Church | Discipleship | Gospels | Outreach
Becoming a Beacon for Christ
We are called to be a beacon for Christ, reflecting His love and serving our community with purpose and action.
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Will You Listen To Jesus This Year?
How have you aided in the mission of Jesus in the past couple of years? How will you aid in His gospel mission this year? What step will you take this week?
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Church | Leadership | Ministry
HOW GOSPEL-CENTRED VISION CAN SAVE A DYING CHURCH
Most churches are planted with the Gospel in focus. The church where I pastor has a rich Gospel history, beginning back in 1946. Our founding pastor, Rev. H. Lee, was on his way to Alaska, when God called him to stop in the Yukon, eventually planting the first evangelical church in Whitehorse. As time moved…
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HOW TO FIND FOCUS THROUGH A PERSONAL MISSION STATEMENT
We start our day with ambition, thinking about all the tasks we’re going to accomplish. Then all of sudden, it’s 5:00 PM, and we wonder if we did anything significant at all?
This is where a Personal Mission Statement can bring focus to our fast-paced, over-crowded careers.
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BOOST CHURCH VOLUNTEERISM WITH 2 CRITICAL QUESTIONS
The Church Needs Volunteers. Volunteerism is an essential component to fulfilling the mission of the church. Unfortunately, too often we volunteer without considering our gifting and calling. Soon our good intentions turn to feelings of obligation, then lack of fulfilment sets in, which always causes problems. I’ve been reading through Carey Nieuwhof’s book, Lasting Impact….
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WE’VE MOVED INTO A POST-CHRISTIAN CULTURE; NOW WHAT?
3 Questions To Ask Ourselves. There was a time when businesses were closed on Sundays, clubs and sports were sensitive when scheduling Sunday activities and church was the only place to be on a Sunday morning. Those days are gone. I’ve been working through Carey Nieuwhof’s book, Lasting Impact. As I reflect on Conversation #2…
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WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT – MOTIVE OR MISSION?
Motive Tells A Story. Motive often tells the story of a person’s heart. The mental, relational and most importantly, spiritual motivation behind a word or deed, really does matter. For example, Jesus teaches past the act of murder to focus on the motivation behind murder, which is anger. (Mt. 5:21-22) Jesus teaches past adultery, to focus on the motive of adultery, which…
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THE JOURNEY TO OUR CALLING
Sometimes we lose our way. As Believers, when we first hear God’s call to do or be something more significant, it feels so right. More times than not, a call from God is selfless and centred on eternal perspectives. Sure, looking down the road, the calling is always a little foggy, but we know the destination is there…
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WHEN’S THE LAST TIME YOU WENT FISHING?
Jesus called the disciples to leave their livelihood of fishing to become fishers of men. Jesus called them to a mission of fishing. This mission to fish is also the mission of the church and of every Believer.
When’s the last time you went fishing?
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From Routine to Mission
Break out of spiritual autopilot with four questions that transform routine into a daily mission of faith, love, and purpose.
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How to Write a Mission and Vision That Sticks
Mission and vision statements don’t need to be long to be powerful. Keep it simple and let your purpose speak clearly.
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Adventure | Creation | Leadership | Wildlife
Hooking a Big Fish and Focusing on Mission
A big fish fight reminds me how ministry should work—all hands on deck, every role working together for the mission.
