Technology with Heart: Two Ways We Can Lighten the Load & Open New Doors
Ministry has always been personal, relational, and deeply rooted in community. But in today’s world, it’s also becoming increasingly complex. Pastoral leaders are navigating more demands than ever—spiritual care, administrative responsibilities, digital engagement, and the constant need to adapt.
It can feel like too much to carry.
At Ministry Forum, hosted by Knox College, we’re exploring ways technology might help lighten that load, without losing what matters most. Two of the initiatives we’re testing—Coach on the Field and the Congregational Virtual Front Door—seek to do just that.
But these ideas need your input. Before we move forward, we want to hear from you.
Would you take a few minutes to complete our survey or sign up for a listening session? Your feedback will directly shape how these initiatives develop and how they could serve ministry leaders across Canada.
You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt:
Like you’re doing too much—and still not doing enough
That ministry demands are growing, but support isn’t
Overwhelmed by the thought of leading through change, again
These aren’t signs of failure. They’re signs that you’re human, and that ministry today asks more of us than ever before. That’s why we’re exploring new ways to offer support, especially using accessible, thoughtful technology that meets leaders where they are.
But before we move forward, we need your input.
Would you take a few moments to fill out our survey or join a listening session? We want to hear your experiences, challenges, and hopes—so that whatever we build actually meets real needs.
How Ministry Forum Could Help
Imagine a system where pastoral leaders are paired with trained coaches—people who understand the spiritual, emotional, and organizational complexities of ministry.
Coaches would be:
Matched based on context and need
Available through a flexible, accessible model
Supported by training partnerships to grow coaching capacity within our denomination
And to extend this support further, we’re even exploring an AI-powered virtual assistant—a tool that could offer 24/7 procedural and pastoral guidance on routine questions or immediate challenges.
Why We Need Your Voice
This initiative is still taking shape—and we don’t want to assume we know what kind of support would be most helpful. That’s why your voice matters. At the heart of this work is a simple conviction: you shouldn’t have to navigate ministry challenges alone. Let’s build a system of real-time, relational support that helps leaders thrive—not just survive. Together, we can create a model that walks with you in the moment and strengthens leadership across the Church.
Will you join us in shaping this vision?
But before we move forward, we need your input.
Would you take a few moments to fill out our survey or join a listening session? We want to hear your experiences, challenges, and hopes—so that whatever we build actually meets real needs.
How Ministry Forum Could Help
This initiative envisions offering churches hands-on support to:
Improve or rebuild their websites
Make use of tools like Google Ad Grants to reach more people online
Learn basic digital engagement skills through training and coaching
It’s not about flashy websites—it’s about creating a meaningful and welcoming digital presence that reflects the heart of your community.
Why We Need Your Voice
This initiative is still taking shape—and we don’t want to assume we know what kind of support would be most helpful. That’s why your voice matters. At the heart of this work is a simple conviction: you shouldn’t have to navigate ministry challenges alone. Let’s build a system of real-time, relational support that helps leaders thrive—not just survive. Together, we can create a coaching model that walks with you in the moment and strengthens leadership across the Church.
Will you join us in shaping this vision?