The Art of Healthy Dust-Shaking (3)

Is there ever a time when Christians should shake off the dust from their feet toward other Christians? Sometimes, a parting of the ways is inevitable – even in the…

Christ: The Lord of Listening

We live in a world that often rewards quick responses, strong opinions and confident voices. In many settings, leadership is measured by how clearly and decisively someone speaks. Yet Scripture…

Restoring Spiritual Passion

I remember it so vividly I can almost feel the pain in my throat again. I had just finished my exams at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California. It was…

Everyone loves a good witness

In a world where people create their own versions of truth, many of us grow weary. Praise God for raising up new believers who are drawn to the light.

Speaking the truth in love

Text of the THEO Trio’s report to General Assembly DORA DAROCZI: Good morning, everyone! My name is Dora from the Calvin Hungarian Presbyterian Church in Calgary, and my friends speaking…

Praise and Prayer for Peace

A template for a special gathering to seek God’s intervention in an extraordinary time.

Lifting clergy burden

The Protestant Reformation, particularly in England, marked a major change in how pastoral care was done in churches. Up to that time, clergy in the Roman Catholic church focused their…

Evangelism: More than Midwifery

We’re far more likely to have prenatal encounters with unbelievers than midwifery moments.

PCC Renewal: my story

Contrary to what older generations think, Gen Z is yearning for tradition.

Principles of church planting 

It's almost a truism that “Church planting is the most effective method of reaching the unchurched for Christ.” It's been a legendary recommendation for decades now. And it is true,…

The Art of Healthy Dust-Shaking (2)

Shalom may stick or ricochet back – keep an attitude of peace no matter what.

A Church for an Extraordinary Time

In an age of Artificial Intelligence, American imperialism, Generation Z, and declining church membership, how is the authentic church to respond in these extraordinary times?

Creative licence caution

There are many excellent television shows online these days that have a solid biblical foundation. What could go wrong by watching them? … Read more

The Crucifixion of Ideology

Amidst racial strife and cultural division, “look to the cross” is the most political statement I can make.

Bavinck in Brief: Method as Model

Surprisingly simple and straightforward, yet its simplicity wields great power.

Church planting: small communities

Small groups can achieve what large communities can’t. Part 3 in a series on church planting. … Read more