Churches / Organizations

Special thanks to all the churches that have partnered with us!

Above is a video that captures what one of our key partnering churches did for the Olympics. Coastal Church, in addition to what is outlined in the video, also ‘adopted’ TWO translink stations, and mobilized volunteers to cover it over the entire Olympics! They also ran an Alpha course – during lunchtime every day.

Below, the Google Map contains over 1300 churches and organizations! Click on a 'pin' for information on a particular community. If your church or organization is not on the map, or you need your information updated, please register below.

The More Than Gold network is serving as a catalyst for the one church to collaborate together as we continue to seek the welfare of our communities post-Olympics. We are stronger and more visible as we take action together – in our beautiful diversity!

"...I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me." John 17

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General Guidelines for Open Door Churches.pdf	4.83 MB
Outreach Resource Flyer.pdf	6.81 MB
Radical Hospitality Study.pdf	276.34 KB
Passing the Torch.pdf	505.1 KB

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New municipal/city overviews

These articles first appeared in the BC Christian News and represent over 18 months of study and networking. The range of expressions of ministry along with the cultural & spiritual distinctives for each area were astounding. You will be surprised and encouraged to see 'the big picture'.

Abbotsford 1	Abbotsford 2	Burnaby 1	Burnaby 2	Chilliwack	Delta	Langley	Maple Ridge
Mission	New West	North Shore	Richmond	South Surrey - White Rock	Surrey	Tri-Cities	Vancouver
Vancouver - Downtown	Vancouver - Downtown East Side

News & Ideas

• TOP 10 IDEAS - for your community or group

1] Have a block party, open air Festival or large screen event.

2] Accommodate or utilize a visiting Missions Team.

3] Pray.

4] Host, attend or volunteer at a Creative and Performing Arts event.

5] Conduct a Sports Initiatives hospitality event (curriculum/DVD ‘how to’ available)

6] Provide Hospitality to visitors and locals through one of many initiatives.

7] Host visitors through our Homestay initiative.

8] Receive training in Radical Hospitality and use MTG Resources in conversations that count.

9] Address Social Initiative Issues of homelessness, sex trafficking and creation care.

10] Give generously to support this unique initiative.

After the Games

The More Than Gold Network is not only about events and opportunities during the time of the games (February 12 – 28 / March 12 – 21, 2010). There is a strong commitment to 'legacy'. More Than Gold has catalyzed new relationships (networks) across the Lower Mainland. Unity of the Spirit brings growth and spiritual authority. It also displays to the world diverse expressions of the transformational power of Love and Community. More Than Gold will morph into a support base for networks to continue to grow and express various initiatives.

It is hoped to support this with a significant element of web based networking... based on municipalities, neighborhoods and special interests (much of the extensive work in building this site will be utilized).

The Google Map feature could be extended to list the 'good works' and hospitality events that churches do - an 'inventory of good works' in the different areas could then be generated, with new collaborative initiatives that follow. Networks More Than Gold has built will be encouraged and accessible online.

“The Church is the most magnificent concept ever created. It has survived persistent abuse, horrifying persecution, and widespread neglect. Yet despite its faults (due to our sinfulness), it is still God's chosen instrument of blessing and has been for 2,000 years. The Church will last for eternity, and because it is God's instrument for ministry here on Earth, it is truly the greatest force on the face of the Earth. That's why I believe tackling the world's biggest problems - the giants of spiritual lostness, egocentric leadership, poverty, disease, and ignorance - can only be done through the Church.” Rick Warren.

Benefits to your community

GET INVOLVED & REGISTER:

Encouraging new opportunities for reaching out to the community.
Morale and grace is increased by being part of the larger community of people.
Compassion, care and appreciation of strangers grows.
Learn how to have good conversations with others about faith.
Experience the joy of new friendship with diverse expressions of the faith.
Understanding unity, expressed in diversity, fosters integration and maturity of self/others.

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