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Tonight, we delved into the heart of our Christian mission - the Great Commission. This powerful mandate from Jesus isn't just a suggestion, but a call to action for every believer. We explored the four imperatives: go, make disciples, baptize, and teach. The Great Commission reminds us that our faith isn't meant to be passive; it's a dynamic journey of growth and outreach. As we reflected on Jesus' words in Matthew 28:18-20, we were challenged to consider how we're living out this calling in our daily lives. Are we actively seeking to share the gospel, or have we become comfortable in our faith? The imagery of passing through waters of judgment, like Noah and the Israelites, beautifully illustrates our baptism - a powerful symbol of our new life in Christ. This message urges us to step out in faith, to be intentional in our discipleship, and to remember that as we go, Christ is with us always. How can we align our lives more closely with this mission, allowing the transformative power read more

The Elders met once again this past Tuesday, and as we do with every meeting we began on our knees in prayer for our church. We brought before the Lord many items of praise and the many burdens that people in our congregation carry. Congregation members are welcomed and encouraged to come so that we can pray with and for them as well. We also welcomed two new elders, Travis and Leonard, who were commissioned this summer. Please lift these two men in prayer as they serve Central in this new capacity. God has provided us with tremendous leaders and we praise Him for that! read more

This past Tuesday, we once again met as Elders, starting as we usually do on our knees in a time of prayer for our church. We brought before the Lord many items of praise and the many burdens that people in our congregation are carrying. We started our meeting by reviewing a chapter on church government in the book Systematic Theology (Wayne Grudem) and the article A Job Description for Lay Elders (9Marks). We then had a robust discussion on what it means to lead as a plurality of elders. It is beautiful to learn and grow together in grace as church leaders, and we are thankful for the unity and respect we have for one another as elders. read more

This month’s meeting began with our bi-annual pastor-elder dinner. I always look forward to this particular gathering—and not just because of the meal!—because it is a great time of fellowship with all the fantastic people that lead our church so faithfully and well! It is an opportunity for elders and pastors to get together, break bread, chat candidly about life and ministry, and finally pray for our pastors. We are so blessed to have such genuine, faithful, hardworking pastors that care and lead our church community. read more

Happy Easter everyone! As I write this, we are in the week prior to Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. The Easter weekend, a time to celebrate the Good News, was certainly one topic of prayer as the Elders met for our monthly time together. We long to see many people impacted by the Holy Spirit and transformed this Easter across the many Christian churches in Chilliwack and the Eastern Fraser Valley. read more

Central’s Elders met this past week to spend time in discussion around what many of you were able to get a glimpse of at the recent Annual General Meeting. As with all our meetings, we began in a time of prayer for our church, our ministry partners, our staff, and one another. We spent time praying for the those who are hurting, as well as celebrating the many good things that God is doing. As the AGM took place at the beginning of March, we spent some time debriefing how it went, any potential changes for next year, and making sure that any outstanding items and questions coming out it were being addressed. read more

In October 2024, my life came to a screeching halt. After 20 years in youth ministry, I was asked to take a break. This wasn’t a sabbatical or a time of refreshment—it was a forced pause, a moment where leadership had to step in and say: It’s time for you to step away from ministry. read more

Our Elder’s recently met this past week. We began by lifting our hearts in prayer and asking God for guidance as we lead his church and his people to become authentic followers of Christ. We prayed for those in need, both within our church and the greater community. We also spent time praying with individuals who came seeking prayer and trusting in God’s promises to hear and answer their needs according to His perfect will. As Elders our primary focus is to support and nurture our church by diligently discerning God’s direction and call for our congregation. We are passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus Christ and creating an environment where individuals can grow deeper in their faith. We are grateful that many individuals participated in different opportunities for spiritual growth through the Counselling in Communities work shop, the Preaching Lab, and the Courageous Evangelism course. Those who participated in the Counselling in Community workshop learnt how to walk alon read more

This past week we had our monthly elders meeting, and as we do most meetings we started off with a time of prayer. This month we were joined by most of the deacons in our church and spent time praying with people who came for prayer as well as many other prayer requests that were submitted throughout the month leading up to our meeting. read more

The head of Central Community Church is Jesus Christ. As a church, we strive to be faithful to Jesus and live out His purposes in our community and world. On a practical level, Jesus gifts and calls individuals to give leadership to His church. read more