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Our Mission to Colombia: Post #3: My First Church Service

Posted on February 10, 2024 by patrickfranklin

So much can happen in two days! In the picture above, some team members and I are standing inside the home of a woman (beside me in the photo) who encountered God in a powerful way the day before. Her … Continue reading →

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New Mini-Course: Why Church? (Starts Wed. March 6)

Posted on February 6, 2024 by patrickfranklin

I will be offering a new online mini-course, beginning on Wednesday March 6 (7:30 – 8:45 p.m.) and running for 6 weeks. The course title is “Why Church?” We will be exploring how the nature of the church, as depicted in Scripture, should inform and inspire how we do church together. … Continue reading →

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Our Mission to Colombia: Post #2: Our First Day of Ministry

Posted on February 2, 2024 by patrickfranklin

On Saturday, January 13, most of our team travelled (in one large van/bus + three cars) to visit a church and participate together in our first day of ministry. We would be training and equipping the church and then going … Continue reading →

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St. John of Damascus: Holistic Salvation

Posted on September 29, 2021 by patrickfranklin

These words from St. John of Damascus (~645-749 AD) describe the holistic effects of Christian salvation, the effects of God’s redemptive work and power through Christ in the Spirit. “Indeed, the worship of demons has ceased. Creation has been sanctified … Continue reading →

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Now Serving as VP of CSCA

Posted on January 11, 2017 by patrickfranklin

I recently accepted the role of Vice President for the executive council of the Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation. I and proud and honoured to serve this great organization. Genuine, honest, mutually enriching dialogue between science and Christian faith is so important … Continue reading →

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