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:
Liturgies for Parents by Kayla Craig offers prayerful support for caregivers navigating the holy mess of family life. Through books, podcasts, and newsletters, Kayla offers modern liturgies, breath prayers, and reflections to nurture parents’ souls and ground families in sacred rhythms.
This episode of the Do Justice podcast explores the intersection of faith, ecology, and justice through the lens of Scripture and sustainable farming. Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat shares her lived theology of creation care and how biblical narratives inspire daily acts of ecological and communal renewal.
The Around the Table Quick Sheets from the PC(USA) Office of Christian Formation equip families and church leaders with creative, portable ideas for integrating faith practices into everyday life. These downloadable tools help build spiritual habits outside traditional settings, ideal for families navigating busy schedules.
Preaching While Queer is a podcast that amplifies the voices of LGBTQIA+ ministry leaders navigating preaching, pastoring, and spiritual leadership. Hosted by trans seminarian Joshua Clapp, the podcast provides a sacred space for storytelling, connection, and community among queer people of faith.
Pastors, Priests & Guides offers soul-restoring retreats and ongoing resources for spiritual leaders navigating exhaustion, shifting church paradigms, and a longing for deeper spiritual practice. This community equips clergy and lay leaders to rest, reconnect with God, and reimagine ministry for today’s world.
ProgressiveChristianity.org offers inclusive, inter-spiritual, and developmentally rich curriculum resources for children and teens. Their flagship series, A Joyful Path, nurtures spirituality in kids ages 6–12 through stories, movement, science, and social justice, aligned with the values of compassion, diversity, and open inquiry.
Real Kids Real Faith is an online hub offering research-based, practical resources for nurturing children's spirituality in everyday contexts. It empowers families, educators, and ministry leaders to engage kids in authentic, embodied, and inclusive spiritual practices.
This online workshop bridges Indigenous and Christian worldviews through storytelling and theological reflection. Presented by Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux with response by Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat, it explores creation stories, environmental justice, and the implications of worldview for spiritual formation and reconciliation.
TENx10 is an ecumenical initiative aiming to make faith matter more for 10 million young people in the next 10 years. By equipping youth leaders through training, resources, and partnerships, TENx10 seeks to spark a movement of relational discipleship radically focused on Jesus.
Cooperative ESL Ministries Society (CESLM) is an interdenominational Canadian organization that empowers churches to extend hospitality to newcomers through English language ministries. Through training, networking, and practical resources, CESLM supports congregations in building inclusive, culturally sensitive outreach programs.
The Bible for Normal People is a multimedia learning platform and podcast that makes scholarly and inclusive biblical engagement accessible, honest, and often humorous. Co-hosted by Pete Enns and Jared Byas, it’s a space where people deconstruct and reconstruct their faith with thoughtful guidance.
Nevertheless She Preached is an annual conference and growing movement that centers the voices of female, queer, and BIPOC faith leaders. With transformative content, intentional community, and bold theological exploration, NSP challenges oppressive systems and creates space for healing, growth, and liberation in ministry.
Bible Remixed is a teaching initiative led by Dr. Sylvia Keesmaat offering courses and workshops at the intersection of scripture, justice, and creation care. Grounded in rigorous biblical scholarship and rooted in a lived theology of hospitality and earth stewardship, this resource equips leaders for transformative discipleship in contemporary contexts.
What Is the Bible? is a vibrant and lyrical picture book that invites children to explore the Bible as a beautiful and diverse collection of stories about God, the world, and Jesus. Inspired by Rachel Held Evans’ legacy and completed by Matthew Paul Turner, it helps young readers (and their adults) see how God's story connects with their own lives in accessible, imaginative ways.
A Rumour of Hope is a meditative Holy Week devotional designed by Knox Presbyterian Church to guide individuals or small groups through the Stations of the Cross. Combining classic hymns, contemplative practices, and simple prompts for reflection, it invites believers to slow down and enter the story of Christ’s passion with renewed reverence.
Gravity Commons offers thoughtful resources—courses, coaching, podcasts, workshops, and community—for Christians seeking to reconstruct a post-deconstruction faith rooted in love, wisdom, and practical formation. Founded by Ben Sternke and Matt Tebbe, Gravity Commons provides relational and experiential tools to help believers cultivate resilient, transformative spiritual lives.
Reclaiming My Theology is a podcast and online community hosted by Brandi Miller, inviting listeners to explore faith beyond the systems of oppression that have shaped much of Western Christianity. Each season offers a deep dive into reclaiming theology from issues like white supremacy, patriarchy, capitalism, and more, fostering a more just, humanizing faith.
Hope for Children Through Climate Justice is a resource designed to equip Christians and faith communities with legal strategies to hold financial institutions accountable for financing fossil fuels, a major driver of climate change. Developed by the World Council of Churches, it provides practical tools to advocate for children's rights and future generations' well-being through climate litigation.
The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging (RIA) is a leading Canadian center dedicated to improving the quality of life for older adults. By connecting world-class research to real-world practice, RIA develops programs, education, and policy innovations across key areas like dementia care, culture change, and workforce development—all with a focus on equity, collaboration, and practical impact.
Stuck, by Todd W. Ferguson and Josh Packard, explores why modern pastors often feel disconnected from their calling, congregations, and ministry careers—not because of burnout or lack of faith, but due to structural problems in how ministry is understood and supported. It offers insights and practical responses for clergy, congregations, and seminary educators.
This Lenten Movie Series offers a creative and reflective journey through Lent using well-known secular films to explore spiritual themes. Designed by Knox Presbyterian Church, the guide pairs each film with Scripture and quotes to help viewers reflect on moments of divine grace, human courage, and quiet transformation that emerge from unexpected stories.
Blessed Are the Undone explores the personal and communal journey of deconstructing Christian faith within a Canadian context. Through testimonies, theological reflection, and sociological insights, authors Angela Reitsma Bick and Peter Schuurman present a nuanced, empathetic, yet critical view of what it means to re-evaluate faith today.
Ecclesia.ai offers churches and Christian organizations an easy-to-use platform to create custom AI chatbots trained on their own theological, educational, and community resources. Built by the CHURCHx team, Ecclesia helps ministries amplify teaching, foster discipleship, and support spiritual growth through AI tools that respect faith traditions and personal dignity.
The Lead Pastor is a community for pastors, church planters and anyone with a passion for building better churches.
The Upper Room is a daily devotional guide that has been encouraging individuals in their spiritual journeys for over 80 years. Published in more than 35 languages and distributed across 100 countries, it offers daily meditations written by readers who share their personal faith experiences. Each meditation includes a scripture reference, a personal story, and a prayer, aiming to help readers connect with God and the global community of believers.
The Canadian Centre for Christian Charities (CCCC), established in 1972, is Canada's largest association of Christian charities. It supports over 3,400 ministries nationwide by providing resources and guidance to help them operate effectively and with integrity.
CCCC offers services such as legal and financial consultation, human resources support, and training programs. Additionally, it grants accreditation to member charities that meet established standards, assuring donors of their financial and organizational integrity.
Church Vitalization Canada is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by plateaued and declining churches across the nation. They offer a range of resources and events aimed at revitalizing congregations and fostering growth.
Article “7 Steps for Making Disciples Through Relational Mentoring" by Ken Carter and Audrey Warren.
Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada, along with Dr. Joel Thiessen discuss the report, Reigniting Hope: Sharing the Good News in Canada in 2024.
The Sanctuary Course is a comprehensive, eight-session study resource created to foster informed, compassionate, and theologically grounded conversations about mental health in Christian communities. Developed by Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries in collaboration with mental health professionals, theologians, and individuals with lived experience, the course integrates psychological, social, and theological perspectives to support the Church’s engagement with mental wellbeing.