Oh come, divine Messiah. AI as servant, not substitute. Mixing business + faith. WEA Assembly celebrates the multiplicity of evangelicalism. A journey with dementia. More.
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Cover story
Venez, Divin Messie. Oh Come, Divine Messiah. The surprising doubleness of the Advent season. By April Yamasaki
Features
Artificial intelligence: Servant, not substitute. A new power, a timeless caution. By Willy Kotiuga
Parenting as a way to glorify God. How it's different and more spiritually meaningful than we might think. By Maria Kossman
Mixing business + faith. Social improvement and evangelism are essential to some Christian businesses. By Dan Veeneman
Seeking and finding sources of comfort and hope. On a loving journey with dementia. By Patricia Paddey
WEA Assembly celebrates the multiplicity of evangelicalism. Global gathering in South Korea for the first time. By Patricia Paddey.
The FT interview: One on one with Domenic Ruso, author of The Bible for a Shifting Secular Age: Hearing the Truth You Need for the Life You Are Meant to Live (Cascade, 2025) and leader of a church called The180 in Laval, Que.
- Audio podcast: Christian living in secular Canadian society (episode 248 of the Faith Today Podcast) features the full conversation with Domenic Ruso
Fellowship Skills Series. How to resolve church conflict. By Chris Ellison
In each issue
Behind the scenes. Names on a page. It takes a team to serve the Church well. By Bill Fledderus
Talking points. Podcast Lineup, Readers write, Milestones, Contributors
News. Notes. Ideas
- Using words to empower. Ontario’s new poet laureate shares his faith
- Faith trends. Religion least popular school subject in Ipsos poll of adults across 30 countries.
- Canadian Christian charities provide great ways to give. Annual Faith Today roundup of gift-giving guides.
- Worship for workers. Bringing weekday life into Sunday worship.
- Inspiring ideas: Church hosts creative arts show. Reliogisity rising among Canada's youth? Saskatchewan church offers sensory room.
- Flying faithfully. MAF pilot Deborah Edwards turned childhood dreams into a ministry career.
- By the numbers. In the next five years: Abacus Data survey measures the expectations of Canadians
- Noteworthy: 1,400-year-old cross in UAE. Newfoundland academy offers Christian ed. Feucht cancellations spark debate. United Church expecting decline. World Evangelical Alliance selects first Arab leader.
Cross connections. Why the virgin birth? Believing the miracle in a secular age. By columnist David Guretzki
At issue: For prayer and action. Our Common Calling – collaboration as witness.
The gathering place. Secularizing Canada. Quebec, religious charities and public prayers. By columnist Bruce J. Clemenger
News from the EFC. Join EFC Sunday. New hate crime bill. Make a difference on MAiD. Dialogue with Catholics on path to reconciliation. Clarify Crown corp guidelines. New Cross Connections show. Donating during mail strike. Welcoming newcomers events. Protecting children online.
Thriving in digital. AI tools for ministry and churches. Practical tips for discerning use of artificial intelligence. By Joanna la Fleur
History lesson. Remembering John Newton. From slave trade captain to spiritual director. By Grant Gordon
All things reconciled: News from the Peace and Reconciliation Network. Challenged in Sudan. Nazareth resident heads world Evangelicals. A voice of peace. Argentina recognizes non-Catholics. By David Donaldson
Church and community. Extending kindness at the Blessing of the Bikes.
Books & culture
- Extended review: Preaching in a New Key: Crafting Expository Sermons in Post-Christian Communities. By Mark Glanville
- Extended review: When Politics Becomes Heresy: The Idols of Power and the Gospel of Christ. By Tim Perry
- Extended review: When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity. By Grace Ji-Sun
- Extended review: Spiritual Warfare and Deliverance: How to Minister to the Demonically Oppressed and Possessed. By Harold Ristau
- Extended review: Love Personified: Exploring Biblical Models of Real Love. By Tim Whitehead
- Q + A with author Tracy Krauss
- Canadian Creatives: Chikanishing 20: Weathering, acrylic and paper collage by Sharon Helleman.
- New media roundup
- At the Feet of Jesus: A Guide to Encountering Christ in the Gospels
- Recollections and Reflections: A Missionary Kid’s African Experiences
- The Upending of Wendall Forbes: A Novel
- Help in a Hurry: Simple Tips for Finding Peace When You’re Overwhelmed, Anxious, or Stressed
- Wise Moms: A Guide for Building Your Home on Christ
- and more.
Final word. Janet Noel-Annable, CEO of Karis Disability Services