Celebrating 1 Year of MinistryForum.ca
One year ago, MinistryForum.ca launched with a mission to connect, resource, and support ministry leaders across Canada. It has been a year filled with growth, encouragement, and connection as we’ve built up this online community - spaning all aspects of ministry work. As we reflect on this milestone, we’re filled with gratitude for the way Ministry Forum has become a space where ministry leaders can find trusted resources, share insights, and celebrate our diverse faith journeys together! THANK YOU Ministry Forum Community!
Here’s a look at what we’ve accomplished in our first year!
150 Web Posts
Since launching, we’ve published 150 blog-style posts on topics that matter deeply to ministry leaders—ranging from pastoral care and preaching to practical ministry tips, trends, and leadership. Every post is created with you in mind, we hope these posts have provided you with inspiration and practical insights for your work. It’s been inspiring to hear from readers who have found guidance, encouragement, and fresh ideas in these articles.
43 Notes of Encouragement from YOU
We’ve received 43 notes of encouragement from the Ministry Forum community sharing how being a part of this community has shaped or impacted their ministry. Whether it’s a simple “thank you” or a story about how a resource, article, or event made a difference, these messages fuel our commitment to serving this community. We’ve kept every note and posted many on our “what people are saying page.”
178 Events Shared
This past year, we’ve promoted 178 events on our events calendar, a place where ministry leaders can find learning opportunities, networking events, and spiritual gatherings across Canada. From webinars and workshops to conferences and retreats, our events page connects leaders with experiences that help foster growth, learning, and community. Got an event other should know about? Send it in and we’ll add it to our calendar.
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.
Join intergenerational ministry leaders from around the world for a one-hour online gathering featuring practical resources, meaningful conversation, and opportunities to connect with others passionate about ministry across generations.
A six-week hybrid course exploring contemplative prayer practices. Experience spiritual disciplines that deepen your relationship with God and support a sustainable, rooted faith.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A three-day online summit equipping pastors, care teams, and ministry leaders with practical tools for mental health, trauma care, spiritual formation, and sustainable ministry leadership.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Growing Resource Hub
Our resource hub has grown to 81 resources, and we are excited to reach our goal of 200 resources by Spring 2025. Each resource—whether it’s a course, guide, tech tool or podcast — has been chosen to support the diverse needs of ministry leaders. This collection reflects our commitment to curating helpful and accessible resources across a range of topics relevant to ministry today. We’re grateful to everyone who has shared their recommendations and to all who use this library to strengthen their ministries.
Visitors from Coast to Coast and Beyond!
Since our launch in November 2023, we’ve welcomed 7,100 unique visitors who’ve generated over 12,000 page views. We love knowing that ministryforum.ca has been able to reach people across Canada (and beyond), and we hope to see this number grow exponetially in the coming years as we expand our offerings and grow the community.
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate this first year, we’re excited to see how MinistryForum.ca will continue to grow and serve you. We’re committed to expanding our resources, sharing stories that encourage, and building stronger connections within this beautiful community of ministry leaders. In the coming year, we’ll continue to focus on creating content that speaks to the heart of ministry, promoting meaningful events, and adding valuable resources to help you thrive in your calling.
Thank you for being part of MinistryForum.ca. Your engagement, feedback, and support have been such a blessing in shaping this community.
Cheers to another year of growth, connection, and encouragement as we journey together in ministry!