(Picture: James and Rita Houston - Courtesy of Regent College) Why would anyone leave a teaching position at Oxford University in England to start from scratch in Vancouver, BC? How did Dr James Houston become the spiritual father of Regent College? in December 1961, a pivotal spiritual encounter with God prompted his dramatic career shift. Houston explained, That … [Read more...] about Dr James Houston, Geographer of the Soul – (21 November 1922 – 15 March 2026)
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BC Camp Spotlight
Photo: Courtesy of Camp Qwanoes ––– Camp Squeah | Camp Qwanoes | TWU Camps Camp Squeah Kids Need More OutsideIn the age of screens, digital information, technology and electronic everything, now more than ever we need to soak ourselves and our children in creation. There are many reasons to be concerned these days about how our culture is influencing children and … [Read more...] about BC Camp Spotlight
“Going All Out” – and everyone’s invited! Camp Qwanoes Summer 2026 – Celebrating 60 years!
It was the last full day of summer and a camper asked me a question that caught me completely off guard. It was Youth Camp (ages 15-18) and on the last full day we do a giant outdoor banquet complete with elaborate decorations, a huge setup, and an incredible meal. It’s a memorable night that takes ALL our staff to make it possible. The setup was well underway - staff were … [Read more...] about “Going All Out” – and everyone’s invited! Camp Qwanoes Summer 2026 – Celebrating 60 years!
Celebrating Women in Aviation
As a young girl, I idolized Amelia Earhart. I was awe-struck by her sense of adventure, her courage for entering a risky male-dominated field, and excelling in her profession. How many women, I wondered, could understand the mechanics of an airplane, navigate and fly it? Earhart’s pioneering spirit, her passion for aviation and her knowledge and skill garnered high respect from … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women in Aviation
Presence-Centred Prayer: A Glimpse of Southland Church and Church Renewal International
How did a floundering, semi-rural church of 150 in Steinbach, Manitoba, become a flourishing regional congregation of 4500 that spawned a global church-renewal ministry? That captivating story features Ray and Fran Duerksen. Ray is a former commercial pilot who sensed God’s call to ministry, attended seminary, and, in 1984, planted a church in Woodstock, Ontario. Through … [Read more...] about Presence-Centred Prayer: A Glimpse of Southland Church and Church Renewal International