New Mission Staff Named
International Ministries announced the appointment of Michelle Verwey as a mission worker at the invitation of the Presbyterian Church’s partner, the Church of North India. […]
Magazine
Ten Things I Learned When Our Church Started a Second Service
On the journey to start a second service, there have been many things we did not plan for and many lessons learned.
Presbyterian World Service & Development Director Moves On
Ken Kim announced he would be resigning from his position as executive director of Presbyterian World Service & Development to become the leader of disaster response at World Renew, the relief and development agency of the Christian Reformed Church.
Project Ploughshares Director Resigns
John Siebert, executive director of Project Ploughshares, a peace and disarmament organization supported by the Presbyterian Church, has resigned after 10 years of service.
Looking Glass
I glory not in cloud-skimming skyscrapers, nor in glass glare of a rising sun. I glory not in concrete and steel, nor in parks manicured […]
Back to the Sanctuary
Rev. Joyce Yanishewski sported her clerical robes and a hard hat at church on Oct. 26, the first Sunday the congregation of St. Andrew’s, Thunder […]
Does a Church Setting Attract and Foster Narcissistic Behaviour?
I don’t like conflict! But at any time in North America 20 per cent of congregations are in conflict.
Practice Real Love
Some people wistfully hope conversations can or should happen at General Assembly. But overtures, motions and the like are part of the procedures that govern debates, not conversations.
Catching Fish… and Toddlers
Sometimes the lectionary floors me. The juxtaposition of passages can be brilliant or bizarre, and when I saw what was slotted for January, I had […]
Learning to Lead
In the mainline church, many have lost confidence in leadership after helplessly watching a membership decline across denominations since the mid 1960s. Like my little soccer team, Jesus’ team appears to be taking a beating these days.
It’s About Hospitality
Our church has been exceptional in its efforts to make things safe for my daughter. But it turns out, if a congregation hasn’t had any kids with severe allergies in their church, they might have no allergy policy at all.
Can We Talk?
We like to think we’re reasonable people who can work out our differences amicably. But … it seems in recent years, to many in the denomination, that differences aren’t truly worked out—and certainly not amicably.
A Lot of Junk
From what I’ve seen lately from Presbyterians discussing some difficult questions, I think we are doing some things right.
Into the Water Again
The last time I wrote about the baptism of Jesus I was accused of heresy and intellectual dishonesty.
When God Says ‘Not Yet’
We thought we had all the bases covered. But here we were, January 2014, with no minister and no prospective minister in sight. Didn’t God approve of our plans? What were we missing?
Online Oddities
Channel / Blog Say Goodnight Kevin is both a YouTube channel and a blog. It is most popular for the show, Nostalgia Christian in which […]
Make Straight the Crooked Places
Taking up the challenge to broaden and deepen our understanding of the First Nations communities in our country, and strengthen efforts towards healing and reconciliation, three churches of the North Okanagan region of British Columbia invited Hummingbird Ministries to participate in a 10-day tour.
A Voice for the Voiceless
I have a story of healing and reconciliation to tell. On Nov. 30, 2014, the Sunday worship fellowship of Winnipeg Inner City Missions was constituted […]
Winter Wisdom
I remember the time 42 years ago when Linda, her dad and I went fishing. Linda and I had just bought our first new vehicle, a 1973 Chevy four-wheel drive pickup and we—I should say I—were just itching to show it off and impress someone.
Presbyterian College, Montreal, Celebrates 150 Years
It’s been a century and a half since Presbyterian College was established in Montreal and it’s aiming to celebrate with a variety of events throughout […]