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The Coming Leadership Crisis

The Coming Leadership Crisis

2023-06-05T14:44:35-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Christian Leadership, Church in Canada|

DID YOU KNOW... A majority of Canadian clergy are quickly approaching retirement and up to 30% are projected to leave ministry before the COVID crisis is done? WE NEED YOUR HELP Will you help us raise $494,000.00 to expand our reach for leadership training through technology? Will you become a regular supporter to subsidize a new generation of leaders? Let me ask you – would you relocate your young family 2,271 KM across Canada from your home city of almost 403,000 people to serve at a small, prairie church in a town of [...]

Searching for Sunshine Part 2

Searching for Sunshine Part 2

2023-06-02T14:59:51-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Christian Living, Mental Health|

Facing the Darkness of Grief and Loss Continued from Searching for Sunshine, Part I Heart hurting? Missing someone you love? Last time I shared the story of Gerald, a man who lost the people he loved most in this world to a terrible accident. He gave us a courageous charge in the face of loss: head into the darkness until you reach the sunshine – it's there – on the other side of the deep, dark valley of grief. Keep going. Oh, and don't forget to hold tightly to the hand of Jesus – He [...]

Searching for Sunshine

Searching for Sunshine

2023-03-02T14:26:47-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Christian Living, Mental Health|

Facing the Darkness of Grief and Loss If you've lived very long in this world, you have likely experienced the searing pain of loss and the resulting blanket of grief that descends with it. Some losses are minor and come to us through annoying circumstances: losing our keys, misplacing our phone, etc. Other losses are life-altering and strike deep in our hearts: a beloved pet needing to be put down, the end of a love relationship, or the death of a loved one. These types of losses can leave us reeling and wondering if we will ever feel [...]

Truth & Reconciliation Day

Truth & Reconciliation Day

2026-06-26T09:14:33-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Indigenous Reconciliation|

As we observe Canada's National day for Truth and Reconciliation, Horizon alumnus Andrew Thunder shares some much needed insight into how we as Christians can respond with love by following Christ's example. (*Apologies in advance for the poor audio quality*) More on this topic We invite you to email your questions to 215_Questions@horizon.edu.

The ‘None and Done’ Opportunity

The ‘None and Done’ Opportunity

2021-11-08T13:20:04-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Christian Leadership, Church in Canada|

We all know that COVID has had an effect on the body of believers and our churches, but certainly there are other challenges that existed well beforehand.One such being the growing group of people in our world who are 'none and done' with the faith. Increasingly we see those who never have or no longer profess faith in God.How can the church reach out to this post-Christian generation?As we take inventory and consider what is essential to our faith, it really is a beautiful invitation to go back to our basics, back to our first love, back to our calling - [...]

What if Zebedee Said, “No”?

What if Zebedee Said, “No”?

2021-11-08T13:20:10-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Christian Leadership|

Lately, I find myself thinking about Zebedee. A minor New Testament character, Zebedee appears only when James and John abandon him and his hired hands on his fishing boat as they leave to follow Jesus (Mark 1:19-20). Zebedee never shows up again, though his name recurs repeatedly in association both with James and John and with their mother, his wife, Salome (Mark 15:40). As a Roman-era Jewish patriarch, Zebedee's authority over his family was absolute. Additionally, as an employer of others Zebedee likely had greater means, status, and influence than many in his trade. So when James and John respond [...]

Keep Moving Forward

Keep Moving Forward

2026-06-26T09:13:50-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Indigenous Reconciliation|

As we reflect on the '94 Calls to Action,' we want you to know that there are opportunities to continue this important learning journey. Canada has federally declared September 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day, acknowledging our Indigenous peoples. In recognition of this day we are bringing in an Indigenous Christian leader, Andrew Thunder, to lead us in corporate worship and direct our staff in a workshop the following day. As a Christian organization this is an important part of our own professional development and, in the language of our competencies, our contextual awareness. It is also a [...]

The Church After COVID

The Church After COVID

2023-06-01T11:02:37-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Church in Canada, COVID-19|

Who can tell us (humanly speaking, of course) what has happened to the church since COVID hit? Well, here are a few guys who've had their eyes on things and have credible insight to offer. Back in January we asked four of Canada's denominational leaders, "What are you seeing at the local level, and how are our churches responding to the challenges of COVID?" Even several months later, what they had to say still rings true, possibly even more-so. I will paraphrase a few of their thoughts, but I hope you will pause and take the time to listen to this [...]

In Reach

In Reach

2025-08-22T08:01:04-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Christian Leadership|

Do you find yourself stepping in to serve, leading in front of or behind the scenes, passionate to use your gifts and talents to serve the Kingdom of God? Service and a commitment to grow in the knowledge of grace is a lifelong endeavor for followers of Christ. Christian higher education is an excellent tool to help us steward our lives well. Yet it often feels out of reach. Have you considered taking a course? A program? It's not always possible to pursue an exclusively ministerial career path, interrupt work, switch fields, or move to a new city [...]

94 Calls, Part III

94 Calls, Part III

2026-06-26T09:10:08-06:00Categories: Articles|Tags: Indigenous Reconciliation|

Forging a Path: Talk 2 - Part 3 This is a continuation of the second installment in our series of discussions on Indigenous reconciliation and the church. Jimmy and Andrew Thunder help us to examine Calls 59 and 60 of the '94 Calls to Action' - as directed to the Christian church. My church, your church, our generation, did not create this problem - and yet, we have inherited it. It is time to accept this as part of our history, grieve it, and respond with love. Hosted by president Dr. Jeromey Martini, this interview features two Horizon alumni: brothers, [...]