“Fresh expressions are here to stay – for two reasons.” So says English Bishop and Archbishops’ Missioner, Graham Cray, in an op-ed piece in this month’s e-xpressions newsletter. “First they are now a proven part of the mission of the churches in this country. The movement is making a substantial numerical difference, and helping hundreds [...]

In an interview with Stuart Mann published on the Anglican Diocese of Toronto website, Fresh Expressions Canada team leader Nick Brotherwood says, “Many people who want to start fresh expressions of church are keen to roll up their sleeves and get working on plans and strategies. But one of the best things they can do [...]

This year’s Vital Church Planting conference held in Toronto in early February about missional listening and making disciples was an exciting event. Registration had to be cut off a week beforehand because capacity had been reached at 173, of whom about 60% had not attended before. This event appears to be still gaining momentum after six annual conferences in Toronto and two in Edmonton.

Two articles appearing in the online Anglican Journal tell of some of the highlights:

[ November 26, 2011; ]  

Vision Day in New Brunswick…

All are welcome to the Vision Day at the St. John the Evangelist Parish Centre, 75 Main St., Fredericton, NB on Saturday November 26, 2011 from 9:15am to 3:00pm

Presenters:  The Rev. Nick Brotherwood and Archdeacon David Edwards, Parish Development Officer of the Diocese of Fredericton.

Cost: $10.00 each (includes lunch).

Register On-line here

                                                                
 
fxca september 2011 update
Late last month the Fresh Expressions Canada (FXCA) team had a conference call to update each other about fresh expressions related things we are aware of going on in our respective necks of the woods. This is my first opportunity to share some of that with you.
Edmonton, AB, is a [...]

“Decline is not the only option . . . . I was profoundly heartened by the hope for the future that was envisioned, outlined and encouraged by the MSM program.  The humour, grace, witness and example of experienced church planters provided our group with the rationale, tools and
confidence to move ahead.”
Diane Walker, United Church of [...]

There is clear evidence these days that one of the most effective forms of evangelism in contemporary North America is church planting. More people come to faith in Christ through new churches than through long-established churches.
So how do you begin a new Christian community where none exists at present and where there is little or [...]

A new video shot recently by Andy & Sue  Kalbfleisch, has Graham McCaffrey (a student on the msm Canada course) explaining what the course has meant to him. Watch it here.
To find out more the Mission Shaped Ministry (msm) course, click here.