They’ve taken God out of the schools – really?

Every once in a while I see someone post on Facebook, or see written somewhere a lament that we no longer have the Bible read or prayers said in our schools.  People lament that God has been taken out of the schools and claim the outcome is violence in our society.  While on the surface…

Consider your thankfulness list

This weekend we are turn our thoughts to thankfulness.  It’s thanksgiving weekend in Canada.  Time to turn our thoughts to the bounty of the land, well that is certainly our first thought as we consider what we are thankful for.  But like me you can think of many things to be thankful for – remember…

Church Planting Strategy

The TC has asked that we create a church planting strategy, so it’s a priority for us.  However even if that wasn’t the case I would be hot on the trail of such a strategy.  I learned a long time ago that church plants are the new blood for ageing organizations.  Without them – we will cease…