Last August, Christian Courier (CC) began a pilot project called Enemy Pen Pals. The plan was to connect CC readers who may disagree on a few key issues and invite them into regular correspondence with each other – the goal being not consensus but empathy. An open invitation went out in August, and by early…
Since Blessed are the Undone came out, I’ve been invited to talk about faith deconstruction in classrooms, board rooms and churches – and once, maybe fittingly, in a working art studio, where every surface had a layer of colourful grit. At the All Canada Summit in Kitchener, Ontario, on November 7, I wore a T-shirt…
I’m stepping down as Editor of Christian Courier (CC) in a few months. Since you were the one who hired me back in 2008, I thought you’d like to know. After Christmas, Meghan and Maaike will be taking over as co-editors – part of a succession plan that’s been in the works for a while….
The Board doesn’t know this yet – except for Jaime, who winced when I mentioned it to her over lunch in Fort Langley in June – but our editorial team has an idea that might solve polarization. It’s called Enemy Pen Pals. Through this experiment, I’ll start connecting Christian Courier (CC) subscribers who might, at…
Several months ago, Christian Courier Editor Angela Reitsma Bick interviewed Rev. Al Postma, Executive Director-Canada of the CRCNA, about denominational tensions and his response to CC’s Canada-wide survey on the future of the CRC here. The following excerpts come from that conversation. CC: Are you tracking disaffiliation discussions? Postma: Yes, to the best of our…
“Where are you from?” a voice asked. I looked around. A woman in hiking shoes was seated near her young son. She must have noticed my daughter Robin and I taking photos of the stunning view in every direction – the bright blues of Kalamalka Lake and the ridges of the beautiful Okanagan mountains. “Ontario,”…
I grew up in a TV-free home, so when my sisters and I wanted to watch a movie it took an almost-comical level of planning. First, we’d borrow a big, blocky TV from the owner of the local Christian bookstore, who was a member of our church and sold TVs on the side. Then, we’d…
Spring is nomination season, that time of year when church councils thank retiring members and count empty seats to see how many new officebearers are needed. This spring, however, it might be harder than usual to find members ready to take on a leadership role at church – at least if Christian Courier’s survey results…
For the March issue’s theme on Translation, CC’s Editor interviewed Dr. Albert M. Wolters, emeritus Professor of Religion at Redeemer University and a biblical scholar who translated one of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Here, Dr. Wolters tells the story of being invited to view the actual Copper Scroll in Jordan and what happened after he…
“This would give me hope for the Canadian CRC.” That comment was one of hundreds sent in to Christian Courier as part of our recent survey, specifically regarding two key questions gauging interest in a distinct Christian Reformed Church (CRC) in Canada. Though at first glance the numbers seem to be overwhelmingly in support of…
When CC decided to run an independent survey on how Christian Reformed churches in Canada were responding to decisions made at Synod 2024 by its binational denomination, we knew it would garner interest. But we had no idea just how much! As a uniquely Canadian publication with roots in the Reformed tradition, CC has been…
CC: Can you tell me a little bit about yourself and your new job? Henderson: My name is Carl; I started in June 2024 as the executive director here at Friendship Ministries Canada (FMC). We create spaces for inclusivity and accessibility for people with disabilities all over Canada to experience faith, friendship and belonging. It’s…
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