RF Executive Director Andy Cornell, right, talks with Rev. Trevor Payton, Executive Director of Dunamis Fellowship Canada during their fall gathering at Kortright Presbyterian Church in Guelph on Oct. 15. Andy joined the DFC board of directors earlier this year. There's a natural connection between RF and Dunamis as we are all united in reformed … Read more
Category Archives: Renewal News
Renewal News Fall 2022
Download the entire issue in PDF format, or read and comment on the individual articles as follows: Recover Your Life - PCC Pastor Retreat planned for November. Help Support This Retreat. A Time of Transition By Deb Stimphil, RF Board Chairperson. The Minister as Intercessor - An excerpt from A. Donald MacLeod’s latest book. Our … Read more
A Time of Transition
By Deb Stimphil, RF Board Chairperson. In Psalm 40, David says “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire. He set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He … Read more
The Minister as Intercessor
An excerpt from A. Donald MacLeod’s latest book. An explanation for this book. My wonderful 21-year-old grandson, Callum, asked me two questions as we were discussing his future: “What is it like to be a minister, Gramps? How has the ministry changed since you were ordained back in 1963?” It is to respond to these … Read more
Living the Name
Renewal Fellowship’s Living the Name prize has been awarded annually since 2010 to Knox College students who show interest and promise in evangelism and mission. Congrats to this year’s recipient, Sonia Brulé. We invited her to share her testimony as she begins her call to ministry. Sonia BruléMy name is Sonia Brulé and I am … Read more
Living Stones: A Movement of Reformed Churches in Canada
While the Renewal Fellowship's mandate and current mission is to provide Prayer and Care for those who adhere to orthodoxy within the PCC, we recognize that some brothers and sisters are being called to depart. The following announcement was prepared by Living Stones and may not necessarily represent the views of the Renewal Fellowship's leadership. It's … Read more
Renewal News
Download the entire issue in PDF format, or read and comment on the individual articles. A longer report on "GA Takeaways" appears online than in the PDF version.
In this issue:
- GA takeaways – by Andy Cornell
- We turn to God in prayer – by Deb Stimphil
- Renewal Day and AGM 2022 – by Andy Cornell
- Prayer and Care Continues – by Andy Cornell
- Inspiration via Orthodox Prayer – by Rev. Douglas Rollwage
- Awareness of God's Presence – by Rev. Ed Charlton
- Board Profile – Rev. Jinsil Park
GA Takeaways
Defining moments from General Assembly 2022 The General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada provides a four-day snapshot of the state of the church. Anyone concerned about the evangelical renewal of the church would have heard numerous causes for concern. RF Executive Director Andy Cornell watched the entire proceedings and compiled notable and telling … Read more
Renewal News – Spring 2022
Download the entire issue in PDF format, or read and comment on the individual articles: Renewal Day and AGM 2022 – Remaining True to God's Will – Stillness Amidst Agitation – Faithful Presence in the PCC – Study Buddies in God's Word – On the Renewal Café Menu – A Prayer Testimony – Board Profile … Read more
Stillness Amidst Agitation
And the beat goes on. I arrived in Simcoe just as the 2008 recession was digging its tenacles into every fibre of society. We more or less recovered, at least economically; but it seems there have been constant and serious seismic shivers shaking life ever since. The past many months have only intensified the severity … Read more