Dave Koop
Senior Pastor, Coastal Church, Vancouver, BC
Written by Dave Koop
Devotional
Unity Takes Work
Unity takes work, especially when the world finds itself dealing with a pandemic, wars, economic uncertainty and political upheaval. Read more
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Update on Venezuela
The difficult situation of Venezuelan Christians is complex: A missionary perspective Read more
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But Seek First His Kingdom
Jesus says if we seek the kingdom first and are concerned with our right-standing with God, then we don’t have to worry about the rest of life. Read more
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Are you a Tourist or a Disciple?
A tourist is someone who takes a tour for pleasure or culture. A disciple is a follower of a teacher. Read more
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Two Roads Diverge
The process of planting and developing multi-ethnic/multi-cultural churches requires a deeper theology of culture. Read more
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Acquainted With Grief
"Being Christ-like must then involve, at least in some part, our willingness to acquaint ourselves with grief." Read more
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Pray, Give, and Go
A look at how mission has changed (or hasn't) since the 1960s. What is needed for mission to thrive today? Read more
Devotional
Obedience In, Joy Out
God’s economy doesn’t work in a paradigm of effort in - reward out. In the paradigm of hearing and obeying everything rests on love and intimacy. Read more
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5 ways to pray together as a family
Prayer is one of the best ways to help your family thrive and to see each other grow in relationship with God together Read more