God in the Gritty, Quiet Places
My latest column in ChristianWeek:
I always thought of Halifax as quaint, like a big small town. I had a hard time believing that Halifax faces urban issues like crime, homelessness, and poverty.
Church
Two Goals
I heard John Neufeld speak last week. Neufeld is pastor of Willingdon Church in Burnaby, B.C., and someone I interviewed a few years back. He’s also the founder of reFocus Canada.
Middleware and Models
Most of the books, conferences, and blogs available these days seem to fit into one of two categories:
* Practical – I love reading about best practices. I want to learn from anyone I can,
Setting Gospel Grassfires
My latest column at ChristianWeek:
There’s no question that ministry in Canada is a challenge. According to Bill Hogg, National Missiologist with C2C Network, that’s not a surprise. “Canada is further
Ministry in a Post-Christendom Context: An Interview with Barry Parker
Barry Parker serves as rector of St. Paul’s Bloor Street in downtown Toronto. He’s a capable preacher and leader, and a careful thinker. On top of that, he’s a really