Reflections on P2C+, singleness, and embracing the unexpected

If Jesus Christ is the lifeblood of Power to Change, our ministries are the heartbeat. Every two weeks we’ll be checking their pulse, sharing blog posts, stories and events from our 10 ministries and humanitarian partner. This is P2C Pulse.

Ministry Updates

• FamilyLife has a challenge for you this February: Love My Fam! They know that daily habits and small choices can lead to big change, so they have a challenge to help you love your family by replacing harmful habits with loving ones! It’s never too late to start! [FamilyLife]
  

• Yesterday was Valentine’s Day, which can be a wonderful day for celebrating love, but can also be a day that causes pain. Check out this series from The Life on the blessings and challenges of singleness for some insight and encouragement. [The Life]

• Dave Dishman, Cru’s National Innovation Director for Global Missions, shares how you can guarantee a life free from boredom. [Power to Change – Students]

• Sean Cullen, the National Director of Power to Change – Students, reflects on his five favourite experiences from P2C+ 2016: from Andy Steiger’s talk on dehumanization to being reminded that Power to Change isn’t alone in their mission. [Sean Cullen]

• Staff and friends from Power to Change – Students reveal what they would tell their first-year selves in this video. [Power to Change – Students]

• Apologist Kirk Durston shares how we can know for certain that the universe does not have an infinite past and definitely had a beginning. [Kirk Durston]

• Athletes in Action asks, how can we bring God the glory in defeat? This is aimed at athletes but has wide application for non-athletes as well: how can we be grateful to God when things go wrong? [Athletes in Action]

• Garth Jestley, the Executive Director of LeaderImpact, shares from experience how hedging your bets may make sense in the world of finance, but not when it comes to faith. [Weekly Impact and Part 2]

• When Jenny went on a LIFE team trip to Mukti Mission in India, she knew that she shouldn’t just expect the unexpected: she should embrace it. [Global Aid Network]

• Global Aid Network’s Water for Life Initiative is focused not just on providing clean water for villages in need, but also on long-term sustainability so that the system doesn’t just benefit the community for the moment, but for generations to come. [Global Aid Network]

Upcoming Events

• FamilyLife’s Weekend Getaways are an amazing opportunity to revitalize your marriage. You can currently register for marriage conferences running from now through May. Visit the site to see when there’s a conference near you! [FamilyLife]

• On February 18th, DRIME presents a benefit concert with award-winning singer-songwriter Carolyn Arends. Doors open at 7pm at North Langley Community Church and tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. [DRIME]

• The next LeaderImpact Forum is in Saskatoon is with Howard Olsen, Canada’s leading sales acceleration expert. Check out LeaderImpact’s EventBrite page for more upcoming events, including both forums and Global Exchanges. [LeaderImpact]

• Throughout March and April, Power to Change – Students will be hosting Fellowship Dinners to celebrate how God is at work on campuses across Canada. Check the website for a Fellowship Dinner near you! [Power to Change – Students]

Get Involved

• Today is the deadline to apply for Athletes in Action’s soccer tour to Ethiopia for both men’s and women’s teams. “Joining this tour will give you the incredible opportunity to be discipled and mentored, play games against Ethiopia’s top level teams and run youth soccer camps for kids of all ages and backgrounds.” [Athletes in Action]

• Did you know that you can be a missionary right from your home or office? Digital Strategies is looking for online mentors who can walk alongside people on their spiritual journeys: share your experience, provide resources and help lead people to Jesus. [Digital Strategies]
  

• DRIME is sending mission trips to Montreal and Uganda this year to equip and train the local church in their powerful and effective evangelism tour. [DRIME]

• Want your life to have an impact? Join a Global Aid Network LIFE Team! “Whether it’s construction, community health education, medical clinics, caring for destitute women and orphans, trauma training or leader training, we can provide a faith adventure for you!” Summer 2017 projects include trips to Haiti, Benin, and India. [Global Aid Network]

• There are always volunteer opportunities in our ministries. Click to find one that fits your calling! [Power to Change]

• Join the field staff of one of our ministries! Check out the current opportunities available. [Power to Change]