News and blogs
From across the Commission network
Online Training for Emerging Nations
A brand new Commission training initiative has been launched this year, in a trial phase.
I Thought I Would Freeze to Death!
No gloves, no shelter, minus 40 degrees. Why we followed God’s call to help lead a church in Canada!
Unrivalled Jesus - CF24
Our heart behind the theme of this year’s Commission Festival event.
Humbled in Mongolia
“Our time with these faithful brothers and sisters was a tremendous privilege.”
Commission in Italia!
There was a tangible sense of God’s presence as we worshipped together in Italian.
Let us take you by the hand
CF23 was a taste of heaven; God in his great kindness met with us in a field once again.
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus: A Message for our Young People
We are asking God to help us present the reality, glory and grace of our unshakeable Lord and Saviour to these precious souls through music and song so that they can behold and be left in awe of Him, and have their lives transformed as a result.
Partnering with God to serve the smallest in the Kingdom
Mountain top moments of faith happen in the big meetings and the little ones. It happens in small moments of encounter in every corner of the campsite.
You and Youth
The beauty and diversity of the church is only amplified when everyone finds their place, including our young people.
Go West Commission, Go West!
A number of churches are now seeking to partner with us into unchurched areas of the USA.
Red Deer 4: The Turning Point
The losses of 2021 were excruciating, but they pulled our community together in a special way.
Red Deer 3: Annus Horribilis
The Queen famously described 1992 as an annus horribilis - a horrible year. 2021 was ours.
Red Deer 2: The First Year
Trying to figure out how to do ministry during a pandemic, move countries, cities and churches...
Red Deer 1: Breaking the Ice
We felt a call to plant a church in Red Deer, Canada, on the first day of Westpoint 2018.
Ghana Church Plant: The Story So Far
Starting a piggery business as a precursor to planting the church.
How church leaders can combat the confusion of AI media
Have you seen the image of the Pope in a Balenciaga-style puffer jacket? As a leader with Gen Z and Gen Alpha representation in our churches, whose native tongue is tech, how do we help young people build belief and grow in discernment in a disingenuous world?
Why is it ‘Good’ Friday?
Like Black Monday it was a day of financial loss for some, like bloody Sunday it was a day when excessive blood was shed. And yet we do not call it Black Friday or Bloody Friday, but Good Friday.
Faith for the Future
Jon shares on where they are now, what sort of church they called to be and plans and faith goals for this year and beyond.
Trinity Life emerges from Lockdowns
Jon reflects on what came next after they were finally able to gather in person. They had garden gatherings, meetings in the school, camping trips, and saw God's faithfulness in drawing people together to form Trinity Life Church.
A Praying Mother
As we celebrate Mother’s day I am so grateful that I had a mother who prayed for me.
How we planted in a pandemic
Jon tells the story of how they were able to move and gather the initial families under lockdown.
What did the Festival ever do for us?
I have found there will be at least one person asking “yes but what did the festival ever do for us?“ It is an important question to ask but also to hear the answer!
‘Yes, and No’
“I bet you’re glad to be back aren’t you?”
Insights into Cross-Cultural Mission - part 3.
Opening Doors
“Surely you need to talk about Jesus!”
Insights into Cross-Cultural mission - part 2