This is a raw and honest conversation about racism and the church. I (Andy) host Niels Jeyasegara and Sherry Ansloos in this conversation which touches on personal experiences of racism, thoughts on the recent events sparked by George Floyd's murder, perspectives on the Canadian experience, systemic racism as well as opportunities for the church in the midst of it all. ReconciliACTION, racial... more

This is chapter 2 of our "A New Way Forward" series. Sherry Ansloos is a gifted singer, songwriter and storyteller. She is an elder and worship leader at Winnipeg Centre Vineyard. In this video Sherry discusses some of the barriers that are in the church at large that restrict indigenous people from offering their unique and beautiful gifts to the rest of the church. She offers some practical... more

Here is a new chapter in our "A New Way Forward" series. Sherry Ansloos is a gifted singer, songwriter and storyteller. She is an elder and worship leader at Winnipeg Centre Vineyard. In this video Sherry shares a few of the many gifts First Nations people can offer the church. Storytelling, colour and suffering among the most salient. She also tells a story of these gifts in operation in the local church.

You can view the 2nd video in this series here.

We're going to be posting a few articles written by Dr. Joel Houston for International Justice Mission (IJM). We think you'll find them informative and inspiring. Below, Mark Wollenberg introduces the articles and at the bottom is a link to the first Jesus + Justice article.

Mark writes:

I have so appreciated the language that I have been hearing through out the Vineyard in Canada about being a... more

Here is part 16 of our series exploring what it looks like for indigenous and non-indigenous people to walk together in a good way. In this video, Dr. Terry LeBlanc shares about Indigenous Pathways - the history of the organization, participants, and its mission, vision, and activities. Make sure you check out the other videos in this series and watch for the rest which will be released weekly until the Portage gathering in Montreal in July.

Here is part 15 of our series exploring what it looks like for indigenous and non-indigenous people to walk together in a good way. In this video, Dr. Terry LeBlanc shares a few resources which Canadians can access to deepen their understanding and appreciation of indigenous cultures and perspectives. Make sure you check out the other videos in this series and watch for the rest which will be released weekly until the Portage gathering in Montreal in July.

Here is part 14 of our series exploring what it looks like for indigenous and non-indigenous people to walk together in a good way. In this video, Dr. Terry LeBlanc shares about the indigenous perspective of creation/land: its goodness and using Genesis 1 and 2 as a lens by which to contextualize our understanding. Make sure you check out the other videos in this series and watch for the rest which will be released weekly until the Portage gathering in Montreal in July.

Here is part 13 of our series exploring what it looks like for indigenous and non-indigenous people to walk together in a good way. In this video, Dr. Terry LeBlanc comments on the doctrine of discovery and how it has influenced Indigenous peoples around the world - specifically Canada, USA, New Zealand and Australia.

Make sure you check out the other videos in this series and watch for the rest which will be released weekly until the Portage gathering in Montreal in July.

Here is part 12 of our series exploring what it looks like for indigenous and non-indigenous people to walk together in a good way. In this video, Dr. Terry LeBlanc reflects on cultivating good and right relationships with Indigenous people.

Make sure you check out the other videos in this series and watch for the rest which will be released weekly until the Portage gathering in Montreal in July.

Here is part 11 of our series exploring what it looks like for indigenous and non-indigenous people to walk together in a good way. In this video, Dr. Terry LeBlanc shares about the European colonial mindset to "civilize the savage" in order that Indigenous people might become "fit receptacles" of the gospel, how Indigenous families and cultures were particularly devastated by residential schools, and... more

Here is part ten of our series exploring what it looks like for indigenous and non-indigenous people to walk together in a good way. In this video, Dr. Terry LeBlanc shares about particular gifts that Indigenous communities have to offer the church including the emphasis on right relationship over doctrine, the inclination to seek and offer forgiveness, simple living, and a non-linear understanding of... more

Here is part nine of our series exploring what it looks like for indigenous and non-indigenous people to walk together in a good way. In this video Dr. Terry LeBlanc compares Indigenous and Western perspectives of time and a relational understanding of the gospel.

Make sure you check out the other videos in this series and watch for the rest which will be released weekly until the Portage gathering in Montreal in July.