Upcoming events.

The Art of Reflective Ministry
Jun
1
to Jul 6

The Art of Reflective Ministry

A six-week online course exploring theological reflection in everyday ministry. Learn practical tools to engage Scripture, experience, and culture with greater depth and intentionality.

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Soccer Sunday at Knox College Chapel
Jun
14

Soccer Sunday at Knox College Chapel

This tradition dates back to 1919, when Rev. John Linton led a “Soccer Sunday - working towards the goal” service that filled the church and captured public attention. Knox College itself also holds a unique place in Canadian soccer history, with its 1878 team recognized as the first Canadian Soccer Champions.

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We Need To Listen - General Assembly Debrief
Jun
18

We Need To Listen - General Assembly Debrief

Join us for "We Need To Listen" where participants will find:

- support and encouragement
- accountability and celebration
- ideas and strategies

…and most of all, a community of people passionate about sharing the Good News of Jesus with the world but sometimes feel alone doing it.

Ministry Forum is delighted to host an online space that will strive to be safe as modelled and facilitated by its hosts where ministry leaders will gather with almost no agenda and where everything is on the table and tangents are welcomed.

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Understanding Conflict Foundations 
Jul
14
to Jul 17

Understanding Conflict Foundations 

Part of Conrad Grebel University College's Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership, these workshops equip church leaders with practical skills for navigating conflict, fostering healthy relationships, strengthening leadership, and helping congregations focus on mission rather than division. Participants may take individual workshops or work toward a certificate designed specifically for ministry contexts.

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Temper your Temperament: Understanding Managing Interpersonal Conflict
Jul
21
to Jul 22

Temper your Temperament: Understanding Managing Interpersonal Conflict

  • Conrad Grebel University College (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Part of Conrad Grebel University College's Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership, these workshops equip church leaders with practical skills for navigating conflict, fostering healthy relationships, strengthening leadership, and helping congregations focus on mission rather than division. Participants may take individual workshops or work toward a certificate designed specifically for ministry contexts.

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Guder Pastoral Retreat
Aug
5
to Aug 7

Guder Pastoral Retreat

The purpose of the Retreat is to equip and encourage pastors in their first fifteen years of ministry through an intensive learning environment at St. Andrew’s Hall on the beautiful UBC campus exploring a theme of missional leadership in the church today. Program costs, meals and a travel bursary are generously provided to participants selected each year.

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Collective 2026
Aug
12
to Aug 15

Collective 2026

Collective is a spirit-filled gathering for youth, young adults, and their leaders—a space to grow in faith, build community, and reflect on shared experiences. Throughout the event, there will be times for everyone to be together, as well each group has dedicated programming designed to inspire, challenge, and equip them. Every day is filled with worship, recreation, discipleship groups, interactive workshops, and of course, delicious meals.

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Dispute Resolution
Sep
21
to Sep 24

Dispute Resolution

Part of Conrad Grebel University College's Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership, these workshops equip church leaders with practical skills for navigating conflict, fostering healthy relationships, strengthening leadership, and helping congregations focus on mission rather than division. Participants may take individual workshops or work toward a certificate designed specifically for ministry contexts.

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Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada
Sep
22

Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada

Equipped is a new one-day, in-person training series from CCCC designed to help Christian charity leaders and pastors grow in leadership, strengthen governance, and navigate legal and HR responsibilities with confidence. Hosted in cities across Canada, these practical, connection-rich events provide real-world tools you can immediately apply in your ministry.

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Leading the Church Through Times of Conflict
Sep
22
to Sep 25

Leading the Church Through Times of Conflict

Part of Conrad Grebel University College's Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership, these workshops equip church leaders with practical skills for navigating conflict, fostering healthy relationships, strengthening leadership, and helping congregations focus on mission rather than division. Participants may take individual workshops or work toward a certificate designed specifically for ministry contexts.

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Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada
Sep
23

Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada

Equipped is a new one-day, in-person training series from CCCC designed to help Christian charity leaders and pastors grow in leadership, strengthen governance, and navigate legal and HR responsibilities with confidence. Hosted in cities across Canada, these practical, connection-rich events provide real-world tools you can immediately apply in your ministry.

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Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada
Sep
24

Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada

Equipped is a new one-day, in-person training series from CCCC designed to help Christian charity leaders and pastors grow in leadership, strengthen governance, and navigate legal and HR responsibilities with confidence. Hosted in cities across Canada, these practical, connection-rich events provide real-world tools you can immediately apply in your ministry.

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Rooted In Hope with Ruth Harvey
Sep
28
to Sep 30

Rooted In Hope with Ruth Harvey

Drawing on her experience of a life lived in Christian community, Ruth will help us gently to explore the fractures facing our world today. We will dig deep into Scripture and other sources of wisdom, including rich resources from the world of conflict transformation, to reveal hope beyond optimism. And we will look at models of intentional community to learn from one another about how to live well now for the good of all.

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Understanding Conflict Foundations
Oct
6

Understanding Conflict Foundations

Part of Conrad Grebel University College's Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership, these workshops equip church leaders with practical skills for navigating conflict, fostering healthy relationships, strengthening leadership, and helping congregations focus on mission rather than division. Participants may take individual workshops or work toward a certificate designed specifically for ministry contexts.

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Conflict Coaching Skills
Oct
14
to Oct 15

Conflict Coaching Skills

  • Conrad Grebel University College (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Part of Conrad Grebel University College's Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership, these workshops equip church leaders with practical skills for navigating conflict, fostering healthy relationships, strengthening leadership, and helping congregations focus on mission rather than division. Participants may take individual workshops or work toward a certificate designed specifically for ministry contexts.

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Rooted In Hope with Ruth Harvey
Oct
15
to Oct 18

Rooted In Hope with Ruth Harvey

Join the Iona Community and Ruth Harvey for a retreat exploring active, hope-filled Christian community. Through prayer, reflection, and shared learning, participants will engage how to live faithfully together in a fractured world.

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Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada
Oct
20

Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada

Equipped is a new one-day, in-person training series from CCCC designed to help Christian charity leaders and pastors grow in leadership, strengthen governance, and navigate legal and HR responsibilities with confidence. Hosted in cities across Canada, these practical, connection-rich events provide real-world tools you can immediately apply in your ministry.

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Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada
Oct
21

Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada

  • World Vision Canada - Vision Mondiale Canada (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Equipped is a new one-day, in-person training series from CCCC designed to help Christian charity leaders and pastors grow in leadership, strengthen governance, and navigate legal and HR responsibilities with confidence. Hosted in cities across Canada, these practical, connection-rich events provide real-world tools you can immediately apply in your ministry.

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Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada
Oct
21

Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada

Equipped is a new one-day, in-person training series from CCCC designed to help Christian charity leaders and pastors grow in leadership, strengthen governance, and navigate legal and HR responsibilities with confidence. Hosted in cities across Canada, these practical, connection-rich events provide real-world tools you can immediately apply in your ministry.

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Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship
Oct
25
to Oct 27

Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship

  • Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship returns to Toronto in 2026, bringing together preachers, theologians, ministry leaders, students, and worship leaders for one of Canada’s premier ecumenical preaching gatherings. This year’s theme, Preaching Jesus Christ, explores what it means to proclaim Christ faithfully in today’s complex and changing world. Through keynote lectures, workshops, worship, and mentoring opportunities, participants will reflect on preaching with theological depth, pastoral wisdom, and resurrection hope. Featured speakers include Craig Barnes, John Bell, and Teresa L. Fry Brown. Early-bird registration is open until July 3, 2026.

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Facilitation Skills
Oct
26
to Oct 27

Facilitation Skills

  • Conrad Grebel University College (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Part of Conrad Grebel University College's Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership, these workshops equip church leaders with practical skills for navigating conflict, fostering healthy relationships, strengthening leadership, and helping congregations focus on mission rather than division. Participants may take individual workshops or work toward a certificate designed specifically for ministry contexts.

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Negotiation and Difficult Conversations
Oct
29
to Oct 30

Negotiation and Difficult Conversations

  • Conrad Grebel University College (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Part of Conrad Grebel University College's Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership, these workshops equip church leaders with practical skills for navigating conflict, fostering healthy relationships, strengthening leadership, and helping congregations focus on mission rather than division. Participants may take individual workshops or work toward a certificate designed specifically for ministry contexts.

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Transformative Mediation
Nov
18
to Nov 27

Transformative Mediation

Part of Conrad Grebel University College's Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership, these workshops equip church leaders with practical skills for navigating conflict, fostering healthy relationships, strengthening leadership, and helping congregations focus on mission rather than division. Participants may take individual workshops or work toward a certificate designed specifically for ministry contexts.

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Giving and Receiving Feedback
Dec
1
to Dec 4

Giving and Receiving Feedback

Part of Conrad Grebel University College's Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership, these workshops equip church leaders with practical skills for navigating conflict, fostering healthy relationships, strengthening leadership, and helping congregations focus on mission rather than division. Participants may take individual workshops or work toward a certificate designed specifically for ministry contexts.

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Mental Health and Conflict 
Jan
26
to Jan 29

Mental Health and Conflict 

Part of Conrad Grebel University College's Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership, these workshops equip church leaders with practical skills for navigating conflict, fostering healthy relationships, strengthening leadership, and helping congregations focus on mission rather than division. Participants may take individual workshops or work toward a certificate designed specifically for ministry contexts.

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APCE 2027 – Can These Bones Live?: Rediscovering What Matters
Jan
27
to Jan 30

APCE 2027 – Can These Bones Live?: Rediscovering What Matters

  • Marriott Downtown Waterfront (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

APCE 2027 invites Christian educators and ministry leaders to reimagine their work in a time of fatigue, fragmentation, and change. Rooted in Ezekiel’s vision of dry bones, this gathering explores how God’s Spirit renews, reconnects, and restores what truly matters in ministry today.

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Understanding Conflict Foundations
Feb
2
to Feb 5

Understanding Conflict Foundations

Part of Conrad Grebel University College's Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership, these workshops equip church leaders with practical skills for navigating conflict, fostering healthy relationships, strengthening leadership, and helping congregations focus on mission rather than division. Participants may take individual workshops or work toward a certificate designed specifically for ministry contexts.

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Transforming Group Dynamics
Feb
9
to Feb 12

Transforming Group Dynamics

Part of Conrad Grebel University College's Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership, these workshops equip church leaders with practical skills for navigating conflict, fostering healthy relationships, strengthening leadership, and helping congregations focus on mission rather than division. Participants may take individual workshops or work toward a certificate designed specifically for ministry contexts.

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Conflict Coaching Skills
Apr
13
to Apr 16

Conflict Coaching Skills

Part of Conrad Grebel University College's Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership, these workshops equip church leaders with practical skills for navigating conflict, fostering healthy relationships, strengthening leadership, and helping congregations focus on mission rather than division. Participants may take individual workshops or work toward a certificate designed specifically for ministry contexts.

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Nurturing Communities of Belonging
Apr
27
to Apr 30

Nurturing Communities of Belonging

Part of Conrad Grebel University College's Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership, these workshops equip church leaders with practical skills for navigating conflict, fostering healthy relationships, strengthening leadership, and helping congregations focus on mission rather than division. Participants may take individual workshops or work toward a certificate designed specifically for ministry contexts.

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MCC: Strawberry Thanksgiving and Communion
Jun
13

MCC: Strawberry Thanksgiving and Communion

A special community event featuring Adrian Jacobs of the Turtle Clan, Cayuga Nation, sharing on the Spiritual Covenant—a reflection on land, relationship and reconciliation. Includes a thanksgiving with strawberries—the first fruit of the season and a sacred gift in Haudenosaunee culture, as well as sharing communion and a delicious lunch together.

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NAIITS 23rd Annual Symposium
Jun
4
to Jun 6

NAIITS 23rd Annual Symposium

A three-day symposium exploring what it means to be a good ancestor, bringing together Indigenous and Christian perspectives on legacy, community, and responsibility for future generations.

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Preaching Paul: Avoiding the Pitfalls
May
27

Preaching Paul: Avoiding the Pitfalls

Much like sauerkraut, people either love Paul or they hate him. At the very least, he is an acquired taste. Some of the problems with Paul are not of his own making and some others are tied to a lack of contextual understanding of his letters. However, as practitioners in The Presbyterian Church in Canada or within any corner of Christianity, Paul is impossible to avoid. As one who has acquired an affinity for Paul, Dr. Lee Johnson will make suggestions for a better understanding of Paul and some ways to avoid giving him undeserved contempt.

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Eden's Orchard: Turning Church Land into a Living Ministry and Mission, Building Community and Feeding the Hungry
May
21

Eden's Orchard: Turning Church Land into a Living Ministry and Mission, Building Community and Feeding the Hungry

Many churches today face a challenging combination of food insecurity in their communities, declining church attendance, and underused land on their properties. Eden’s Orchard, the missional expression of Eden’s Refuge, offers a compelling solution: transforming unused church grounds into thriving, low-maintenance orchards that feed the hungry and open new doors for local ministry. In this inspiring and practical webinar, JD Van Allen, certified permaculture designer and founder of Eden’s Refuge, will share how churches can plan, install, and maintain a community orchard with limited ongoing resources and volunteer hours. Drawing on real-world examples, including an orchard planted in the parking lot of C*Road Church, JD will show how a well-designed system becomes a sustainable ministry opportunity for decades to come. 

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Henri Nouwen Society: 2026 Conference
May
14
to May 16

Henri Nouwen Society: 2026 Conference

  • St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Henri Nouwen 30th Anniversary Conference (May 14–16, 2026, Toronto) gathers scholars and seekers to explore how Nouwen’s spirituality offers a prophetic and healing response to today’s global and personal challenges.

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Courageous Faith in a Time of Fear
May
13
to May 14

Courageous Faith in a Time of Fear

Courageous Faith in a Time of Fear is a two-day public conference exploring what it means to lead, speak, and act faithfully amid political polarization and deep divisions within churches.

Presented by Knox College's Ministry Forum and the Institute for Christian Studies' Free to Be Faithful initiative, the conference is open to clergy and lay leaders alike and includes a dedicated pastoral leadership track.

Through roundtables, workshops, and a closing panel, participants will explore sustaining big-tent communities, organizing for faithful action, and building the capacity of faith communities to move from fear to hope.

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When Bullying happens in Church
May
7

When Bullying happens in Church

A well-led meeting creates positive energy and builds momentum for the work of the church. This session invites participants to reflect on the facilitator’s role, provides tools for leading meetings well, and offers strategies for inviting differences and managing tension while minimizing unhealthy conflict. This workshop provides skills, strategies and a spirituality for nurturing healthy church cultures in the context of congregational and committee meetings.

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Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada
May
7

Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada

Equipped is a new one-day, in-person training series from CCCC designed to help Christian charity leaders and pastors grow in leadership, strengthen governance, and navigate legal and HR responsibilities with confidence. Hosted in cities across Canada, these practical, connection-rich events provide real-world tools you can immediately apply in your ministry.

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We Need To Listen
May
7

We Need To Listen

Join us for "We Need To Listen" where participants will find:

- support and encouragement
- accountability and celebration
- ideas and strategies

…and most of all, a community of people passionate about sharing the Good News of Jesus with the world but sometimes feel alone doing it.

Ministry Forum is delighted to host an online space that will strive to be safe as modelled and facilitated by its hosts where ministry leaders will gather with almost no agenda and where everything is on the table and tangents are welcomed.

View Event →
Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada
May
6

Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada

Equipped is a new one-day, in-person training series from CCCC designed to help Christian charity leaders and pastors grow in leadership, strengthen governance, and navigate legal and HR responsibilities with confidence. Hosted in cities across Canada, these practical, connection-rich events provide real-world tools you can immediately apply in your ministry.

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2026 Kintail Speaker Series
May
5

2026 Kintail Speaker Series

How do we as disciples of Jesus study, learn, teach, and preach on healing narratives in conversation with a disability perspective? How does society’s perception of disability, now and during Christ’s ministry, shape our reading of scripture? What might disability studies offer the church in shaping a Christ community, one that is shaped and reshaped by our diverse bodies? How might we imagine ministry and discipleship? Our day together will start these conversations, learning in community, and approaching such questions with curiosity and care. We will examine how the sin of ableism seeps into our communities and process together it's impacts and our responses.

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Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada
May
5

Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada

Equipped is a new one-day, in-person training series from CCCC designed to help Christian charity leaders and pastors grow in leadership, strengthen governance, and navigate legal and HR responsibilities with confidence. Hosted in cities across Canada, these practical, connection-rich events provide real-world tools you can immediately apply in your ministry.

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Shrinking Futures - Growing Hope
May
2

Shrinking Futures - Growing Hope

Across Canada, many churches face declining attendance, aging congregations, and uncertain futures. This workshop invites congregations to move from survival anxiety toward faithful discernment and renewed mission. 

 What should churches do when their future no longer looks sustainable?

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Scripture and Theology Colloquium: Just what is "Scripture and Theology"?
May
1

Scripture and Theology Colloquium: Just what is "Scripture and Theology"?

After 18 years, Wycliffe College takes stock, and asks its own faculty and some guests what they have learned on the nature of Scripture, theology, and how they relate. How does that relationship make a difference to how faculty write (publish) and teach in their respective fields (from Hebrew poetry to church planting)? Some faculty will consider biblical theology, others - the "theological interpretation of Scripture,"  and the "open" hermeneutics of the Bible and of theology.  

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Leading in Uncertain Times
Apr
29

Leading in Uncertain Times

This six-session online course supports ministry leaders who are navigating uncertainty, polarization, and rapid change. Participants are invited to strengthen their inner life, develop trauma-informed leadership practices, and cultivate hope-filled, sustainable leadership for today’s church and communities.

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Trauma-Informed Leadership
Apr
29
to Jun 3

Trauma-Informed Leadership

Trauma-Informed Leadership is a six-session online course designed to equip faith leaders and ministry practitioners to better understand trauma, recognize its impact, and cultivate healthier ministry environments. Whether you are serving in a congregation, nonprofit, or community setting, this course provides practical tools to strengthen both personal resilience and organizational health.

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CASC/ACSS National Conference 2026
Apr
26
to Apr 28

CASC/ACSS National Conference 2026

  • Ministry Forum at Knox College (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The CASC/ACSS National Conference 2026 invites spiritual care and psychospiritual therapy practitioners to reflect on how innovation, technology, and social change are reshaping spiritual health. Gathering in Ottawa, this national conference will explore emerging practices, research, and partnerships that support care, resilience, and meaning in a rapidly changing world.

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(Re)imagining the Children’s Message
Apr
23

(Re)imagining the Children’s Message

Free one-hour online workshop led by Erin Reed Cooper on how to think differently about the possibilities and purposes of the Children’s Message in worship. Sponsored by the Hub for (Re)imagining Ministry at Wesley Theological Seminary.

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Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada
Apr
23

Equipped 2026 – In-Person Leadership Training Across Canada

Equipped is a new one-day, in-person training series from CCCC designed to help Christian charity leaders and pastors grow in leadership, strengthen governance, and navigate legal and HR responsibilities with confidence. Hosted in cities across Canada, these practical, connection-rich events provide real-world tools you can immediately apply in your ministry.

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Spirituality Retreat - Walking in Shalom
Apr
22
to Apr 23

Spirituality Retreat - Walking in Shalom

This two-day retreat at Camp Kintail explores the biblical vision of shalom — wholeness, justice, and harmony for all creation. Through reflection, conversation, and time in nature, participants will consider how to live in ways that nurture restoration and peace in our world.

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Polarization in Congregations
Apr
21

Polarization in Congregations

It seems that polarized conversations are all around us, including in our congregations. This session considers the dynamics of polarities and the risks of either-or thinking, while proposing a concrete tools for transforming deeply entrenched differences, and embracing the power and possibility of both-and thinking.

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Best Practices for Pastoral Transitions
Apr
21

Best Practices for Pastoral Transitions

Lewis Center Director Jonathan Page gives insight into actions leaders in transition can take before, during, and immediately following an upcoming move. Whether you're a leader getting ready for a new opportunity or a community preparing to welcome a new leader, this webinar will help you plan for what is ahead.   

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We Need To Listen
Apr
16

We Need To Listen

Join us for "We Need To Listen" where participants will find:

- support and encouragement
- accountability and celebration
- ideas and strategies

…and most of all, a community of people passionate about sharing the Good News of Jesus with the world but sometimes feel alone doing it.

Ministry Forum is delighted to host an online space that will strive to be safe as modelled and facilitated by its hosts where ministry leaders will gather with almost no agenda and where everything is on the table and tangents are welcomed.

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Eco-Justice in the Congregation: Creating Ministries for People and Planet
Apr
9

Eco-Justice in the Congregation: Creating Ministries for People and Planet

Join us as Rev. Konnie Vissers shares about the emerging ministry Rooted: Centre for Theology and Eco-Justice. What started as dissertation research into eco-anxiety and spiritual care for children, has emerged into an organization that seeks to build resilience for people and planet through theologically rooted and eco-justice focused environmental education. Konnie will share some of her research findings around eco-anxiety in young people, and how congregations can use gardening as a spiritual practice to bolster resilience in children who experience eco-anxiety. Specifically, Konnie will demonstrate how Rooted teaches young people how to grow their own food sustainably and ethically, and shares the food with participants, local families, and the food bank, to promote food security and eco-justice.

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The Varied Landscape of Women’s Church Experiences
Mar
20

The Varied Landscape of Women’s Church Experiences

This interactive webinar with Lindsay Callaway explores new research on women’s experiences in Canadian evangelical churches, highlighting generational, cultural, and theological dynamics shaping participation today. Join the conversation to better understand how women engage church life and what it means for your ministry context.

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