Our services are available in-person only. Sermons are available online by Monday. We understand COVID-19 is a divisive issue and we believe it best handled as a matter of conscience. God alone is the Lord of the conscience so we welcome you regardless of your position on masks and physical distancing.
A greater explanation of our stance concerning COVID is seen in the articles below. These articles have been written to keep our church updated. Most will be out of date as restrictions and medical advice are constantly changing.
Mr. Premier and MLAs, I write this from my jail cell in the Calgary Remand Centre. The past week I’ve missed my wedding anniversary and Fathers’ Day. My children will remember this Fathers’ Day as a time when they wept over the phone as I did my best to stay composed before other inmates while… Read More ›
To my brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, sons and daughters at Fairview Baptist Church, I love you with all my heart and long to be with you again in face-to-face fellowship. I pray for you all each day, asking God to strengthen your faith, grow your love for each other, and to make you steadfast and… Read More ›
To Premier Jason Kenney and the UCP Party, Thank you for working for the good of Alberta. Mr. Premier, I and many others in my circles supported you, helped you create the United Conservative Party, and then become our Premier. I watched your victory speech on election night. You ended your victory speech in this… Read More ›
Our provincial leaders announced new COVID19 restrictions Monday evening. These restrictions have been introduced in an effort to reduce transmission of COVID19 to avoid the risk where hospitals across our province may be overwhelmed. Under these new measures, churches are limited to a maximum occupancy of 15 people for (at least) the next three weeks…. Read More ›
To the honorable Premier and Members of Alberta’s Legislative Assembly, I am the pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in Calgary. We have stood with GraceLife church and other Christians who desire to see our fundamental freedoms protected by our government. The government wants to protect the health care system whereas our highest law calls upon… Read More ›
Over the last few weeks we’ve been considering whether Romans 13 and 14 can help us navigate the issues we are facing with COVID-19 and government restrictions. You can read those articles here and here. Today we look specifically at Romans 14 and seek to apply its truths to our situation. Romans 14:1–12 says, “As for the one… Read More ›
Last week we began our consideration on whether Romans 13 or 14 are passages that help us navigate through COVID-19 and the questions we are facing now. I asked you to read Romans 12 through 14 to get familiar with the contents of those chapters. Today, I’m considering Romans 13 in context and asking: Does this… Read More ›
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 ›