When Tim Keller spins his vision of engaging culture and how the church will have to adjust to become a missionary culture in a post Christian world, he first acknowledges that some of us are still experiencing the last gasps of Christendom in comparison with a secularized Europe. He sees the handwriting on the wall as more and more of our younger generations label themselves … [Read more...] about Culture & Faith: Part 2, Engaging culture with Tim Keller
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.
Intersectional theory impacting sharing the Gospel
Have you ever wondered what is going on with so much discussion around who is more marginalized and victimized? It is hard to have a conversation that focuses on aspects of race, gender, sexuality or ethnicity without bumping into the ‘victim’ card. The reason for all this is the rise of intersectional theory. No longer do facts and reality determine objective truth – rather … [Read more...] about Intersectional theory impacting sharing the Gospel
Culture & Faith: Part 1 Who is influencing who?
In 2006, James Canton, in his book The Extreme Future, suggested that speed, complexity, risk, change and surprise would define the times up until now. In the past 15 years these trends intensified. We don’t need a 5G network to tell us that. Christian singles, seniors and families, attempting to hold onto traditional values, practices, rights and freedoms, are getting … [Read more...] about Culture & Faith: Part 1 Who is influencing who?
Questioning Canada’s state neutrality around Bill C-6
The Christian Legal Fellowship (CLF), whose membership consists of “700 lawyers, law students, law professors and others” in 30 denominations and 11 provinces and territories, believes that Bill C-6 (the anti-conversion therapy law) undermines the state’s duty of neutrality and the “fundamental freedoms of thought, belief, and opinion by establishing a sectarian, … [Read more...] about Questioning Canada’s state neutrality around Bill C-6
Deliberations over Bill C-6
January 25 may mark the final days of uncertainty for parents and pastors over Bill C-6. The Justice Committee has finished its review and forwarded the conversion therapy bill, with recommended changes, back to the House of Commons. The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada encourages citizens to contact MPs over the break. David Cooke, of the Campaign Life Coalition, … [Read more...] about Deliberations over Bill C-6