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Training to reach the nations
The room was abuzz with laughter and greetings. Above the noise of coffee being poured, one sound hinted at the gathering group’s intent—accents from Irish to Egyptian and Indian to Ghanaian underscored that these Ottawa pastors and leaders were intent on reaching across cultural and […]
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Christian think tank uses research to highlight nation’s faith-roots
From the Canada Summer Jobs grant banning any pro-life applicants to the recent Supreme Court ruling against Trinity Western University, Canada has displayed its increasing exclusion of religious communities from the public square. While many religious individuals are grappling with how to respond, an ecumenical […]
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Christian coffee shop and bookstore hosts art and testimony night
Holy Voice Coffee-Bookstore and Gifts is hosting an evening event featuring a range of local Christian performers. The store’s owners say they want to provide somewhere in […]
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Conference explores healing and reconciliation in the Church
After nearly 25 years in ministry, Brent Stiller, rector at St. Peter and St. Paul’s Anglican Church, has seen his fair share of disagreements and pain. He knows well the need for reconciliation and forgiveness. So, this summer, he decided to host a conference on the topic. “It’s […]
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Ryle Seminary seeks greater connection with local church
Ottawa’s Ryle Seminary is hosting an open house to connect with local pastors and prospective students. The six-year-old school, located at the Bible House, downtown, has a unique model, focusing more heavily on biblical instruction than most modern seminaries. “You might be shocked […]
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Worship meets evangelism
A young group of Ottawa evangelists have organized “The Big Worship Concert” to stoke the faith of believers and invite non-Christians to experience God’s love. “This event is for Christians and non-Christians alike,” explains Israel […]
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Students and youth pastors partner to run Alpha in Ottawa schools
The three high school students sat in the empty classroom as the lunch hour ticked by. The stack of pizzas they had bought—enough for about 20 people—was getting cold. It was their first week leading Alpha Youth at their school, and no one had shown up. “You can […]
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Bridging the evangelism gap
Despite its brief history, Connecting Streams Ottawa (CSO) has developed a positive reputation for reaching out to the marginalized. The ministry fills a gap in most church’s discipleship programs: training believers in […]
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Canada’s first anti-porn summit to be hosted in Ottawa
Canada’s first anti-pornography summit is being organized in Ottawa, bringing together international experts to address North America’s pornography epidemic. Hosted by Strength to Fight, an Ottawa based anti-porn organization, the May 25 to 26 conference aims to equip participants to take action […]
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The Next Wave building up to the March For Life
Every year, 10,000s of pro-lifers gather on Parliament Hill to protest Canada’s radical pro-abortion policies. While the massive rally and march through the streets is the best-known part of the March For Life, there are actually dozens […]
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