MILESTONES
APPOINTED
Jennifer Lau as executive director of Canadian Baptist Ministries effective Nov. 1, 2020. She has served with CBM since 2002 in various roles to do with marketing strategy and direction. She has been associate executive director since 2018 (see FT Interview, p.24). over 20 countries to provide sustainable water solutions to communities in need. Johns came on board in early July, undertaking a restructuring of the charity, as well as leading a brand rebuild. Founded by Barry Hart and Heather Alloway in 2002, WAC supports financially in-country partners along with volunteer teams to perform well drills and repairs, install water purification systems and water filters, and teach health and hygiene classes.
RETIRING
Keith Knight as executive director of the Canadian Christian Business Federation, effective January 2021, after ten years in the position. The group formed 36 years ago in Hamilton, Ont., and now has 60 chapters from coast to coast. Knight previously directed communications for the Christian Reformed Church in North America and then with The Presbyterian Church in Canada. A search for his successor is underway.
RENAMED
The Canadian Centre for Christian Charities is the new name for the organization formerly known as the Canadian Council of Christian Charities. Founded in 1972, the organization has grown to offer support to more than 3,300 member organizations on how to operate effectively, including a wide range of expertise including legal and human resources.
Promise Keepers Canada | Impactus is the new dual name for the men’s ministry formerly known
as Promise Keepers Canada. Impactus is a Latin word meaning to press closely into something. The group, known for the conferences and workshops it has held regularly since the first in 1996 in Red Deer, Alta., also produces a wide range of online resources for individuals and ministry leaders from its offices in Burlington, Ont.
AWARDED
Fifteen awards were announced in September at the fourth annual Canadian International Faith & Family Film Festival (www.CIFFlix. com). Winners included Magic Max (family film), Angus Benfield (director), Radnek
Pazura and Karen Abercrombie (lead actors), Steve Bell (faith achievement) and Shirley Douglas (lifetime achievement award accepted on her behalf by son Kiefer Sutherland).