MCC Festival For World Relief 2025
Join us for the 2025 MCC Festival for World Relief September 12 & 13 in Abbotsford — a vibrant weekend of community, generosity, and purpose. From delicious Mennonite food to family fun, the MCC Festival offers a chance to gather in support of people facing hunger and crisis around the world. Every dollar raised supports…
Middle East Ministries Disciple Youth Through Camps and Conferences
In the midst of the uncertainty of life in the Middle East, two ministries partnered with Intercede are ministering to children and youth in the biblical lands of Israel and Jordan in powerful, life-changing ways. Israel: Netivah Christian Ministries is an inspired Israel-based indigenous youth ministry that became a partner of Intercede International in 2013.…
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Kingdom Living Blueprint: Citizens of the Kingdom
“All governments are under God. In so far as there is peace and order, it’s God’s order. So, live responsibly as a citizen. If you’re irresponsible to the state, then you’re irresponsible with God, and God will hold you responsible. Duly constituted authorities are only a threat if you’re trying to get by with something.…
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Building churches that align with Jesus’ outcomes
In my new role at Novo Canada, I’ve been thinking about how we measure success. Part of that process requires that we are brave enough to ask the question, “What do we measure? ” As a mission organization do we measure conversions, for instance? Is that measure helpful? What does it say about our priorities…
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Maria Woodworth-Etter: Under the Power
Before the healing ministries of Aimee Semple McPherson and Kathyrn Kuhlman, there was Maria Woodworth-Etter. Born in 1844 in New Lisbon, Ohio, a population of 800, she was an unlikely healing pioneer with little to no church exposure. Her abusive alcoholic dad bankrupted the family, before he died of sunstroke, leaving them destitute: “…when (my…
Capernwray – A Global Impact for Jesus
Two summers ago, it was an 85-year-old Dutch woman swimming nearby that made the difference for Ruth – born in Germany. As they enjoyed the cool waters at Capernwray Harbour on Thetis Island in BC, they spoke of baptism and its significance. “I got immersed as an adult because Jesus did,” the woman said. That…
The Influencer
Sarah was a quiet girl with long curly hair and beautiful green eyes, who loved snow. When she prayed for snow for her birthday the year she turned 12, it didn’t seem weird, except her birthday is in April, typically a month of showers and flowers. But that year it snowed for just one day…
Ministry/Mission Spotlight
CFI – Christian Friends of Israel | CSB Canada | Lighthouse Harbour Ministries | Family Foundations Canada School of Ministry | Iron Sharpens Iron Conference CFI – Christian Friends of Israel “Come, I will show you the bride, the Lamb’s wife.” And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great and high mountain,…
Back to School with a Heart: Tips for a Wonderful Year Ahead
The start of a new school year brings excitement, fresh beginnings, and plenty of questions for families. How do we help our kids thrive academically, emotionally, and spiritually? At BC Christian Academy, we believe the answer lies in a simple but powerful idea – putting on love. Inspired by our theme verse this year from…
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Summer Fun at Cultus Lake Water and Adventure Parks
Cultus Lake Waterpark has long been a destination for good, clean, family fun. Liz and Chris Steunenberg bought the business in the mid-nineties with a dream of expanding the park and making it the ultimate in family entertainment. Today, Cultus Lake Waterpark is the biggest waterpark in British Columbia. You will find some of the…
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Why do you do what you do?
An interview with John Slater, VP of Business Development, ImmunoCeutica Labs and Technologies A man came across three stonecutters and asked them what they were doing. The first replied, “I am making a living.” The second kept on hammering while he said, “I am doing the best job of stonecutting in the entire county.” The…