THE EFC UPDATE - 2016.03.01
Uniting Evangelicals to bless Canada in the name of Jesus
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PRAY FOR EFC PRESIDENT
EFC President Bruce J. Clemenger is participating in the World Evangelical Alliance’s International Leadership Forum being held in Seoul, South Korea, this week. Clemenger is a member of the WEA’s International Council which met in Seoul this past weekend.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Would you like to chat with experts from the Canadian evangelical community on issues that matter? That’s what happens live online during EFC webinars. The discussions are also recorded for those unable to attend. Our most recent webinar tackled euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide. Others have examined clergy wellness (how churches can help pastors avoid burnout) and helping refugees (tips for congregations). They’re free online at theEFC.ca/WebinarArchive.
STAND AGAINST ASSISTED SUICIDE
Canadians are in a critical moment to interact with their local Member of Parliament about euthanasia and assisted suicide. MPs are in their ridings this week, meeting with constituents. Become informed and equipped to contact your MP at theEFC.ca/EuthanasiaUrgentAction.
VIDEO: RESPONDING TO ASSISTED-SUICIDE RECOMMENDATIONS
The TV show Context With Lorna Dueck has just published a five-minute video of Julia Beazley, the EFC’s director of public policy. She responds to the 21 recommendations that a joint parliamentary committee recently presented to the Liberal government as it sets out to draft the law on medically assisted death. What does it mean for Canadians? Are the vulnerable at risk?
MEET US ON THE LOWER MAINLAND
The EFC’s new director of affiliate and donor relations, Don McNiven, will be in the Langley, Surrey and Vancouver area from March 15 to 17. He would be delighted to visit with supporters there to discuss the programs of the EFC and a current research extension of the Canadian Bible Engagement Study. Inquiries welcome at McNivenD@theEFC.ca or call 416-902-9110.
COMING EVENTS AT THEEFC.CA/CALENDAR
→ Q Commons (David Kinnaman, Andy Crouch), Toronto, Mar. 3
→ Fluid 2016 Young Adults Conference, Oakville, Mar. 5
→ Radiant Christian Women's Conference, Kelowna, Mar. 5
→ Today’s Modern Women of Faith Conference, Surrey, Mar. 5
→ EFC Speaker in Vulcan, Alta., Mar. 6
→ Briercrest Aboriginal Awareness Week, Caronport, Sask., Mar. 7-11
→ EFC Speaker in Lloydminster, Alta., Mar. 13
INVITE US FOR A VISIT
Consider inviting an EFC speaker for your group or church at theEFC.ca/speakers.
LET US HELP YOU FIND A NEW EMPLOYEE
Are you looking for a new pastor, director or employee? Consider a classified advertisement in Faith Today, Canada’s Christian magazine. The next issue is May/June 2016 (reservation deadline April 1). The cost is only $22.00 per line. Each line has 5-6 words. You will also receive an ad on our popular website www.christianity.ca at no extra cost. Faith Today is published by the EFC and has a national distribution of 20,000 copies. View a copy online at www.faithtoday.ca/digital. Contact advertising manager Brian Shephard at 705-222-5025 or ads@faithtoday.ca.
PRAYING FOR THE WORLD – FREE BOOK!
Get a free copy An Insider’s Guide to Praying for the World by Brian Stiller when you subscribe to Faith Today. Brian Stiller founded Faith Today, Canada’s Christian magazine, at the EFC in 1983. He now serves as a global ambassador for the World Evangelical Alliance. His new book from Baker Publishing, which retails for $17.99, identifies prayer needs in different countries and tells encouraging stories of Christian missions. Be better connected, informed and equipped this year! Subscribe to Faith Today for only $29.99, and you’ll also get a free copy of Praying for the World plus an additional bonus – our free new youth magazine, Love Is Moving. Details at FaithToday.ca/subscriptions or toll-free 1-866-302-3362. This offer is only available for a limited time.
LATEST POSTS AT BLOG.FAITHTODAY.CA
→ Transparency and authenticity abound in March/April Faith Today
IS YOUR CONGREGATION AN EFC AFFILIATE?
Congregations that affiliate with the EFC take a public stand for religious freedom, collaboration for ministry effectiveness, and the importance of bringing biblical principles to issues of Canadian law and public policy. Join hundreds of other congregations from more than 40 denominations at work in “uniting Evangelicals to bless Canada in the name of Jesus” at theEFC.ca/affiliate.
SUPPORT OUR YOUTH
Have you seen the new magazine Love Is Moving,published by the EFC’s new youth initiative? It’s written by youth to encourage each other to put faith into action. You can add your encouragement (whatever your age) by uploading a photo of yourself to any public social media channel using the hashtag #loveismoving. We’ll uses these photos in an animated mosaic we are building to highlight the collaborative character of this movement (see a one-minute video). Pass along this invitation – and the link to our latest issue – to the Christian youth and young adults in your church.