We believe that God is at work in the world and He invites us to join Him in what He is already doing. We also believe that everyone has a role to serve in God’s unfolding plan and encourage people to discern how God is leading them to be outreach focused with their lives.
We are very grateful for the outreach energy that we have in our church family at McKernan Baptist Church. It gives our lives such dignity when we join God in what He is already doing in the world through our prayer, giving, and going.
The McKernan Outreach's Magazine tells some of the stories of those ministry partners and organizations we support through our Outreach budget. As you read these profiles and stories, may God encourage your heart and fire up your imagination about practical steps you can take to keep in step with His Spirit.
We are all invited to be in stride with God, and trust you will continue to pray fervently for all of us as a church family to be a good and godly neighbour here and around the world.
Thank you to the many hidden heroes who faithfully walk in step with God's Spirit and are joining with God.
For more information about missions, please contact Pastor Dan.
Our Local Outreach Programs
McKernan English Language Learning (MELL)
This is a 10-week beginner-level ESL program focusing on everyday living skills while providing an opportunity to develop English skills in a safe and caring environment. Registration is limited to 50 people and classes fill up quickly so visit the MELL web page often to learn when registration opens. Classes are held at the church (Wed evenings and Sat mornings). Apply to volunteer.
Refugee Assistance Ministry (RAM)
RAM plays an active role in assisting immigrants on their entry to Canada as well as the practical preparation of integrating into their new home in Edmonton. Complete our online Connection Card to indicate your interest in volunteering, use our online donation form to contribute to the program (specify that your gift is for RAM), or email Pastor Dan for more information.
Computer Refurbishing Ministry (CRM)
This program accepts donations of used computers and computer equipment. Donations are assessed, securely wiped, and potentially refurbished so that they can be donated to an individual or non-profit org in need. Follow the button to learn more and download an application to see if you qualify for consideration. (Email the completed application to Pastor Dan).
Creation Care
McKernan’s Creation Care ministry seeks to live out God’s calling to care for His creation and equip others to do the same. The idea of creation care is deeply rooted in Scripture. As Christians, we are made in the image of God (Gen 1:27) and have been entrusted with the care of this earth (Gen. 2:15).
We recognize how human actions, both historically and presently, have impacted the flourishing of creation. Yet God made all of creation and the creatures that fill it and called them good (Gen. 1). If we love what God loves, then we are also called to lament the groaning of creation (Romans 8: 22-23) and to respond with hope and action.
The creation care ministry promotes ecological stewardship within the life of McKernan Baptist Church. We aim to do this through Learning, Projects, and developing ongoing practices (Rhythms) of care and sustainability.
For more information on upcoming events or how to be involved, please contact Pastor Dan.
Our Missionary Partners
As a church, we support numerous organizations and people through an annual missions’ budget. To learn more about the individuals and organizations that we support, we invite you to read our online Missions magazine and follow the links beside their names (below).
Aaron ALBU (Edmonton), Athletes In Action website.
Contact Aaron.
Alberta Baptist Association (Edmonton), ABA website.
Scott & Olga Brimacombe (E. Asia).
Daunavan BUYER (Edmonton), Resurgence website.
Contact Daunavan.
Lyndell and Paulo CAMPBELL-REQUIA (NAB, Brazil), Read Lyndell and Paulo’s NAB profiles.
Contact Lyndell.
Cornerstone Counselling (Edmonton), Cornerstone website.
Contact Cornerstone.
Camp Caroline (Olds), Camp Caroline website.
Contact the camp.
Canadian Bible Society (Toronto), Canadian Bible Society website.
Chain of Love (Brazil), Chain of Love website.
Contact COL.
Crystal DUECK (Germany), Greater Europe Mission (GEM) website.
Contact Crystal.
John and Juanita FENIAK (Calgary), Wycliffe website.
Contact John.
Graham FRETZ(Edmonton). Navigators website.
Nigel KROEKER (Edmonton). Navigators website.
Frontier Lodge (Nordegg). Website.
Sheryl GRUNWALD (Calgary), Action Ministries International, GCF Leadership, and 1 for 50.
Jim HALL (Edmonton), House of Prayer Edmonton website.
Contact Jim.
Hands at Work (Africa). Website.
Hockey Ministries International (HMI) (Stony Plain). Website.
Contact Tim.
HOPE (Edmonton). Website.
Nick & Iris HUNG (Japan), Read their NAB profile.
Contact Nick & Iris.
Barbara LABREQUE (Langley), Wycliffe website.
Contact Barbara.
Becki LEE (Guelph), Athletes In Action website.
Contact Becki.
Harry & Myrna Lynn LINDENBERG (Edmonton), Desert Streams website.
Contact Harry.
Brett and Riana LOEWEN (Edmonton), Power To Change website.
Contact Brett and Riana.
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), MAF website.
Missions Fest Alberta (Edmonton), Missions Fest Alberta website.
Contact Missions Fest.
Mustard Seed (Edmonton).
Contact Mustard Seed.
Rasem MOREE & Naheda NASER (Edmonton), Navigators website.
Contact Rasem.
Yuri NAKANO (Japan), Read Yuri's NAB profile.
Contact Yuri.
Hannah NESDOLY (Edmonton), Desert Streams website.
Contact Hannah.
New Dawn Initiative (W. Africa).
Contact Jeff.
Sam NIKKEL (Edmonton), Resiliency Ministries website.
North American Baptist Conference (Toronto), NAB website.
Contact NAB.
Old Strathcona Street Mission, (Edmonton). Website.
Contact Aaron.
Scott & Olga (E. Asia), Navigators
Joost and Cheryl PIKKERT (Indonesia), Wycliffe, Reading their NAB profile.
Priscilla Project (India), Hungry For Life website.
Pregnancy Care Centre (Edmonton), PCC website.
Contact PCC, Abortion Recovery Centre, and WAIT! Let’s Talk.
Randy SCHMOR (Wisconsin), NAB Gateway website.
Contact Randy.
Alyssa SCHROTH (Edmonton), Sonset website.
Gary SHORT (Edmonton), International Student Ministries (ISM) website.
Contact Gary.
Morgan STEWART (Edmonton), Flying Bow website.
Paul TAN (Edmonton), Navigators website.
Contact Paul.
Taylor College and Seminary (Edmonton), Taylor College website
Kristi TENCLAY(Cameroon), Read her NAB profile.
Contact Kristi.
John WEBSTER (Edmonton), Young Life website.
Contact John.