Pastor's Blog
Posts by Chris Hutchison, lead pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Nipawin, SK. Have any feedback or questions about what you read here? Send him an email at
Was Timothy a Failure?
Here in North America we hear a lot of advice for how pastors can grow their ministries; perhaps we need to talk more about how to simply stay in ministry in the first place.
Why Be a Small Group Member?
“Does God have a why for us to join a small group? He does as it turns out.”
Hang On and Let God
Our God-empowered efforts are frequently the God-ordained means to God’s ordained ends.
Thinking About My Hometown
Some brief thoughts on the “Freedom Convoy,” and how to protest like a Christian.
On Praying for the Sick
How should we understand James’ instructions on anointing with oil? Should our elders be doing that every time someone is sick?
Faith of our Fathers (and Mothers)
The “genuine faith” of Lois and Eunice was, most likely, a faith they had before they knew about Jesus. What does this tell us about the nature of Christianity?
Christmas Cut History in Half
“Christmas split history. Foretastes of the future abound. Drink deeply on what he achieved for us. And be filled with hope for all that is coming.”