Dr. McMillan has also received three Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degrees. He was elected Moderator of The Presbyterian Church in Canada in 1979. He served as General Secretary of the Canadian Bible Society for over 26 years. Since October 1983 he has been Director of Church Relations for World Vision Canada. … Read more
Editorial & Letters
Editor J.H. (Hans) Kouwenberg reflects on the Lay Revolution, a phenomenon changing the face of North American Christianity, and reflected in the skill of a layman in the layout and production of Channels and a laywoman as Book Editor. … Read more
Cote des Neiges Report
On October 1, 1983, almost a hundred representatives of the Renewal Fellowship, from five provinces, met at Cote des Neiges Church in Montreal to hear Dr. Roger Nicole explore the theme of renewal. Sylvie L. Sparks writes of her vision for Reformed ministry in Quebec, and Luc Thibaudeau gives his testimony of his faith journey. … Read more
Living Churches: Nelson and Slocan
By J.H. (Hans) Kouwenberg. Under the leadership of Rev. Calvin Brown, First Presbyterian Church in Nelson, BC, has developed a thriving communal House Ministry under the direction of the Session and a guiding House Covenant. … Read more
The 6th Assembly of the WCC: An Evangelical Appreciation
By J.H.(Hans) Kouwenberg. The 6th Assembly of the W.C.C., meeting in Vancouver, B.C. July 24-August 10 this year was such a rich, diverse affair that it is hard for those of us who attended to gather our impressions together. Hence the narrow focus of this article. One of the significant and interesting strands in the tapestry of the ecumenical movement is the growing awareness of and appreciation for the renewed evangelical movement in the church of Jesus Christ. … Read more
Evangelicals at Vancouver: An Open Letter
Although this open letter does not include everything that might be said by evangelicals about the WCC 6th Assembly – it was authored mid-way through the meetings – the general consensus of those who wrote it was that some positive things should be said even while we held continuing critical apprehensions. … Read more



