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How to Celebrate Christmas

The eighteenth century was, in my opinion, the golden-age of hymn-writing. A goodly number of our favourite Christmas hymns were written during this era. There is one hymn, however, written by a Norfolk Baptist minister by the name of Edward Trivett (1712‒1792) that is certainly not among contemporary favs. Trivett was possibly raised in the Norfolk Baptist church at Worstead, where he became the pastor in 1742, a pastorate that lasted for fifty years. Around 390 were baptized during that time and received into the church as members. And a dozen or so men were sent out from the church...

Michael A. G. Haykin

It’s Time for an Intern Chat

Andrew Noble

Every week on Tuesday, our former Lead Pastor, Bob MacGregor, would facilitate a discussion with the interns with the innovative title: “Intern Chat.” Our group included both current and former interns, as some of us who had graduated stayed in the group because of its benefits. Here are some examples of Intern Chat activities: A discussion on how to respond to an email Bob received from a stranger requesting “our stance on LGBT issues.” A debate on how to properly interpret an upcoming difficult text in a sermon series. A trip to a funeral home to receive instruction from the...

Is There a Revival Brewing Among Gen Z Males?

Chris Woznicki

There are certain universal truths that everyone knows to be true: If you’re running late, something will always make you even later. Your iced latte at Starbucks will contain more ice than coffee. Pineapple doesn’t belong on pizza. Among statisticians there is another truth that is universally acknowledged: Women are more religious than men. This statistic bears out across cultures, it’s certainly not just a Western trend. Historically women are more likely to identify with and practice Christianity. Until recently. “For the first time in modern American history, young men are now more religious than their female peers. They attend...

7 Ways to Encourage our Pastors During Pastor Appreciation Month

Angie Velasquez Thornton

Every October, believers across North America celebrate Pastor Appreciation Month, setting aside a moment to express gratitude for those who watch over our souls. The pastorate may have once been considered a noble profession. Today, however, these dear brothers often labour under difficult circumstances. They bear not only the burden of caring for their flocks but also the suspicion of a culture that considers their work strange at best and pointless at worst. What can we as disciples of Jesus do to encourage our pastors in a special way this month? I propose a few things. 1. Pray If you...

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