With files from Voice of the Martyrs Canada and Alan Doerksen of Intercede International Jesus made it very clear that to follow Him means denying ourselves and taking up our cross (Matthew 16:24). It means being hated by the world (John 15:18-19), enduring persecution and suffering (2 Timothy 3:12), and even losing our lives (Matthew 16:25). When we feel afraid to accept … [Read more...] about International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
Community
Creating community; belonging, connecting and supporting one another, celebrating the joys, and facing and overcoming the challenges in our common life together.
Dr. Steve Brown: The ethics of leadership
By Drs. Ed Hird and Gordon Dirks Over the last two decades serving with Arrow Leadership, Steve Brown has walked alongside, equipped and encouraged thousands of leaders across Canada, USA and the world. A gifted story-teller, Brown ‘s heartbeat is developing Jesus-centred leaders. This means being led more by Jesus, leading more like Jesus, and leading more to … [Read more...] about Dr. Steve Brown: The ethics of leadership
Urgent Call for Prayer
Standing with Manipur’s tribals against overwhelming odds Rev's Ed Hird & David Kitz Why has the Canadian media left us largely in the dark over the Manipur genocide? What has the Canadian government been doing to protest the slaughter, rape, and displacement of tribal indigenous people of India? In the remote and beautiful landscapes of Manipur, India, a … [Read more...] about Urgent Call for Prayer
An open letter to church leaders
Dear Pastor, As Pastors, you and I are Kingdom People. We have a Kingdom message and a Kingdom responsibility to uphold and present the Word of God to this lost and broken world. It is my conviction that we need each other if we’re going to maintain a Christian witness in our country! That’s why I’ve written this open letter to you. Canada needs our collective Christian … [Read more...] about An open letter to church leaders
Jericho
On a trip to the holy land, Jericho is another stop along the way. It sits at 250 m below sea level. At first, it doesn’t seem much to look at. Nestled within the Palestinian territory labeled as the West Bank, with a current population of around 20,000, it features ancient ruins among contemporary accommodations. This centre of civilization is one of the longest enduring … [Read more...] about Jericho