by Staff, World Evangelical Alliance | Posted 10/07/09
Churches Engage Around Restorative Justice
The Church Council on Justice and Corrections argues that the philosophy and values in restorative justice are deeply compatible with biblical truth.
by Sandra Reimer | Posted 09/30/09
Parting Congregation Shoulders Church Debt
An Anglican congregation splits graciously: “…we've taken action that declares God has spoken with clarity and authority…concerning His purposes….”
by Mags Storey | Posted 09/23/09
Leader to Leader
What are the foundations of your faith? World Vision asked Christian leaders from across the country for their thoughts.
by Staff, World Watch | Posted 9/16/09
Confessions of a Former Pastor
A nine-to-five job that requires commuting give a former pastor a new perspective on the lives of those who sit in the pews on Sunday mornings.
by Willard Metzger | Posted 9/2/09
A Big Helping of Powerlessness
A lesson in powerlessness and the resulting reflections on the condition of certain people groups.
by Kent Dueck | Posted 7/8/09
How to Deal with a Crisis
Churches and individuals need to be prepared.
by Janet Epp Buckingham | Posted 6/17/09
Gardening to the Glory of God
Gardening is a vital form of Christian witness, one that too many churches are ignoring.
by Mags Storey | Posted 6/17/09
Our Own Worst Media Enemies
Christians should not complain about bad news coverage if our church leaders aren’t willing to make themselves available to local media.
by John Stackhouse | Posted 5/27/09
From Renewal to Mission
The head of the Vineyard Churches Canada reflects on changing denominational identity and the challenges all Evangelicals face.
by Gary Best | Posted 5/13/09
Leadership in Tough Times
What difference can great leadership make in times of trouble? World Vision interviewed experts to find out.
by Staff, World Watch | Posted 5/6/09
Alienated Anglicans Starting Afresh
Anglicans who have left the Anglican Church of Canada and are seeking to be recognized as a new Anglican “province.” Faith Today interviewed Charlie Masters, their general secretary.
by Karen Stiller | Posted 4/22/09
Renewing the Church as a Healing Community
The church has a mandate to be a healing community in the midst of a broken world. We need a clear and compelling vision of how this mandate is to be carried out.
by Paul T. P. Wong | Posted 4/1/09
Face-saving Models of Conflict Resolution
There are ways to resolve conflict without direct confrontation. These indirect approaches can be critical to "preserving the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."
by Dave Roberts| Posted 3/11/09
The Pastoral Life
Rest, repose and relaxation in a tranquil setting is not the picture “pastoral” brings to mind to a great number of our church leaders.
by Phil Wagler | Posted 1/14/09
How to Build a Great Church Library
If you’re passionate about books but your church owns only some dusty commentaries, you may want to consider starting a church library. Here’s how.
by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Posted 12/3/08
Religious Beliefs and Devotion Linked to Sense of Personal Control
The findings of this University of Toronto study are particularly important in the light of the current economic climate.
by Staff, University of Toronto | Posted 11/26/08
Win a Laptop!
To qualify for a draw for a laptop computer, be sure to join your voice in these national surveys by The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada before November 20, 2008.
The Haircut
“It looked like a cow might have mistaken my head for an ice cream cone and taken one mighty lick, rasping all the hair off with her rough tongue.”
by Dan Unrau | Posted 10/15/08
Connecting Canada to Christ and the Church
The hope of Confederation was for one Canada under the dominion of Jesus Christ. How does Canada today compare to that vision?
by Doug Matacio | Posted 10/8/08