Since February, the U.S.-Iran conflict has drawn global attention to the narrow strip of sea between Oman and Iran. The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, is considered one of the most important waterways in the global transit of goods. Now, it’s caught directly in the crossfire of the…
In one wing of the vast West Edmonton Mall, a tiny chapel has stood for 40 years, tucked away by the Fantasyland Hotel and near the replica of the Santa Maria. Despite its long tenure, some people are still surprised to learn it is there. “You get to the other side of the mall, they’re…
“I can’t be a coward at the pulpit.” These words, coming from Gerlyn Henry’s supervisor on the heels of the January 6th insurrection in 2021, changed Henry’s perspective on ministry. At the time, Henry was working as an assistant priest at a church in the Anglican Diocese of Toronto. New to preaching and unable to…
When the Tohoku tsunami hit Japan in March 2011, Canadians Damon and Kafi Ealey were in Tokyo. After the tsunami, Damon led short service projects around the country to rebuild damaged buildings. Damon was a principal at an international school for the children of pastors and missionaries, and Kafi was a research scientist. Alongside their…
Sponsored Content: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the organization and do not necessarily represent the editorial perspective of Christian Courier. Peter Timmerman’s journey into international development began with a heart for service and a deep sense of calling. Now stepping into a leadership role at World Renew Canada, Peter…
The word “belong” originally meant “to go along with, pertain to or be the rightful property of.” It conveys connection, place and rightful relationship – a sense of being linked to something or someone. Belonging is relational; it’s about care, trust and responsibility. When Christ came to earth, the Gospel of John expresses this beautifully:…
Last month, I explored how Christian organizations today – churches, schools and charities alike – are often led more by the spirit of management or spectatorship than by ownership. But God’s design is to lead as owners. I concluded with the question: “Who really carries the true weight of ‘ownership’ in a Christian organization?” You…
In 2002 and 2003, there was a lively dialogue happening on the margins of the Christian Reformed Church of North America (CRCNA) in a little-known publication called Anastasis. Campus ministers had invited some wise friends to wonder together, asking, “What should a campus ministry look like in the post-modern age?” Dr. John Valk argued for…
This October, representatives from more than 300 denominations, all members of the World Council of Churches (WCC), will gather in Egypt to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. The creed this council produced in 325 AD begins, “We believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things…
Global crisis pop quiz time! How long has civil unrest been a concern in Sudan? Can you identify an effect of gang violence in Haiti? How many people died due to the two earthquakes in Myanmar on March 28, 2025? If you aren’t sure of any of those, you’re not alone. And I’d argue that…
USAID contracts supported humanitarian and development work in 160 countries in 2023, offering food distribution or healthcare. Recent cuts to this funding will likely eliminate 5,800 of 6,200 multiyear USAID contract awards, for a total cut of $54 billion. When funding of such magnitude is uncertain, what impact does that have on people benefitting from…
On February 2, the U.S. President made unfounded allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has “been run by a bunch of radical lunatics,” followed by Elon Musk stating falsely on his social platform ‘X’ that “USAID is a criminal organization.” These statements followed a January 20 Executive Order to pause all…
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