CCOGM’s annual Christ Birthday Offering offers our family of churches in western Canada opportunity to give additional support to local, regional and global mission projects over and above each congregation’s annual mission giving commitments. This year, we are looking to come alongside the following missions:

 

Regional: Calgary Church Plant. In the summer of 2026, CCOGM partnered with Christian Sturzbecher to launch a new church plant in Calgary, one of Canada's fastest-growing cities. Christian, along with his wife Rita and their sons, relocated in August to begin developing a core group committed to reaching people who have yet to experience the grace of God through the Gospel. With two couples moving toward this core and additional relationships developing, this new work is gaining momentum. Christian is also receiving coaching from a veteran church planter. CCOGM is providing initial funding for salaries and basic expenses, while CBO fundraising will directly support outreach and ministry experiences. 

 

Global: Joseph and Jenni Ibrahim (GO Ministries) based out of Cairo, Egypt, are focused on reaching and raising up disciples in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region through their Women’s Health and Dignity ministry as well as their Marketplace Leaders ministry.  

 

Tim and Jenn Adams based out of Chiang Mai, Thailand, serve as regional leaders in Asia-Pacific in partnership with CCOGM and Global Strategies, Church of God Ministries, Inc. They continue to oversee regional events and training, endeavouring to equip leaders of local churches throughout the region.

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Please note: Support will go directly to special projects in these respective ministries.