Kari Bergrud
- Organization
- Union Gospel Mission (Vancouver, BC)

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

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

A tourist is someone who takes a tour for pleasure or culture. A disciple is a follower of a teacher. Read more

Disturbing facts about the orphanage model are causing many churches to rethink their strategy for orphan ministry. Read more

What we are actually planting is the Gospel and what we are harvesting is the church. Read more

What would it look like to pray for those closest to us, in our backyards? A Neighbourly Invitation is just that initiative to prayer and more. Read more

Dad was a change agent. He lived through two world wars – too young to fight in one, too old for the other, but he knew change was inevitable. Read more

How significant are these moments? Only the Lord knows. I do know they have warmed my heart, given me fresh perspective. Read more

A look at how mission has changed (or hasn't) since the 1960s. What is needed for mission to thrive today? Read more