7/8/2024 6:09:00 AM
3 Dynamics of Conflict Every Church Should Know
Conflict happens— it is an inevitable part of life. This holds true in our personal and communal journeys.
During a discussion about my research on congregational leadership and conflict, I encountered an older couple with a rather stark perspective— that all conflict was inherently wrong and destructive, with no place in a healthy congregation.
In this post, I want to share a different perspective drawn from Acts 6 ...
7/1/2024 6:19:07 AM
Sea to Sea - A Canada Day Prayer
On this Canada Day in 2024, join in this prayer for our country and our leaders, for justice, mercy and openess to God's transforming and gracious love.
6/24/2024 8:23:55 PM
Outreach Canada - 2023 Annual Report
At Outreach Canada Ministries, we recognize that the challenges facing the Church and individual Christians are too significant to be addressed alone. By partnering with churches, ministries, and individuals, we strengthen each other and our collective impact. In this Annual Report, we not only provide a financial snapshot for OC during 2023 but also share a powerful example of God’s work through the obedience of an OC missionary. It invites us to reflect on the unique role God has called each of us to play in the Body of Christ.
6/18/2024 12:31:00 AM
73 Verses on Prayer
What does the Bible even say about Prayer? Here are 73 verses to start ...
Outreach Canada is a family of ministries working together to accelerate the fulfilling of the Great Commission in Canada. We do this through serving leaders & making disciples.
6/10/2024 2:19:44 PM
Dead gods and Shattered Temples: A Warning for Filipino (and other) Christian Immigrants
The majority of Filipinos are Christians (around 84%) with the largest majority being Catholic (around 81%). Most “Pinoys” are Christians - not Hindus, Muslims or Buddhists. They are religious! However, they immigrated to Canada for economic reasons, and to live in “green pastures”. Filipinos are an economic diaspora here in Canada...
Pinoys who Came by Waves (and more are coming!)
A number of Filipinos refer to themselves as Pinoys, much like Canadians are referred to as Canucks...
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6/3/2024 2:31:52 PM
OC Blog Digest: From Blueberry Honey to Global Impact
This month the OC Digest highlights how a church asking the right questions can have an big impact ...
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5/30/2024 4:46:00 PM
3 Stats Every Church Should Know about their Neighbourhood
How can your church better understand & serve your community? Here are 3 stats that we believe ever...
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5/27/2024 1:10:06 PM
Our Global Impact
This is the third blog I have written to introduce the OC Global Alliance. The first blog focuses o...
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5/20/2024 3:19:40 PM
2024 Outreach Canada Staff Retreat
A behind-the-scenes look at our Outreach Canada Staff Retreat 2024, where team members from across ...
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4/29/2024 3:41:00 PM
Returning Home for the First Time
It was the 17 th of November 2023. Our Biman Bangladesh Airlines evening flight began its somewhat...
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4/23/2024 3:45:00 PM
A Reconciling Journey
Don Klaassen introduces one church's journey towards reconciliation with their First Nation neighbo...
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4/10/2024 5:21:00 PM
Prayer: An interview with Ute Carkner
If you were to meet Ute Carkner, you would quickly realize that she is a woman of prayer. When she ...
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4/9/2024 2:41:00 PM
Looking Back and Looking Ahead
Looking back through the history of Outreach Canada and looking ahead to what is to come! This is o...
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3/27/2024 4:20:00 PM
Prayer for the Workplace
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the job You have given me. For the opportunity to represent You...
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3/19/2024 3:55:29 PM
Love your Muslim Neighbours this Ramadan: Ways to Pray and Engage
Jesus exhorts us to love our neighbour as ourselves. Are you looking for opportunities to pray for ...
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3/5/2024 4:40:00 PM
Faith Moving Forward
A personal reflection from Rick Burdett, Outreach Canada's Chief Operations Officer and a member of...
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2/29/2024 10:41:00 PM
5 Ways to Pray for MORE Network in 2024
At the MORE Network, the key verse we’ve chosen for 2024 is Exodus 33:14: “The Lord replied, “My Pr...
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2/27/2024 4:17:00 PM
Towards an Incarnational Spiritual Culture: A New Book Release
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Gordon E. Carkner is releasing a brand new book: Towards an I...
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2/22/2024 4:09:00 PM
From Airport to Cemetery: How to Live Successfully in Our Adopted Homeland
I used to say, "A suitcase is the greatest equalizer of immigrants."
We all arrived in Can...
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2/20/2024 4:15:55 PM