This is a new thread for Canadian friends of Logos to share their ideas for how we can increase the awareness of Logos within the Canadian community at large. Post away!
Well I am in southern Alberta, my Church is in Calgary and I did mention Proclaim to our head Priest and sent him info on it but our more traditional (despite thoughts of very progressive liturgy) would't lead well to Proclaims usage. But all people could make their churches aware of Proclaim, and pastors can always be recommended on the benefits of Logos.
-Dan
Peace, Greg! Where are you? *smile* I live in Oshawa, Ontario on the North Shore of Lake Ontario about 25 miles (40 kilometers!) East of Toronto!
I'd love to have Logos more well-known in my beloved country. Of course I'm pleased that Logos is so very well know internationally also! Right now I am aware of quite a few Canadians who are regular users of and contributors to the Logos Community Forums...
Greg, I will "ponder" your ideas for the future.... *smile*
I'm a Canadian, but I live in Indianapolis, IN.
Welcome to the forums Greg and thanks for asking initiating this post.
I live in Haliburton, Ontario, 2 1/2 hour north of Toronto. I'm amazing at how many people I have spoken with about Logos who have never heard of it.
One idea that I think would be excellent is to host some sort of Logos introduction day or training day in the Toronto area and maybe in other major Canadian cities.
I'm an American, but I live in Vancouver, BC. I seem to recall a couple of other Logosians live in BC, one in Vancouver and one closer to the US border somewhere.
I'm from Edmonton, Alberta. I have encouraged our teachers and group leaders to use Logos for bible studies and lesson preparation. Advertise in Bible colleges and seminaries' calendar would help.
Alex
Like Bruce, I'm 2.5 hrs north of Toronto (Bracebridge). I like his suggestion: "... to host some sort of Logos introduction day or training day in the Toronto area and maybe in other major Canadian cities." I'd make some invites.
I live in Burnaby, BC (a suburb of Vancouver) and pastor in Vancouver. I know at least 3 other pastors in my circle who use Logos, as well as another up in Squamish (up the coast a bit), and another who recently left the Vancouver area to pastor a church on Vancouver Island. So there are probably lots more in this area. Some of us did Camp Logos I in Bellingham in 2011, and some were at the recent Knox Seminary course in Bellingham.
I'm an American, but I live in Vancouver, BC.
Oh my,,,,,and here i always thought you were Canadian....not just an interloper lol... [{]
I'm an American, but I live in Vancouver, BC. Oh my,,,,,and here i always thought you were Canadian....not just an interloper lol...
Oh my,,,,,and here i always thought you were Canadian....not just an interloper lol...
Heh heh. I guess I've kind of become Canadian in my mannerisms, eh? Very polite, so you'd never mistake me for an American. [:)]
I've been living here for 17 years (came up initially to go to grad school at Regent College and never left), so Canadianisms have had plenty of time to rub off on me. But I still try to resist spelling color as colour and other such tortures of the English language, unless I'm writing to an all Canadian audience.
We (Logos) are going to create a Canadian Forum Page. Just wanted to introduce myself to all my fellow Canadians. My name is Greg Monette and I'm the new Canadian Marketing Rep. I'm here to be an ambassador to Logos on behalf of Canadians and to Canadians on behalf of Logos. I live in Halifax, Nova Scotia and am excited to partner with all of you! Let's keep the good ideas coming
FYI: we will be having a Boxing Week sale this year right after Christmas. More Canadian specific sales are in the works!
Cheers,
Greg
I'm also an 'American Logosian' residing in Squamish, BC. Living close to Bellingham (and being a Knox student) has provided me the wonderful privilege of visiting Logos headquarters on a number of occasions. There are truly some great folks working there!
I'm an American, but I live in Vancouver, BC. I seem to recall a couple of other Logosians live in BC, one in Vancouver and one closer to the US border somewhere. I live in Burnaby, BC (a suburb of Vancouver) and pastor in Vancouver. I know at least 3 other pastors in my circle who use Logos, as well as another up in Squamish (up the coast a bit), and another who recently left the Vancouver area to pastor a church on Vancouver Island. So there are probably lots more in this area. Some of us did Camp Logos I in Bellingham in 2011, and some were at the recent Knox Seminary course in Bellingham.
Oh yes, Darcy, you're one of the ones I remember who lived in BC. And I've just located some other Canucks (or interlopers) from the "Meet and Greet" thread and the "What country are you from?" thread among others:
There's Francis in Burns Lake, BC; Douglas B. Janzen in North Vancouver, BC; David Mitchell in Comox, BC; Ryan Schatz in Vancouver; Doug Lye in Squamish, BC; William Alexander in Vancouver; Clinton Thomas in Regina, SK; Colin Cameron in Burlington, ON; Richard Labelle in Ottawa; David Dunn in Waterloo, ON; Bruce Fraser in Merlin, ON; Pedro Rodriguez in Toronto; Shengzhen Ye ("Sam") in Ontario; Wes Hill in Bancroft, ON; Andrew Hamilton in Keswick, ON; Christopher Davis in Ontario; David Smilek in Sudbury, ON; Ritchin Eapen Sen in Toronto; Brother Odin Ortiz in Halifax, NS; Alex Scott in Kingston, ON; Mike Tourangeau in St. Catharines, ON; Anthony Yuen in Markham, ON; Steve Filyer in Southwestern Ontario; Patrick Carty in North Battleford, SK; David Simpson in Tillsonburg, ON; Brent Daniel in Ottawa; David J. Wilson in New Brunswick; Gene Packwood in Medicine Hat, AB; Paul Johnson on Vancouver Island; Douglas Adamson in Fredricton, NB; David Beale in Calgary; Michael Knox from somewhere in Canada; Rick Ratzlaff in Sexsmith, AB; Olaf Clausen in Alberta; Michael Kinch in Alberta; Lucas van Boeschoten in Calgary; Donald S in Turtleford, SK; Rory M Lennox in Argyle Sound, NS; Adam Renouf in Nova Scotia; Gilles Despins in Quebec; Miguel Morin in Quebec; Jean Maurais in Quebec; Mike Comtois in Winkler, MB; Steve Brand in Manitoba; Daryle Froese in Manitoba.
I am an Indian living in Mississauga, ON (just to add some 'spice' to this list..)
Great to hear from you, Greg. Hopefully, we will see more Logos events and sales focused on Canada.
More Canadian specific sales are in the works!
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I live in Haliburton, Ontario
My son "Rob" who was working at "the Forest"--remembers and appreciates your Camp plus his other opportunities to minister with you.
If his Alberta EMS work allows I assume he will be back for your May 2014 "charity golf" day.
When I was a small child my father occasionally taught/preached at the [now burned down] Redstone Lodge just north of your camp.
All the best.
I live in Haliburton, Ontario My son "Rob" who was working at "the Forest"--remembers and appreciates your Camp plus his other opportunities to minister with you. If his Alberta EMS work allows I assume he will be back for your May 2014 "charity golf" day. When I was a small child my father occasionally taught/preached at the [now burned down] Redstone Lodge just north of your camp. All the best.
That is really interesting to know. Thanks for sharing. If you are ever in the area please stop by for a visit. Maybe you could join us for our charity golf day as well. [;)]
Well I am in southern Alberta, my Church is in Calgary ... -Dan
Well I am in southern Alberta, my Church is in Calgary ...
We (Logos) are going to create a Canadian Forum Page. Just wanted to introduce myself to all my fellow Canadians. My name is Greg Monette and I'm the new Canadian Marketing Rep. I'm here to be an ambassador to Logos on behalf of Canadians and to Canadians on behalf of Logos. I live in Halifax, Nova Scotia and am excited to partner with all of you! Let's keep the good ideas coming FYI: we will be having a Boxing Week sale this year right after Christmas. More Canadian specific sales are in the works! Cheers, Greg
:-) BOTH!
I am always surprised to see the lack of Logos users from the GTA on this forum. I wonder why.....
I live in Vancouver, BC. There are many Mandarin speaking Christians in the Lower Mainland. If Logos can be used friendly in Chinese, there will be a lot of users.
Dear Greg,
I am pastor of a French speaking congregation in Montréal. I have Logos Gold. Is the Louis Segond Bible available for use on my program? Any other French tools? Price? I think they were doing a prepub offer at the recent SOLA conference... Thanks, René Frey
Hello, Greg. I live in Sudbury, Ontario (northern Ontario). We have a son and daughter-in-law and 4 grandchildren in Halifax, NS. Maybe one day we will meet up when we are visiting in Halifax.. Logos 3, 4 and 5 have been a blessing in studying God's Word. Roger.
Hey, Kyle Trevor here. I went to Vanguard College in Edmonton, AB for my Bachelor of Arts in Theology. I serve in Bruderheim 45 mins outside of Edmonton. I love the product and have used it for the past 5 years. I would have to agree with those that would like to provide people with a picture of what this software can do in their lives. We have breakforth and other conferences that are here which may be a gateway to having a speaker talk through the application of logos in church leadership roles to create awareness for the program. I endorse logos as much as i can but the price points usually stop me in my tracks. It might be nice for people who are already spending money going to our conferences to get a hands on approach to this type of bible study material. If this is at all on option for our area that would be great, I know there are people seeing a better bible study. I also know personally that Logos can be the answer for their search.
. I endorse logos as much as i can but the price points usually stop me in my tracks.
Same here--only ones who have ever even listened were pastors who were also knowledgeble about professional class tools & were willing to then "shell out" at professional level prices. -- not even sure I would have if it hadn't been for the "loss-leader" Nelson eBible type of multi-volume cheaper "intro" CDs that used to be available going back 15 (almost?) 20 years ago.
I grew up in Wingham, Ontario. Does anybody know where that is...without using Google Maps?
Peace! Although I am an Ontarian, I had to look that one up! *smile* Good ol' Google, eh?
Yes, only because I have known people from there.
No kidding! Who do you know from Wingham?
Does anybody know where that is
I think I can make it in two hours. Up 21 to Goderich and then east OR east to London, and then north on 4 etc.
Back in the 1970s our Bible College choir (from Toronto) sang at the TV station and at the Presbyterian Church
Were they made from a pig? (Get it? WingHAM...ham comes from pigs....oh boy)
I am originally from Mexico and now living in Scarborough (Toronto) ON. I learned about Logos in Seminary: TBS (Toronto Baptist Seminary), I use it every day. Fantastic application and ever growing library, thanks be to God.
Does anybody know where that is I think I can make it in two hours. Up 21 to Goderich and then east OR east to London, and then north on 4 etc. Back in the 1970s our Bible College choir (from Toronto) sang at the TV station and at the Presbyterian Church
I actually got saved in that Presbyterian church (St. Andrews) in 1987. A tremendous woman of God (Pat G***t) prayed with me after teaching on Paul's conversion experience on the road to Damascus. I was only 8, but when I heard the story, I was absolutely floored. I knew it was true, and I knew that something had to be done. I didn't know what, since I was only 8. Thankfully, Pat asked me if I wanted to become a Christian like Paul. It hit me like a ton (or should I say tonne) of bricks. That's what had to be done! I still look back on that day as the moment that God drew me unto Himself.
Well I am in southern Alberta, my Church is in Calgary ... -Dan Dan, I am also in Calgary. Rosie mentioned my name in her post as from Alberta but wanted to just say hello.
Nice to meet you.... St. Stephen's Anglican is where I worship....
Checking in... I'm also from the GTA (Greater Toronto Area).
It's great to meet people I know - Steve Filyer - and places I've been > Wingham to sing in the on television with the Ontario Bible College choir. My father, Ralph Humphries, began the TV program 'A Faith For Times Like These' back some 50+ years ago. I am two years from retirement and pastor at Scotland Baptist Church (about a 45 minute drive south of Kitchener Ontario). I was introduced to Logos 8 years ago and look forward to watching how we as Canadians can impact their future. Welcome Greg.
Ron Humphries
Hey Greg! Congrats on your new duties!
I live in Kingston, Ontario and work for a church here. Our pastor and our Youth Director also use Logos. I also work as a national trainer for a company called Winning Kids Inc. which specializes in Abuse prevention training.
Hi to all my fellow Canucks as well! :-) I mean Canadians of course... I'm a SENS fan... [6]
I'm a SENS fan...
So is my wife after our years over in the Ottawa Valley.
But I remember the last time the leafs won a Stanley Cup. Our youth group watched it happen on a little black-and-white TV. Oh well.
But "yay, Kingston"--home to former Leaf great Syl Apps!
My father, Ralph Humphries, began the TV program 'A Faith For Times Like These' back some 50+ years ago.
Nice, Ron.
I did NOT know that.
Dear Greg, I am pastor of a French speaking congregation in Montréal. I have Logos Gold. Is the Louis Segond Bible available for use on my program? Any other French tools? Price? I think they were doing a prepub offer at the recent SOLA conference... Thanks, René Frey
LSG.logos4 https://www.logos.com/product/273/louis-segond-1910-french-bible
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Hello Greg! So happy to hear that Canada is being recognized. I live in Calgary and both my son and I use this software. We are hoping for some Training coming to Canada. Although Bellingham is close for travel the classes are always held at the end of the month which is impossible for me to attend due to my work schedule. We would even travel to Vancouver if necessary. Put in a word for us to get the Morris Proctor training in Canada. Also rotating the dates is a good idea as everyone has different times of the month that they are busiest. Please don't forget those of us who are not pastors but avid studiers and sharers of the Word.
I'm a SENS fan... So is my wife after our years over in the Ottawa Valley. But I remember the last time the leafs won a Stanley Cup. Our youth group watched it happen on a little black-and-white TV. Oh well. But "yay, Kingston"--home to former Leaf great Syl Apps!
Greetings Greg
I'm just down the valley from you in Bridgetown, NS. I pastor The Living Word Fellowship here. I have been using Logos since ver. 3. I have done demos at pastor meetings and really enjoy using it.
Jack Skafte
Where were you in the Ottawa Valley?
Milford, I had no idea you were also up in "God's Country." Don't tell your wife, but we were just down the road in "rival" Renfrew"!
Our kids played hockey in almost every "Valley" arena available including many games in Eganville. And it was after those years of living with the rocks, hills and rivers, my son ended up working right next to Algonquin Park for 4 years.
Steve, I just loved it there! Used to go to Renfrew quite often ... I remember very fondly shopping at a woolen mill on the Bonnechere River there ...
I think this is the one???
Edit: That may or may not be the one. If I remember correctly it was situated where old highway 17 from Pembroke to Ottawa went through Renfrew ..
The McDougall Mill, Renfrew
The McDougall Mill in Renfrew lies beside the Second Chute on the Bonnechere River in Ontario. It was originally a grist mill built in 1855 by Hudson’s Bay Company agent, John Lorne McDougall. In 1969 it became a museum. It is just upstream from a Swinging Bridge built in 1895.
Hi Greg,
Welcome to your new position with Logos. I'm really excited that you are working for a great company and that to representing Logos in Canada!
On the topic you introduced and as you and many others pointed out, there are a number of people who haven't heard of Logos and maybe tying up with local events (seminars, conferences etc.) could help educate the Canadian Christian population about Logos. I can speak to some people who might know of such events but I can't promise anything. If anything comes up and if there are some potential leads, Ill contact you again, if such an endeavour is plausible from your side.
On another note, I am a relatively new user, having used Logos for about 3 years now. All that I know and use in this great software was self-taught. And I know I haven't even used Logos to its full potential. How about having some training seminars for people who do know about Logos so that they can better use and utilize the amazing tools Logos has to offer? I have always found myself wishing that there could be some weekend training seminar I could go to to learn the basics.
These are the ideas at the top of my head.
Couldn't agree more. A training seminar would be great! I live in Toronto, but I'd gladly drive to Haliburton for it!
