Is the Spirit still truly with GA?
An honest look at the PCC through the eyes of confessional, orthodox Gen Z Christians. A group of us from PCC Renewal were fortunate enough to attend the PCC’s 2026…
Mired in Christendom but moving forward
Inside the uneasy theological symbiosis in the belly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada Christendom died a long time ago. But the church still operates as if it were alive.…
Our Story
As with many good things in life, Living in Truth resulted from a conversation between friends.
Dialogue, pluralism and discipleship
A challenge to repositioning the church in a post-Christendom age.
Lessons from the Korean diaspora
Han-Ca congregations learn to belong without losing themselves. What does it mean to belong — and not belong — at the same time? That question quietly shapes immigrant life, but…
Candle lighting and candlelight
Advent liturgy and worship in an age of brevity It was Christmas Eve and the service was going much quicker than expected. During preparation, I timed it at approximately 60…
Building a Temple
An update on Living Stones – Last year Jon and I took a tour of the holy land with Ross Lockhart. What an amazing trip that was! We began in…
Standing on the rock
The other day I was leafing through the alumni magazine from the University of Waterloo. The theme of this issue is “happiness” – specifically exploring the things “that are helping…
What is a Presbyterian General Assembly?
Rev. Paul Johnston, in blue shirt, takes in the proceedings at General Assembly 2025. A (possibly radical) proposal for a fresh answer. What is a Presbyterian General Assembly. The short…
PCC Renewal continues organizing and gearing up for content creation
We are sorting out the requirements of the incorporation of our new non-profit society, such as organizing our first Annual General Meeting.
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,…
Church planting: small communities
Small groups can achieve what large communities can’t. Part 3 in a series on church planting. … Read more
Bavinck in Brief: Method as Model
Surprisingly simple and straightforward, yet its simplicity wields great power.
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…