An important motivation for a publication such as ChristianWeek is the role it can play in helping us know more about one another as Christians.

Even if Canada has a large population that is nominally Christian, those who live a vital Christianity and participate in organized worship are far fewer. They are found in dozens of communions or denominations. A paper such as ours helps us learn much more about one another. We learn to know the people of our churches and those who give leadership to our projects and ministries. We encounter the issues with which we struggle. We become aware of the resources with which the church in Canada is blessed. To have a role in such communication is a tremendous privilege.

Great gift
I think one of the greatest gifts to flow from papers such as ours is that we learn not only to know one another, we learn to trust one another. This is not something to take for granted. We have occasions, of course, when the opposite happens. But far more often, as we come to know one another, to recognize our shared commitment to Christ, the issues we face in common, and the people who live and lead among us, trust has grown. If we are to engage in a common witness to our culture and society, this is of huge importance.

Redemption needed
In our world, Christians cannot afford to ignore other Christians. Even if we decide in the end we cannot work together, we ought to know more about one another and wherever possible affirm one another in the ministries God has given us. The truth is that our culture has much about it that moves away from God. It needs redemption. It begs for alternatives that promise healing and salvation. The gospel of Jesus Christ offers such healing.

Ultimately, that’s what we’re interested in. So whatever we can do to support God’s faithful people in their faith and witness, we would like to do. And telling about one another through a paper such as ChristianWeek is a wonderful means of doing it.