Tag "Spiritual growth"
Guilt and Shame: An answered prayer
A number of years ago, I attended a prayer workshop at my church. The instructor gave us these instructions: “Pair off with someone you do not know. Listen to what God is telling you to pray for your prayer partner. Then, pray it aloud […]
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Work prayer group sees salvation during pandemic
The 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 […]
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Ottawa’s Virtuous Women changing lives in Cameroon
Ottawa’s “Virtuous Women” prayer and Bible study group started with a humble, local focus based on Christian growth, but soon its vision expanded to span the globe. Today, its outreach program includes life-changing […]
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Christian camps facing crisis
The Ontario government has banned summer camps this year, warning that they may not allow day camps, either. These restrictions leave youth pastors scrambling to re-envisioning the summer’s ministry, but they present far bigger challenges for the region’s many Christian camps […]
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Training youth to reach the youth
Christianity is declining in Canada. Even in the pews, recent studies show dismal numbers pray regularly or read the Bible. Despite religion’s struggle in the West, some ministries are thriving with models that are strengthening churches and growing their influence. National Evangelization Team (NET) Ministries is […]
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A clean start
It began with a church service. Having recently come to Ottawa and wanting to spend time with his sister, Jonathan Langille accompanied her to Union City Church. Once there, however, Langille was suddenly overcome with emotion. “I cried the whole service, tears […]
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Motorcycle club tells men to Armour Up
Capital City Church is teaming up with Canadian Christian Riders (CCR), a Christian motorcycle group, to empower men looking to live with renewed hope and promise this year. The ministries will host the […]
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Growing a “messy church” community
“Messy church has allowed us to reach out to immigrants, kids, and older people in a way that we wouldn’t
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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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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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