Resource Hub 2025
This summer, the Ministry Forum Resource Hub will surpass 200 curated resources—and that’s something worth celebrating.
The Resource Hub has one simple goal: to equip ministry leaders with tools that are practical, diverse, and accessible. Whether your focus is pastoral care, youth work, administration, or preaching we want the Resource Hub to meet you where you are.
We know ministry is demanding, and time is precious. Often, we stick with what we already know—not because we don’t want to grow, but because there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to explore what’s out there. That’s where we come in. Our team works hard each moth to explore resources new and classic resources that leaders are looking for so you can come to one centralized place to find what you need quickly.
You can browse by category—like Preaching, Children’s Ministry, Digital Ministry, or LGBTQI2S+ Inclusion—or use the search function to quickly find what you need. And if you’ve found something transformative in your ministry setting, we’d love to hear about it.
The Hub is always evolving. It’s built by and for leaders like you!
Explore the Resource Hub Here: https://ministryforum.ca/resource-hub
Some of our latest additions:
Contemplative Outreach is a global spiritual network of individuals and faith communities dedicated to living the contemplative dimension of the Gospel through the practice of Centering Prayer and other contemplative disciplines. Rooted in the teaching of Father Thomas Keating, this international, interdenominational community offers formation, resources, and gatherings that help deepen one’s relationship with God and embody divine transformation in daily life.
The FNV is a faithful re-voicing of the gospel, rich with cultural idioms, relational nuance, and a storytelling rhythm that honours the oral traditions of many First Nations communities. It’s deeply grounded in the text, theologically thoughtful, and beautifully expressed. You’ll hear Jesus referred to as Creator Sets Free, God as Great Spirit, and followers of Jesus as the Sacred Family—language that resonates with Indigenous imagery while remaining true to the message of the New Testament.
The Taizé Community in France is an ecumenical Christian community devoted to prayer, simplicity, and unity among believers. Known for its meditative music, silence, and Scripture readings, Taizé invites people worldwide to encounter God through peace-filled rhythms of worship and reflection. Online, the community offers daily prayers, Bible readings, and live worship streams, making its contemplative practice accessible to individuals and congregations everywhere.
Called to Serve is both a podcast and a research initiative sharing the stories of ordained Atlantic Baptist women from 1954 to today. Hosted by a team based at Acadia Divinity College in Nova Scotia, the project preserves and celebrates the lived experiences of women in ministry — their callings, challenges, and contributions to the church across seven decades. Now in its sixth season, Called to Serve continues to inspire listeners and foster understanding of women’s leadership in the Baptist tradition, with a forthcoming book expanding on these narratives.
Transitional Ministry Pathways (TMP), offered through the School of Global Citizenry, provides pastors and church leaders with specialized training in transitional and interim ministry. Through synchronous certification courses, continuing cohorts, and upcoming electives, TMP equips leaders to guide congregations through change with theological depth, system awareness, and practical leadership skills.
Curious Faith Media offers compassionate, inclusive, and curiosity-driven resources to help families grow together in faith. Through articles, podcasts, videos, and activity prompts for both adults and kids, it equips parents to lead spiritual conversations at home while exploring the depth and diversity of the Christian tradition without judgment or rigid formulas.
God’s Stories: As Told By God’s Children is a radically inclusive, scholarship-informed storybook Bible available in both children’s and adults’ editions. Created by The Bible for Normal People, it blends engaging storytelling with accessible biblical scholarship, inviting readers of all ages to explore the Bible’s beauty, complexity, and many voices while encouraging curiosity, questions, and open conversation.
The AND Campaign provides a biblical framework for civic engagement, equipping Christians to navigate politics with both compassion and conviction. Through training, local initiatives, and accessible resources, it helps pastors, students, and public servants rise above partisan divides and model Christ-centered unity in the public square.
Lee Jenkins’ The Stewardship Coach Instagram offers short, practical ideas to help you think and talk about money in ways that connect stewardship to mission rather than fundraising. It’s a quick, accessible source of weekly inspiration for both personal financial habits and church leadership conversations.
Black Liturgies is a contemplative spiritual resource created by writer Cole Arthur Riley, weaving together prayers, poetry, and meditations rooted in the Black experience. Drawing from a deep well of Black literature, Christian tradition, and embodied spirituality, Riley offers a space for rest, justice, wonder, and belonging. Through her book, social media presence, and ongoing Patreon community, she curates liturgies that honour both beauty and lament, inviting individuals and communities to engage in practices that are honest, inclusive, and healing.
Beloved Arise is dedicated to empowering LGBTQIA+ youth to embrace both their faith and their queer identity. Through community-building, affirming resources, leadership programs, and national awareness campaigns, it creates safe spaces for young people of all faith traditions to belong, believe, and be loved—just as they are.
The BibleProject Podcast, hosted by Tim Mackie and Jon Collins, takes listeners deep into the biblical theology behind BibleProject’s videos and series. Through rich, accessible conversations, it explores the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus—unpacking themes, books, and difficult questions in a way that blends scholarship with approachable storytelling.
Be The Church is a ministry initiative designed to address the leadership crisis in the modern church by equipping pastors, developing lay leaders, and fostering a culture of multiplication. Through coaching cohorts, leadership training, strategic resources, and Multiplication Centers, it helps churches regain health, clarity, and Kingdom focus. The goal: 1,000 healthy, multiplying churches that transform 1 million lives with the gospel.
Pray As You Go is a website and mobile app that provides daily audio prayer experiences to help individuals connect with God through scripture, music, and reflective prompts. Developed by Jesuits in Britain, this free resource provides 10–13 minute meditations rooted in Ignatian spirituality, allowing users to pause, reflect, and pray wherever they are—whether commuting, walking, or seeking stillness.
Holy Post Media creates podcasts, videos, and articles that help Christians thoughtfully engage with faith, culture, and current events. Launched by Phil Vischer (VeggieTales) and Skye Jethani, this multimedia ministry offers smart, theologically grounded content with a generous dose of humour and hope. Holy Post is committed to historic Christian beliefs, curious exploration, and loving engagement with the world.
Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) is a trusted global platform where educators share downloadable resources for nearly every subject and age group. Among its millions of listings, ministry leaders can find a wide range of Christian education tools including Bible lessons, Sunday school curriculum, VBS activities, and lectionary-based materials. Content is created by real teachers and priced affordably—or even free.
Sermons4Kids is a trusted hub for Bible-based children’s sermons and ministry resources. It provides weekly messages rooted in the Revised Common Lectionary or Narrative Lectionary, along with printable activities, crafts, and short videos to help leaders teach the gospel in ways children understand and enjoy. Free and subscription-based options are available for individual leaders or entire teams.
The Bible Engagement Project is a free, digital discipleship curriculum designed to immerse your entire congregation—preschool through adults—in a shared journey through scripture. Anchored in the Bible and accessible via mobile or desktop app, this resource provides a comprehensive scope and sequence for intentional spiritual growth, all available at no cost thanks to generous partnerships.
A collection of weekly children’s sermons is designed to help ministry leaders connect scripture to kids’ everyday lives. Created by Pastor John Stevens of Zion Lutheran Church (ELCA), these messages often use inexpensive items from dollar stores as object lessons and follow the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) and Narrative Lectionary. Many congregations find them useful for in-person, hybrid, and fully online worship services.
Messy Church offers an alternative way to be the church with children, parents, grandparents, and friends—all learning together. This ministry creates space for worship, creativity, food, and fun, with a focus on reaching families who may not connect with traditional Sunday services. It’s used by churches across Canada and internationally to build relationships, share stories of Jesus, and foster lifelong discipleship in new ways.
This resource equips church leaders to better welcome and include people with disabilities in every part of church life. Developed by the Opening Doors to Discipleship platform, it helps congregations move beyond basic accessibility to full participation, leadership, and belonging. It addresses both physical and social inclusion, giving clear, accessible tools and strategies to build a more hospitable church community.
Shine: Living as Children of God in a Restless World is a retreat module from the PC(USA), created for use in camp and conference center settings. It offers an intergenerational structure for spiritual formation through Bible study, worship, games, and reflection, designed for clergy, educators, or trained camp staff to facilitate.
Opening Doors to Discipleship is an online learning hub created by the Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) and the Office of Christian Formation in the PC(USA). It offers free, self-guided modules to help church leaders, volunteers, and educators deepen their understanding of Reformed theology, improve their teaching skills, and support lifelong faith formation in a variety of ministry contexts.
The Big God Project is a full-church curriculum developed in Canada by the Family Church of Heritage Green (Presbyterian Church in Canada). Built around the idea that churches grow best when learning together, it helps congregations—regardless of size or age range—engage the Bible as one body. Every week centers on a theme drawn from the character of God and includes a children’s moment in worship, a teaching video, printable activity sheets, and a hands-on Sunday School lesson. The same theme carries through all pieces so the entire church is learning the same story together.
Churches can use this study to help new members understand Presbyterian identity or to spark conversation in youth and adult formation settings. It works well for intergenerational learning. Leaders could also use the sessions to shape a short-term Lenten study or a sermon series.
This toolkit from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) helps churches become more inclusive of people with disabilities. It provides step-by-step guidance, sample forms, ideas for leadership development, and ways to make both worship and social spaces more welcoming and accessible.
This free, multi-part toolkit from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) helps congregations and households rediscover Sabbath as more than just rest—it's a way of life that includes prayer, hospitality, storytelling, service, and retreat. With practical resources for all ages, the toolkit invites churches to create rhythms that connect people more deeply with God and each other.
The Charity Finance Course is practical, self-paced training that equips church and charity leaders with the tools and knowledge to confidently manage financial systems and meet CRA compliance requirements. This online course combines detailed instruction with hands-on resources, to help organizations strengthen governance and build financial integrity.
Conflict Resolution Network offers a wide range of free and low-cost materials to help people learn how to handle conflict better. Their tools are practical, easy to understand, and based on twelve key skills. Whether you’re just getting started or want deeper training, their resources are flexible and widely usable.
Soultime is a Christian meditation app offering guided practices for stress, anxiety, sleep, and spiritual formation. A brief questionnaire creates a personalized plan and report, then curates meditations, Scripture readings, music, and sleep stories. Built for everyday use, it also includes an optional “Soultime with Friends” feature to invite up to three trusted friends to check in when your mood tracker suggests you might need support.