The Pastor's Blog

After the liberation of Europe, German Lutheran pastor Martin Niemöller (1892–1984) condemned the cowardice of German elites and clergy for their silence during the Nazi era.  The Nazis slowly picked off those who dissented from official state dogma, and the clergy let it happen bit by bit. First they came for the socialists, and IRead more

Trinity Bible Chapel has received at least four threats since last week.  All threats have been reported to WRPS.  We remain grateful for the police and their ongoing investigation as well as their increased presence on and near our campus. Just after Christmas, we opened our church to offer hope to a community in despair. Read more

Dear Fellow Christians and Neighbours: Many are in despair.  Darkness has come upon the land.  People are suicidal.  They’re turning to drugs and alcohol to cope.  Businesses are destroyed, leaving entrepreneurs and employees wondering how to survive.  Families are fractured.  We are required to isolate during the darkest and coldest time of the year.  ThisRead more

Dear Neighbours and fellow Ontarians: I hereby cordially invite you to learn of the good news of Jesus Christ and experience the joy of Christian worship.  We are opening the doors of Trinity Bible Chapel this Sunday when we will hold in-person Lord’s Day services at both 9:00 AM and 11:15 AM. Ten months haveRead more

January 8, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PASTORS, ELDERS, AND CHURCH CHARGED FOR WORSHIPING TOGETHER MAXIMUM TOTAL PENALTY IS $10.8 MILLION PLUS JAIL TIME IF CONVICTED This week two pastors of Trinity Bible Chapel received two charges each for violating the Reopening Ontario Act on January 3, 2021.  An additional pastor, three additional elders, and theRead more

New Years Eve, December 31, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PASTORS AND ELDERS CHARGED FOR HOLDING CHURCH SERVICES Yesterday evening, all six of the elders of Trinity Bible Chapel were charged under Section 10.1 of the Reopening Ontario Act (ROA) for holding church services on Sunday, December 27. We are peaceful family men seeking to pastorallyRead more

An open letter to the executive branches of Ontario and Canada, Municipal Regulatory Authorities, Judges, and all those who may be blessed by our commitment to obedience to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ who purchased us by His very own blood.

RE: Trinity Bible Chapel’s position founded on the Word of God to remain open and meeting under Threat of Lockdown

Three months ago, the Premier of Ontario ordered all the churches to close as part of the emergency orders.  The initial messaging was, “14 days to flatten the curve.”  Over time, that seemed to change, and as it changed I grew more concerned. Knowing the trouble that people can get into when not at churchRead more