It has been said that Canada, unlike the United States to the south, has never experienced a nationwide revival. While this is true, there have been local awakenings from time to time that have had considerable impact. This series of articles aims to reintroduce these important stories to the Canadian church. The earliest example is probably that which took place at Conception Bay, Newfoundland, in the late eighteenth century.
There remains a fundamental hole in the Western church’s self-conception, a missing theological narrative which integrates its local and global mission, helps us prioritize our various passions, and leads to fervent action.
I don’t recall getting a letter from a veteran preacher when I started out. But if I had, I would have benefited from hearing these five encouragements.
The truth is that Christ calls all of his followers to make disciples. But does that mean that every believer should bear the title of missionary?
In short, Tertullian’s Rule of Faith represents a standard second- and third-century way to summarize apostolic teaching. It may have had an oral source, but it nevertheless describes the written word.
There is no greater joy in the Christian life than living together in life-giving Christian community. There is no greater privilege in the Christian life than joining arms with brothers...
In terms of high adventure and suspense, Acts 27 is a page-turner. Luke records, in vivid detail and nautically precise terms, the voyage taking Paul from Caesarea towards Rome. Bad weather...
What does the Bible say a church elder’s responsibilities are? Here are 6 scriptural duties every elder is called to carry out.
Pastor Paul Carter explains why he uses the RMM Bible reading plan.
In this episode, Pastors Paul Carter, Steve Bray, and Paul Martin discuss the differences between church planting and church revitalization.
Statistics tell us that 25% of current pastors plan to retire in the six months. If that’s even close to true, then we have to ask the question: where will...
What standing for the truth of God's word even at great personal cost looks like in Canada
