OC Blog Digest: Family of Ministries

This fall, we are sharing stories & updates from our "Family of Ministries" at Outreach Canada! 

In this OC Digest you will find: 

• an introduction to our "Family of Ministries" - In the same way you might pull up a family photo on your phone, we’d love to introduce you to our family.
• a closer look at the innovative ministries of the OC Global Alliance, our global partner.
• a challenge for churches --- 5 Stepping Stones to get involved in your neighbourhood.
• an opportunity to care for pastors in Burundi.
• an update from this summer's "Classic ReBoot"  - the retreat from MORE Network for MKs (Missionary Kids) returning to Canada.

A Family of Ministries

Outreach Canada is made up of several ministry teams – all with their own unique contexts and specific focuses, spread across our country. What’s the common thread? How do we all fit together? In the same way you might pull up a family photo on your phone, we’d love to introduce you to our family!  ... Read More

The OC Global Alliance: Our Ministries

184,163 decisions for Christ. 27,981 churches established with our assistance. 100,000+ leaders trained or mentored. These are stats from the annual report of the OC Global Alliance last year. To God be the Glory! Sharing more about the exciting and innovative ministry work that our Mobilization Centers are engaged with around the world. ... Read More

Empowering the Church: 5 Steps to Impact Your Neighbourhood

I remember sitting in a seminar once hearing the presenter ask, "If your local church disappeared, would anybody in the neighbourhood notice?"

Stinging words. Sobering. Sit with that question and chew on it. Let it disturb you the way it disturbed me.

Christian community is intended to be noticeable, and it’s intended to be transformative to the surrounding community—light in a dark place. And what makes us noticeable and transformative, according to Jesus, is our good works.

So what good works is your church offering your community that are being seen and noticed by your neighbours, bringing light to the surroundings, and causing them to give glory to our Father? What are you offering that would be missed if you stopped? ... Read More

Rethink Development: Caring for Pastors in Burundi

Caring for Burundian Pastors! The church is omnipresent in Burundi; it is one of those African countries where the Christian faith has become part of the fabric of the society – both urban and rural. The growth of the church in sub-Saharan Africa in the last 30 years is one of the most remarkable in Church history! One Pentecostal denomination in Burundi has over a million members (the population of the country is 12 million). The church is such a key player in every way in the very poor country, and we have been helping leaders to be more effective in helping their communities holistically. 

But the specific spiritual needs of pastors have not been on our radar … until now. ... Read More

Bonds Beyond Borders: The Impact of ReBoot on MKs

There is something so beautiful about the quick bonds that form between MKs (Missionary Kids), who understand each other despite having drastically different life experiences. It’s like a breath of fresh air to be surrounded by people who have gone through similar life experiences. It helps you to share on a more honest and intimate level.

Each year, the MORE Network runs Classic ReBoot, a re-entry retreat for missionaries’ kids (MKs) aged 17-20 returning to life in Canada. This is a crucial time in the lives of these young adults, many of whom are not only adjusting to a new culture, but also to new schools, jobs, relationships, and living situations. In this article, Malik, shares about his own experience at Classic ReBoot, as well as an inside scoop from attendees of the most recent Classic ReBoot! ... Read More