This past weekend I was with our Roblin Church family. As they consider what their surrounding community is dealing with in this season (i.e. fear, conflict, anxiety, addictions, etc.), they have embarked on a weekly study to help equip them to become healing agents (or “people of peace”) in their […]
LET’S PRAY I do hope that you had a refreshing May long weekend. I would like to invite you to pray this week. On the one hand, the sun has been shining and covid restrictions seem to be moving in the right direction, but on the other hand, our world is
We have to do things differently… But how?!! I was with our Asbury Church family in beautiful Perth, Ontario. Good things going on in Perth FM! Two of the thriving ministries are to Keenagers (what they call their senior adults) and youth. Shannon, their youth leader, explained that she has
Building Vision: Part 3 Vision is a clear mental picture of a preferable, even inspiring future, imparted to us by God. The vision usually takes into account our current gifts, passion, resources and circumstances (though, He is not limited by our current passion, gifts and resources!). God entrusts healthy, prayerful
Vision Building: Part 2 Vision is a clear mental picture of a preferable, even inspiring future, imparted to us by God. The vision usually takes into account our current gifts, passion, resources and circumstances (though, He is not limited by our current passion, gifts and resources!). God entrusts healthy, prayerful
Vision Building: Part 1 Vision is a clear mental picture of a preferable, even inspiring future, imparted to us by God. The vision usually takes into account our current gifts, passion, resources and circumstances (though, He is not limited by our current passion, gifts and resources!). God entrusts healthy, prayerful
Belonging to the FMCiC (it’s Biblical and therefore, Essential): Part 3 A couple of weeks ago we asked, “What’s it mean for us to be a connected Church? What value is there in healthy denominationalism – Free Methodism in Canada?” Click here to read Part 1. Last week we asked “Why
Belonging to the FMCiC (it’s Biblical and therefore, Essential): Part 2 Last weekend I was in Harrowsmith and this weekend I was in our Madoc Church. Both are warm, and healthy congregations. In Harrowsmith, 3 little children danced, spontaneously and joyfully in front of the platform as the worship team
Spring Gathering, Sri Lanka and Ukraine This past Saturday pastors and delegates gathered, some were in person in their regions (networks) and others virtually. This is Regional Gathering Season, a season for churches to connect regionally with National Leadership Team members. I have only Bishop-ed through two in-person Regional Gathering
Hello friends, Today is part 2 of my conversation with Director of Church Planting, Jared Siebert. Today is about the “Rules of Engagement” in difficult conversations. (click here) On this Saturday April 2nd delegates and pastors will be meeting in person and virtually for our annual Regional Gathering. This is
