Elevating Lay Leadership
When I was in Saskatchewan recently, I had some insightful conversations about lay leadership in today’s Church. It’s fascinating how the Church passionately aims to empower the laity in congregational roles, yet over the decades, we’ve marginalized these roles through ordered ministries like the Diaconate or lay missionaries. This has resulted in an over-reliance on ordained clergy, who are now stretched beyond capacity and dwindling in numbers…
Marking Transitions with Meaning: Worship Resources from the United Church of Canada
In my journey of ministry, transitions have always been significant moments, both personally and for the congregations I’ve served. To navigate these changes with grace and intentionality, I’ve often turned to the rich worship resources offered by the United Church of Canada. Their comprehensive materials for milestones and transitions, particularly the Covenanting Service and DeCovenanting Service, have been invaluable tools in creating meaningful experiences for beginnings and endings in ministry.