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Religious congregations’ value to Canadian society($35.24 billion annually)

A $67.5-Billion Annual Investment in Canadian Society

New research suggests religion produces measurable economic contributions to the common good.

Menno & Flor Giliam as new missionaries in 1929

Interview: Dutch Missionary Couple Survive World War II through God's Faithfulness

Shadow of the Sun, a historical fiction novel was released in late August, a time when the world fights against COVID-19. It tells \"an against-all-odds survival story of my grandparents Menno and Florence Giliam -- Dutch missionaries to the island of Java (formerly the Dutch East Indies, now Indonesia)\", showing God’s faithfulness at a difficult circumstance. Menno, a mission school headmaster who was conscripted into the Dutch army against the Japanese army during World War II, was eventually released and united with his family after horrific three years.

Ham Brown's first debut single, "I Sing Praise"

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A $67.5-Billion Annual Investment in Canadian Society
New research suggests religion produces measurable economic contributions to the common good.
Religion and Its Services Contribute $67.5 Billion to the Canadian Economy, Calculates New Study
The report suggests there are hard-dollar contributions to the economy, worth about $31 billion, which considers the revenues of faith-based charities, organizations and congregations
Ham Ebo Brown, a Christian Musician, Releases Debut: I Sing Praise
Christian worshipper and songwriter Ham Brown is set to release his debut single dubbed “I Sing Praise” to the world on September 5, 2020, on all digital platforms.
Introducing Free European Leadership Forum Master Classes
In the face of a closed door, God led the European Leadership Forum to adapt its training to a virtual format.We have created ELF Master Classes, which provide an opportunity to spend three hours learning from Forum speakers in a webinar format -- all from the comfort of your own home or church.
Interview: Dutch Missionary Couple Survive World War II through God's Faithfulness
Shadow of the Sun, a historical fiction novel was released in late August, a time when the world fights against COVID-19. It tells "an against-all-odds survival story of my grandparents Menno and Florence Giliam -- Dutch missionaries to the island of Java (formerly the Dutch East Indies, now Indonesia)", showing God’s faithfulness at a difficult circumstance. Menno, a mission school headmaster who was conscripted into the Dutch army against the Japanese army during World War II, was eventually released and united with his family after horrific three years.
Colleges, Seminaries Reopen amid COVID-19
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American Chinese Pastor Arrested in Los Angeles for Sexual Allegations
Jonathan Tsai, a Chinese pastor at a church in Hacienda Heights, greater Los Angeles, has been arrested on suspicion of molesting and sexually assaulting a number of girls since 2000.