Living Waters

A safe place for hurting people

“Where can I go to share my pain and struggle? Will anyone listen to me? How can I overcome my struggle? I’m alone, and afraid to tell anyone what’s really happening in my heart.”

Such thoughts and questions plague many Christians. The Living Waters discipleship and prayer ministry addresses the roots of these emotional and sexual issues (such as abuse, self-hatred, marital problems, addictions, same-sex attraction, pornography and co-dependency) which trap believers in unhealthy living.

Through weekly times of worship, teaching and small group prayer, the program’s leaders walk with participants in their struggle so they can live in freedom and truth.

The leaders also pray for God’s healing to restore the broken areas of life so that people can love according to His intentions. (A closed-group format and confidentiality policy ensure trust and safety in the small groups.)

Who's it for?

Anyone can enrol in the 30-week Living Waters program, particularly those who are willing to embrace the truth of their current situation, be open with others about their life, and deepen their relationship with Jesus. Living Waters is the core offering of the ministry, and is recommended for all people.

What’s involved?

Participants apply and are interviewed prior to their enrolment in the program. On the first evening of the program, participants receive a manual, which includes these topics:

Receiving the Father’s love
Naming and confessing our sins
Discovering the false self
Learning the roots of brokenness
Healing from abuse
Forgiving others
Confronting addiction and temptation
Living as true men and women
Embracing the church as a healing place

Where is Living Waters offered?

In Canada, the program is currently offered in the following cities: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Cambridge, Toronto, Ottawa, Peterborough, Montreal, and Charlottetown. Churches in other cities are planning to offer Living Waters in the future.

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When I first came to Living Waters, I could barely speak about my hurts, shame and guilt. But within the safety of the small group, I could let go of my pain. I slowly gave my wounds to Jesus, and He met me in marvellous ways. Ever since, He has been restoring my soul so that I can live as the man He desires me to be.

— A Living Waters participant