Spring 2009 preaching

God has richly provided Artizo with training placements for preaching around Canada. The best way to train preachers is to have them preach in front of real churches – we are thankful for those opportunities. Some of the places Artizo interns have been preaching God's Word this spring include:

St. Alban's Anglican Church in Ottawa
Runnymede Community Church in Toronto
The 'Meeting Place' in Toronto
Grand Valley Institute Women's Prison in Toronto
St. John's Shaughnessy Anglican Church in Vancouver
Dunbar Lutheran Church in Vancouver
the Church of the Good Shepherd in Vancouver
Campus for Christ at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver
St. John's Anglican Church in Richmond B.C.
the Chinese Christian Gospel Church in Burnaby, B.C.
St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Delta, B.C.

Gospel Coalition Conference (April 20-23, 2009)

One of the highlights of the Artizo training program this spring was the Gospel Coalition Conference in Chicago. Nine Artizo interns attended this four-day conference. The theme of the conference was 'Entrusted with the Gospel' and was based on the book of 2 Timothy. Speakers included Don Carson, Mark Driscoll, John Pipler, Tim Keller and Philip Ryken. Artizo also had an information booth at the conference to make contact with potential interns and training bases. It was a great opportunity for the interns to get Gospel input and network with other ministers. For more information about the Gospel Coalition please visit www.gospelcoalition.org.

Christ's Church Oceanside Mission (May 28, 2009)

A team of Artizo interns and university aged members of St. John's Shaughnessy travelled to Nanoose Bay on Vancouver Island in May to help out with Christ's Church Oceanside's Mission to their local community. Interns received valuable practice in real-world evangelism, mission and team ministry.

May 31 – 2009 Graduation!

May is the time of year that we say farewell to those completing their Artizo internships. In Vancouver, Ben Ferguson, Keith Ganzer, David McElrea and Nerida Peart completed their Artizo internships. In Toronto, Marion Karasiuk and in Ottawa, Amy Belder, John Loftstedt and Elliot Rossiter. We celebrated their graduation on May 31. Please continue to pray for these graduates. Graduation is also a special time for us to thank those who make the Artizo program possible, such as the many financial supporters. Many joined us for a BBQ lunch after the 11:00 am service at St. John's Shaughnessy Church.

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Artizo News – Fall/winter 08/09

Teaching preaching

In this Artizo newsletter, we are looking at ‘Teaching Preaching’. One of the key things Artizo strives to do is to help young men and women develop their ability to teach the Bible so they will grow as ministers of the Word of God. Training in teaching the Word happens in many contexts for interns... read more

An Artizo preacher's comment

Jim Salladin, a graduate Artizo intern, has just been ordained as priest during Canadian Thanksgiving Sunday this year. We asked Jim how his Artizo internship prepared him to preach... read more

Artizo interns' preaching: a view from the pew

“I have felt very blessed by having the Artizo students preaching to us at the 7:30 am service. I have been impressed with their willingness to put great effort into preparation for a congregation of around thirty members at this early hour on a Sunday morning. It is interesting to see how they change over a period of several months... read more