Tag "Prayer"
Carleton student ministries kick off the school year with renewed prayer and unity
The night was strangely still. It was the most peaceful Cristi Dagenais had ever seen the campus of Carleton University, in the two years she has served on staff with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. The only sounds were […]
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Youth pastors get help planning ministry year
With the school year started, churches are launching their youth ministry year. For youth leaders, it is a crucial time to have an established plan, but that process can be daunting. To help, the Canadian Youth […]
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National House of Prayer relocating out of historic building
The National Housed of Prayer (NHOP) is moving. After 15 years in the heart of Ottawa, the ministry has sold their beautiful heritage building and begun transitioning to a new model, with teams spread […]
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When to retreat
“Surprisingly, ministry doesn’t give you much time to be available to the Lord. Time alone with God often seems a luxury, yet it’s absolutely vital.”
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National ministries gather in Ottawa for prayer and a call to unity
With Canada in a pivotal season, local and national leaders are calling for a prayer gathering on a level unseen in Ottawa for the past 10 years. “Our nation is poised for change. There is such an urgency to […]
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A young revival
Returning home after six months immersed in discipleship and missions, Jessica Martin thought she was alone. Her time in Vietnam, where the communist […]
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World Watch List spotlights most oppressive countries for Christians
Open Doors Canada released the 2019 World Watch List on Wednesday, January 30, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, in Ottawa. “Published annually, the […]
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Live videos from CAPITALYZE conference
Spur Ottawa was on location at the CAPITALYZE conference. CAPITALYZE was a major conference celebrating the unity the Ottawa Church has walked in […]
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Transforming Ottawa with Prayer
Across this city, believers from different denominations are preparing for a campaign that’s effect is becoming more and more noticeable. The annual City on our Knees initiative is inspiring […]
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A resolute challenge
With presents unwrapped, turkey consumed, and belt buckles loosened to accommodate, thoughts begin turning to New Year, more celebrations, and what 2019 may bring. Many of us, already regretting that second helping (was it my third?) of mashed potatoes and stuffing, are considering significant life changes for the new year (like a little less gravy next Christmas) […]
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