Cardus: a non-partisan, faith-based nonprofit that exists to promote a flourishing society

Author
Author
John Hall
Date published
Date
Themes
Categories
Research
Resources
Theology of Mission

Cardus exists as an independent think tank located in the heart of Canada. Initially founded in 1974 as the “Work Research Foundation,” Cardus emerged from a desire to translate the richness of the Christian faith tradition into the public square for the common good.

Determined to live together well in difference and enlarge public conversation on key policy issues, Cardus' team works to produce independent research, contribute measured public commentary, and convene projects and initiatives across North America.

Share this page

About the author

Profile photo for John Hall

In 1997 John Hall, his wife Wei, and brother in-law started Eco Outdoor Sports in Metro Vancouver. In 2003 the business was sold, and his family entered a seven-year ‘desert experience’. During that time the Lord impressed on John and his family the importance of hearing and obeying Jesus every day, something that he tries to integrate into everything he does. In 2010 God changed the family’s direction and led him to finish his degree at Regent College in preparation for life as a full-time missionary overseas. That ministry opportunity didn’t develop as planned, as a whole new perspective and participation-in Christ’s mission was born at Missions Fest Vancouver. It’s now a daily occurrence for John’s business background and theological training to get a workout.

John served as the Executive Director at Mission Central (formerly Missions Fest Vancouver) from 2014 to April 2023.

John and Wei live in Richmond, BC. They have two wonderful adult girls. John completed his MA at Regent College in 2010.

Church
Church
The Tapestry Church (Richmond, BC)

More on Mission Central

Article

Rest and Life in Third Spaces

Author
Author
Kari Bergrud
Date published
Date

A culture of third space is celebration. The same place to see the same people and simply present with one another, that is rest, and that is life. Read more Read more...

Article

Finding Out What a Future in Missions Means

Author
Author
Bethany DuVal
Date published
Date

Hylton's journey on finding God in France and her missional calling Read more Read more...

Devotional

Altar Vision Devotional - Week 7

Author
Author
Sandeep Jadhav
Date published
Date

What is the connection between surrender and mission? Read more Read more...

Article

Radical Discipleship: Mark 1:14-20

Author
Author
Shane Claiborne
Date published
Date

The good news is a call to liberation for the oppressed and the oppressors. It’s a call to leave everything. Read more Read more...

Article

Giving and Mission

Author
Author
John Hall
Date published
Date

Giving generously is an important part of our discipleship. Read more Read more...

Article

Indigenous Theology: Changing the Ministry Landscape

Author
Author
Terry LeBlanc, PhD
Date published
Date

Central to accomplishing our purpose is the challenge of a deep-seated Western ethnocentrism in theology and mission... Read more Read more...

Devotional

Righteous Bubble

Author
Author
John Hall
Date published
Date

I confess that I am Jonah. I move into my safe bubble to watch what God will do to those who deserve his righteous punishment. Read more Read more...

Article

Unity, Relationship and the Future of Mission – Part 2

Author
Author
John Hall
Date published
Date

How we can increase engagement in our missional communities? It’s been said that the future of mission is in networks, in unity and in relationships Read more Read more...