Another year has come to a close. With it, the opportunity to look in the ‘rear-view mirror’. This helps us to see where we`ve been and can help us with where we want to go. Seeing in the mirror where we were wasteful and selfish gives us a picture of what needs […]
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This question was asked by Shane Clairborne in the book, ‘The Irresistible Revolution: Living as an Ordinary Radical.’ In the survey, 80 percent said yes. ‘Of course Jesus spent time with the poor!’ However, it was the next question that really got my attention. ‘Do you spend time with the
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One of the ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ we get asked is about Pastor’s Pensions. Many find retirement planning confusing, frustrating and fearful. But take heart. We have help. And a hotline to call… Who Should I Call? Call the GROUP RETIREMENT SERVICES at Great West Life Assurance: 1-800-754-3402. This is the
Many of you have questions about what we do with the core dollars that churches send the National Ministry Centre. Let’s start by explaining what “core” is. Core is our collective way of supporting the Free Methodist family. Just as, in your local church, when individual donations allow the church
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“Pastors and church leaders would do well to model Paul’s investment in their people. Pastors who deeply care for their people, who actually know them well, will see a much better response to their preaching. But pastors who are only present on Sunday to deliver content—God uses this preaching
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On January 12, 2015 Peter Goodyear, Pastor of Asbury Free Methodist Church in Perth, ON, and Dan Sheffield, Director of Global and Intercultural Ministries left Toronto for Niamey, Niger to visit missionaries David and Jennifer and to ordain a new pastor. This was Peter’s first mission trip and one he
