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The Future Church – What You Will Need To Thrive
Last week we talked about the massive cultural changes happening all around us and how our lives are being reshaped. The same is true for the church and for the way we are approaching worship and community.
Is Your Church Ready For the Next Major Shift in Ministry?
I hope you are having an amazing day! To say that we are witnessing incredible cultural changes is a bit of an understatement. Not only are we seeing dramatic changes in the way we live and work, but also in the way we worship. The old models that use to bring people in the door of our churches no longer give the kind of results we hope for. Those in the marketplace are having to devise new ways of reaching…
Rob and Kathyrn Fleming Update
Greetings from Tokyo. When at a crossroads, one has four choices! Choose left or right, continue straight ahead or reverse course. We lived our first 20 years in Japan as church planters, learning how to love Japanese in the Ibaraki country side into the kingdom of God. So many good years invested into the lives of Japanese people who occasionally responded with faith in Jesus, sometimes after months, but more so after years of seed sowing and watering. The past…
Thank you Krista Allen!
Here at Village Green Community Church we appreciate our volunteers. On Sunday June 17th we had the opportunity to honour one such volunteer. On behalf of the church Pastor Jon Korkidakis presented Krista with a card of thanks and small gift to recognize the 15 years that Krista has lead the Grade 1-5 program of Kids Connection. Krista, has also served on the board of directors. Thank you Krista for your faithful service and to all the volunteers that bring…
2018 Canadian Church Leaders Conference – Highlights and Conference Notes
This year, along with two staff members from our church, I attended the Canadian Church Leaders Conference held June 14-16th at Connexus Church in Barrie, Ontario. This is the second year for this gathering and its primary attraction for me is its focus on the Canadian church. Though I appreciate the wealth of material and conferences that our friends south of the border provide, they have little to no understanding of the church dynamics in Canada. The Canadian focus, coupled…
Annual Report 2017
God is Good! We are celebrating another great year of Ministry here at Village Green Community Church! We look forward to the upcoming year and the significant things God will do through the Ministry at VG as we endeavour to Love God, Love Others and Change the World. To download a PDF of the 2017 Annual Report click here.
The Two Main Factors that Determines the Winner in Any Election
If you live in Ontario you know that there is an election right around the corner. Ontarian’s go to the polls on Thursday, June 7th, and if anything can be said about this election is that its been a lesson in leadership missteps. Regardless, there are two factors that determine who wins an election. It doesn’t matter provincial or federal, these hold true. Further, it doesn’t’t matter what part of the world an election is being held, these two still…
3 Biblical Principles for Christians During an Election
Elections are always a tense time in our society. As most of us cast a vote this week, we will do so hoping our candidate will win and shape our province the way we believe is best. Elections sometimes feel like the Super Bowl – many of us will gather around our televisions cheering our “team” to victory. Elections are also tense because they can cause deep divides in our relationships. If you come from a family with strong political…
Jacob and Leidy Paul
Hi Everyone, In the effort of trying to do things differently this year, we have decided to send you an update in a mini-series form. This means that instead of one long gargantuan update every 4 months about everything, you will be getting a shorter update focused in on one area that we are involved in or our life in general. We hope this leads to you all feeling a bit more informed and being a bit more up to…
The Main Reasons People Seek Out a Church
I continue to hear and read about the decline in church attendance. Even among the demographic of committed members, they are showing up less. It’s troublesome to say the least. Especially when church has a lot to offer. Considering the state of affairs I wondered, What would make a person or a family seek out a church? After-all, do we really have any idea what would drive a person to the doors of a church? Seekers are few and far…
The Enduring Power of Love
A lot has been written since the wedding of Prince Harry and Meagan Markle. Yes, I was one of the many who rose early in the day to watch the royal extravaganza. Whatever your reason for watching, the ceremony produced a number of surprises. The biggest surprise for me should not have been a surprise at all. It was the significant role that love played. This sounds strange considering it was a wedding after-all. If anything, love is the main…
A. W. Tozer – The Man Who Wrestled with God
If you’ve ever read any of the works of A. W. Tozer, you were more than likely surprised at how relevant his words are for today. In an essay for McMaster Divinity College, I discuss Tozer’s life, ministry and theological thought. For a publication of the essay, follow the link below. A. W. Tozer – The Man Who Wrestled with God