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BCYD Updates

August 25, 2023

BCYD Response to BC Wildfires

Last week Premier David Eby declared a state of Emergency in response to the Wild Fires in BC.  Previously Restricting travel to and from the Okanagan – but as of […]

Ken Russell

BCYD Updates

July 27, 2023

Staff Update

We would like to take this time to express our appreciation to Len DenBraber, our Assistant District Superintendent for Multiplication, and share with you a great opportunity that has come […]

Ken Russell

Next-Gen

June 7, 2023

Creating Summertime Memories

As summertime approaches, parents often seek engaging and enriching experiences for their kids. One option that holds the promise of spiritual growth, character development, and lasting memories is summer camp. […]

Austin Toews

Conferences

May 31, 2023

Speakers added to Lead Forward 2023

We’re excited to announce that we’ve added 2 speakers to our Lead Forward 2023 Conference this fall! Dave Ferguson is the Lead Pastor of Community Christian Church, with 13 campuses […]

Lyndon Dueck

Church Planting

May 30, 2023

Church Planting Apprenticeship Program

What does it take to plant a new church or multisite location? Valid answers to that question include: a prayerfully devised strategy, significant financial support, a place to meet, a launch team, a location where there are many lost people and few churches.

Len DenBraber

Church Planting

March 18, 2021

It’s Time to Think Like a Church Planter

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 […]

Len DenBraber

Church Leaders

December 14, 2020

O come, O Come, Emmanuel

O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here, Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. […]

Lyndon Dueck

Church Leaders

December 10, 2020

Pivot Well

For anyone who has been in ministry throughout this pandemic, the word “pivot” has probably come up in many conversations. It has become somewhat of a buzzword in most church […]

Allen De Jong

Church Leaders

December 8, 2020

The Shields of Victory

Being just a few weeks away from the curtain call of the most unusual year of our lives could draw a sigh of relief in some and concern in others. […]

Harold Gutierrez

BCYD Updates

December 3, 2020

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE BCYD

It’s hard to believe the end of 2020 is at hand, and I am sitting at my laptop typing out this year-end Christmas message for our constituency. This year has […]

Ken Russell

Church Leaders, Next-Gen

September 22, 2020

You’ll Never Walk ALone

For those who don’t know me yet, I am a sports fan. More specifically, I’m a BIG basketball fan. So, as you can imagine, I am thrilled that the NBA […]

Allen De Jong

Church Leaders

September 21, 2020

Discontentment and Other Feelings a New iPhone might fix

“If only…” Two words that without a doubt have passed over the lips of many of us. I found myself just recently whispering them. “If only I had that new […]

Mark Lewis

Watch the 2023 BCYD AGM Online

Our 2023 AGM starts at 9AM Today! Click the button below to watch online.