On the Road with Ministry Forum Summer 2025
In celebration of Ministry Forum's 500th email subscriber, Director John embarked on a 10-day road trip through Northern Ontario and Winnipeg to preach, connect with ministry leaders, and witness their diverse contexts. Highlights included preaching at St. Andrew’s in Thunder Bay, visiting the Anamiewigummig (Kenora) Fellowship Centre with Yvonne Bearbull, and engaging with Indigenous ministry leaders in Winnipeg. The journey was both pastoral and personal, underscoring the beauty and challenges of ministry in remote and urban areas, and affirming the importance of connection, collaboration, and continued support for those serving across the church.
Thank You Stuart! A tribute to a career of service and insights.
We, at Ministry Forum, are paying tribute to the upcoming retirement of The Rev. Dr. Stuart Macdonald, Professor of Church and Society, with a few tidbits we expect would be right up his alley—no, not about witches—DATA about faith and religion in North America.
Listening for Hope in a Changing Church: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls
In the latest episode of the Ministry Forum Podcast, Rev. John Borthwick sits down with Rev. Dr. Patricia Dutcher-Walls, Moderator of the 149th General Assembly of The Presbyterian Church in Canada, to explore that very question.
Drawing from her decades of experience as a professor, minister, and theological leader, Pat reflects on the deep joys and challenges of this season in church life and invites us to think critically and faithfully about the moment we are in
PCC Membership Documents and Resources
Seven resources from the PCC and PCUSA that can help you create an effective and informative new members class at your church.