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Practical resource on welcoming refugees

Welcome the Stranger: A Canadian Church Guide to Welcoming Refugees is a free downloadable booklet that helps private sponsors welcome and settle individuals and families into a new life in Canada.

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Training to welcome newcomers

Check out this new video-based resource on biblical hospitality for church leaders and networking opportunities for ministries and congregations serving newcomers to Canada

Parenting Faith Research Study

Downloads are now available from this collaborative study on how evangelical parents understand their roles as disciple makers of their children. What helps or hinders? How best can churches and ministries support them?

Reverse euthanasia expansion

Canada's laws on assisted dying are expanding to include mental illness (in 2027) and possibly youth and by advance request. Our kit can help you take action.

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Get our revised Civic Engagement Kit

Contribute to our nation's future using our revised pdf download (March 2022) on:
• Why get involved with social issues? And how?
• Tips on contacting your MP
• How a bill becomes law, and what you can do

On the Faith Today website

"Courage in action." Anu George Canjanathoppil propels the antislavery work of IJM Canada. Posted Nov. 1. Aussi en français.

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Evangelicals live among us

Who are Evangelicals and why should we find common ground?

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How Canadians are harmed by illegal sexually explicit material online

Parliament recently studied the harms of accessing illegal sexually explicit material online. The EFC had the privilege to contribute to this...

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Submission on online age assurance to Privacy Commissioner of Canada

The EFC’s brief discusses the need to protect youth online, international precedent for age assurance and how it works with other positive practices.

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EFC Ottawa media studio invites rentals

The EFC has developed studio spaces in Ottawa and Toronto where affiliates can record video and audio for affordable rates.

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Advocating internationally on prostitution

Why does the EFC advocate internationally on the issue of prostitution? Here's a short explanation with helpful information, prayer points and...

Our latest, en français

Find translations from Faith Today, Canada Watch and more at TheEFC.ca/actions-evangeliques

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Bill C-270 would require verified age and consent in pornography

Bill C-270 would require those making or distributing pornographic material for a commercial purpose to verify the age and consent of each person...

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Letter to the minister of finance on religious charities

Topic: Religious Freedom in Canada

Calling for preservation of "advancement of religion" as a charitable purpose, rejecting a recent Finance Committee recommendation to...

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Forgiveness and justice

Topic: Church & Mission

Should Christians extend forgiveness even in cases of traumatic or violent sin or unrepentance? EFC President David Guretzki reflects.

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A relational religion

Topic: Centre for Faith and Public Life

We get to offer the practical gift of friendship and presence to people who feel hopeless or despairing, a tangible sign of God’s love.

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It’s time to protect kids online

Topic: Pornography

When should kids have a smartphone? How should what they see online be monitored or restricted? What about easy access to pornography?

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Religious freedom of Christian hospitals

Topic: Religious Freedom in Canada

EFC Senior Ambassador Bruce Clemenger discusses modelling Christian ethics in the public square.

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Standing Together Against Hate Based on Religious Identity

Topic: Religious Freedom in Canada

The Canadian Interfaith Conversation issued a statement by 60 faith traditions and institutions, including the EFC and many affiliates.

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The Raw Carrot: Creating disability-friendly work

Topic: Church & Mission

Paris Community Church in Ontario was the starting location for a soup-making social enterprise that provides work to people who faced barriers to typical employment. The Raw Carrot is now ten years old and expanding to new locations. From FaithToday.tv

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The Raw Carrot: Creating disability-friendly work

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How do we love our neighbour when they've survived trauma?

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Inside investigations of spiritual abuse

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Single in the Church? A discussion for everyone

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The Canada Summer Jobs Program -- An urgent call to action!

Topic: Religious Freedom in Canada

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Concern Over Summer Job Grant Program

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What churches can and cannot do during elections

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Update and Call to Action on Canada Summer Jobs

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EFC Podcasts

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When Pastors Work too Much

16 January 2025

Workaholism in pastors is a form of spiritual dysfunction. It's also deeply rooted in the life and work of pastors and the expectations of many churches. Dysfunction in the Name of Jesus: Confronting the Idol of Pastoral Workaholism is a new book, edited by James Ellis III, releasing early in 2025. Ellis is an author, seminary professor and a pastor, who has served in Canada and the US, in various churches and chaplaincy roles. In this conversation with Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyereme, Ellis unpacks the roots of workaholism and how pastors and churches can work together to keep everyone healthier.

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"Religion" as a polluted word

09 January 2025

What does it mean for words like "religion" to become "polluted"? How does it happen, and can they be cleaned up and made usable again?

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Michael Messenger of World Vision on good work and big life changes

19 December 2024

How do we make big life changes? How is our purpose bigger than our job? Michael Messenger has travelled the world doing very good work, leading one of Canada's largest Christian charities. Messenger is now moving on to new things and a new season. He invites us into his process of discernment and reflection about making significant life changes. He speaks openly with host Karen Stiller about making big changes and hearing God's call on our lives in different seasons.

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What Will a Healthy and Vibrant Canadian Church Look like in Ten Years?

13 December 2024

Host Karen Stiller moderates a discussion among church specialists EFC President David Guretzki, Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre director Dorothy Pang and Dr. Lee Beach from McMaster Divinity College. The episode also features a Q&A session that took place as part of the event held at Evangel Temple, in October 2024.

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Our Recent Articles

What will it mean for Parliament to prorogue?

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Finance Committee's troubling recommendations on charitable status

31 December 2024

Topic: Centre for Faith and Public Life

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Ten reasons to oppose advance requests for MAiD

17 December 2024

Topic: Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide

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What Our Affiliates Have to Say

Christian Reformed Church in North America

Darren Roorda, former Canadian Ministries Director

"Affiliation with the EFC is an important part of our ministry posture in the Christian Reformed Church. It demonstrates to the local churches of our faith stream that the cause of Christ is a mission we share together with other traditions nearby to us. It is also a demonstration to the world of the uniting power of God's love for those who are called to express that love in places ranging from church basements to the towers of Parliament." (crcna.org)

Crandall University

Dr. Bruce Fawcett, President & Vice Chancellor

"We have deeply appreciated the benefits of our affiliation with the EFC. We have enjoyed EFC resource staff who have spoken to faculty, staff and students on our campus, and have served as advisors via email and phone on other occasions. I have personally enjoyed the connections made with other ministry leaders through the EFC's annual Presidents' Day gatherings. I also deeply appreciate the role that the EFC has had in giving birth to what is now known as Christian Higher Education Canada - an association which has been an excellent source of fellowship and encouragement for our university. The vision and insights provided by the EFC have been a wonderful gift to the Canadian church!" (www.crandallu.ca)

Outreach Canada

Craig Kraft, Executive Director

“I am thankful for The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and for their outstanding resources. Many of their booklets and resources on Canadian issues have been well read in our office. The EFC is our own private guardian. They stand up with us and for us when we can not do it by ourselves. We are blessed to have them acting and interceding on our behalf. Their helpful team of experts is always just a phone call or email away.” (www.outreach.ca)

Toronto Christian Community Church

Jonathan Chan, Senior Pastor

"The EFC proves to be an important Kingdom partner. They help us to champion an evangelical engagement relevant to the Canadian context. As our country becomes more and more secular, a vital evangelical voice that is loud and clear is much needed. The theological resource and pastoral guidelines are very helpful, and they always come out in a timely manner." (tccc.ca)