Church, Not Faith, Leads to Satisfied Life
A study reveals that the “secret ingredient” for happiness is friendships built in church.
by Ken Meaney | Posted 12/08/10
Conservative Anglicans Have No Right to Four Church Properties
The B.C. Appeal Court ruled that Anglicans in Vancouver and Abbotsford have no right to hold onto four church properties valued at more than $20 million.
by Douglas Todd | Posted 11/17/10
God’s House Moves to the Movies
The congregation of Gracepoint Baptist Church of Bomanville, Ontario, traded a traditional building for a “portable church-in-a-box that sets up in a cinema.”
by Carola Vyhnak | Posted 11/03/10
Zoning Out Religion
The days of special treatment for houses of worship may be ending.
by Robert White | Posted 07/21/10
Facebook and the Death of Face Time
As social centres, churches have lost ground to online social networking sites like Facebook.
by Patricia Paddey | Posted 06/16/10
Churches Get Creative with Their Names
There was a time, not so long ago, when it was easy to name a church. Those days seem long gone and far away, at least in the evangelical world..
by: John Longhurst | Posted 05/05/10
Church Was Balanced in 2009
CanadianChristianity.com’s annual analysis of the year's news indicated that nothing stood out. The Church appears to have been “balanced.”
by Jim Coggins | Posted 01/06/10
God Is All About Relationship! Are We?
We plan our lives, businesses, projects and family affairs, but too often we take the relationships that weave through these things for granted. Healthy relationships are essential.
by Brian Bylsma | Posted 11/11/09
Mood Disorders Manual a Big Hit
An overwhelming need in the church setting has emerged for groups that help people deal with mood disorders and mental health issues.
by Frank Stirk | Posted 10/28/09
Toronto Churches Respond to Gang Violence
Previous community efforts have gone a long way to reducing the number of violent incidents.
by Mags Storey | Posted 09/23/09
Bookstore Closes While New Church Blooms
When The Dusty Cover's bookstore in Winnipeg closed, a church was born out of the business venture.
by Renée Joette Friesen | Posted 8/19/09
Small Army Is Ready for Pandemic
According to government sources, the H1N1 flu is "a truck coming around a corner" straight at Canadians. Calgarian Marg Pollon is helping churches prepare.
by Graeme Morton | Posted 8/12/09
Compassion for Unbelievers
We need to sympathize with those who see God as cruel and insensitive because of abuse from parents and others in authority. We need to present God as He really is in Christ.
by D. Douglas Devnich | Posted 8/12/09
Redeeming Technology for the Church
Just because you’re communicating, doesn’t mean you’re connecting. The way we use communication tools is influenced by culture.
by Scott Murley | Posted 8/12/09
New Leaders in Canadian Ministries
Several new leaders are taking up responsibilities in the Canadian ministry scene. ChristianWeek profiles a few.
by Staff, ChristianWeek | Posted 8/5/09
A Big Heart for Small Churches
Dr. Christine O’Reilly believes small-town churches are an integral part of Canadian community life where church members have the opportunity to live their beliefs.
by Emily Wierenga | Posted 2/11/09
Mystery Worshippers Spy on Church
Eleven of the 155 churches visited by mystery worshippers last year were in Canada. Reports are posted on the website, Ship of Fools.
by Mags Storey | Posted 2/11/09
Give Gifts with Meaning
World Vision Canada and The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada offer gift ideas that reach out, bless others and transform lives. Give someone a gift they’ll never forget this year.
Posted 12/17/08
Flying the Friendly Skies
Perhaps it would be a huge benefit to our churches and to the unsaved if we all took a flight attendant course.
by Ken Wiebe Posted 12/10/08
Children Lead Church to "Greener" Outlook
Children at a North Bay church are developing research campaigns focused on greener Christmas gifts and on eco-friendly gift-wrapping.
by Mags Storey | Posted 11/19/08
Five Reasons to Stay in Church
Church services just don’t work for some people. Instead of leaving, why not consider some strategies to stay, even though you don’t approve of everything?
by Aiden Enns | Posted 11/12/08
Riverwood Church Community, Winnipeg
Understanding tension and balance between churched and unchurched helps them integrate, not segregate.
by Charlene de Haan | Posted 11/5/08
Furniture Salesman Turns "Unchurch" Pastor
When pastor Jeff Edwards turned a movie theatre into a church and youth centre, Christian leaders didn’t react so much to its unusual characteristics, as to its name: “Unchurch.”
by Mags Storey | Posed 11/5/08