Despite a drift away from organized religion, spirituality in Ontario persists and is influenced by immigration, an increasingly global worldview and digital connectedness.
The diversity of the area and people in Western Ontario present unique challenges. Seeing new leaders, in new places and starting new churches can feel a little overwhelming. Yet thankfully, Jesus continues to equip people by his Spirit to share his good news.
Are you looking to join Jesus and do something new? Do you have questions about who, where and what God is calling you to?
Connect with our Western Ontario Implementer, Regan. Regan also oversees New Venture Apprenticeships.
New Ventures in Western Ontario
Recent News
LifeHouse Community Church, planted in January 2017 and located in Fort Erie Ontario, is lead by Todd and Julie MacGregor.
Groundswell Church had been working on their livestream for the past several months, so they were prepared for that first Sunday when their community could not gather, but they’ve had to consider some new ideas during this time of social distancing.
Faith Christian Alliance Church is learning and growing, and just experienced their very first intergenerational worship service!
We are thrilled to celebrate God’s faithfulness to Risen Church in Hamilton, ON, who celebrated the milestone of becoming an official church of the Christian & Missionary Alliance in Canada this month.
Building strong relationships with other organizations and leaders is essential to joining in the work of Jesus—that’s one of our core beliefs at New Ventures. Recently, we had the chance to sit down with Graham Bulmer, leader of a New Venture called Q50 in Winona, ON. Here’s what he had to say about what he’s learning about partnership.
“I’m learning more and more to simply start my day with, ‘Jesus bring to my mind the things I need to get done today and give me success in these things.’ And you know what? He is faithful to answer this prayer!”
With busy students and young families in an emerging new city in mind, Waterloo New Life Alliance was launched as a New Venture under the leadership of Paul Yang.
Joel Symonds and his wife Jessie have been married for 14 years - and riding the rollercoaster of church planting and ministry life together as a team since Day 1.
When asked about the main challenges of this new context Graham states frankly: It doesn’t exist yet.
There was a sense of excitement in the air as visitors, guests and congregation members filled the seats around the baptism tub and communion tables. On Sunday November 19, 2017, The Gathering celebrated its first baptism.
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