Faith-based film shot in Winnipeg, starring Hilary Swank, hits theatres this Friday

A faith-based movie shot in Winnipeg is just days away from premiering on the big screen. 

Originally slated to debut in the fall, Ordinary Angels, starring two-time Academy Award winner Hilary Swank and “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson, will hit theatres on Friday. 

'This prayer fueled a move of God': The amazing growth of a local youth ministry

Getting into ministry was never the goal for Connor Gerbrandt, who has been leading the youth group for the last few years at Anchor Point Church at 1400 Pembina Highway. 

"I remember my wife and I had had a conversation where she had recognized some of the gifts of ministry in me, which I hadn't yet. She said, 'Just so you know Connor, you're not allowed to ever become a pastor.'"

That was no problem for him, as he had no desire to become a pastor at that time. 

"As He so often does, the Lord had other plans," Gerbrandt shared. 

Hundreds baptized in university's fountain after worship event

Often known as a party school, Florida State University (FSU) was recently filled with thousands of students singing praises to God on their lawn. 

The free worship event called 'Unite FSU' took place on Thursday, February 15. The next day one of the speakers, Jennie Allen shared what happened shortly after the event on her Instagram. 

"It's happening again! FSU Baptisms!  Hundreds maybe a thousand students came forward to trust Jesus. We can't explain what's happening apart from the Spirit," she wrote. 

Katy Nichole receives RIAA Platinum certification for 'In Jesus Name (God of Possible) '

Singer-songwriter Katy Nichole has hit another milestone in her career.

'In Jesus Name (God of Possible),' a song that started as a journal entry and then a viral post on social media, is now RIAA Certified Platinum.

"I never could’ve dreamed up what God has done in my life- when I think about Ephesians 3:20, it applies to my life in more ways than one," said Nichole on Instagram. "I am incredibly blessed by the love and support of the people that God has placed in my life."

Contest for clarity: Help Global Vision 2020 bring sight to the world's underserved regions

A local organization providing glasses to the world's poorest countries needs your help this weekend. 

Global Vision 2020, a non-profit eyeglass charity that creates prescription glasses for under $4 a pair, is part of an online fundraiser called Project for Awesome

'The reality is that I'm already His daughter': Jenessa Wait on faith and growing up in Winnipeg 

Normally Christian burnout happens to people who have been in ministry for decades. At 17 years old, that's where Winnipeg-born content creator Jenessa Wait found herself. 

Growing up in the church as a pastor's kid, she was used to being around Christian culture but focused more on performance-based Christianity.  

"I had such a zeal and a passion to show God I was devoted to Him," Wait shared.