Tag "Richard Long"
Fostering love for orphans
Ottawa churches seek to add local flavour as they join churches around the world to recognize Orphan Sunday. The day, landing on November 11 this year, raises awareness of the need for foster and adoptive care for children. “There’s a whole culture we’re […]
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Celebrating the fruit of unity
Those who were raised here may not realize, but the experience of Christian unity in Ottawa is fairly unique. I heard it again in the last few weeks, a pastor who is new to the city commented, “Something’s different about ministering in Ottawa.” […]
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Building into a new Church generation
Not all struggling congregations are giving up…some are giving out. This local church turned their challenges into a Kingdom victory […]
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World Vision invests in Ottawa pastors
Strong leadership is key to any success. Good leaders engage their team’s strengths and ensure everyone works in alignment. But every leader needs a tune-up from time to time. That is what World Vision hopes to do through their annual […]
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Ottawa leaders gather for prayer renewal
Scripture tells us to pray without ceasing, but many of us struggle to pray for longer than 15 or 20 minutes. Imagine spending 24 hours focused on prayer! Love Ottawa is sponsoring its 20th National Capital […]
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One Way Ministries celebrates 20 years of strengthening leaders
One Way Ministries is celebrating their 20th anniversary. While many people may not know the name “One Way”, the ministry’s influence and support reaches most Evangelicals in Ottawa. To celebrate […]
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Celebrating the Church united
The words “fire” and “fusion” bring to mind two different elements, surrounded by flames, melting and fusing to become one stronger element. That is the intended image for a local conference and ministry named “Fire and Fusion”. The […]
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What is the measure of unity?
Ottawa is experiencing an unprecedented level of unity among congregations of every stripe and style. It makes me proud to live here and proud of the Church. Truly, we are experiencing the blessing promised to those who […]
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Putting missions into perspective
The Metropolitan Bible Church is hosting the Perspectives Study Program, starting January 18, 2016. Perspectives is a 14 week course that equips believers in effective outreach techniques for both local and international […]
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Team begins planning for the Big Give 2016
The organizers of The Big Give are holding their first planning meeting for The Big Give 2016 on November 26. The Big Give has grown from free garage-sale outreach at Bethel Pentecostal, in 2009, to a massive unified expression of Christian love across […]
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