the free methodist church in canada
Superintendent Ahmed Quarshie
Some background about our partnership with Ghana
In 2005, the Free Methodist Church in Canada began a ministry partnership with Ghana and in 2009, the Ghana Mission Disctrict came under the oversignt of the FMCIC. Since then we have been helping and encouraging our Free Methodist leaders with ongoing ministerial training and organizational development. Ghana is now a Provisional Annual Conference.
The Free Methodist Church in Ghana has an ambitious goal of 100 sustainable and self-propagating churches in Ghana by 2031 with 100,000-plus members. They are working to build and establish a Free Methodist Church women’s college. They also have a vision for and aim to establish economic empowerment programs like an indigenous food factory, a cloth-weaving factory and a bakery. And, of course, they plan to launch a theological school to prepare ministers.
We are so grateful for the leadership of Superintendent Ahmed Kenneth Quarshie as he leads the Ghana Provisional Annual Conference.
Reporting in from Western Canada
This week’s Learning with Linda update comes from Saskatchewan, where our Western Area Minister’s Conference is underway. After a full weekend in Calgary—speaking at a women’s retreat and celebrating Genesis House church plant moving into full society status—there’s great anticipation for what God will do as pastors gather. The conference theme, Rooted in Reaching, invites us to deepen our roots in Christ so that we can embrace new horizons in ministry. Please join us in praying that this time will be renewing, refreshing, and Spirit-led for our leaders and churches.
Update on ICCM and Global Missions
A Good News Story: From BC to Québec
Rev. Greg Elford, Lead Pastor at New Heights Community Church in Mission, BC, shares a heartwarming story about reaching out and lending a hand to a stranger in a province on the other side of the country.
Retired Ministers Update
Tune in to today’s episode where Director of Ministerial Formation, Kevin Stenhouse, provides an update on some retired ministers projects that are currently being implemented.
Two Mission Districts
Director of Global Missions and ICCM, Paula Moriarity, shares a bit about upcoming events involving our two Mission Districts. If you would like to support the work of our two Mission Districts, we invite you to give through The Free Methodist Church in Canada’s secure giving page. Your generosity helps strengthen ministry and extend the reach of the gospel.
BUTTON link: https://fmcic.ca/give/
Thank you for partnering with us in this important work!
Update from Freedom Church
An update from Danny Arévalo, Lead Pastor at Freedom Church in New Westminster, BC.
We Have Moved!
The National Ministry Centre officially has a new address: 5 International Boulevard, Etobicoke, ON M9W 6H3.
Arlington Beach Family Camp 2025
Bishop Linda spent last week speaking at Arlington Beach Camp in Cymric, SK. In lieu of her regular “Learning with Linda” video this week, please enjoy some highlights from the camp.
Intercultural Camp 2025
For more information about the Intercultural Camp referenced in Bishop Linda’s video, please contact Adam Kline (adam.kline@fmcic.ca).
Regional Gathering 2025 – Recap
Thank you to our FMCIC churches and communities for hosting these gatherings! We also want to thank our RG sponsors for their generosity! They are as follows: @ourdailybread, Deeks Insurance, @canadianbiblesociety, Robertson Hall Insurance
Happy Canada Day!
As we celebrate Canada Day with family and friends, here are some ways to pray for our country.
Link to the resource mentioned in the video: paoc.org/family/annual-initiatives/transforming-canada-together/pray/one-hour-of-prayer-for-canada
Interview with Pastor Dyan Mouland
In the case of the wildfires blazing out of control in the Prairie provinces of Canada, one of our churches has discovered a small but very practical way to express love and concern for the people whose homes have been burned or are in danger of being burned.
In today’s video, Starla Klinger interviews Pastor Dyan Mouland to learn about this very tangible way of coming alongside neighbours in need, as Jesus has commanded us.
The Final Regional Gathering for 2025
Bishop Linda returns with a new video to share about the final Regional Gathering for this year at Lakeview FMC in Saskatoon.
Learning with Linda – Episode 22
Rev. Adam Kline speaks with Rev. Brian Hornibrook and Jonathan Maracle at Queensway FMC.
National Indigenous History Month
One thing I’m learning about since moving to Canada is how many of Jesus’ followers here are seriously heeding the call to create right relationships with our Indigenous neighbours. Please take a look at this brief video from Adam Kline and two of his co-workers in the gospel work of reconciliation within the FMCIC.
Encounter Weekends
To learn more about these events, please visit our website https://fmcic.ca/encounter-2025/
GC2027!
Save the date for our General Conference taking place in 2027.
Learning with Linda – Episode 17
Having a Catholic spirit.
Learning with Linda – Episode 16
May is Leave a Legacy Month.
For more information, email Sandy at: sandy.crozier@fmcic.ca or visit: www.advisorswithpurpose.ca
