Author Archives: dougjohns

About dougjohns

In 2016 Doug Johns retired from ministry in Canada to devote more time to international work and travel. He is a graduate of York Univ. (B.A.) and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.). Doug is married to Yvonne and they live in Creston, BC. They have four grown children plus eight grandchildren. Doug is a serious runner. Combined with an insatiable passion for geography from his youth, running races around the world has become a gateway for adventure. Doug started distance running at age 60. He has worked, studied, traveled, and run internationally.

another aspect of ministry

Posted on August 25, 2014 by dougjohns

Barnabas Bridge – Sunday August 24 2014 – Another aspect of ministry Ok, so not everything in ministry is preaching, prayer, and praise. Sometimes you just ‘gotta’ eat. And Romanians know how to do this! The good thing about travelling … Continue reading →

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Tg Ocna

Posted on August 23, 2014 by dougjohns

Barnabas Bridge Thursday August 21 2014 Doug has preached at Bethleem Pentecostal Church in Tg Ocna many times. This congregation is so welcoming and encouraging. They always respond enthusiastically to Doug’s teaching and seem hungry to learn from the Bible. … Continue reading →

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a new & vibrant ministry in Onesti

Posted on August 21, 2014 by dougjohns

Please read about why our Barnabas Bridge August campaign is so important by clicking here https://barnabasbridge.net/31-08-14-campaign/ Cornel Pascu, his wife Dorothy (from Denmark) and their two children live in Onesti. He preaches and leads a ministry which we have been … Continue reading →

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Tg Mures; prayer in multiple languages

Posted on August 19, 2014 by dougjohns

Praise God! Yesterday we received our first donation for this month! Thanks to a new friend in Montana! This will be the start of God providing for 2014-2015? – sure hope so! Please read about why our Barnabas Bridge August … Continue reading →

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preaching in Romania

Posted on August 15, 2014 by dougjohns

Barnabas Bridge Wednesday August 13 2014 Tonight we had sixteen sit down for dinner at the church. This is a big deal for such a small congregation. Thursday night pot-luck and small group Bible Study has become important in the … Continue reading →

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where it all started

Posted on August 14, 2014 by dougjohns

Barnabas Bridge, Tuesday August 12 2014 Our first Romanian ministry experience was in the city of Bacau, at Biserica Sfanta Treime (Church Holy Trinity) with pastor Marian Paduret. He was able to gather pastors, leaders, young adults and missionaries from … Continue reading →

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Romanian Orphans

Posted on August 13, 2014 by dougjohns

Barnabas Bridge, Monday August 11 2014 Another connection made through Facebook resulted in encouraging visits to the ‘Beauty From Ashes’ Center in Oradea. The Romanian Orphan Ministries organization has found leadership of the highest quality to lead this amazing work. … Continue reading →

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Suceava

Posted on August 12, 2014 by dougjohns

Barnabas Bridge Sunday August 10 2014 So far we have made only one visit to Suceava, a city in Romania’s north-east. Pastor Catalin Croitor & his wife Paula provide dedicated & patient leadership to the Bethlehem Baptist Church. It was … Continue reading →

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a new approach to church in Romania

Posted on August 11, 2014 by dougjohns

Barnabas Bridge, Saturday August 09 2014 In our last post we introduced you to the city of Timisoara in western Romania. We stay there for this post as well. From the historical/traditional Hungarian Reformed Church of Lazlo Tokes to the … Continue reading →

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never underestimate Romanian church people

Posted on August 9, 2014 by dougjohns

Barnabas Bridge, Friday August 08 2014 Never underestimate the influence of a Romanian church or the Romanian people. The people of the Hungarian reformed congregation would rather take on the Communist Dictator than let their beloved pastor be taken away … Continue reading →

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