I was asked these questions by a reporter recently and thought it helpful to share my responses publicly and in their entirety. Will you be holding in-person service(s) this Sunday? For how much longer? Yes. We have resumed our regular services and will continue them indefinitely. How many people attend or will attend the service?… Read More ›

This is the first part of a multipart article on Romans 13-14 and church unity during COVID. Christ is Lord over the church. Period. All Christians will agree on this point. If you are hesitant to affirm this or pondering about qualifying that statement, I’m fearful that current events have unseated the primacy of Christ,… Read More ›

We know many have a hard time understanding Christians who desire to gather during this health crisis. We’re accused of being selfish and unloving, overly political, and eager lawbreakers. Christians have great admiration for our government, law enforcement, doctors, nurses, and those who serve in these and other ways. We love God, we love our… Read More ›

Some have expressed concerns over this season of the church that the church (and Christians) are getting too political. There are concerns that politics and church shouldn’t mix or go together. I understand this objection and would agree depending on how we define the term “politics” or “political.” It might be best to say that… Read More ›

For readers, here is the transcript of the video. The church and the state, so many questions arise out of the roles and responsibilities of these two institutions. Where does the family fit in? What about the economy? Who should care for the poor and jobless? What about medicine and health care? Who’s responsible for… Read More ›

I’m sure many of you who were not at church this past Sunday are curious as to what happened. Media painted a Sunday morning church service as a big showdown between a renegade pastor and police to make a story where there was none. It is true, Calgary Police and Peace Officers did show up in… Read More ›

This past Sunday I received a $1200 fine from City of Calgary bylaw officers for breaking the province’s COVID health orders. It was not that I was the only one in violation of health orders as we gathered to worship God, but as the pastor and leader I was given this fine in an effort… Read More ›

New health restrictions were announced this Tuesday that take effect this Sunday, December 13th. Concerning the church, these new restrictions would limit our gathering for worship to 22 people (15% capacity) and forbid us from finding a larger venue to gather in greater numbers. They also forbid any social gatherings of any size both inside… Read More ›

This week has been a difficult week. For myself, this week was spent from morning hours to late at night in reading, research, prayer, writing, weeping, more prayer, phone calls, debate and discussion. I’ve heard from doctors, lawyers, and poured over the writings of many pastors in Canada as we seek to navigate through these… Read More ›