Tag "Evangelism"
Ottawa’s first black pastor celebrates 50 years in ministry
“We need more people to be soul-conscious. We need to spread the Gospel more, especially among young people,” Bishop McEwen exhorts the Ottawa Church […]
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Camp Kairos rallies youth ministries
Youth and young adult ministries often wind down over the summer, but a group of local youth leaders are finalizing plans for a new summer camp that aims to stir up the faith of young believers and impart a passion for revival […]
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Diving into evangelism
Karyn Jewell was taken aback when she was able to share her faith with her new swim coach the very day she met him. Like many people, she was introverted and not confident as a witness. Yet, here she was […]
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Loving evangelism
Evangelism: noun. To boldly proclaim the gospel. As in, most Christians firmly believe in evangelism, but find it quite scary. While that definition may be true, Tony Hedrick believes evangelism does not need to […]
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Looking for friends
Friend for Dinner is scrambling for host families for their annual Thanksgiving outreach. The ministry, now in its sixth year, pairs international students with Christian host families to experience a Canadian holiday meal. However, a misunderstanding has left the team trying to find families to host 130 […]
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A vision of 1 million souls
They come from all backgrounds: Mennonite Brethren to Charismatic to Missionary Alliance. Some were born to Canadian families while others are first- and second-generation immigrants, yet this group has far more in common than not. The group meets […]
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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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