Why Mission Agencies (3)
Emanate is the missionary training centre of Ethnos Canada. Ethnos Canada is one of many mission agencies that exist today. But what are mission agencies and why are they beneficial?
In our last two blog […]
Why Mission Agencies (2)
In our last blog post, we asked what role mission agencies play in fulfilling the Great Commission. If the Great Commission is the mandate of the Church (which it is!), are mission agencies even […]
Why Mission Agencies? (1)
Emanate is the training centre of Ethnos Canada, and most of our students are aiming to serve with Ethnos Canada or one of our global partners around the world. But why join Ethnos Canada—or […]
I’m Just Not Called to Missions
How often do we hear the phrase, “I’m just not called to missions”? One of the greatest misconceptions when it comes to missions is the notion that you must experience a sensational calling. Yet […]
Meet the Students – Cam & Emily McLean
Meet Cam and Emily McLean!
Both locals to the Durham area, Cam graduated from the Emanate training program in 2016 and Emily is currently in her second semester at Emanate.
Why did you desire to serve […]
So, What’s Next
So, what’s next? We spent the past year and a half taking classes and gaining tools for planting a thriving church for every people. We talked about interpersonal relationships and what it means to […]
Suffering is Normal
If you wanted to be a missionary, what country would you choose to serve in? Would you choose a new church plant or a support role? How would your spouse and your children influence […]
Wielding the Word of God
“All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness…”
-2 Timothy 3:16
We know this, but how prepared are today’s missionaries to wield God’s […]
Spiritual Grit
Have you ever had grit in your teeth? Maybe you ate something with a bit of dirt on it. Or you got dust in your mouth. Whatever it was, it was uncomfortable and gross. […]
One Story – God’s Story
How do you teach the gospel in another language and culture without the people simply adding this new “Jesus Talk” alongside their existing stories of gods, spirits, and powerful ancestors? What is the gospel and how can it […]