The Kingdom...in business
Kingdom builders offer families a different pace of life
April 8, 2021Kingdom-building projects come in all forms. In church, the phrase, “a Kingdom building project” might mean an evangelism campaign or new discipleship course—it may even be a slogan to raise money for a new building. At Watercolour Westport, the vision of a Kingdom-building project takes on a much […]
Read full articleGod’s love in a box to go
October 22, 2020Early in the pandemic, the Ottawa Mission realized they could no longer serve clients the way they had previously. A serious concern among inner-city charities was the risk of the city’s most vulnerable going hungry. In the face of […]
Read full articleWork prayer group sees salvation during pandemic
July 31, 2020The challenges of this past year are obvious, but they have also inspired a new zeal that is propelling the Kingdom forward. One example is a prayer group at Welch LLP, an accounting firm with a large presence in Ottawa. “We have 10 […]
Read full article“Booching the Gap” for addiction recovery
June 3, 2020Doctors expect the COVID-19 restrictions to amplify issues of addiction and recovery. With limitations on how ministries can operate and fundraise, Carlington Booch is inviting Ottawa residents to “Booch the gap” at a […]
Read full articleDancing the pandemic away
May 7, 2020With schools, recreational facilities, and parks shut down, children and youth have been searching for ways to stay active. Some also just want to learn the art of dance, which has led to an increase in registration for Arise School of Dance. While the Stittsville-based Christian dance […]
Read full articleA tribute to the Inspirational Value Centre
May 6, 2019“At that point it becomes more than a retail transaction.” Janet Mabie Special to Spur Ottawa It started with a
Read full articleFrom Africa to Ottawa: A missionary kid’s journey to an unfamiliar land
January 17, 2019The great distraction of materialism was almost non-existent, replaced with a simplicity that makes one content. I lived my days climbing trees, kicking up dust on the soccer field, and reading books with my friends […]
Read full articleOttawa Innercity Ministries celebrates God’s miraculous provision
October 18, 2018After a disheartening move and years searching for a new location, Ottawa Innercity Ministries (OIM) has landed in the location of their dreams: back in their former home at 391 Gladstone. The ministry held an open house on October 16 to share the testimony of […]
Read full articleThe white flag of victory
August 17, 2018In the last year, 23-year-old Tobi Oluwole has gone from losing his job to becoming the C.E.O. of his own business. The ambitious young man is part of a team of Christian young people behind SRNDR Clothing (pronounced “surrender”)—a Christian clothing design business that challenges […]
Read full articleDrinking for recovery
June 8, 2018Kombucha, a fermented and sweetened black or green tea known for its health benefits, is a growing fad, but thanks to an Ottawa pastor the beverage is also giving a boost to local addiction recovery initiatives. Jon Ruby, who pastors Union City Church in […]
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