Brian Bork

Sep 4, 2023 | christiancourier.ca | Roland De Vries |Cathy Smith |Michael Munnik |Brian Bork

A few weeks ago I made a telephone call to a courthouse here in Quebec. It was an important matter, involving questions I rarely have to think about in English, let alone in French. I asked the Clerk whether we could speak in English. This led to a series of questions since, with the recent passage of Bill 96, there are more restrictions on those entitled to receive services in English. She asked:“Are you an Indigenous person? Have you arrived in Quebec within the last six months?

Jul 24, 2023 | christiancourier.ca | Rudy Eikelboom |Brian Bork |Mike Wagenman |Derek C. Schuurman

The World Health Organization declared covid-19 a global health emergency on January 30, 2020. More than three years later, at the beginning of this May, the WHO said the emergency was over. People have generally been ahead of the WHO, though. Mask-wearing had already decreased to only a few individuals, and people have generally returned to pre-pandemic group behaviours. And yet the covid situation is by no means over.

Jul 12, 2023 | christiancourier.ca | Jennifer Boone |Brian Bork |Katie Munnik |Kathy Vandergrift

A network of Canadian churches and Christian organizations, including Tearfund Canada and A Rocha, have joined together in a group called the Creation Collective. From April 17-19, 220 people attended Creation Collective’s launch events in Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg, either online or in person. Among the attendees were pastors and church leaders. CC interviewed one of the organizers, Matthew Schroeder, to find out more. CC: Tell me a bit about Creation Collective. How did it start?

May 8, 2023 | christiancourier.ca | Erin Knight |Brian Bork |Cassie Westrate |Bruce Adema

What does it take to have a community flourish? At Diaconal Ministries Canada, we believe it takes relationships; moving away from transactional interactions (meeting needs) to transformational relationships (connecting and belonging) so that every single person can thrive. That’s why for the last 40 years, NewGround has helped churches establish or grow healthy and sustainable community ministries.

Apr 6, 2023 | christiancourier.ca | Cassie Westrate |Jessica Lum |Brian Bork |Kathy Vandergrift

All women are invited to attend the 2023 Inspirational Women’s Conference hosted by Global Coffee Break. Join us for a day of encouragement, biblical teaching, and worship. The conference will be held on April 29, 2023 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at Compass Point Bible Church in Burlington, Ontario. There is also an opportunity to join online or on demand for those who are unable to attend.