Spring 2026 testimony/Enrich

SPRING 2026 STORIES

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FROM THE EDITOR: NEVER THE SAME OLD SAME OLD—Celebrating resurrection Sunday
by Stacey McKenzie

“We may not have been present at Jesus’s crucifixion or resurrection, but we can pause to remember what He has done in our own lives; His acts are a part of His redemptive story in the world and point to the first Resurrection Sunday.” Read more.

TRANSITIONING TO A NEW CHURCH—Chaos or growth?
by Anne Yank

Have you ever felt led to change your place of worship but agonized over the most appropriate and God-honouring way to go about it? Anne Yank shares her experience of finding a new church home. [Full content available to subscribers.]

THE URBAN CRY—Training for effective ministry
by Elizabeth Anderson

Urban Cry exists to train students for practical ministry on the streets of Windsor and beyond. Elizabeth Anderson explains how she combines classroom education, mentoring, road trips and more to prepare students for impact in Canadian cities. Read more.

THE JUSTICE OF JESUS—A book review
by Bob Jones

“Reading The Justice of Jesus felt like a bucket of ice water poured over me—a bracing but necessary shock. Thomas admits early on that his words might make readers uncomfortable, but he insists that this discomfort is where we begin to identify with the marginalized. I agree with him.” [Full content available to subscribers.]

IN THESE CHALLENGING TIMES—Affirming the value of faith
by David McAdam

“We must remain committed to leading lives of faith, hope and virtue. You see, living in alignment with truth makes our real purpose possible in a manner that’s freeing. By persevering and making “the best” of whatever comes our way, we build trust and confidence and invariably testify to God’s greatness.” [Full content available to subscribers.]

UNTIL CANADA IS ABLAZE—Phoebe Palmer and the 1857 Hamilton revival
by William Sloos

William Sloos examines the life of Phoebe Palmer and her role in the 1857 Hamilton Revival. He invites our churches to consider how they can move closer to a Pentecostal orientation to position ourselves for revival in our generation. [Full content available to subscribers.]

HUMAN SUFFERING AND THE POWER OF BEING PRESENT
by Pamela F. Engelbert

Pamela Engelbert desires to equip the body of Christ, and especially its Pentecostal leaders, to minister to hurting people from a place of dependence on Christ’s presence. Fully divine and fully human, He has everything we need. Read more.

“OUR CITY” TABLE TALKS—A collaborative mission
by Ejay Tupe

Ejay Tupe describes the intentionally personal and collaborative design of recent “Our City” Table Talks for leaders and urban practitioners. He hopes for the Holy Spirit to ultimately have a transformative effect in our neighbourhoods and communities. [Full content available to subscribers.]

DOES THE CHURCH NEED PASTORS OR LEADERS?
by Andrew Gabriel

“Alternatively, let’s suppose that the mission of the church can be summed up in five purposes: evangelism, ministry, discipleship, worship and fellowship. If this is the case, then surely a pastor is responsible for ensuring that their church is engaged in these activities.” [Full content available to subscribers.]

THE NEXT GENERATION OF GLOBAL WORKERS
by Jeff Hillier

“I was eager each morning to watch our team members lead devotions. Each one did an amazing job, but I was most excited to hear from our younger members. I couldn’t wait to cheer them on and help them realize that they could lead in a foreign context.” [Full content available to subscribers.]

Our Stories

MISSION CANADA: CONVERSATIONS ABOUT JESUS—Sparking hope in North America’s least-reached region
by Chrissy Krahn, Laura Laaneorg and David Ritz

“Serving those experiencing homelessness, isolation and addiction revealed another truth: while church attendance may be declining, human need is not. Authentic relationships spoke louder than polished presentations. Presence mattered.” Read more.

ERDO: A LIFE OF SERVICE—Introducing Daniel Korpela
by Alicia Kolenda

“My call into missions also came at a young age. When I was just under a year old, my family became PAOC missionaries in Kenya. Growing up overseas was not without its challenges, but I always felt like Africa was very good to me. Returning to Canada after high school, I had a strong sense that I would devote my life to giving something back to the continent that had given me so much.” Read more.

MISSION GLOBAL: WHY I LOVE THE PAOC!—A reflection on 40+ years of service
by Murray Cornelius

Murray and Cindy Cornelius are closing a chapter on 44 years of service with The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. Murray celebrates his love for the Fellowship and the legacy of global missions it continues to build. Read more.

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