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STOUFFVILLE, ON–Jared Henriques, founder of Pocket Change Apparel, was attending a music concert when Compassion did an appeal for child sponsors. The teenager found himself wondering “why giving and helping people was such an occasional thing.” “I started thinking about…Read More→
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KITCHENER, ON�”While an estimated 80-90 per cent of those with disabilities in the developing world are unemployed, they are frequently “last in line” to receive new employment opportunities says the founder of NationWares. While finishing an undergraduate degree in sociology…Read More→
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MISSISSAUGA, ON�”Two Canadian sisters are helping turn broken glass bottles into wearable works of African art. Loreli Cockram of Big Village Beads discovered the creativity and ingenuity of recycled glass jewelry while doing mission work in Ghana through Barrie Free…Read More→
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TORONTO, ON—To reach the world, we have to come together. That’s the key message MissionFest Toronto organizers hope to keep central as they look forward to the annual celebration of Christian life and mission. “We have a renewed sense of…Read More→
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ST. CATHARINES, ON–For years, Ross Ingall felt like he was standing outside the doors of the church yelling about what was wrong with organized religion. Until, he says, he realized God wanted him to step into the pulpit. This fall,…Read More→
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TORONTO, ON–Should evangelicals be engaging in broader dialogue with other Christian traditions in order to impact Canada with the gospel? That was a key question raised by the Hinge Dialogue Conference, held in November by the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada…Read More→
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TORONTO, ON–The Abilities Church is looking for monthly sponsors to help their integrated congregation find a permanent home. The vision, says founding pastor Jaime Castro, is to create a space where those with intellectual and physical disabilities can worship alongside…Read More→
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TORONTO, ON–It’s a six o’clock on a Wednesday night downtown, and already the line-up is so long for The Burger’s Priest that I can barely make it in the door. A parking enforcement officer is making his way through the…Read More→
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TORONTO, ON—Interserve Canada’s new executive director, Royce George, is an Indian-born engineer who once worked in Dubai. “Interserve facilitates the church in Canada to send professionals to serve the needy in Hindu, Buddhist and Muslim countries,” says George. He adds…Read More→
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OAKVILLE, ON—Radio personality Drew Marshall has asked a lot of questions in his career. But none, he says, were more sincere than when he challenged God to make a personal appearance. Comparing himself to a son longing for word from…Read More→