Final Word July-August 2024 from Karl Vaters
Final Word is the back page of Faith Today magazine created to bring you insights from thinkers, authors, professors, pastors and poets (and more!) who have an encouraging thought to share with the Canadian Church.
Our current Final Word contributor is Karl Vaters Karl Vaters . Karl is the author of five books, including his latest, “De-Sizing the Church” and a pastor who has served in small-church ministry for more than 40 years. He also hosts a bi-weekly podcast, “The Church Lobby: Conversations on Faith & Ministry.”
Read the rest of our July/August issue by clicking the link to follow:
https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/Jul-Aug/Browse-the-latest-issue
The Raw Carrot: Creating disability-friendly work
Social enterprise founded in Ontario church
Paris Community Church in Ontario was the starting location for a soup-making social enterprise that is now ten years old and expanding to new locations. The Raw Carrot started out by hiring local people who faced barriers to typical employment. They cook gourmet soup that is now sold in grocery stores, farmers' markets and other places. Staff have found community, purposeful employment and some extra income (especially needed by anyone trying to get by on the Ontario Disability Support Program).
Watch our 14-minute video at https://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/TV/The-Raw-Carrot-Creating-disability-friendly-work
Nurturing Musical Gifts with Chris Ellison
“Drastic changes in technology and society mean most Canadian artists today can no longer find enough support within the Church community to enable a full-time career as a composer and performer,” shares Chris Ellison , singer/songwriter and writer of “Nurturing musical gifts.” Ellison speaks with various members of the Canadian Christian music scene to discuss challenges and opportunities in the current industry. The article features commentary from artists Brian Doerksen , Mark Mallet, Carolyn Arends , Hollie Taylor of Joy Radio Toronto and founder of Mad Christian Radio Show, Kristen McNulty
To read “Nurturing Musical Gifts,” in our July-August issue, click the link to follow:
https://digital.faithtoday.ca/faithtoday/library/item/07082024/4202443/
Have you ever experienced the feeling of astonishment? Lynda MacGibbon shares about our July-Aug cover story.
Have you ever experienced the feeling of astonishment? Our July-August cover story written by Lynda MacGibbon unpacks how we can come into awareness of God’s surprising work around us.
To read, “Interrupted by Astonishment” now, click the link in our to follow. Our cover story is also available en français:
https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/Jul-Aug/Interrupted-by-astonishment-Taking-in-the-mysteri
Karen Stiller shares on overcoming when we don't feel like doing the right thing
“We are broken and being mended at the same time, we’re messy but also being participants in our transformation at the same time,” shares author & Faith Today senior editor Karen Durling Stiller.
In a special sit-down with co-Host Bill Fledderus , Karen discusses about her new book "Holiness Here: Searching for God in the Ordinary Events of Everyday Life." She lets us know how all believers are holy even when we don’t feel that way.
To watch “Holiness is for all of us says new book by Karen Stiller” on Faith Today TV, click the link to follow: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/TV/Holiness-is-for-all-of-us,-says-new-book-by-Karen
You can also listen to the full episode now on Faith Today podcast on all streaming platforms or by clicking the link to follow:https://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/Podcasts/Holiness-is-for-all-of-us,-says-new-book-by-Karen
Final Word May/June with Joel Gordon
Final Word is the back page of Faith Today magazine created to bring you insights from thinkers, authors, professors, pastors and poets (and more!) who have an encouraging thought to share with the Canadian Church.
Our current Final Word contributor is Joel Gordon. Joel is Director of Ministry Partnership and Innovation and Creative Director at the The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada.
Read the rest of our May/June issue by clicking the link to follow:
https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2024-May-Jun/Browse-the-latest-issue-May-Jun
Alastair Sterne shares with Karen Stiller on building on ramps to joy.
“What I can do is learn to build on ramps to joy, whether that’s through gratitude, thanksgiving, whether that’s through relationships with people or tending to the beauty of creation,” shares Alastair Sterne in his conversation with Host Karen Durling Stiller.
In the latest episode of Faith Today podcast, we are challenged to consider the humanity and divine possibility of joy.
Watch the rest of this episode, “Longing for joy with author Alastair Sterne” now on Faith Today TV by clicking the link to follow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kjy0F9o0r78&t=778s
Ottawa-based evangelist Israel Gimba shares on his approach to connecting with young people about Christ.
What does it look like when we step outside of ourselves to connect with young people about Christ? Israel Gimba shares his approach with Ottawa-based ministry Dunamis Army in a conversation hosted by guest host Sammy Kyereme on Faith Today Podcast.
Watch our latest episode of Faith Today TV, “JON festival gathers young Christians with Israel Gimba,” now by clicking the link to follow: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Audio-Video/TV/Gathering-young-Christians-with-Israel-Gimba
Are you a Christian entrepreneur? Tyndale's Centre for Redemptive Entrepreneurship wants to support you.
Writer Julie Fitz-Gerald shares about the focus of Tyndale University's Centre for Redemptive Entrepreneurship in our News, Notes and Ideas column of the May/June issue.
“We talk about three things—leadership, strategy and operations. All these have influence in society, so if we can help entrepreneurs do this in a redemptive way, Jesus will be extended in a greater way in society” says Philip Yan, director of Tyndale University’s Centre for Redemptive Entrepreneurship.
If you are a Christian entrepreneur or want to better support Christian businesses, check out this article now by clicking the link to follow: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2024-May-Jun/Centre-aims-to-transform-business-in-Canada
Have you heard our conversation with abuse investigators Bob Stenhouse and Randal Rauser? They explain what happens during an investigation, how they carry out their work and why they feel called to do it. This conversation from episode 224 of the Faith Today Podcast is now also available on video at FaithToday.tv.
https://l.faithtoday.ca/49ZTCQr
Final Word March-April 2024: Shari Russell
Final Word is a recent addition to Faith Today magazine. This back page was created to bring you insights from thinkers, authors, professors, pastors and poets (and more!) who have an encouraging thought to share with the Canadian Church.
Our current Final Word contributor is Shari Russell. Shari is director of NAIITS,
An Indigenous Learning Community, a Tyndale University Faculty member and a member of the Seven Commitments Working Group at The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada
Read the rest of our March-Apr issue by clicking the link to follow: https://l.faithtoday.ca/3U4xnE9
Our March/April issue is out!
Our March/April issue is out! We tackle the pressing realities of Abuse in churches, seminaries and faith organizations throughout this issue, starting with the cover story "Disabusing the Church" written by Bob Stenhouse and Randal Rauser of Veritas Solutions Workplace Investigations Training and Consulting .
Click the link to follow to start reading now: https://l.faithtoday.ca/4aejk4f
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Our recent guest on Faith Today podcast, Lydia Fawcett, helps us to better understand where we are when it comes to managing shame around abuse in the Church.
To hear/watch more from her conversation with host Karen Stiller about “Responding to allegations of abuse in seminaries and churches,” click the link to follow:
https://youtu.be/KLU7GVJ_nDI?si=Q3xp4gBIdX5f-n30
Randal Rauser shares on "Disabusing the Church"
"At its root abuse is about power. Within the Church much of that abuse may be categorized as spiritual," says Bob Stenhouse and Randal Rauser in our Mar/Apr cover story, "Disabusing the Church."
Listen as Randal Rauser explains why he and Bob wrote about the problem of spiritual abuse and its effect on the Church at large.
You can read "Disabusing the Church" now by clicking the link to follow: https://l.faithtoday.ca/3T76oG7
To listen to Randal and Bob's conversation with Karen Stiller on Faith Today podcast, "Inside investigations into spiritual abuse," click here: https://l.faithtoday.ca/3T2xD4H
Final Word is a recent addition to Faith Today magazine. This back page was created to bring you insights from thinkers, authors, professors, pastors and poets (and more!) who have an encouraging thought to share with the Canadian Church.
Our current Final Word contributor is Cheryl Weber Director of Relief and Development, Crossroads Cares and one of the Hosts of 100 Huntley Street. You can see her daily on YES TV at 9 am/9 pm EST.
Click the link to follow to read more from the Jan/Feb issue: https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2024-Jan-Feb/Browse-the-latest-issue
Julie Fitz-Gerald shares about Jan-Feb cover story "Rethinking global mission"
"The traditional mission model of "the West to the rest" has been turned on its head," says Julie Fitz-Gerald in our Jan-Feb cover story, "Rethinking global mission."
Julie highlights findings from those working with AI, serving Millennials and Gen Z Christians and missions groups in Canada adjusting their operations locally and overseas.
Hear more about what to look forward to as you read "Rethinking global mission" by clicking the link to follow:
https://www.faithtoday.ca/Magazines/2024-Jan-Feb/Rethinking-global-mission
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Faith Today
One of our newest team members, Sammy Kyereme, shares our holiday greetings this year.
From all of us at Faith Today, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. See you in 2024.
