You don't have to look far or long to see the uncertainty, fear, and even panic that is evident all across our world in recent days and weeks. What an opportunity for us, as the Church, to focus our minds on the Author and Perfector of our faith, our Living Hope, the One who brings Peace beyond our own understanding or logic. Now, more than ever, let's continue telling the stories of Jesus and how He is working in the lives of Canadians.
I am happy to share a few of those faith-filled stories with you. As you take a look through this month's new content, you'll find 'Take-5' videos with Scott Poirier (Z Church, Winnipeg, MB) and Dru Fess (Praxis Church, London, ON) as well as our latest podcast episode with Harold Gutierrez (BYCD District Office). With so many events canceled and people being encouraged to stay at home, maybe you have some extra time to browse through the collection of other interviews, videos, blogs, and articles we've curated for you.
Let's remember that, because of Jesus, we do not have a spirit of fear, but instead, of power, love, and a sound mind. (2 Timothy 1:9) We've been presented with a great opportunity to practice wisdom, to model peace, to love our neighbours, and to share Hope. Let's look for ways make His Name famous in the midst of these uncertain days!
Because every Canadian deserves an access point to the Gospel!
Church Multiplication Co-ordinator
Interviews
Developing Three Purposeful Rhythms in Life and Church - 'TAKE-5' with Dru Fess
In this Take 5 interview Dru from Praxis Church in London, Ontario talks about the healthy process of the church growing from a multisite to a self-governing church, discovering their identity as a community and how they find life in the spiritual disciplines.
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Episode #36 - Intercultural Ministry and Multiplication - with Harold Gutierrez
In this episode, we talk with Harold Gutierrez who is the intercultural director with the PAOC British Columbia and Yukon District. He talks with us in this interview about how to best develop, support and learn from our cultural language group churches and leaders. To listen or download, click on one of the links below and select Episode 36.
Stories and Videos
Gen Z and the "Church Within a Church" Experiment - 'TAKE-5' with Scott Poirier
In this Take 5 interview we chat with Scott Poirier who has recently launched Z Church in Winnipeg. With the support of the Christian Life Church where he is on staff, he and his team has started to explore what a church community could look like for the next generation.
Watch HereMultiply Network Vision Casting - with Paul Fraser
In this video, Paul Fraser, Director of the Multiply Network, shares his heart for church multiplication, some exciting things happening in 2020, and some thoughts on where we need to be going in 2020 and beyond.
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Articles and Blogs
Crisis Leadership, Christian Leadership and the Coronavirus Epidemic
Too many leaders practice reactionship in crisis, not leadership. Your job isn't just to react to what's happening, it's to lead people in light of what's happening.
Read MoreMissional Mishaps in Contextualixation
Terms like "unchurched" and "unreached" are softer labels than "broken", but they mask the same kinds of mispercetions. Only after Jesus drew close to people did he speak into their lives or address their needs.
Read MoreA Different Harvest
Harvesting requires intentional investment with those who, often on the surface, have no interest in the good news of Jesus, or at least in the cultural assumptions they have about Him and His church.
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