Resources for Faith Formation & Discipleship

Written By Ministry Forum

When we invest in Scripture, prayer, and shared practices over time, confidence grows, our ability to share our faith becomes easier, and ministry has deeper roots to weather change and challenges. To help you and your congregation invest in spiritual growth and formation we’ve gathered a roundup of resources from our Resource Hub. You’ll find tools for personal devotion and small groups, guides that teach the faith in plain language, simple helps for household prayer, and practical aids for sharing hope in Christ with kindness and clarity.

Explore them all below. AND if there’s a resource you love on that isn’t included, tell us. We add new resources each month and welcome your recommendations so we can keep supporting ministry leaders across Canada with helpful and practical tools others have found useful.

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Contemplative Outreach
Contemplative Outreach

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.

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First Nations New Testament
First Nations New Testament

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.

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Taizé
Taizé

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.

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Curious Faith
Curious Faith

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.

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God’s Stories Book
God’s Stories Book

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.

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The Bible Project Podcast
The Bible Project Podcast

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.

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Pray As You Go
Pray As You Go

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.

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Bible Engagement Project
Bible Engagement Project

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.

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The Big God Project | The Whole Bible For The Whole Church
The Big God Project | The Whole Bible For The Whole Church

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.

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Why Presbyterians Are Like That (PCUSA)
Why Presbyterians Are Like That (PCUSA)

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.

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Sabbath Practices Toolkit
Sabbath Practices Toolkit

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.

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Prayer Walking Guide
Prayer Walking Guide

A Visual Guide to Prayer Walking is a thoughtfully designed set of visual prompts and prayers to help individuals and groups engage with God while walking through their neighbourhoods. Created by Randell Neudorf, this guide combines simple drawings and reflective questions to spark fresh ways of praying as you move.

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Around the Table Quick Sheets: Family Faith On The Go
Around the Table Quick Sheets: Family Faith On The Go

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.

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TENx10
TENx10

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.

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The Bible for Normal People
The Bible for Normal People

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.

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Bible Remixed
Bible Remixed

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.

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What Is the Bible?
What Is the Bible?

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.

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Holy Week Devotional
Holy Week Devotional

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.

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The Upper Room
The Upper Room

​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.

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Alpha Canada: Reigniting Hope
Alpha Canada: Reigniting Hope

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.

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Enter the Bible
Enter the Bible

Enter the Bible is an online resource developed by Luther Seminary to assist individuals in engaging with Scripture in a thoughtful, accessible, and faithful manner. The platform offers comprehensive information on all 66 books of the Bible, including summaries, outlines, backgrounds, and discussions on theological themes. All content is created and vetted by Luther Seminary faculty, ensuring reliable biblical learning that incorporates academic insights and addresses theological complexities. 

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Ekkuip
Ekkuip

Ekkuip Canada is a Cambridge, Ontario-based organization dedicated to equipping Canadian ministry leaders with trusted resources and personalized service. They offer a wide range of products, including Bibles, study materials, curricula, and church supplies, tailored to support various aspects of ministry.

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Bless Every Home
Bless Every Home

Bless every home offers a platform designed to help individuals and churches spread Christ’s love in their communities. Through its BLESS practices— which stands for Begin with Prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, and Share your Story—users can build meaningful connections with neighbors.

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Greater Ontario House of Prayer (GOHOP)
Greater Ontario House of Prayer (GOHOP)

The Greater Ontario House of Prayer (GOHOP) is a praying community in Hamilton, Ontario, dedicated to cultivating deep spiritual rhythms of prayer, discipleship, and mission. As part of the global 24-7 Prayer movement, GOHOP exists to serve and equip the Church by fostering personal and corporate prayer expressions that unite believers across denominations.

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Artos Academy
Artos Academy

Artos Academy is an affordable, accessible online learning platform designed to equip Christians at every stage of their spiritual journey. Artos Academy offers courses to help you learn, grow, and lead in your faith and ministry.

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Lectio365 App
Lectio365 App

The Lectio 365 App is a powerful tool for spiritual formation, designed to help believers pray and meditate on Scripture throughout their day. Inspired by the ancient rhythms of prayer practiced by Jesus and His disciples, the app invites you to pause three times daily—morning, midday, and evening—to connect with God through prayer and reflection.

Whether you’re seeking to deepen your personal relationship with God or lead your congregation into a more intentional prayer life, Lectio 365 offers accessible, Scripture-centered devotions that bring peace and focus in a busy world.

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Prayer & Possibilities
Prayer & Possibilities

Prayer & Possibilities is a ministry dedicated to guiding individuals toward a deeper, more vibrant relationship with God through prayer and faith development. Founded by Kathryn Shirey, the platform offers resources designed to help you learn how to pray, deepen your faith, and step into God's possibilities for your life.

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Ignatian Resources
Ignatian Resources

Ignatian Resources is dedicated to helping individuals and communities embrace the transformative wisdom of Ignatian spirituality. Ignatian spirituality is based on the work of the Catholic Saint Ignatius of Loyola, taking inspiration from his spiritual exercises and famous spiritual retreats. With a mission to make this timeless tradition accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds, Ignatian offer a wide range of thoughtfully crafted tools to deepen faith and encourage personal growth.

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Crossway
Crossway

Crossway is a not-for-profit, Christian publishing ministry offering books, podcasts, Bible reading plans, and articles.

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The Book of Belonging
The Book of Belonging

The Book of Belonging is an illustrated Bible storybook to help children understand the rich diversity of God's people, emphasizing identity, contemplation, and wonder. It presents 42 Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments, featuring diverse narratives and illustrations that include women, men expressing emotions, and people of color, ensuring that every child can see themselves reflected in the stories. The book encourages imagination and wonder, allowing kids the freedom to explore, question, and discover a personal connection to their Creator.

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