Winter 2025 testimony/Enrich

WINTER 2025 STORIES

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FROM THE EDITOR: A FAITH OF SUBSTANCE—Jesus’s promises will endure
by Stacey McKenzie

“Jesus provided purification for our sins by His death on the cross and came to life again. Having overcome sin and death, He can now keep our hearts in the Way, even under intense pressure.” Read more.

CREATED FOR GOOD WORKS—Will you partner with God to make disciples?
by Milly Cash

Acceptance and purpose are two outcomes Milly Cash has grown to appreciate deeply since placing her faith in Christ. Making disciples is what God ultimately called her to do, and she invites others to do the same. [Full content available to subscribers.]

HAM’S CHILDREN—More than slaves
by Duane Henry

Have you heard about the role of Ethiopians throughout biblical history? Duane Henry delves into a brief examination of the lives of Ham, Zipporah, Simon of Cyrene, and other important figures in the Bible and their remaining legacy. Read more.

NOT FORGOTTEN—Stepping into Jesus’s light
by Debbie Kunst

“My first inner response was that she was having some mental illness trauma, and at best, I could comfort her and try to get her help. But as I listened to the Holy Spirit, I understood that this was something spiritual I was being called to. This was something God wanted me to be willing to respond to.” [Full content available to subscribers.]

PLANTING PRAYER—Partnering intercession with church multiplication
by Paul Fraser

“Imagine for a moment what it would be like if 1,000 people across Canada dedicated themselves to praying every month about planting and multiplying churches in Canada—individuals, families and entire churches joining nationwide, lifting passionate prayers for church planters on the front lines.” [Full content available to subscribers.]

WHEN FOOD COMES KNOCKING—Experiencing the beauty of breaking bread
by Stephen Kennedy

Last summer, Stephen Kennedy learned the healing power of having food delivered to his door during a challenging season. He experienced breaking bread with his spiritual community in a way that reminded him of the early church. Read more.

A RELIABLE HERITAGE—Leading and thinking “Pentecostally” today
by Ewen Butler

Ewen Butler reminds Pentecostal leaders of the wonder and strength that comes from relying on the Holy Spirit, and of Jesus’s promise: “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them” (John 7:37b-38). [Full content available to subscribers.]

DISCERNING ETHICS—Book review
by David Boyd

Do you desire meaningful conversation with other leaders who have opposing viewpoints? David Boyd is a professor of Christian ethics at Institut Biblique du Québec. He guides readers toward pathways for arriving at ethical positions that are consistent with our beliefs and lives as followers of Jesus. Read more.

COMMUNICATION IN AN AGE OF (UN)REASON
by Jeromey Martini

As the number of platforms for expressing personal opinions has increased, so have the opportunities for misunderstanding and relationship breakdown. Jeromey Martini explains why the key to persuasive communication starts not with you but with your audience. [Full content available to subscribers.]

PASTORING THROUGH BROKENNESS
by Patti Miller

A series of trials, including the passing of a key member of her pastoral staff, showed Patti Miller what it was like to lead with both grief and increased pressure. She shares leadership lessons from her experience. [Full content available to subscribers.]

GOD’S WAITING ROOM—Why pastoral formation is intentionally slow
by James M. MacKnight

James MacKnight encourages students and leaders to take heart in the slow process of pastoral formation. Challenges and time can lead to blessing for both leaders and those God will use them to reach. [Full content available to subscribers.]

Our Stories

MISSION GLOBAL: INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS—Should we go?
by Darcy McAlister

“How we go about the Great Commission in 2025 may look different than in days past, with needed creativity in a changing world landscape, but the imperative from Jesus remains the same. His message of salvation and hope is to go everywhere.” Read more.

ERDO: THE VALUE OF A CHILD—Eternally impacting lives through child sponsorship
by Alicia Kolenda

“We need to care for the everyday needs of children. We need to educate kids so they can break generational cycles of poverty. And most importantly, we need to introduce these children to Jesus, who changes their destiny. ERDO’s partners around the world are not only educating children, increasing nutrition and improving sanitation, but they are also connecting children to the local church, where the context allows.” Read more.