Tag "Multicultural"
Going about the Father’s business
January 11, 2017A young Ottawa woman’s dream came true this past August. She started a business, opening Holy Voice Coffee-Bookstore and Gifts in the city’s east end. Djenane Najmanovich was working for the government when she heard a “holy voice” telling […]
Read full articleMissions from the couch
December 1, 2016Friends for dinner started with just a few families and students, back in 2012. This past Thanksgiving, 70 families served over 200 students. “I think it keeps growing because more people are becoming aware of the opportunity, both […]
Read full articleLove and unity: Rallying against hatred
November 22, 2016The recent slew of graffiti hate crimes came as a total shock to Ottawa residents. It stands as a stark reminder of dark undercurrents in our society, but it also revealed something much more powerful. “It’s not a surprise […]
Read full articleInternational Pastors and Leaders Forum focuses on unity
November 3, 2016Given the unique challenges immigrant pastors face, the IPLF’s annual conference aims to encourage and empower them for service in their communities. This year’s theme is “Encouragement for […]
Read full articleChallenged to reach out
July 7, 2016Operation Mobilization (OM) Canada has a challenge for Canadians. This summer, they are travelling to nine Canadian cities, offering a one-week course, teaching believers about other religions. As Canada’s demographic landscape becomes increasingly multicultural, OM Canada is challenging the Church to study […]
Read full articleSpiritual support for immigrants
November 26, 2015Canadians of all stripes are talking about the current refugee crisis and what we should do to help. Amid the banter, pastors working closest with newcomers to Canada are concerned that the mainstream Church isn’t ready to support the new arrivals. Joseph […]
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