Why would a relatively obscure Canadian university professor suddenly become a world-renowned speaker of rock-star status with millions of YouTube subscribers? After his questioning Bill C-16’s criminalization of misgendering in 2017, the world started listening to this unknown Canadian. The New York Times describes Jordan Peterson as “the most influential … [Read more...] about Jordan Peterson, an intellectual change agent
Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird
Books by Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird include God's Firestarters; Blue Sky, a novel; and For Better, For Worse: Discovering the keys to a Lasting Relationship. Dr Ed’s newest award-winning book The Elisha Code is co-authored with Rev. David Kitz. Earlier books by Dr. Ed include the award-winning Battle for the Soul of Canada, and Restoring Health: Body, Mind, & Spirit.
Sir George Williams, founder of the YMCA
How many today realize that George Williams was the Billy Graham of the 19th Century? Whenever he crossed the Atlantic Ocean, he made a point of personally sharing Christ and giving out literature to everyone on the ocean liner. Powerful movements, especially those touching youth, can usually be traced to one visionary individual who sets the “genetic code” … [Read more...] about Sir George Williams, founder of the YMCA
Restoring the healing ministry in COVID times
In these Covid times, restoring the healing ministry is more important than ever. The Canadian Order of St Luke the Physician (OSL) offers training for Canadians in healing the sick. OSL believes that healing comes through both medicine and prayer. We were first introduced to OSL when Ed lost his voice in December 1980 for eighteen months. Through a rare viral … [Read more...] about Restoring the healing ministry in COVID times
Dr. Livingstone left his heart in Africa
Dr. David Livingstone originally trained as a missionary doctor to China. When that door closed because of the opium wars, Livingstone ended up in Cape Town, South Africa. Having received the Royal Geographic Society’s highest golden medal, Livingstone lived in an era where no occupation was more admired than that of an African explorer. Sir Roger … [Read more...] about Dr. Livingstone left his heart in Africa
William Carey: Father of modern missions
With our first ever online Mission Central Conference being held January 29 to 31, we all can gain inspiration from the father of Modern Missions. William Carey had a humble beginning as a village shoemaker in Paulersbury, England. He was fascinated with reading books about science, history and travel journals of explorers like Captain … [Read more...] about William Carey: Father of modern missions