We continue to hear from many churches concerned about possible changes to charitable status. We haven’t seen any direct communications from the Finance Minister on the government’s plans, but there are MPs going on the record to indicate there are no plans to change charitable status for religious organizations.

Congratulations to Rev. Braden Deagle, who was ordained Sunday Oct. 19! Braden is Assistant Pastor at Sonrise Church in Surrey, and we wish him all the best as he continues to minister!

Congratulations to Rev. Chris Byers, who was ordained on Sunday Oct. 19! The service was held in South Porcupine Pentecostal Church in Timmins, ON, where Chris is one of the pastors. All our best to him and his family!

This fall, I was sitting on my front porch talking with a young man about some family challenges he was dealing with. He's felt unloved and unwanted most of his life, and he had tears running down his face as I told him about the God who has always loved him and wants him. He'd never heard that before. He now believes in Jesus and wants to be baptized! "...rejoice that your names are written in heaven." (Luke 10:20)

Leading a church comes with highs and lows, as with any part of life. Sometimes, pastoring feels like walking on air; your congregation is eager and responsive, your staff works together seamlessly, and sermon ideas come to you fully formed. Other times, it's a little more of a challenge, and it can be harder to press forward.

In this passage, Paul encourages Timothy to preach in both the good times and the bad. In that same way, we want to encourage you, our pastors, to push on even when the going gets tough. You've been positioned where you are on purpose, and although life flings hardships at you, God will always guide you to solid ground. He's placed you here, and He won't abandon you.

We see you, we appreciate you, and we love you!

"I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching." -2 Timothy 4:1-2 ESV

P.S. Pastor, enter our Pastor Appreciation Draw to win 1 of 2 $50 gift cards for Amazon.ca. You can enter by clicking the link above and let us know what your biggest joy in ministry has been. Deadline to enter: Monday, October 27, 2025. 

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