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Warden Underground is a church plant in the [[Toronto (Ontario, Canada)|Greater Toronto Area]] (Ontario, Canada) aimed at young adults living in communities with social and economic challenges. Jordan Thoms, a resident in the community, and a former gang member and leader, Thoms, began the venture in association with [[Mennonite Church Eastern Canada]] and organizations like Connect Leadership Ministries. He developed a core group that volunteered with local social service agencies, and provided one-on-one Bible studies, home visits to provide the community with items such as groceries, and a young adults program. Jordan also started a prison ministry, meeting with young men from his community who found themselves in the prison system. | Warden Underground is a church plant in the [[Toronto (Ontario, Canada)|Greater Toronto Area]] (Ontario, Canada) aimed at young adults living in communities with social and economic challenges. Jordan Thoms, a resident in the community, and a former gang member and leader, Thoms, began the venture in association with [[Mennonite Church Eastern Canada]] and organizations like Connect Leadership Ministries. He developed a core group that volunteered with local social service agencies, and provided one-on-one Bible studies, home visits to provide the community with items such as groceries, and a young adults program. Jordan also started a prison ministry, meeting with young men from his community who found themselves in the prison system. | ||
| − | In 2016 Warden Underground had participation by 30-40 people with an average age of 19-20. | + | In 2016 Warden Underground had participation by 30-40 people with an average age of 19-20. On Thursday evenings 15-20 people met for worship at the Warden Woods Community Centre. |
= Bibliography = | = Bibliography = | ||
| + | Rogalsky, Dave. "Loving Your Community." ''Canadian Mennonite'' 22, no. 17 (10 September 2018): 15. | ||
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"Scarborough South: Warden Underground Church." Connect Ministries. 2016. Web. 20 January 2017. https://www.connectministries.org/ministries/. | "Scarborough South: Warden Underground Church." Connect Ministries. 2016. Web. 20 January 2017. https://www.connectministries.org/ministries/. | ||
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Williams, Lisa. "Rising Leaders in Toronto." Mennonite Church Eastern Canada. 2 November 2016. Web. 20 January 2017. https://mcec.ca/story/rising-leaders-toronto. | Williams, Lisa. "Rising Leaders in Toronto." Mennonite Church Eastern Canada. 2 November 2016. Web. 20 January 2017. https://mcec.ca/story/rising-leaders-toronto. | ||
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= Additional Information = | = Additional Information = | ||
'''Address''': 996 O'Connor Drive, East York ON M4B 2T3 | '''Address''': 996 O'Connor Drive, East York ON M4B 2T3 | ||
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Revision as of 13:32, 17 September 2018
Warden Underground is a church plant in the Greater Toronto Area (Ontario, Canada) aimed at young adults living in communities with social and economic challenges. Jordan Thoms, a resident in the community, and a former gang member and leader, Thoms, began the venture in association with Mennonite Church Eastern Canada and organizations like Connect Leadership Ministries. He developed a core group that volunteered with local social service agencies, and provided one-on-one Bible studies, home visits to provide the community with items such as groceries, and a young adults program. Jordan also started a prison ministry, meeting with young men from his community who found themselves in the prison system.
In 2016 Warden Underground had participation by 30-40 people with an average age of 19-20. On Thursday evenings 15-20 people met for worship at the Warden Woods Community Centre.
Bibliography
Rogalsky, Dave. "Loving Your Community." Canadian Mennonite 22, no. 17 (10 September 2018): 15.
"Scarborough South: Warden Underground Church." Connect Ministries. 2016. Web. 20 January 2017. https://www.connectministries.org/ministries/.
Williams, Lisa. "'Don't Worry, I've Got You!'" Mennonite Church Eastern Canada. 23 June 2014. Web. 20 January 2017. https://mcec.ca/story/dont-worry-ive-got-you.
Williams, Lisa. "Rising Leaders in Toronto." Mennonite Church Eastern Canada. 2 November 2016. Web. 20 January 2017. https://mcec.ca/story/rising-leaders-toronto.
Additional Information
Address: 996 O'Connor Drive, East York ON M4B 2T3
Phone: 647-818-2340
Website:
Denominational Affiliations: Mennonite Church Eastern Canada Conference
Leaders at Toronto Underground
| Name | Years of Service |
|---|---|
| Jordan Thoms | 2014-present |
| Author(s) | Sam Steiner |
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| Date Published | September 2018 |
Cite This Article
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Steiner, Sam. "Warden Underground (Scarborough, Ontario, Canada)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. September 2018. Web. 19 Apr 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Warden_Underground_(Scarborough,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=162037.
APA style
Steiner, Sam. (September 2018). Warden Underground (Scarborough, Ontario, Canada). Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 19 April 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Warden_Underground_(Scarborough,_Ontario,_Canada)&oldid=162037.
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