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05 September, 2021
Sleeping while the Kingdom comes

Jesus set an example for us of the importance of rest, writes Rev. Amanda Currie of Regina.

05 August, 2021
Preparing for the post-pandemic letdown

When we experience a letdown after a sustained crisis, we may not be able to re-activate in ways we had envisioned. Rest, gentleness, talking, and fixing our eyes on Jesus can help.

08 March, 2021
Does church still matter, even in a pandemic?

Embracing our weakness and limitations, church services look much different these days – but spiritual hunger continues unabated, writes Kevin Makins.

01 February, 2021
Layoff lessons

What might God be teaching me in this difficult time?

05 January, 2021
Spiritual growth in a pandemic

Alastair Sterne reflects on why trying to make the most of it might not be the best solution

04 November, 2020
Rethinking local church ministry during Covid

What do we make of the challenges in pastoral care and discipleship exposed by the pandemic? Ottawa pastor Doug Ward reflects.

19 June, 2020
More profiles of ministry pivots in the pandemic

We’re publishing some examples of Christian groups trying new things in the pandemic, but we didn't have room in our Jul/Aug print issue for all the great stories. Here's one in Surrey and one in Toronto that you can ...

05 June, 2020
No more drumming up peace

We cannot move ourselves to the place of no fear. But the good news is that God can, writes novelist Serenity McLean.

18 March, 2020
Notes from *Mobilizing Our Churches Amidst COVID-19*

Resources for churches planning their response to the COVID-19 pandemic. That was the topic of an online conversation today by the Jesus Collective church network. Here are some helpful notes.

02 November, 2009
The Pandemic Challenge

How to best prepare your church for the worst situation. Includes resources (updated in 2020) to prepare your church, a pandemic prep checklist, and more.