 |  | Impact Kenya-Nyahururu Launched July 14, 2010
ELMIRA, ONTARIO - International Teams of Canada has adopted a Program in Kenya, to be known as "Impact Kenya-Nyahururu". This program, led by Wachira Ngamau and his organization "PACE Kenya", has a history of support from Harbour Fellowship Church in St. Catherine's, Ontario. Harbour Fellowship and International Teams are joining forces, to engage other Canadian churches and individuals to... [read more] |  |  |
Winnipeg Refugee Ministry Looks Forward With Gratitude July 6, 2010
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA - Tim Nielsen, Pastor of Winnipeg's City Church and co-founder of the City Connexions refugee ministry, speaks a lot of gratitude. He says the work being done with former refugees in the Winnipeg city core is work that the Lord has done, and that he and his partners work hard at it but are not likely to take any credit for it. "We're incredibly grateful for the trusted relationships that we have built over the last number of years. Those relationships are paying off... [read more]
Missions, At Home & Away June 24, 2010
ELMIRA, ONTARIO - For many International Teams staff members, the question of whether to serve at home or abroad is a complicated one. Marcee Groen, an IT Canada staff member, spent several years serving in Bolivia and is currently investigating the possibility of establishing an International Teams program there, or the possibility of returning there herself. Marcee spent four years working at a girls' home in Santa Cruz before returning home in 2009. She says her main... [read more]
A Time of Transition for the London Urban Network June 16, 2010
LONDON, ONTARIO - The London Urban Network may be undergoing some changes at the end of May but much of the work begun by Dave Henderson and his colleagues will continue in 2010 and beyond.. As Dave and Allie Henderson make plans to move to Vancouver for Allie's medical school residency, Dave says he is sad to leave the work in London but is also encouraged by what God has done in such a short time. He considers himself privileged to see how Christians all over the city are reaching... [read more]
ITCA Establishes New Program In Iraq April 29, 2010
International Teams is pleased to announce the establishment of a new program, Impact Iraq, led by Iraqi-Canadian Insaf Safou. Impact Iraq is a compassion ministry that helps refugees and internally displaced people by partnering with home churches, encouraging pastors and Christian workers, building up marginalized women, and developing income-generating projects for impoverished people. As a former refugee, Insaf understands the extreme hardship her people face as IDPs in northern Iraq... [read more]
A Strong Sense of Place February 1, 2010
Enoka Dumo (50) was born to Sudanese parents in the Adjumani refugee camp in northern Uganda during the war. When Enoka's children grew up, they applied for refugee status in Australia and escaped the camp. Enoka, however, turned down the offer. He believes he is called to lead his people. Enoka is the national leader of Impact Southern Sudan and the Director of SERM, an International Teams partner organization that equips and trains pastors. International Teams provided SERM with bicycles... [read more]
International Teams Intern: 'It's a Great Life' January 12, 2010
"Being an intern with International Teams has changed me in a million ways," said Intern, Julia Clark. "I'm more thankful for the great way that I was raised. I see things that I took for granted. I have more of a desire to get involved with God's kingdom work globally." Julia has worked with refugees in Kenya since 2006 as part of a multi-national team composed of Canadian, Kenyan, Filipina, Nigerian, and American workers. Julia's team conducts literacy, ESL, Bible studies and sewing... [read more]
Grindstone Church Team to Visit Uganda January 5, 2010
Impact Uganda Leader Dave Adams will lead a team of 6 from Grindstone Church in Waterdown on their first ITCA missions trip to Uganda departing January 11. The team will consist of Associate Pastor of Discipleship and Teaching, Matt Pamplin; Elder, Doug Veenstra; Paul Dear; Judi Martin; Irene Boonstra and Dave Adam's wife, Jennifer Adams. Gary Sharpe, Director of International Programs will also accompany the team. The Grindstone team will explore the possibility of a strategic partnership... [read more]
Merry Christmas December 27, 2009
Merry Christmas and best wishes for a peaceful, holy New Year. In Pope Benedict XVI's Christmas message this year, he specifically mentioned the "little flock of Christians" who live in Iraq. At just 3% of the overall population, Christians in Iraq suffer great persecution from fellow Iraqis who see Christianity as a western, foreign religion. For example, recently, a Christian doctor in Iraq was kidnapped by an unidentified group. For a month, he was tied blindfolded to a pole and unable... [read more]
ITCA Establishes New Program In Iraq December 11, 2009
International Teams is pleased to announce the establishment of a new program, Impact Iraq, led by Iraqi-Canadian Insaf Safou. Impact Iraq is a compassion ministry that helps refugees and internally displaced people by partnering with home churches, encouraging pastors and Christian workers, building up marginalized women, and developing income-generating projects for impoverished people. As a former refugee, Insaf understands the extreme hardship her people face as IDPs in northern Iraq... [read more]
Impact Philippines Becomes New ITCA Program October 27, 2009
International Teams is pleased to announce the formation of a new program, Impact Philippines. Led by native Filipino, Andy Busa, this program develops and empowers homeless street children, youth with addictions, and marginalized families to become productive members of society. In partnership with a local church, Impact Philippines will work with the desperately poor building relationships, encouraging literacy, promoting hygiene and nutrition, establishing income-generating projects... [read more]
Tragedy in the Philippines October 9, 2009
A typhoon recently ripped through the Philippines - devastating the city of Manila by bringing over a month's worth of rain in 12 hours. Some have reported that it is the worst flooding in 50 years. Our International Teams (ITeams) Philippines National Leader, Pastor Gani, reports the following: "The floods have subsided but our house looks like a wreck. We have lost all of our appliances and personal belongings. Tons of 'precious garbage' are piling up but the garbage trucks are not... [read more]
Listen to Learn Institute and Knox Presbyterian Team Up June 20, 2009
In downtown Toronto stands a historic and well known city landmark - the large home of the community of Christians who gather together as Knox Presbyterian Church. Established in 1820, Knox has been a dominant voice supporting both a faithful commitment to Biblical teaching and, providing leadership and support to world missions. International Teams Canada had no formal connection to Knox until 2004 when Bill Fitch introduced and successfully launched Listen to Learn Institute with ITCA.... [read more]
Ride for Refugees to offer 'Spring RIDE Date" in 2010 May 16, 2009
May 16, 2009 - For cities in Canada, USA and Australia who prefer to host the Ride for Refugees event earlier in the year, International Teams Canada recently announced a May 15th, 2010 Spring RIDE date. Mika Takamaki, Director of RIDE site development commented on the new offering in a recent phone discussion: "The RIDE date in October has worked very well and many of our site locations prefer that timing. But, this May 15th date will give more cities the flexibility to chose a date... [read more]
Six Month Reports Now Online May 7, 2009
May 7, 2009: Six month reports ending December 31, 2008 are now available for most International Teams Canada Impact Program. Friends and partners of ITCA are encouraged to enjoy reading the activity highlights, transformation stories and financial summaries included in each. To locate please click on your international program of choice and scroll down left hand column till you view large icon titled 'reports'. International Teams Canada is a Christian mission organization that has a... [read more]
Ron Johnston Becomes Program Leader March 12, 2009
Ron Johnston Becomes Program Leader for the new Leadership Development Program in East Africa - International Teams is pleased to announce that Ron Johnston has accepted the position of Program Leader for the new Leadership Development Program in East Africa. "Ron brings 20 years experience as a pastor, missionary, teacher, trainer and team builder to this new role," CEO Neil Ostrander said. This cross-regional umbrella program trains and educates Christian leaders by combining conferences... [read more]
International Teams Canada Leadership Prepare for Africa Vision Trip January 28, 2009
International Teams Canada CEO, Neil Ostrander; Chairman of the Board, Gerry Fowler; and Director of Development, Brian Carney, part of a team of 10, will visit four East African program sites, new potential refugee ministry sites, and Listen to Learn's expansive East Africa network. During their travels the team will be capturing footage for the 2009 RIDE for Refugees DVD and for an upcoming 30-minute CTV documentary about the RIDE for Refugees. [read more]
Dave Adams Becomes Program Leader for Impact Uganda January 12, 2009
International Teams Canada is pleased to announce that Senior Pastor of Grindstone Church, Dave Adams, has accepted the position of Program Leader for Impact Uganda. Dave believes that the Gospel of the Kingdom has a life altering impact everywhere it is shared and received. "The opportunity for impact in Uganda is huge, partnering together is not just an opportunity it's a must," Pastor Adams said. "Coming alongside fellow pastors through training and support and getting involved with... [read more] |
