The Free Methodist Church in Canada

   This week I chatted with Barbara Peterson who pastors the Spanish congregation Iglesia del Buen Samaritano at New Horizons Community Church in Sarnia, Ontario. Barbara and her husband Lloyd just returned from two months of mission service in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. I knew before speaking with her there

A few months ago I asked Dan Sheffield, “Why aren’t we a church plant?” – referring to Uncrowded House our Hamilton-based house church. Most of you know Dan as the Director of Intercultural and Global Ministries but to me he is that bearded guy in our church who plays guitar,

  The Live Wire, a night club well known by those in the ambulance and police services in Salmon Arm, BC, did not have the best reputation.  The club was eventually shut down and was sitting empty when Pastor Ken Dryden and members of Lakeside Community Church went to check

  I caught wind (read Bishop Keith sent me an email) of a story unfolding in Sault Ste. Marie.  So I contacted Marc McAlister, Senior Pastor at Sault Ste. Marie FMC, to get the scoop.    For the past three Monday evenings members of Marc’s congregation have prepared and served

There are definite challenges in having our Free Methodist Churches spread across Canada – in different stages of growth from full societies to newborn church plants. Part of our communications mandate is to help encourage and strengthen our connections to each other. One of the best ways in which we

I guess it should actually be Regional Gathering 102.  Last year, I attended the Brantford Regional Gathering as part of Uncrowded House, our Hamilton based house church.  This year I wore two hats: my Uncrowded House chapeau and my brand new FMC Social Media Journalist hat.     Feeling like

The First Regional Gathering took place in Montreal, Quebec this past Saturday – Bishop Keith reports: “On Saturday, Jared and I were in Montreal for the first Regional Gathering. It was a good beginning to what we hope will be a time of blessing and connection for local church leaders

As I have been thinking about the events leading up to Easter–Jesus’ suffering in the Garden, His self-giving on the cross, and the mystery and glory of His resurrection–I’ve spent some time thinking about the disciples’ actions and re-actions within the drama of Jesus’ experiences. For example, there is James’

Here’s some informaton on the theme for the Regional Gatherings: What is the Holy Spirit saying to local church leaders about ‘What’s Next’ for ministry in their region? We are excited about the new format for the 2013 Regional gatherings. In the beginning, we’ll begin with worship and a study

There is an overabundance of evidence of God working in and through our Free Methodist churches in Canada… which is why it is difficult for me to give you the news that I will no longer be the one to broadcast it on our FMCIC website. I have been honoured