'We're anticipating amazing things,' says new Principal at Mennonite Collegiate Institute

Mennonite Collegiate Institute's (MCI) new Principal is well into her first school year in the role.

Londa Backlund joined the faculty in July of this year, and brings an extensive education background including teaching at an independent Christian school in Winnipeg, and her hometown public school in MacGregor.

She has a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, alongside her Education degree from U of M with four teachable subjects including English, Math, Psychology and Religion.

Crisis in Burkina Faso going unseen by the world

According to a 2024 report from the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), West Africa’s Burkina Faso again is the world’s most overlooked displacement crisis.

“Usually when we talk about our ministry there, I have to kind of explain where Burkina Faso is. They’ve not heard of it. It’s not been in the news,” says Greg Yoder with Christian World Outreach (CWO). 

Gazing at the heavens: The Vatican Observatory’s mission to study faith and science

On a hilltop overlooking Lake Albano in suburban Rome is a castle that used to be the pope’s summer residence.

Located 16 miles (about 25 kilometres) from Vatican City, the building no longer houses the pope. Instead, it is exclusively used by a group of clerics who double as astronomers.

2025 Grammy nominations announced for Christian categories

The 2025 Grammy Nominations have been announced, and Maverick City Music, Forrest Frank and Brandon Lake are just some of the artists who have made the shortlist.

On Friday, the Recording Academy announced its latest Grammy Award Nominations.

Best Gospel Performance/Song

"Church Doors" — Yolanda Adams; Sir William James Baptist & Donald Lawrence, songwriters

"Yesterday" — Melvin Crispell III

"Hold On (Live)" — Ricky Dillard

Brandon Lake releases new vulnerable, hard-hitting single

Christian artist Brandon Lake is releasing a new single with soulful lyrics and a bit of rock, called "Hard Fought Hallelujah."

Earlier this year in July Lake released the single "That's Who I Praise," which has been well-received by fans. This new song is also a single with no talk on when a new album may be released. 

Lake won three GMA Dove Awards in October for his 2023 album Coat of Many Colors

'It'll be simply stunning': Artists work on 2,000-sq-ft model foot model of first-century Jerusalem

A team of artists continues to work around the clock on a new and exciting model that will be displayed at the Ark Encounter in Kentucky. 

Once complete, the 2,000-sq-ft model of first-century Jerusalem will consist of 5,000 buildings, 15,000 people and thousands of plants at a 1:100 scale. 

New Christian documentary explores pain and beauty of loving your neighbour

Documentary filmmaker Nicholas Ma, son of famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma, has created a documentary that brings together 12 Christian leaders with slightly differing theologies and views on life. 

The new film, Leap of Faith, follows Rev. Michael Gulker as he works to bring unity to a world divided. Gulker's life goal is to bring unity amid differences, including inside the church. 

Journey through Old Testament given fresh perspective in new podcast

A new podcast is giving listeners a different perspective on the Old Testament. 

Created by Yael Eckstein president of the International Fellowship of Christians and JewsThe Chosen People is a new podcast that offers a cinematic audio experience, bringing to life the timeless stories of the Old Testament and highlighting their relevance to Christian and Jewish audiences.