Missional Church
Breaking Idols: “Come to the Waters”
Do you know what it is that you want? Are you seeking in all the wrong places for all the wrong things? Our own efforts might meet the basest of our needs but only the Lord can ...
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On Mission: Embody Jesus Through Love
As we become active participants in our corporate mission, we may wonder, “Who am I?” and “How can I embody Jesus in my neighbourhood?” Looking for practical answers, today we d...
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On Mission: Dust Shakers
What does it mean for Northview to embody Jesus in the neighbourhoods of Argyle Park, Englewood and Hawkstone? Quite simply we are to do what Jesus did in his neighbourhoods in ...
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On Mission: Mission Direction
When we hear the word “mission” we often think of the work missionaries do overseas. This is vital work and, following Jesus’s direction, we should be engaged globally in missio...
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The Church as Martyr
Fear can hold us back from stepping out of our churches and homes with the good news of the kingdom. Prayer and the Spirit are key to us taking up our missional calling.
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The Church as Healer
What is service to God? Often the evangelical church equates serving in the church with service to God. This is certainly one way to serve God, but ultimately it can slide into ...
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The Church as Outpost
In Christendom, it was assumed that Jesus resided inside the church building. If people wanted to encounter the holy they should go to the church. In post-Christian society, Jes...
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The Purpose of the Church
How is a world that has rejected God supposed to know God? The church is God’s icon. Through the church, the world receives a taste of the kingdom of God. This is what it means ...
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The Action of the Church
Too often we put the activity of the church into an “either/or” situation. Either we preach the gospel of Jesus or we care for the poor and the marginalized. But, when we proper...
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The Science of Church
During Christendom, it was assumed that the mission of the kingdom of God was complete. Therefore, all that was left to do was worship. However, we are now in a post-Christian w...
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