Phil Reimer, Executive Director of Next Step Ministries (NSM), has announced his plan to retire effective June 30, 2021. As part of the transition, the Board is pleased to appoint former Board Chair and Pastor George McGregor as the Interim Executive Director. “We are extremely appreciative to Phil for the critical role he had inContinue reading “Retirement News”
Author Archives: Next Step
Freedom 8848 Everest Challenge
When first learning about the problem of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking — that in Canada alone, thousands of people are being exploited right here every day, it can seem insurmountable. It can feel hopeless. The problem can feel too big for any one person to make a difference. But as long as people are asking, “whatContinue reading “Freedom 8848 Everest Challenge”
Volunteer Spotlight: Terry – Stroll Outreach
Q: What does your outreach ministry look like?A: The Stroll outreach consists of monthly Stroll Walks, quarterly Community Dinners, and an annual Valentine Outreach Banquet. All events occur in SE Calgary on a ‘stroll’ area where we know that workers in the sex trade are consistently present. We go out on the stroll walk toContinue reading “Volunteer Spotlight: Terry – Stroll Outreach”
Live-In (Urban Missionary)
Team Lead. Sister. Friend. These are all in the job description when it comes to being a live-in here at Next Step Ministries. The housing part of our program is crucial in teaching the women how to build ordinary moments into their lives, and how to pick up the necessary life skills to flourish onceContinue reading “Live-In (Urban Missionary)”
Trafficking Hub
Trigger Warning: This article contains references to pornography, sex trafficking, sexual assault and/or violence which may be triggering to survivors. 115 million. That’s the average number of visitors that the world’s largest pornography site has each day. In 2019 Pornhub had over 42 billion visitors, that’s more than Facebook, Twitter, and Netflix combined. It’s impossibleContinue reading “Trafficking Hub”