An interview with Jack Taylor Your new books, called the 12 Tasks, claim to be about creating a rite of passage for those entering their teen years. How did you come up with this idea? Jack: Credit for the idea goes to missionary friends of mine in Kenya. Kym and Shel Arensen who, in the early 90’s, noted that while the African tribes around us had rites of passage to … [Read more...] about Creating a rite of passage in the 12 tasks
Jack Taylor
Jack Taylor served as a missionary for 18 years in Kenya and as a pastor of a multi-cultural church in Vancouver for 23 years. He is the founder of New Hope Community Services Society and currently works as the academic coordinator between Trinity Western University and Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions in Rwanda. He is the author of 23 books (see some at jackataylor.com). He is also a credentialed marriage coach (1heartcoaching.com). He has been married to Gayle for 48 years.
Bill C-4 banning conversion therapy
Conservative Rob Moore signaled a possible new direction in parliament when he rose to introduce a motion fast-tracking the anti-conversion therapy ban. The 11-page bill (C-4), introduced on November 29th, was the Liberal’s third iteration at the legislation after the first effort died when Parliament was prorogued in 2020 and the second version died when an election was called … [Read more...] about Bill C-4 banning conversion therapy
A flood of relief from churches
Some images leave your mouth agape. 9/11 did that. Lytton burning did that. Now, a crumpled highway, a flooded prairie, and life-consuming landslides have done that. The video footage is unprecedented for BC as a month of rain fell in two days. “For such a time as this” became more than ancient reality to BC believers absorbing the devastation of an atmospheric river pouring … [Read more...] about A flood of relief from churches
Covid spikes child marriages and teen pregnancies in Uganda
The UN claims that 12 million girls a year are married off before they turn 18. A 2018 report before the pandemic noted that Africa had one of the highest rates of teen pregnancies in the world before the virus arrived. In Uganda, Covid’s impact has spiked this reality on the impoverished. Victory Care Center in Kabale municipality has documented 2,618 young teens pregnant due … [Read more...] about Covid spikes child marriages and teen pregnancies in Uganda
A taste of heaven: celebrating cultural diversity and spiritual unity
The 20th annual Circle of Nations Day at FFBC (Faith Fellowship Baptist Church) brought friends from at least 50 nations together to celebrate. The flags of 60 nations, representing the usual congregants, paraded around the sanctuary. Songs in French, Korean and Tagalog were featured and congregants then sang Amazing Grace in their own languages. Scripture in Arabic, Farsi, … [Read more...] about A taste of heaven: celebrating cultural diversity and spiritual unity