Faithfulness. It is a word that I had been reflecting on over the last little while when Vivian Hyndman [picutred above middle], International Child Care Ministries (ICCM) Director, came in to my office to let me know that, after more than a quarter century of service in this leadership role
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When I was a new Christian a retired pastor took took me under his wing to disciple me. One of the Christian principles he taught me was the principle of tithing. At that time it was a new concept to me but his teaching, based in scripture, moved me to
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Whether whispered silently in our heads or energetically wrestled through in leadership meetings, economic fears challenge churches. We offer hope and meaning to our communities and a world growing more restless in finding truth. What a terrible price to miss authentic ministry because we lacked financial resources, especially when our
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From the moment that I turn my radio on in the morning I am at war. Sometimes I don’t remember that I’m in the middle of a battle, but that does not alter the facts. What am I warring against, you might ask? t’s a fight between two contrary worldviews.
I recently watched a very thought-provoking video lecture entitled The Story of Stuff. In her presentation, Annie Leonard, who is an expert in international sustainability and environmental health issues, explores the impact of consumerism and materialism on global economies and international health. She talks about the North American practices of
What about a healthy mindset of chosen poverty? – Spring Issue 2009 Read More
Polson Park recently partnered with “Faith and the Common Good” to look at several ways they could be a “greener” faith community. Polson Park Free Methodist, Kingston – Kingston, Ontario Community Overview: A Free Methodist congregation founded in 1959 with a current attendance of about 145. Building: Dating from the
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A note from Pastor Shonu Ghosh, who pastors one of our Free Methodist Church’s – Mainstreet Community Church – in Kelowna BC: The fire situation is under control, there are two or three still burning, close by. Terrace Mountain fire, close by is about 85% under control. The fire in
At General Conference in 2008, together we decided that generosity should be a core value of our movement and that we should be intentional in developing a culture of generosity through our own leadership development. The 2009 Ministers Conference led by the National Leadership Team [NLT] and Joanne Bell
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These are required courses for those who are tracking for credentialled ministry in The Free Methodist Church in Canada. Two of these courses, Culture and the Missional Church and Personal and Church Stewardship, are required Continuing Education Unit courses (CEUs) for all members of conference. Some of the Foundational courses
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Through the winter and spring many of us followed the news of the civil war in Sri Lanka. Now that the conflict has settled down there are literally 10s of 1000s of people who have been displaced and are living in vary precarious circumstances. Leaders from our own Sri Lankan-background
