SUMMER 2024 STORIES

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FROM THE EDITOR: GOD USES EVERYTHING—Taking our places in God’s plan for our times
by Stacey McKenzie

“He knows us by name, and whether we are still to come to faith or have already walked with Him for many years, He wants us to experience His presence and transformation in ways we haven’t yet.” Read more.

TAKE A RISK AND WIN WITH CHRIST—Pickering Pentecostal Church experiences Easter at the arena
by Marie Miller

Pickering Pentecostal Church (PPC) took a risk and did something different for Easter 2024 - they moved out of their own building and hosted an Easter Sunday service at a nearby arena. PPC's team shares their experience. [Full content available to subscribers.]

FROM TURMOIL TO PEACE—A personal testimony of God’s care over a lifetime
by Garfield Mark

Garfield Mark came close to losing his life on many occasions. He describes his journey to an encounter with Christ that brought him both physical and emotional healing after life’s stressors had begun to take their toll. [Full content available to subscribers.]

LEARNING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A FATHER—A newborn son brings a fresh take on God’s love
by Caleb Bloch

Becoming a father changed Caleb Bloch’s view of God’s love and his appreciation for God’s plan of salvation for the world by sending His Son, Jesus. Read more.

BREAKING OUT OF INSULAR SPIRITUALITY—Four strategies for holistic and transformative Pentecostal leadership
by William Sloos

William Sloos observes that most Christians are rooted in individualism or cultivating a private approach to faith. He sees the potential for churches to flourish as they adopt what he recommends as holistic and transformative Pentecostal leadership strategies. Read more.

EAT BEFORE YOU SPEAK—Imitating Ezekiel
by Stephen D. Barkley

“We are empowered to receive God’s word today—not only as mediated through the pages of Scripture but also as made alive by the Spirit for our own circumstances.” Stephen Barkley points Pentecostals to the prophet Ezekiel’s example. Read more.

ADDRESSING THE GENDER IMBALANCE IN PENTECOSTAL LEADERSHIP
by Joseph Lee Dutko

In his new book, The Pentecostal Gender Paradox, Joseph Dutko challenges us to examine the gender imbalance in Pentecostal leadership and recommends ways to address it. [Full content available to subscribers.]

SITTING WITH DISCOMFORT—Dwelling on the implications of Scripture
by Jennifer Richards

When you read Scripture, do you expect to be challenged—even disturbed? Jennifer Richards describes how The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard (Matthew 20:1-16) impacted her, and how engaging troublesome verses deepens our walk with Christ. [Full content available to subscribers.]

Our Stories

ERDO: JUST GO—A teenaged girl turned humanitarian
by Ève Lacroix

“When telling her story, Jennifer recounts how, despite not having a passion for Romania at first, her heart grew for it. ‘Just go,’ she says. ‘You don’t have to feel a calling, you don’t have to know where you’re going. You just need to go and be open. If you’re willing, God will use you.’” Read more.

MISSION CANADA: WHO WILL YOU CHOOSE TO BE?—The Canadian Samaritan scenario
by Charles Hermelink

“Responding to newcomers’ needs isn’t hard. It’s often not even financially expensive. Like the Samaritan, it will cost us our greatest assets today: time and effort.” Read more.

MISSION GLOBAL: ELMER AND SHERRY KOMANT—The persistent call to serve
by Rebecca Nicol

“Even as they have sought to slow down, Elmer and Sherry have never officially retired. They continue to serve in various capacities at their church in Abbotsford while planning to make yearly trips back to their beloved Africa.” Read more.