Institute of Evangelism at Wycliffe College

We are thrilled to be hosting and co-sponsoring a one-day evangelism conference in March. Former Institute directors John Bowen and Judy Paulsen will be presenting, along with current director, Jeremy McClung.

Register here: https://messagecanada.org/en/toronto

Some intriguing and helpful thoughts on Anglicanism and evangelism from scholar Dr. Matthew Hoskin.

https://thepocketscroll.wordpress.com/2025/06/04/is-there-an-anglican-way-of-evangelism/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwKtfLdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkQC5lzwnBE5wcuZUg8xZ5A9oooCdfvNzSK2oX7DIBXR6KtA_7ERRccYMrQ4_aem_X21BXlO3lDn2jzSkAi5S_w

Is there an Anglican Way of Evangelism? In early May, I made a motion that was successfully passed at our diocesan synod—to create a diocesan evangelism committee that would help form a diocesan evangelism strategy. The purpose is to equ…

Check out the latest edition of Good Idea!

Spreading the Good News, One Bowl at a Time by Ryan Sim. January 11, 2025Evangelism necessarily involves sharing the Good News through words. However, this Good News must also be lived out through our actions—the “good deeds” that Jesus said would cause people to glorify our Father in heaven (Matt 5:16). This month Rev. Ryan Sim shares ...

If you want to be inspired and equipped to share the Good News in Canada today, check out this evangelism conference happening in Calgary in late February! messagecanada.org/advance-summit-25

🔥 Let’s make 2025 a year of fresh fire in evangelism! Whether you’re a church leader, an evangelist, or a Christian passionate about sharing Jesus, the Advance Summit is for you! Join us in Calgary this February 25-27 for a special time of encouragement and mutual sharpening. Don’t miss this opportunity to start your year with purpose and passion. 🚨 Early-bird pricing ends soon! Don’t miss out—register today. Link in bio. #evangelism #advance #canada #calgary #church #christianity #

Exciting news at Wycliffe!

Wycliffe College is pleased to announce that Dr Kristen Deede Johnson will become our eleventh principal on or around July 1, 2025.

Currently Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs at an evangelical ecumenical seminary in the U.S., Dr Johnson was the unanimous choice of a search committee representing faculty, staff, students, alumni, and Board members, and was unanimously approved by the Board.

With this appointment, Wycliffe looks forward to an exciting future!

Read the full news release here: https://ow.ly/i7Up50Uaoov

The Institute had the privilege of hosting the 5th Our City urban ministry conference today. It was great to hear about some of the unique ways the Church is meeting practical needs in Toronto.

The 5th annual Our City gathering is an urban ministry conference that brings together practitioners in a collaborative learning environment. This year it is being co-hosted by Wycliffe College and the Institute of Evangelism. Join us Saturday, September 14th for speakers, workshops, worship, and conversation focused on ministry in the city of Toronto. Lunch is included in the registration. Wycliffe students receive 50% off (message for code).
www.ourcitytoronto.ca

Launch Pad 10: Reassure People That You Welcome Faith and Belief Conversations! Equally, many people who don’t share our faith assume that they can’t ask us about what we believe at the risk of offending us, that we’ll be awkward and defensive! The result – nobody talks about …

An excellent article by former director John Bowen.

Keeping Young People in the Faith: A Surprising Discovery John Bowen, Emeritus Professor of Evangelism, Wycliffe College, Toronto, discusses what keeps young people in the Christian faith, shares what his research revealed was the most important factor, and offers practical suggestions for how to adapt children's ministry accordingly.

Former and Current Directors John Bowen and Jeremy McClung recently joined the Faith Trends podcast to discuss their research on how Canadians become Christian.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/finding-faith-in-canada-ep-20/id1591554974?i=1000642180674

Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjEwMzg0MDYwODEvc291bmRzLnJzcw/episode/dGFnOnNvdW5kY2xvdWQsMjAxMDp0cmFja3MvMTcyMTU2NzQ3Mg?sa=X&ved=0CAUQkfYCahcKEwiA3bSbnOqDAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQFg
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/46u0MkJMOIacYcEkzrn01V?si=frSUhUKoQwCrFf7yqIMftQ
Soundcloud:
https://soundcloud.com/faithtrends/finding-faith-in-canada

Finding Faith in Canada - Ep. 20 John Bowen and Jeremy McClung from the Institute of Evangelism at Wycliffe College https://institute.wycliffecollege.ca/ talk us through their research on trends in conversion to Christianity in Canad

Check out Wycliffe Principal +Stephen Andrews’ recent reflection on our motivation (or lack thereof) for sharing the good news.

Epiphany: a season of evangelism By Stephen Andrews