Message from Donna Hastings, Chair of the Board of Directors: “On behalf of the Board, I am honoured to announce George McGregor as our new Executive Director for Next Step Ministries (NSM). George has been an active Board member since 2010, when he started as treasurer and then became Board Chair in 2018. Earlier this year,Continue reading “New Executive Director Announcement”
Author Archives: Next Step
Every Step Campaign
Traffickers are harvesting victims daily over the internet because they have a captive audience through online social media. There is new software that allows predators to disguise their voices and facial image. Often youth are unaware of who they are talking to online because of this software. At NSM, we want to meet victims ofContinue reading “Every Step Campaign”
Retirement News
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”
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”
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)”