Tag "Spiritual growth"
Weekend retreat is anything but business as usual
The fast pace of life can make it hard to develop greater connection with God. So, the first weekend in May, 50 men took a weekend away to help them change pace from solely business to soul-y business. The group gathered […]
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St. Timothy’s Classical Academy hosts charity gala
St. Timothy’s Classical Academy will be holding its first-ever gala and silent auction. The November 10 event will showcase high-level local talent and a buffet dinner, while supporting the school’s programs and a future expansion plan. “We are presenting […]
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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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Navigators host interfaith dialogue
The Navigators, an international campus discipleship group, are encouraging dialogue and friendship among people of different faiths through a discussion night hosted in the heart of the Carleton campus. “We find there is a great curiosity […]
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Alpha team overwhelmed by season’s success
Fall 2017 welcomed an enormous ecumenical Alpha campaign in Ottawa, where the turnout was so successful that Alpha leaders can only wonder how to build on the momentum. “In my mind we’re […]
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The Bible study that is “Always Fresh”
While many in today’s world feel that faith has no place in the public square, a Winchester church chose the local Tim Hortons as the meeting place for their new men’s Bible study. Pastor Bruce North says God has repeatedly arranged divine appointments with […]
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Taking men to the Nextlevel
The Western Church has lots of effective programs to reach kids, youth, and women, but men seem to be an unreached people group today, according to Lyle Johnson, founder of […]
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A gift of CHRIST-mas
The season of joy often rings hollow among the homeless. On December 9, a group of young people plan to bring them some Christmas cheer, complete with an opportunity to receive prayer and start a relationship with […]
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