The horrors of Hallowe’en
Autumn can be a glorious time. We rejoice in fall colours, fresh starts, and relief from the summer’s heat. October is the peak. While the month begins with a rapid build-up to Thanksgiving, it quickly turns dark. This essay is a statement against Hallowe’en that explores the reality of the darkness in which depression and anxiety are endemic, souls are lost, and spirits are troubled, tossed about and tempted by the lies and lures of Satan. … Read more
Bavinck in Brief: Method as Model
Surprisingly simple and straightforward, yet its simplicity wields great power. … Read more
Fasting: Spiritual muscle for leaders at war
I can’t help but wonder if Protestantism has, in some ways, and in some quarters, become spiritually flabby. … Read more
General Assembly 2025
We are invited to deliberately seek Spiritual assistance and speak the truth in love HAMILTON, Ont. – This was the most collegial General Assembly I’ve attended, although my experience goes back only a decade or … Read more
The Drumbeat in Advent
God gave the tools of culture to be used to lift our hearts to a loving connection with the Creator. … Read more
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 gently invites us in a different way. Throughout the life and ministry of Jesus, … Read more
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. … Read more
Bavinck in Brief: The Essence of Christianity?
Accommodating to culture succeeds only in making the Church indistinguishable from the world: sixth of a series. Upon occasion I have been asked why we today should study the work of Herman Bavinck (1856-1921), a … Read more
55 Theses to The Presbyterian Church in Canada
Reformation Day, October 31st, 2025 Out of love for the truth, and from a desire to elucidate it, we, PCC Renewal, composed of members of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, intend to call the Church … Read more
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, but not for the reasons you might think. In fact, most of the things church planters must do to be successful are the very same things that existing congregational leadership teams could do to revitalise their own churches … Read more
The Art of Healthy Dust-Shaking (2)
Shalom may stick or ricochet back – keep an attitude of peace no matter what. … Read more
A Sense of Urgency
What’s the church being called to do in this extraordinary time? A wide ranging conversation by believers. … Read more