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'More than ink on paper': Church conference preaches the Word
CHVN was on location in our Summer Cruiser as dozens of people gathered at the Holiday Inn South on Sunday morning for The Word Conference, hosted by The Stone Church Winnipeg. The event was open to everyone and offered free admission.
The gathering opened with prayer and worship, followed by a sermon, concluding with an altar call inviting participants to respond personally. Refreshments were available for attendees after the session, encouraging fellowship and discussion.
Testimony, dirt bikes, and the gospel: Activate Ministry launches with first ride day
A dream years in the making came roaring to life in southern Manitoba as Activate Motocross Ministry hosted its first ride day over the weekend.
Founder Kevin Nolt says around 30 to 35 riders came out to the track near Homewood on Saturday, ranging from kids on mini bikes to adults on larger machines.
'It's a privilege to live here': What this Canada Day means for new citizens
Samantha Sannella shed happy tears as she stood to sing the national anthem at her citizenship ceremony in early June, nearly three decades after she moved to Canada.
She had sung "O Canada" countless times before, but this was the first time she’d done so as a Canadian.
In a remote village, a story 2,000 years old is heard for the first time
A landmark achievement in faith-based filmmaking has been reached with the 2,200th translation of the JESUS film, this time into Bouna, the language of the Kulango people in Côte d’Ivoire.
The JESUS film, produced by the Jesus Film Project, already holds the record as the most translated film in history. But for project leader Josh Newell, this milestone is more than a statistic—it’s the answer to a decades-old prayer.
Canada Day celebrations in Winnipeg welcome new Canadian citizens
With the sun shining and nice weather, hundreds of people celebrated Canada Day at Assiniboine Park.
The day started at 11 a.m. on Tuesday and was filled with festivities and a wide range of activities.
From the Amazon to Arnes: Elton DaSilva’s global journey to camp ministry
Starting in Brazil and making a stop in Edmonton, Alta. before coming to Winnipeg, Elton DaSilva has had a long journey in ministry and his latest stop is Camp Arnes.
While DaSilva took over the Executive Director role in March 2025, he has always been a part of missions. "My parents were both missionaries in Bolivia, and then they were sent to Canada as missionaries," DaSilva said. "I was born in Brazil and close to the Amazon, and dad was a part of a very large church in Brazil and they sent us as missionaries to Portuguese-speaking people in Edmonton."
How do Christians maintain integrity in the spotlight?
A prominent voice in Canada’s Christian music industry is calling for deeper accountability among believers, particularly those entrusted with a public platform.
Jaylene Johnson, an award-winning worship artist, chair of the Juno Awards' Music Advisory Committee for the Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year, and co-producer of the Covenant Awards, has spent years mentoring emerging Canadian artists.
25th anniversary of Manitoba's Passion Play celebrates faith, community, and theatrical excellence
The Manitoba Passion Play returns for its 25th season, offering audiences a moving retelling of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ—staged in the heart of the Pembina Valley at the Oak Valley Outdoor Theatre near La Rivière.
“The Passion Play is the story of Jesus Christ's life right from before he was born till he rose from the grave,” said Larry Cox, who, along with wife Linda have been involved in the production for a number of years. “Our Passion Play has been going since the year 2000. We missed one year for COVID. So this is our 25th anniversary.”
Seph Schlueter talks faith, new music, and working with Phil Wickham and Samantha Ebert
Following the rise of his first single across North and even South America, Seph Schlueter gives listeners a little insight into his music and faith.
"I really loved music throughout my whole childhood," says Schlueter. "In high school, is really when I began to play the guitar and start to sing for the first time. For me, it was such a cool way to connect to my emotions and express something. I became so captivated by music."