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Transforming How We Use Our Bodies
By PortalBot • April 28, 2025

In today's culture, the assertion "It's my body" is prevalent, echoing the ancient Corinthian belief that "all things are permissible." However, God's perspective challenges us to see our bodies as...

Pinoys in Greenland
By PortalBot • April 01, 2025

Do we Christ-followers want to see the peoples of Greenland and Canada become part of the family of God as eagerly as the USA president  wants their territories to be part of the USA? It’s a v...

To Make Disciples Is to Transform Minds
By PortalBot • February 20, 2025

How can we intentionally cooperate with the Spirit in his work of transforming our minds? In this blog, John MacDonald explores five proposals, but perhaps you might have more?

What is God’s Great Purpose for You?
By PortalBot • January 09, 2025

In this blog, John MacDonald explores God’s great purpose for individuals, emphasizing a transformative journey to become more like Christ.

What if Mary Had Said 'No'?
By PortalBot • December 11, 2024

Ever wondered if Mary could have said 'No' to God during the Annunciation? This thought-provoking article dives into the Greek grammar of her response and explores what it means for us when we face...

To BE or to DO?
By PortalBot • November 27, 2024

In this blog, John MacDonald explores the concept of genuine Christ-like transformation, contrasting the philosophies of "to do is to be" and "to be is to do" within the context of the Se...

We Remember Our Heroes
By PortalBot • November 07, 2024

On Remembrance Day we pause, and remember the sacrificial service of those who have fought for our freedom. Let us never forget.

In this post Dr. Sadiri Joy Tira remembers a hero&nbs...

What is a Disciple of Jesus Christ?
By PortalBot • October 30, 2024

For Christians, being a disciple and making disciples of Jesus Christ, is the aim of our lives. But what is a disciple of Jesus? In this blog, John MacDonald explores that question and provide...

I Call It Heresy!
By PortalBot • September 24, 2024

Can we be a disciple of Jesus Christ without a transformation in who we are and how we behave? In this series of blogs, Dr. John B. MacDonald challenges us to look through the lens of Matthew'...

Thankful for a Warm Welcome
By PortalBot • September 05, 2024

Chad shares a few thoughts and impressions from his busy first month as Executive Director of OC.

Executive Director Announcement
By PortalBot • July 29, 2024

Ray Woodard, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Outreach Canada Ministries, shares an exciting update on the search for the new Executive Director of OC.

"After a careful and...

3 Dynamics of Conflict Every Church Should Know
By PortalBot • July 08, 2024

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 ...