullet” theory of church growth. Click here to read, “5 Things That Won’t Make Your Church Grow.”
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