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Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird

Ed & Janice HirdBooks 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.

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Healing Pioneers: AB Simpson’s Gospel of Healing 

January 6, 2025 by Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird Leave a Comment

A.B simpson

A.B. Simpson was a remarkable Canadian pioneer of the healing ministry. Born on Prince Edward Island on December 15, 1843, Simpson was such a workaholic that he destroyed his health: “I carried a bottle of ammonia (smelling salts) in my pocket for years and would have taken a nervous spasm if I had ventured without it. Again and again, while climbing a slight elevation or going … [Read more...] about Healing Pioneers: AB Simpson’s Gospel of Healing 

Healing Pioneers: John & Ethel Gayner Banks – founders of Order of St Luke the Physician

December 24, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird Leave a Comment

John and Ethel banks

In 1932, when the healing ministry was neglected in many churches, Rev. Dr. John & Ethel Gayner Banks birthed an interdenominational healing ministry at St Luke’s Church in San Diego called the Fellowship of St. Luke. From that fellowship was formed The International Order of St Luke the Physician (OSL), incorporated initially in the state of California in 1935, and later … [Read more...] about Healing Pioneers: John & Ethel Gayner Banks – founders of Order of St Luke the Physician

When Ministry and Marriage Collide book review

December 16, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird Leave a Comment

when marriage and ministry collide

Jack Taylor has three Master’s Degrees and a PhD.  He has been married 47 years, in leadership for 43, a counsellor for over 30, and now works as a certified relationship coach. When he writes a book on marriage, he works hard intellectually. As Jack mentioned in his book, ‘I focus on the abstract…I may seem out of touch with reality and too theoretical.’ What makes … [Read more...] about When Ministry and Marriage Collide book review

Miracle in Crescent Beach

December 2, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird 1 Comment

MIracle at Crescent beach

All Saints Community Church has seen many miracles in Crescent Beach. Our journey to Crescent Beach can only be described as miraculous. Many people have supported us, prayed for us, visited with us, and told others of our story. Thank you.  Our bishop and senior Pastor, Peter Klenner, has again and again called the All Saints congregation to focus on the priorities of … [Read more...] about Miracle in Crescent Beach

Sowing with tears at the Best Christmas Pageant Ever

November 14, 2024 by Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird 1 Comment

best christmas pageant

We haven’t wept and laughed so much at any Christmas movie.  The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, based on Barbara Robinson’s 1972 novel, is both very lighthearted and deeply touching. Christianity Today commented:  The Best Christmas Pageant Ever is pretty much everything you’d want in a faith-based family Christmas movie. It’s heartfelt, self-aware, and genuinely … [Read more...] about Sowing with tears at the Best Christmas Pageant Ever

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