According to global watchdog Open Doors, more than 380 million Christians today experience persecution and discrimination for their faith. But persecution doesn’t mean paralysis. Take the Christian church in Iran, for example. “The church in Iran today is truly thriving, but also under a lot of strain,” says Lana Silk with Transform Iran. “It reminds me of the Scripture … [Read more...] about A snapshot of Iran’s thriving, victorious church
Mission
Engaging in the mission of the church, to share the good news of Jesus to our neighbours and to the world. Encouraging those who are being persecuted for their faith, and coming alongside those ministering in the name of Jesus.
Odisha Prayer Walk Movement creates momentum
“The goal of the Odisha Prayer Walk Movement is to create momentum,” explains Bishop Hrudaya, leader of Intercede International partner ministry Orissa Follow-Up. This movement is creating a strong sense of unity among Christians in the state of Odisha, India. “Pastors and congregations are getting focused, and the gaps between denominations and churches are getting smaller,” … [Read more...] about Odisha Prayer Walk Movement creates momentum
Samaritan’s Purse Canada sends field hospital to Myanmar
Samaritan’s Purse Canada responded to the deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28. It was followed just 12 minutes later by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock. This powerful quake caused widespread destruction across both countries – collapsing buildings and infrastructure, killing more than 1,700 people, and injuring countless more. The Ministry of … [Read more...] about Samaritan’s Purse Canada sends field hospital to Myanmar
Celebrating 40 years of impact through language
Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) celebrates its 40th anniversary, marking four decades of empowering communities worldwide through language development, Bible translation, and education. Since its founding in 1985, CanIL has been at the forefront of linguistic innovation and cultural preservation, contributing to language sustainability in diverse regions … [Read more...] about Celebrating 40 years of impact through language
The Impact of the world on me
Less than a week ago, I boarded a plane from Rwanda back to my home here in Canada. Beside me, coming out of Amsterdam, was a 75-year-old Nigerian grandmother. It was her first plane trip. With a welcoming smile and limited English, she let me know she was visiting her only child, a daughter in Vancouver. Half-way through the trip she looked at me with weary eyes and said, … [Read more...] about The Impact of the world on me