Official tax receipts for the 2009 year were mailed to Canadian donors from our Calgary office February 16 - 23, 2010. For those who normally receive acknowledgements, we sent our last acknowlegement of the year for your October and November donations at the beginning of December (by mail and by email). If you have any further questions, please contact us online or call 1.800.565.3818.

Christian hip-hop troupe, Refined/Undignified, from Caronport, SK, will be "dancing with a purpose" on Friday, November 14 @ 7:00 p.m. at Foothills Alliance Church, Calgary. They seek to share God's love with teens through the medium of dance. They will be joined by Covenant Music Award nominee, Jill Hagen, and Kelsey Plowman & the Komforters. Tickets are $15 at the door (advance tickets no longer available).

Kelsey Plowman, VTI Artist in Residence, is kicking off her concert year at Zion Evangelical Missionary Church, Didsbury on October 5 @ 7 PM. Tickets are $10 in advance (call the VTI office at 1-800-565-3818) and $15 at the door. Opening for her is Jill Hagen (another VTI Artist in Residence), who has recently been nominated for 3 Canadian Gospel Covenant Awards: Inspirational Song of the Year, New Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year. Special guest Annika Odegard (top 14 in Canadian Idol 2007) will also be opening. Come on out and be inspired! For more information on these artists go to: www.myspace.com/kelseyplowmanmusic or www.jillhagen.com. Band members include Ray Banman, bass (GAP 2007), Luke Ducharme, drums (F&F 02-03, Encore 03-04) and Kurt Driedger, guitar. Jill Hagen will be touring in Alberta and Saskatchewan in October and Kelsey Plowman will be touring in Alberta and Manitoba. For all upcoming concerts, go to Teams, Team Tours or click on: http://www.vti.ca/site/index.php?option=com_gcalendar&view=gcalendar&Itemid=172.

We work with many wonderful hosts around the world. Our ministry would not be possible without their dedication and commitment to hosting and mentoring. Here is what several say about our teams:

I want to thank you (Jill Hagen) and the guys in the Band for coming to Elliston and Avon this month. To say that the trip was successful would be a gross understatement.  The people of both churches were very blessed by the ministry and message you all shared. The music and worship were a true blessing. I can only give God the Glory for the turnout that we saw on March 14 at the school gym in Elliston. There were over 70 people in attendance, with the bulk of those being high school and junior high school aged kids. We have heard nothing but great things about you and the band, your music, message and overall show of love and concern for the choices the kids make. Many have asked, “When are they coming back?” That is awesome!

Again thanks for the time invested here. You all were gracious guests, personable, professional and Christ like. What more could we ask for? I do hope you will keep us mind when you are thinking of coming back this way. You and the band are always welcome to come and visit us at our home. Thanks again.

Dave Carroll, Area Missionary, American Missionary Fellowship.

"How is the Encore Team doing? I miss them. They were so humble & cooperative. I think God really used that great spirit in many ways as well as the team's wonderful talents. I have no words to describe how much I appreciated this team."

Dwain Fowler, Pastor of Grace Brethren Church, Beaver City, Nebraska (unsolicited testimonial).

"Hi there Calgary, I'm just back from dropping the Quebec (GAP) team off at the airport. Hopefully they and all 12 pieces of luggage will arrive intact.

"What a wonderful blessing they were. We enjoyed each one personally, and as a team they were such a strength as they ministered (here) at the VBS and then at camp. I personally have the most to be thankful for, I think. I directed my first-ever camp more by necessity than choice, and it went very well, thanks to the Lord's wonderful provision with your team. Crystelle agreed to co-direct with me, and she completely took over the activities part of the program. The rest were very capable counselors and wholly involved in the program. We had a great week, and we know that kids made first time professions and we know that others who had received Christ as Saviour other years were challenged to take a new look at what that means in their lives. I know there will be eternal rewards for their efforts here.

"They were such a great bunch. Cheerful, willing, caring, TALENTED, versatile, encouraging, fun, committed. What a blessing once again this year to have a team to help with the ministry here."

Sharon Bouchard, Camp Director, Camp des Iles, near Lachute, Quebec (unsolicited testimonial)

You can find a quick link to all the team and staff applications on our website right under the Quick Links title (left hand column, above the Pathways logo), or click here.

We are now set up to accept shares as a receiptable donation (through an agent). Please contact our office for more information.

Our talented Encore team has written and recorded a CD: Reflections which is now available for $10 plus shipping & handling. Send in this order form or contact our office at (403) 777-2970 or 1-800-565-3818 (will also be available on iTunes).

The Friends & Followers team will be on tour October 26 - November 12 in southern and central Alberta. Click here for their itinerary.

Our Encore team will be visiting various schools and churches in northern Alberta throughout October. Click here for their itinerary.

You can now donate your new or existing HBC Rewards points to VTI! Click on this link for more information.

You can now give directly online: click on one of these links (English or French) to securely give online by credit card.

We are pleased to welcome five new staff this fall: Bill Ginther, development; Jared & Cheryl Nickel, maintenance, music, youth, chalk art; Coralie Walker, mobilization, Encore itineration, children's ministry; and Becky McAskill, drama, F&F itineration, accounts receivables.

Our 5th issue of Pathways is hot off the press! If you would like to receive a copy please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Click here to download it from our site (2 MB).

Billet members of the F&F team in your home during their tour through western Canada, May - July. If you are interested, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Our flagship F&F team will be 9 months instead of 11, starting in 07/08. In addition, we have put the 4WRD program on hold. See the Major Program Changes article (Home).

Respond to the fire alarm... Become a VTI Firefighter and help us put out financial fires. Check out our Firefighter brochure and sign up!

We have a new name for our Training Centre: Discovery Lodge! See the "Come and Discover" article on the Home page for more information.

Mark, Gary and Helmuth will be at MissionFest Manitoba, plus Briercrest (SK), Steinbach Bible College and Providence. Click here for their itinerary. 

Gary, Beverly and Kelsy will be visiting Vancouver Mission Fest (Jan 26-28), as well as Columbia Bible College and Mennonite Educational Institute. Click here for their itinerary.

Our online forms and downloadable pdfs are now available - thanks for your patience.