Synod of Québec and Eastern Ontario gathering 2024, is coming up October 18-19 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Arnprior, Ontario. The event will feature guest speaker Carey Nieuwhof, who will lead two sessions on church leadership: Leading Change Without Losing It and 7 Characteristics of the Future Church. In addition to business meetings, attendees will hear from Guy Smagghe, Director of Presbyterian World Service & Development. Open to both synod members and visitors, the gathering will include worship, fellowship, and opportunities for leadership development.

An inspiring in-person and live-streamed event with author, and theologian Brian McLaren.Friday, May 10th, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Guelph.

It’s tough being a Christian leader in today’s noisy and polarized world. While social media and the news flood those around you with messages of desperation, political division, and scorn toward “the other side,” you are called to guide your congregation through these turbulent waters. So how can you lead them into mutual understanding and clarity? How can we instill and maintain attitudes of hope and empathy powerful enough to mend the rifts in our communities?

Most churches in North America are small churches. But few resources or training experiences are designed with smaller congregations in mind. Small Church Week is a week-long live training experience designed to equip the leaders of the average North American church for the opportunities of 2024.

You will learn:

How small churches can reach people no one else will
What to do if your small church is in a rut
How to experiment without blowing up your congregation
Essentials for directing powerful programs with minimal volunteers
Effective approaches for utilizing technology to enhance worship and foster community