Last week I attended the annual Evangelical Fellowship in Canada event for “Presidents” (and Bishops!). Presidents’ Day brings together leaders from educational institutions, mission agencies, para-church ministries and denominations. We are presented with current research related to the evangelical movement in Canada and have time to network. We heard interesting …
Last week the FMCiC prayed a corporate, “thank YOU Father, for John Vlainic”. Our dear brother went home to be with Jesus. I still find myself shocked by this new reality. I am experiencing John’s “both/and” theology: I am both celebrating how God has greeted John and said to him, …
Was in beautiful British Columbia this past week. It was so good to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. I find myself quite encouraged. My tour started in Salmon Arm. We have two churches in Salmon Arm. There was a meet & greet with our Crossroads FM family. …
Mark Molczanski, Director of Administrative Services, has decided to retire. I know that he and his family made this decision prayerfully. I am terribly sad to lose him, as his impact on the FMCiC has been significant, and he has been a very good friend to me. Having said that, …
This weekend Karlene and I worshiped with Shiloh FM in Seeley’s Bay Ontario. Loved the time they took to celebrate answers to prayer during the service. I believe that this is an essential component of a service, big or small church. If we pray during the service then isn’t it …
It was so good to be together! Pastors from North-Western Ontario, MB, SK, AB and BC gathered for our annual Ministers’ Conference in Saskatoon. Thank you for your prayers, it was everything that we hoped! Check out the group photo below. Our Eastern pastors meet this week. Local Church Prayer …
Please pray for our pastors as they meet together this week in Saskatoon, and the Eastern pastors meet next week at Wesley Acres Campground. The Leadership Development Team has helped shape this event, and their purpose is to create a space for pastors to be ministered to, be refreshed. We …
“So, did you have a good summer?” I have been asked this, many times lately, and I am happy to report that my answer is “yes”! I loved the opportunity to be at most of our FM camps: Wesley Acres, Pine Orchard, Severn Bridge, Maple Grove and Arlington Beach. This …
Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:19 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN Tuesdays: Cliff’s Notes 2nd Tuesday of each month: What’s Got You Thinking? 4th Thursday of each month: Church Health Thursday (new …
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. Lamentations 3:22-23 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN Tuesdays: Cliff’s Notes 2nd Tuesday of each month: What’s Got You Thinking? 4th Thursday of each month: Church Health Thursday Check out all the latest photos from around the FMCiC …
