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Today is the first of a series of posts to answer some of the "how" questions around the launch of Connexus Community Church.  Although we aren’t going to be able to get into each and every detail here . . . we do want to give you a sense of some of the issues we […]

–> Hey, it’s me, the facility guy at Trinity, part of the future staff leadership team of Connexus. Can you recall a time in your life when you were really pumped about something that was dawning on the horizon of your calendar?  Some event in your life or in the life of your family that

–> We should know in 15 days if Connexus will be able to purchase the facility currently used by Trinity.  But if not, the big question is, where will we meet? You already know we’ll be moving to two campuses in that scenario, one in Barrie and the other in Orillia. We’re happy to announce

Time flies. It’s up to you to navigate. – Robert Orben I was with a new friend today and he asked "Do you really think that we won’t be able to ‘keep’ the building on Line 7?’  My reply was that I didn’t know.  The ministry that we are building here in many ways transcends

God has given me this day to use it as I will. I can waste it – or use it for good, but what I do today is important, because I am exchanging a day of my life for it! – Heartsill Wilson –> The next few days are going to bring some fantastic news

–>Many of you have asked how you can help us get Connexus going.  Man, I love questions like that.  At the end of this post you’ll see that we’re coming to your region next month to talk with you directly about how you can contribute to the launch of Connexus. Trust me, there will be

Rob Ward asked the following question in a previous post and we thought that it deserved a reply in the main section of the blog:  "Rich: Not that I understand much about this but, regarding the tech issues, wouldn’t it be easier to start out in one location and then branch out to multiple sites?"

–>Many of you are asking, will Connexus be part of a denomination?  The answer is no…and yes.  Connexus will be an independent church in relationship with North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, Georgia. North Point itself currently has three campuses and twelve strategic partners.  They’re all excited for you and praying for us (check out

I heard a rumour yesterday that I bought the old Canadian Tire store in Orillia to start a church.  That’s news to me.  I haven’t got nearly enough Canadian Tire money for that. You may have heard a few rumours flying around about what’s happening at Trinity and what might or might not happen with

–> So how did we come up with Connexus Community Church? True stories are always far more embarrassing than fiction. Our core team worked all summer on a name.  As the lead pastor, I was told I had a lot of say in what the church would be named.  I prayed about it, a lot.