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Weeping in the Night
What if lament isn’t weakness, but God’s gift for processing grief? Far from failure, lament is a healthy, normal part of our journey with Christ.
Building a Thriving Church: Why Training Your Teams Matters
Is your church as healthy as it could be? Boards that lead with clarity, hospitality teams that truly welcome, discipleship pathways that actually grow people, and strategies that reach your community—these don’t happen by accident. They’re built through intentional training. 👉 Read our latest blog to discover six essential trainings that can help your church thrive in mission, vision, and impact for the next 5–8 years.
Rooted in Prayer
Are you leading on empty—or leading from prayer? Ministry is busy, but without prayer, we run on empty. In this new blog, discover practical ways to root yourself in prayer, hear real-life stories from pastors, and find out why joining our upcoming Prayer Gathering for Pastors and Leaders could be the reset your soul needs. Come be refreshed—because when leaders pray, everything changes.
How Small Churches Can Think Like a Guerrilla (and Why It Works)
Small churches don’t need big budgets to make a big impact—they need to think like a guerrilla: nimble, creative, and consistent in showing Christ’s love. By focusing on small but frequent acts of blessing, adding a personal touch, telling the story, mobilizing members, and always inviting people to take the next step, churches can saturate their communities with hope. Over time, this steady presence transforms how people see the church and opens doors for them to encounter Jesus.
The Call to Pioneer: Why Pastors Can't Play It Safe
Pastors, the future of your church isn’t found in playing it safe—it’s found in pioneering faith. Like Abraham, Joshua, and Nehemiah, God calls leaders today to leave comfort, take risks, and see beyond ruins into God’s promises. Every great move of God begins when someone dares to step first. Are you ready to blaze the trail God is calling you to?
Still Waiting on Us
Why hasn't Jesus returned yet? Jesus said the gospel must be preached to every group of people before the end comes. That means He's still waiting on us. The Church is active, but often misaligned—focused on places already reached, while billions remain unreached. It's not about doing more, but going further. Let's finish the task so our King can return.
Equipping Leaders, Reaching Children
Are you ready to take your children’s ministry to the next level? This fall’s Children’s Ministry Leadership Course will equip you with practical tools, mentorship, and a fresh vision to disciple kids and raise up the next generation for Jesus. Starting September 30, join a community of leaders who are passionate about reaching more children with the gospel!
Pioneering Camp Compass in the North
What happens when three Alberta churches team up with believers in the North to pioneer a Spirit-filled camp on contested spiritual ground? Against bears, black flies, road closures, and every imaginable obstacle, God broke through with revival among hurting youth in the Northwest Territories. Read the story of Camp Compass—it will stir your faith and remind you why the North matters for the nation.
Adultery – Really?
Have we mistaken the Bride of Christ for our own? When pastors treat the church as theirs to build, lead, or possess, both ministry and marriage can unravel. This blog reminds us that we are stewards, not owners—and that Jesus is our one true love.
5 Myths About Revitalization
What is church revitalization, and why is it so important? Church Revitalization is a process of change from an inward to an outward focus that starts in the minds of church leaders and produces transformational change in the church. These five myths will keep a church from the life God wants for it.
The Sunday Morning Experience
What can I do to make our weekend gatherings more effective? If you’re leading a relational church, align EVERYTHING your church does around those relational gifts. If you want to soften the lights a bit during times of worship, go ahead. But don’t lose the critical realization that I’m worshipping alongside some people who really look like they love Jesus.
3 Things We've Learned About Church Vitalization
How can I lead adaptive change in my church in a healthy way? Here are three things my wife and I have learned in leading at church for ten years, which had been in decline for eight years.
The Last Long-Sigh of Summer and the Leadership Questions it Provokes
Ever wonder how pastors prepare for the busy season ahead? August often serves as a quiet time to catch a breath and engage in some real soul-searching. It’s a chance to ask the tough questions about faith, leadership, and family before everything kicks back into high gear in September. This article shares key reflections that help pastors stay grounded and faithful through the years.
4 Conversations to Get Back on Mission
🚨“Things are good” isn’t the mission. It’s time for honest conversations about church health, revitalization, and why your community still matters. In 2025, in Canada, we can see lives transformed—if we’re willing to change. 👉 Read the full blog and get back on mission.
You Were Made for More
Raise the dead? Walk on water? Feed thousands with a few loaves? If you had been one of the disciples sitting at Jesus’ feet when He said, “You will do even greater works than these,” your jaw would have dropped. How could ordinary people possibly top the miracles of the Son of God?
8 Reasons Why Churches Won't Consider Revitalization
Many churches are struggling but resist revitalization, often out of fear, pride, or uncertainty. From outdated models to lost passion for souls, these eight reasons reveal what’s holding them back. If your church feels stuck, this article will help you take the first step toward a healthier future.
We The Called
How can I be part of the development of students who are called to ministry? We have the opportunity to invest in young people as they follow God's prompting toward a life of vocational ministry!
Build An Altar
Can a sermon be considered successful if it doesn’t lead to the altar? As entertaining or as well-received a sermon might be, it is not enough. A message can be the intentional assembling of the living stones of Scripture to establish an altar where people can respond.