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Ministry updates and churches in transition

2021

MARCH EDITION

Len DenBraber | Assistant District Superintendent for Multiplication I've tried to find silver linings in the midst of this pandemic, but most of the time, all I see are clouds and more rain. It's not that I don't believe God can use this season to strengthen the church and ultimately for his glory – I'm just so tired of waiting, wondering, and coping.

Nonetheless, it appears that an end is in sight. And our natural tendency is to get back to normal as soon as possible: back to gathering on Sundays with preaching, worship, and kids' ministry; back to small group meetings and youth group. However, I fear we won't just get back to normal, but we'll return to

the same-old, same-old. Despite what I said before, the pandemic has given you an incredible opportunity to rethink, reimagine, and renew your church's ministry. After all, how many times have you thought, “If only I could hit the 'restart' button” or, “If I could do it all over again, I would ________?” >> CONT. PAGE TWO

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 Do we need to think more about community

Well, this is your opportunity! NOW is the time to reimagine what your church could look like and to do so BEFORE the pandemic ends. It's time to think like a

engagement? It has become clear over the last year that the church is uniquely positioned to serve its neighbourhood and beyond in practical ways. Responding to food insecurity, a lack of community volunteerism and a new awareness of local community needs have given the church incredible opportunities to serve.

church planter. The typical church planting journey includes a season of Holy Spirit-inspired dreaming about what could and should be – and then the hard work of figuring out how that vision will translate into reality. Almost every church planter realizes that how they start sets the foundation for the future and, in many respects, sets the trajectory for years to come.

 Is now the time to change our worship style? To some

degree, your worship style is dictated by the skill and preferences of your volunteers. But if you have wanted to introduce new songs, drop worn-out choruses (or hymns) or refocus your approach, start the conversation with your leaders before your first public service.

This is true for you and your church as well. Most ministries and activities have stopped altogether, and if there was a time to introduce change, this is it. Most people aren't expecting things to go back to business as usual and expect things to be different. More importantly, how you restart when the restrictions begin to lift will determine what the church will look like and what it will do post-pandemic.

 How will I establish a sustainable pace? If you weren't

feeling tired before the pandemic hit, you're probably exhausted now. Before you restart in-person gatherings, find time to recharge and refresh – and establish new rhythms that will sustain your spiritual, physical, emotional, and mental health over the long run.

Here are some things to consider:  How will we disciple people? The last few months

Church planters think about more than just these four things before they start a new church – so there's so much more to consider before the restrictions lift. If you want some help rethinking, reimagining, and renewing your ministry strategy, I'd be glad to help you think through these issues. You can reach me by email (len@bc.paoc.org) or by calling the District Office.

have taught us that true discipleship is not only about church attendance, volunteering in ministry and giving in the offering. Have you established a clear discipleship pathway, and how will you disciple people in-person and on-line more effectively?

Marissa Peat | Assistant Director of University Christian Ministries In a season such as this, with the challenges and uncertainty we are facing together in this pandemic, I have personally been finding great comfort through remembering. Remembering God's promises for us in His Word. Remembering His presence with us and His extraordinary ability to bring about good from even the darkest of times. And remembering His faithfulness in my own life. God is so good. He knows us intimately and provides for our needs even when we are unable to fully articulate them ourselves.

It’s a place where you will feel very encouraged and blessed and you will definitely feel the love of God through other people.” On campus communities like UCM, by their character and by their action, witness to the power and presence of God in the world. They are models of what God wants for all of humankind and part of His plans to reach them; but such communities go further still. They not only demonstrate God’s love; they also mediate it. They carry the ministry of reconciliation to those around them, bringing God’s compassion and healing power into a broken world. UCM values on-campus hospitable community because it is one way we can engage with students who don’t yet know Jesus right where they are.

I have been on staff with UCM at SFU for over 5 years now, but when I first moved into residence at 18, I didn’t know Jesus and I definitely didn’t know what I needed. I was a burnt-out perfectionist. All my life I had been looking to my works and the opinions of others to determine my identity and I was exhausted trying to be everything to everyone. University to me was a fresh start and a time to ask the big life questions: Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going? Is there more to life than this?

At UCM, we press on to make room for others because while we were still sinners, God made room for us. As a Christian community on the university campus, we seek to radiate the good news of God’s love by making room: by opening up our hearts and lives and by letting people in. In this community, students can see what they hope for but could hardly expect. They can see people serving each other rather than using each other, people of widely different social statuses and interests honoring each other rather than putting each other down, people telling each other, and everyone else, the truth, and people supporting, encouraging, and caring for one another through all the ups and downs of life. Students can see in UCM a people who are no longer captive to the independent spirit of our times and our campuses. They can see and experience God’s love and acceptance, His compassion and His kindness. Where they see this, the hospitable community itself is a very compelling witness.

The first friend I made at SFU knew Jesus and I am grateful to this day for her solid faith in Christ and the many ways she shared it with me over the years. She introduced me to the gospel and connected me to a dorm small group hosted by UCM. UCM is an on-campus community marked by a genuine welcome and a culture of invitation and inclusion. The friends I made at UCM loved God and loved me. They accepted me for who I was and what I believed, and provided a safe place for me to ask my questions about life, faith, and Jesus. It was there in the hospitable community of UCM that I met God. He used the radical love of this community to introduce me to Jesus, and today I continue to see Him work in and through UCM to reconcile and mature more students in Christ. In the words of a current first-year student,

“It’s a community that welcomes you with warmth and with no judgement. >> LEARN MORE AT JOINUCM.ORG

Ken Russell | District Superintendent It seems bizarre that almost every conversation I’ve engaged, since March 2020, has involved some aspect of the COVID-19 pandemic. Inevitably, ordinary conversations with family, friends, neighbours, credentialed leaders, colleagues, and even grocery store clerks include some references to the pandemic. COVID19 has dominated our discussions these days. The complicated public health order remains the source of great debate and controversy among people. I have wondered if people might have nothing to speak about when this pandemic is over.

Overuse People may have become disillusioned by the way some prominent leaders misused, or perhaps overused, electronic platforms to exert their voice, power and influence. Relentless blogs and posts have simply become another source of “cyber white noise” causing leaders to lose their voice altogether (or to squander their influence). The assumption that “repetition validates fiction” or that a leader’s strong opinions inspire a following … is simply false, narcissistic and contrary to the example of Christ. Proverbs 17 says, “A truly wise person uses

In my opinion, a leader’s voice remains the most valuable and powerful instrument to effect change and create movement toward a preferred future. Unfortunately, many leaders have misused their “voice” or allowed a virus to infect their voicebox, which ends up triggering “leadership laryngitis.” Laryngitis causes the loss of a leaders credibility and influence. This ailment can mute a leader’s opinion.

few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.” 2 An inflamed and/or overused voice ends up diminishing a leader’s influence rather than amplifying it. My late father would always say, “Kenneth, it’s better to remain

silent and be considered a fool; than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.” In other words, a leader should only speak when there is something profitable and powerful to be said.

According to the Mayo Clinic, “Laryngitis

is an inflammation of your voice box (larynx) from overuse, irritation or infection. Inside the larynx are your vocal cords - two folds of mucous membrane covering muscle and cartilage. Normally, your vocal cords open and close smoothly, forming sounds through their movement and vibration. But with Laryngitis, your vocal cords become inflamed or irritated. This makes the vocal cords swell, which distorts the sounds produced by air passing over them. As a result, your voice sounds hoarse. In some cases of Laryngitis, your voice can become almost undetectable.” 1

Irritation The great theologian and scholar Brenda Russell (my wife) gently teaches me, “Ken, it’s not what you say … it’s how you say it.” Brenda is a brilliant leader. Her influence has been recognized over our thirty-four years of pastoral ministry together. It’s not the “what’” … it’s the “how.” Some leaders use their voices to irritate or inflame controversy. While others use their voice to stir-up emotion or engage a scandal. In my opinion, an irritated leader should restrain themselves from public discourse (especially from using social media) until they have resolved the cause of their irritation. I can’t remember how many times I’ve regretted sending that email or responding to that text message from a place of outrage, frustration or “righteous” indignation. The Bible is so appropriate in stating, “For the mouth speaks

what the heart is full of.” 3 4

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Infection A case of leadership laryngitis can be triggered by the invasion of a disease-causing virus or bacteria that multiplies itself in the voicebox and produces toxicity. Pride, self-gratification, power, success, arrogance, and control are among some viral infections that cause leadership laryngitis. Laryngitis is contagious. So is sin and immorality. “Jesus called the crowd to him and said, ‘Listen

voice from secular infection, irritation and overuse at the risk of losing your leadership [Godly] influence.

and understand. What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.’ ” 4 In other words, an influential leader who

Footnotes: 1. “Laryngitis,” July 24, 2020. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-

Here is my personal prayer, as your district pastor, “May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.” 6

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becomes infected by sinful viruses can easily become a superspreader of their own egotistical syndrome. This type of vocal infection cannot be prevented by wearing a mask. This syndrome can cause great devastation within a community or church, just before the leader develops a full-blown case of laryngitis. Christian leaders must always speak the truth; and, we must always speak the truth in love, in submission to Jesus Christ, at the proper time, and with the right motive to build-up people, not to tear apart the precious Bride of Christ. Paul instructs Christian leaders to use their vocal influence righteously, “Let no

unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, in whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Get rid of all [infection] bitterness, rage and anger, outcry and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and tender-hearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.” 5

The Grand Finale My fellow leaders, let’s use our vocal influence for the Glory of God and for the Edification of His people. Let’s use our vocal influence to draw people toward Jesus, rather than deterring them from His church and His great commission. Protect your 5

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Mark Lewis | Assistant District Superintendent for Revitalization The end of 2020 was brutal! For everyone! I understand; in fact, we’ve all heard that statement a million times. For me, it was more than COVID-19, and it was more than the changes in eating out, going to the mall, or movie theatre, or for that matter, changes in the church. The end of 2020 was just wrong!

not doing that?” you can drive yourself into a deep, dark and sticky state of stress. If you’re a people pleaser, maybe you relate to one of these? You obsess about what others think You are often overly sensitive to criticism You have a hard time saying no

For me, 2020 ended being flat on my back for six weeks recovering from surgery related to cancer. I had endless hours of watching Netflix, reading everything and anything I could get my hands on, and I’m sad to say, my fair share of wallowing in selfpity! I sat through many hours of contemplating my worth, value, and usefulness and wondered if anybody thought about my ministry effectiveness or why I wasn’t back at work quicker. The truth is, I worried way too much about what other people may be thinking (and really, what an ego … no one thought that about me).

Do any of these three things resonate just a little?? If that’s a big YES, then keep reading, and I’ll share some insights that have changed my perspective for this new year. Most of the time, a person’s struggle with people pleasing is deeply rooted in a desire to receive approval. To be told “good job” or “we couldn’t have done it without you.” These affirmations make us feel better, calm us down and in some strange way help us to feel accepted or that we “belong.” We often lay awake at night and fear not receiving those types of comments. For many of us, we are terrified that we won’t get the positive and loving encouragement we need or crave and it scares us silly!

For most of my ministry life, I’ve been that type of person, a “people pleaser,” one of those pastors that were deeply concerned that I was making everyone happy. Even if it meant I wasn’t. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t believe I ever sacrificed my ministry’s mission or vision. Still, I took excruciatingly long and tedious steps to make sure that I could do what I felt I should and make as many people as possible happy. People’s opinions weighed heavy on me!

But look at what God’s word says in Proverbs 29:25, “Fear of man (man’s approval) will prove to be a snare ...” That word “snare” really caught my attention. If we look into the Hebrew for a moment, the word “snare” is “Mo- Kashe,” which means “a noose for catching animals” or, more specifically, a “hook for the nose.” After reading this, I imagined myself being led around by a hook through my nose with people pulling me in every direction - yanking me up and down, left and right. It was awful!

I think this pandemic has increased this type of stress in many pastors, myself included. What are people thinking? Are they wondering what I’m doing at work? or Why I’m not doing things differently? Are they chewing me up over dinner around the family table because I’m not doing more? Is everyone out there watching other church services and thinking, “Why is my pastor

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Chasing after people’s approval is simply a painful trap; one that leads to feeling stressed, worried and ultimately a failure. But if we look at the second part of that verse in Proverbs, it says this, “fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.”

your source of inspiration, your source of fulfillment! Your source of approval. I’ve come to a simple yet very poignant revelation in life - I’ll never please everybody! Whether it’s in ministry, adventures with my friends or even my family. I know I will disappoint them at some time. I’ll still try my best, I’ll give it more than 100%, I won’t quit, but now, my value and worth and most significant concerns come from my relationship with my heavenly father.

Trusting in God’s opinion of you, His understanding of your value and worth, who you are in Him, that what’s essential. That’s what keeps us safe!

You can’t please everyone, but you can please God! Suddenly, I realized that becoming obsessed with what people think of me is the fastest way to forget what God thinks of me! My life goal should be striving for God’s approval.

Because I’m God’s … I won’t obsess with what people expect! Because I’m loved … I won’t stress about what people say!

Galatians 1:10 (NIV) says this, “Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings? Or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ.”

Because I belong … I won’t worry about what people think! I still may have a hard time saying “no!” and I may be overly sensitive to criticism, but I face each day with a renewed confidence that I am a child of the King and in that…I am loved!

The “disease to please” can be overwhelming. But I encourage you to remember this, God is your source! Your source of joy,

Darwin Pichette | Assistant District Superintendent for Operations 2021 is turning out again to be another very unique year as we continue to navigate through the COVID-19 crisis. Many churches and pastors are asking questions surrounding the crisis and their finances, to which the following might be of great assistance to you. If you have any questions regarding any of these points or other areas of church administration, please feel free to contact myself any time at dpichette@bc.paoc.org. May God bless you, your family, and your ministry, as you minister through the months ahead. Did you know...

property before November 30, 2021, you must declare that property immediately. This can be completed online or can be processed through a lawyer or notary. The declarations will be somewhat different depending on whether the property is:  Owned by PAOC in trust for a local church  Owned by trustees for a local church under the BC Trustee

(Church Property) Act Owned by a church society in its own right. Please stay tuned to each Network News and to this year’s District Conference, when steps for registering and declaring will be discussed further. Additionally, I will email every pastor and church administrator who has kept their email addresses up to date with our office. To update your email address with us, please email us the details at info@bc.paoc.org attention ‘update information’.

LAND OWNER TRANSPARENCY ACT - NEW The BC government has passed a new protective ACT for all landowners, which does include all churches and ministries whether registered as an incorporated society or not. As a result, every church and ministry MUST be transparent and declare to the BC government details on the properties they own on or before November 30, 2021. If you might purchase a new 7

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COVID-19 SGM’S, AGM’S, WEDDINGS AND FUNERALS  Online Giving. To help your congregation with online giving, The current Health Order does allow up to 10 people to gather visit leadforward.ca for several online giving platforms that you for weddings and funerals, which can be seen here in the BC can use. If you do not already have something set up, you may Health Orders. However, there is no provision for in-person AGM want to use Tithe.ly, as it is one of the easiest to set up. Later, or SGM gatherings at this time. As a result, your church will need you can set up other options if needed. to either proceed in a remote fashion or postpone. Please see Annual General Meetings for helpful ideas in hosting such meetings. T3010 – ANNUAL CHARITY REPORTING As you complete your yearend T3010 reporting for 2020, please COVID-19 FINANCIAL HELPS AND TOOLS note that your reporting must be completed before June 30 (or Many churches and ministries have moved their giving within six months of your fiscal yearend). The simplest way to file opportunities to online platforms over the past twelve months. is by registering for and in turn using your church’s ‘CRA My You may already have done so, but if you have not or if you would Business Account’. You may also use a T3010 fillable version, like to investigate other alternatives, I have included some helpful which you would need to save to your computer. If it opens as a options here for your church and some methods of encouraging ‘please wait’ page, please save that page to your computer then generosity during the pandemic. open it with your usual pdf program by using your right click  Casting Vision. There is no better time than now to contact (secondary) mouse button. Ensure you also complete a T1235 every regular attender in your church family. See how they are form (only indicate an end date if a Director has concluded and doing; share the ministry opportunities ahead; and reasons for indicate ‘not at arm’s length’ only for directors related to another giving, either by phone, email, online platforms or, even in director – there must be less than 50% related) and a T1236 form person where possible. The vision and reasons for giving can (indicating all charities that you sent funds to). On the T3010, be quickly forgotten, so take this opportunity to inspire God’s please complete either Section D or Schedule 6, where you would people to invest in growing His kingdom. choose to complete Schedule 6 if your revenues exceeded $100,000, if your property (investments or buildings) not used in  In-person Giving. As long as it is possible, inform your charitable activities is more than $25,000 and if you have attenders that your church office will be open for people to drop off donations with safety protocols in place. In doing so, permission to accumulate funds during this fiscal year. Most ensure that a safe social distancing of 2 meters will take place churches use the accrual method (not cash), because expenses are and that all donation tools will be sanitized immediately before paid before income for the event is received and funds are carried to a future year. Finally, do NOT report that your church is and after each person uses them. As well, offer anyone who ‘subordinate to a parent organization’, because you have your own might require, that you will go to their front door to obtain governing board and documents. their donations. Most people would continue to give if the opportunity would be made available, so don’t be shy to let them know.

Harold Gutierrez | Director of International and Indigenous Ministries Pause should never lead to inactivity. It should lead to evaluation and subsequent transformation. As aspects of a world have come to a pause, it is wise to take the opportunity to reflect on what is essential. As someone passionate about applied theology, I have embarked on a personal journey of evaluating an essential part of my Pentecostal worldview: Pneumatology. I believe it is vital for any movement to re-evaluate what is essential to its values. The goal is not to move away from those essential values but to find new ways to bring an ever-changing society closer to those same essential values. The next few Network News issues will summarise my findings and reflect on significant Pneumatology subjects, beginning with Acts 2.

Baptism just for the value of personal encounter a few times a year overshadows the missional significance of Spirit Baptism. Jesus poured out His Spirit upon the Church to give them power from on high not to give them goosebumps or to give them an item to check off an imaginary Pentecostal bucket list. They were to be witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection to everyone they met. Acts 2 describes the encounter with the Holy Spirit and shows us how the experience changed the people who received Spirit Baptism. The life-changing encounter produced an empowered community that brought Jesus in such a genuine way that it changed the world. THE PRACTICAL LESSONS If there is a time where the church must go beyond the building, it is now. Acts 2 reminds us that the Church is a witnessing community. The recent restrictions to central gatherings have pushed any witnessing action away from a central location. There is a need now where the witnessing community needs to be empowered to do the bulk of their witnessing away from a central location. We must make the switch in our application of Spirit Baptism from an encounter than benefits us and keep us comfortable in a building to an encounter that empowers us and deploy us into mission.

The experience of Spirit Baptism carries a unique weight in our movement as a theological distinctive. Speaking in tongues is traditionally emphasized in camps, church services, prayer meetings, etc. The goal has always been to create an “atmosphere for an encounter” with the Holy Spirit, reflected in speaking in other tongues. The “personal encounter” has traditionally been the goal when we hope for an Acts 2 experience in our churches. We seek to lead individuals into the Spirit Baptism experience to “receive” their prayer language. Under this paradigm, it is the individual believer that benefits from a supernatural encounter with God. The emphasis on the individual believer could lead to Spirit baptism becoming more of a subjective experience. In order to understand the value and purpose of Spirit Baptism, we must ask what the motivation was for the 120 saints that gathered on the Day of Pentecost. Was it to have an encounter? Or was there something more?

We see the work of the Spirit after speaking in tongues in a variety of ways: Peter’s sermon was convicting (Acts 2:37); the love of the brethren was authentic and real (Acts 4:32-35), and they responded with courage when persecuted and accused (Acts 5:29-32). The glory of the Upper Room did not stay in the Upper Room. It moved and translated into genuine demonstrations of love and courage. It brought the power of God to display His glory in the sight of a whole city.

THE BIBLICAL PREMISE The answer is reflected in Jesus’ last words to the disciples before He ascended: “You are witnesses of these things. And

look, I am sending you what my Father promised. As for you, stay in the city until you are empowered from on high” (Luke 24:48, CSB). As Jesus entrusted His disciples to make other disciples, they were to be empowered.

Emphasizing the empowerment aspect of Spirit baptism does not mean that we do away with events and occasions where we seek a personal encounter. There will always be a place and need for that. Emphasizing the empowerment aspect of Spirit Baptism brings awareness to the local church's overall purpose. It will bring about a more wholesome expression of the gifts and work of the Spirit in the local church so that everyone has an opportunity to see and know God’s power and love.

Though the encounter aspect of the Holy Spirit's outpouring should be important, a proper understanding and implementation of Acts 2 should look and emphasize more on the empowerment aspect of Spirit Baptism. Thinking about Spirit 9

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Jordan and Amy Baker have concluded their roles as Campus  Pastor (Westhills) and Assistant Pastor (respectively) at Glad Tidings, Victoria. Jordan will conclude at the end of March and  Amy concluded at the end of February.

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Jennie Belbeck will conclude her role as Administrative Assistant for University Christian Ministries at the end of March.

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Lydia Collin concluded as Associate Pastor at Oceanside Community Church, Parksville and has been appointed as the new UCM Campus Director of Vancouver Island University in January 2021.

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Jared Keber was elected as the Lead Pastor for Bethel Pentecostal Assembly, Dawson Creek. Jared will begin his new role by late April.

Cynthia Lok has concluded her ministry as Worship Pastor at Dessert Streams in Burnaby. Darrell Peregrym has concluded his role as Lead Pastor of Hearts in Fellowship in Surrey. Darrell Peregrym will continue as president of Heart of The Nations Ministries and will be moving to Nova Scotia in June.

CHURCH CLOSURE  Hearts in Fellowship, Surrey closed on February 28.

 Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly

 Nakusp, Saddleback Community Church

 Bella Coola Pentecostal Assembly

 Port Alice, Oceanview Assembly (Bi-Vocational)

 Burnaby, Iglesia Pentecostal Emanuel (Spanish-bilingual)

 Salt Spring Island (Church Replant Opportunity)

 Cherryville, Gospel Church (Bi-Vocational)

 Vancouver, Harvest City Church

 Haida G'wai - Bethel Assembly in Charlotte City, and Cedarview Assembly in Port Clements

 Vernon Family Church  Yukon, Watson Lake Community Chapel

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Ken Russell – District Superintendent Darwin Pichette – Assistant Superintendent for Operations Len DenBraber – Assistant Superintendent for Multiplication Mark Lewis - Assistant Superintendent for Revitalization Seth Greenham – University Christian Ministries Director Harold Gutierrez – International and Indigenous Ministries Director Austin Toews – Children, Preteen and Family Ministries Director Allen de Jong – Youth, Young Adults and Family Ministries Director

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