Right in the heart of Atlantic Canada, on the shores of Shepody Bay, is a gorgeous little retreat centre designed specifically with you in mind. Pastors have a unique need for spiritual refreshment and peaceful solitude, but their schedules and budgets often prohibit them from travelling to far-away, upscale resorts. The weight of caring for hurting people has been especially heavy for pastors in Atlantic Canada over the past couple of years. Now, more than ever, pastors need to schedule periods of deep rest....
Its hard to argue against the fact that the moral landscape has been shifting at a dizzying pace. Neither is it an exaggeration to say that what it is to be human is being reinterpreted before our very eyes. The biblical categories that have been broadly accepted by Christians and non-Christians regarding human sexuality are being challenged and overturned at a rate that scarcely allows us to find our feet....
We are living in confusing times and there have been many voices calling us to always trust God and rest in Him (Psalm 62), to maintain unity through Christ in the bond of peace (John 17:20-23, Ephesians 4:1-3), and to keep the proclamation and modelling of the gospel the main thing while avoiding a myriad of distractions, pre, mid, and post-COVID (Matthew 28:16-20). These convictions are based solidly on God’s Word, and these voices ought to be listened to and followed as a clarion call amidst much confusion....
At the cross Jesus sets an example of how to suffer well. He demonstrated three qualities that we can learn from and apply to our own experiences of suffering. ...
The following is written by G. W. McPherson, A Parson’s Adventures, (Yonkers, New York: Yonkers Book Company, 1925), 37ff. The headings were created by Pastor Ross Morrison of Alberton Baptist Church. Ross & his wife Wendy were brought up in Margaree Valley, Cape Breton....
I witnessed an antithesis of the servant-leader mindset in a pastor who pressured his small congregation to pay a full-time salary fitting for the work he was putting in, an amount well above the church’s budget. He demanded greater sacrifice of them based on the scriptural standard that “the laborer is worthy of his wages.” Another church leader displayed an admirable example of servanthood by foregoing a month’s wage to assist a needy widow in his community. These two examples present a stark contrast in their object of consideration: “self” for the first and “other” for the second. ...
Many years ago we went to Boston as a family. That great city was in the midst of the “Big Dig” at the time. It turned out to be a fifteen-year dig! The total cost is estimated at over $24 billion USD ̶ the costliest tunnel/road works in US history! Yes, truly a big dig. Seeing that amazing digging project more than 20 years ago has left a lasting impression. Perhaps in all of us there is a wonder in digging. Even the simple wonder of digging at the beach ...
The year 2020 will certainly be marked in our memories as one of the most challenging of the century. The pandemic has brought unique struggles that are testing the church’s steadfastness to its mission of proclaiming the Gospel....
Rarely have we passed through a more extraordinary time than we are now experiencing. The Covid-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges to the church. These times have forced many of us to think outside the box when it comes to doing ministry, and in many cases to great effect and with surprising results. But it's not like the church hasn't found itself in unique situations before. The people of God have always found a way to navigate through the choppiest waters the kingdoms of this world could stir up. What strikes you about many of the great world-changing epochs in the life of God's people was that they met their extraordinary challenges in remarkably ordinary ways...
I (Dan) recently had the opportunity to read Kevin DeYoung's latest book Crazy Busy (A (Mercifully) Short Book about a Really Big Problem). It's a short and practical read for busy people. Overall I believe it's a good read, however you will be left hanging if you expect any quick solutions or "how to's" to clean up your busy schedule....
Keep ReadingTGC Atlantic Canada proudly announces our third plenary speaker Darryl Dash for the 2014 conference. ...
Keep ReadingTGC Atlantic Canada proudly announces the addition of Darlene Smith as part of the 2014 Conference Women's Track...
Keep ReadingTGC Atlantic Canada is proud to announce the addition of Scotty Smith as our second plenary speaker for our Atlantic Canada conference August 5-7, 2014. Our theme is "Amazing Grace - The Gospel in Real Life". ...
Keep ReadingTGC Atlantic Canada proudly announces the addition of Jani Ortlund as part of the 2014 Conference Women's Track...
Keep ReadingTGC Atlantic Canada is proud to announce that for the 2014 Conference, we are planning to introduce a women's track. ...
Keep ReadingTGC Atlantic Canada proudly announces Ray Ortlund Jr. as the first confirmed plenary speaker for the 2014 conference. ...
Keep ReadingHere is a photo gallery of our conference. What a blessing it is to have so many ministry leaders and preachers here to share in the Word of God and learning how to understand Jesus' words "Follow Me"....
Keep ReadingIn one sense, no balance is necessary. We can't work too hard and we can't emphasize grace too much......
Keep ReadingGreat thoughts here "God has Trademarked Manhood" by Eric Mason on manhood....
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