WINTER 2026 STORIES

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FROM THE EDITOR: REFLECTIONS FOR A NEW YEAR—Jesus’s first words in the Gospels
by Stacey McKenzie

"In the Book of John, after John the Baptist proclaims Jesus as the Messiah, the first disciples to leave John to follow Jesus are questioned by Him about their intentions. “What do you want?” (John 1:38, NLT). This is still a good question for us to ponder today. Why do we want to follow Jesus? What are we hoping for in following Him?” Article coming soon.

ONE SMALL STEP—Caring for Windsor’s kids
by Kimberly Zdunich

“To date, YQG Kids has remained completely debt-free. Whenever a requirement arises, I simply call out to my Heavenly Father, and He faithfully provides exactly what the kids need. God is always working behind the scenes, and all we need to do is trust Him with every detail of our journey.” [Full content available to subscribers.]

THE JUXTAPOSITION PODCAST—From the Pandemic and beyond
by Duane Henry

“In Nana’s mind, the podcast’s importance emanates from its appeal to Black people of faith in the Greater Toronto Area. Nana has experienced the challenges of this content getting exposure. Nevertheless, his aim has been to reach others by approaching issues of ethnicity, relationships and social justice from a Christian viewpoint.” [Full content available to subscribers.]

PERSEVERING IN PRAYER—Anticipating winds of change
by David Kingston

Have you been feeling discouraged about praying for loved ones to come to a living faith in Christ? David Kingston's testimony may be just what you need to remember that God is at work in ways you can't see. [Full content available to subscribers.]

ADOPTED AND FREE—Embracing my identity in Christ
by Robert Duval

“The Bible assures me that the Father loved me first, so I can love and accept myself. Sounds simple, but for me, it wasn’t. I didn’t love myself; I hated myself. In fact, I had taken unbiblical core beliefs from my childhood right into adulthood, my Christian faith, and my marriage.” [Full content available to subscribers.]

HOW I LEARNED TO TRUST GOD BY USING ROCKS—A lesson from the book of Joshua
by Tanya Pollard

Memory stones have become an important part of Tanya Pollard’s faith journey. Drawing inspiration from the Book of Joshua, she models how marking God’s faithfulness with intention helps us to trust Him more with an unknown future. Article coming soon.

IN MEMORY OF REV. REUBEN SCHMUNK—Former General Treasurer of The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC)

“Desiring to serve the Lord from a young age, Reuben went to Bible college. After graduating, he married Hannah, his partner in life and work. Reuben and Hannah’s journey of ministry took them across British Columbia and Canada. Together, they pioneered churches, grew congregations, and ministered in many communities.” [Full content available to subscribers.]

DEPTH BEFORE ACTION—Preparing for the call to “go”
by Sungmin Park

Sungmin Park remembers how it felt to be a new student in Bible college, and how excited he was to "go and make disciples." He explains how his feelings have changed about what preparation he needed before "going." [Full content available to subscribers.]

LEADING BEYOND CULTURAL CONFORMITY—Paul’s wisdom for Pentecostal leaders
by Kyvenz Amédée

Kyvenz Amédée reminds us that "where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom" (2 Corinthians 3:17). Let him take you on a journey that considers the difference between gospel essentials and cultural sensitivities. Article coming soon.

PREPARING TO GO—Did Saul need Barnabas, or did Barnabas need Saul?
by Les Paulsen

“But God not only prepares at a macro level; He works in people. If someone is called into ministry, two things are certain: God will already have been working among the people they are being sent to, and He won’t send them unless they are ready.” [Full content available to subscribers.]

THE “SECRET” TO SURVIVING IN MINISTRY
by Caleb Bloch

When he started Bible college, Caleb Bloch didn't feel cut out for ministry. But several years in, he feels that what is required is much simpler than he had initially believed—consistently pursuing an intimate relationship with Jesus. [Full content available to subscribers.]

Our Stories

MISSION GLOBAL: ZOE NETWORK—Empowering people to step into God’s mission
by Leanne McAlister

Leading a ministry called ZOE Network, Leanne McAlister is passionate about helping people discover the specific works God has called them to do. Starting out as a church small group, ZOE Network has now gone global. Article coming soon.

ERDO: “GOD HAS NOT ABANDONED YOU”—An ERDO partner brings hope and help to Ukrainians
by Alicia Kolenda

“Since the war began in Ukraine, the country has experienced a severe humanitarian crisis. Almost six million people have become refugees in surrounding nations, while 3.7 million people have lost their homes and live displaced within Ukraine.” Article coming soon.

MISSION CANADA: RED FROGS ON CAMPUS—Safeguarding a generation
by David Burke

“Our teams are often asked why they serve because there is something deeply fascinating about serving with no strings attached. Jesus evangelized through fascination; He would serve—turning water into wine, walking on water, and healing the sick—and then, people would lean in and ask questions. While Red Frogs is not miraculous, there is something deeply fascinating to students about it. They do not understand why someone would serve them without asking for anything in return." Article coming soon.

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