Open Doors has released World Watch List 2024 (WWL), which ranks countries by the severity of persecution and discrimination endured by Christians living there. The 2024 list highlights the plight of Christians in sub-Saharan Africa, with more than 82 percent of Christians killed across the globe being in Nigeria (ranked #6), increased violence in India, and church closures and … [Read more...] about Open Doors World Watch List 2024
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.
Watoto Children’s Choir in Canada
The Watoto Children’s Choir has begun 2024 with a series of concerts in locations throughout Canada. The word Watoto means “children” in the Swahili language. The choir first began touring thirty ago and is one part of the Watoto ministry that is ‘Celebrating Christ, Caring for Community’. In 1983, a civil war between various factions in Uganda was causing much bloodshed … [Read more...] about Watoto Children’s Choir in Canada
Prayer is integral to indigenous ministries in Africa
Prayer is an integral part of ministries partnered with Intercede International in Africa. Some of these ministries have witnessed God answer their prayers and intercession in dramatic ways over the years. “Thank you, brothers and sisters, in Christ Jesus for the good work you are doing as we together preach the Good News of the Kingdom of God,” wrote Kenya Evangelism … [Read more...] about Prayer is integral to indigenous ministries in Africa
Dick & Susan Driedger and Foundations for Living
When a husband and wife like Dick and Susan Driedger are totally sold out to God, anything can happen, even at age 93. Dick, being of Mennonite heritage, was born and raised on a prairie farm with 14 other siblings. Their family was so poor that shoes were only worn on Sundays. Dick vowed that once he could afford shoes, he would never go barefoot again, even on a … [Read more...] about Dick & Susan Driedger and Foundations for Living
World Vision Canada programs plant seeds of change for impoverished communities
In Cambodia, a chicken farm becomes a source of hope. In the Zambian countryside, a struggling family is trained in goat-rearing. And in a South Sudan farming community, women are given a voice to lead. These are just a few of the many stories of empowerment and resilience that have come from World Vision Canada programs around the world as child hunger is at its worst … [Read more...] about World Vision Canada programs plant seeds of change for impoverished communities