A fresh approach, holistic tools, and time-honoured resources to help you grow in Christ-likeness—and help the church come together—through intentional Christian spiritual formation

The Orange Theory is built on the concept of blending two influential forces—home and church—to foster vibrant, holistic faith in the next generation. Represented by the colour red, the home symbolizes the love, warmth, and personal investment parents and caregivers bring to a child’s faith journey. The church, symbolized by yellow, provides the light of wisdom, guidance, and communal support through teachings and relationships with mentors and peers. When combined, these two colors create orange, a dynamic partnership where church and home work together to create a cohesive, impactful faith experience. This approach encourages church leaders to align with parents as primary faith influencers, equipping them to reinforce biblical values and support spiritual growth at home. By leveraging both environments, the Orange Theory aims to build resilient, relational, and service-oriented faith in children and youth.

Leading Ideas Talks brings to the table cutting-edge leaders on subjects you care about — navigating change, reaching younger people, financing your ministry, communicating effectively — to help you be the leader God is calling you to be.

The centre provides a range of services, including individual, couple, family, and group counselling, all with a psychospiritual focus. This approach integrates psychological principles with spiritual exploration, addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, and relationship challenges. While rooted in the Christian academic context of Knox College, the Centre is inclusive and welcomes clients from all backgrounds—no religious or spiritual affiliation is necessary to access services.

Rev. Dr. Mi-Weon Yang

The centre is led by Dr. Mi-Weon Yang, a Registered Psychotherapist with over two decades of experience in clinical practice and academic teaching. As an Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology and Intercultural Counselling at Knox College, Dr. Yang has a deep commitment to supporting clients through compassionate care and culturally sensitive approaches. Her leadership ensures that the Centre upholds the highest standards of professionalism, ethical practice, and quality client care.

Yale Divinity School (YDS) offers a variety of free resources through its Center for Continuing Education, designed to support churches, clergy, laity, and anyone interested in theological exploration. These resources include podcasts, online courses, video lectures, and small group study materials aimed at expanding understanding of Christian theology, biblical studies, and leadership.

Faith Forward is reimagining children’s and youth ministry through forward-thinking approaches to faith formation, community, and theological engagement. Faith Forward equips leaders to nurture young people’s spirituality in ways that are inclusive, contextually aware, and responsive to contemporary challenges. Faith Forward’s mission is to inspire ministry practices that cross traditional boundaries, support diverse expressions of faith, and foster resilience, justice, and compassion in young people.

SamuelThomasDavies.com is a resource hub focused on personal productivity, decision-making, and self-improvement, curated by Sam Davies. Sam’s content includes actionable takeaways from nonfiction books, practical advice on mastering productivity tools like Notion, and insights on building effective habits. Through his blog and email-newsletter, Words Into Works, Sam provides summaries of over 141 books and shares strategies for working smarter and living better.

The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) offers a variety of resources designed to guide seekers on the contemplative path, including Daily Meditations from Richard Rohr, podcasts that explore contemplative spirituality and social justice, online education through self-paced courses on mystical and contemplative traditions, and live events that focus on deepening prayer practices and compassionate action.

The Work of the People (TWOTP) is a unique spiritual visual library and virtual sanctuary offering films, liturgical resources, and courses that nurture a journey of faith, transformation, and shared humanity. Founded by filmmaker Travis Reed, TWOTP creates a safe space for honest reflection, exploring both the beauty and difficulty of transformation. With a vast and evolving library of short films featuring diverse voices—including theologians, poets, authors, and faith leaders—TWOTP addresses core questions of faith, inclusivity, justice, and human experience. The films can be used in individual study, small groups, or church settings, with topics searchable by keyword, scripture, lectionary calendar, or contributor.

Partnership for ReNEWal is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting churches as they navigate modern challenges in attendance, financial sustainability, community engagement, and ministry effectiveness. PfR offers a mission-first approach that helps congregations focus on serving others by discovering and embracing their divine purpose, creating actionable ministry plans, and establishing sustainable models for growth and vitality.

Learning Forte is an ecumenical team of digital ministry experts, educators, and consultants who assist faith communities, theological institutions, and mission-driven organizations in adapting to digital and hybrid ministry. With a focus on aligning technology and communications with organizational values and context, Learning Forte provides consulting, digital audits, educational resources, and strategy development to enhance online presence and ministry effectiveness.

Using a data-driven approach, FaithX equips churches to assess their strengths, identify missional opportunities, and address community needs. Their consulting services are designed to help churches adapt in a rapidly changing context, with tools and coaching tailored to congregational vitality, leadership transitions, capital campaigns, and community resource mobilization.

NEXT Church is a network within and beyond the Presbyterian Church (USA) that connects church leaders to foster transformation, justice, and resilience in ministry. NEXT Church emphasizes relational strength, leadership development, and confronting oppressive systems to help congregations and leaders embody God’s vision for the common good. The network creates collaborative spaces, equips leaders to navigate cultural change, and promotes experimental approaches to ministry. Resources offered by NEXT Church include Cultivated Ministry for adaptive accountability, the Antiracism as a Way of Being course, and a group-oriented Restoration Bible Study.

The Unstuck Group is a consulting organization that helps churches overcome growth barriers by providing strategic guidance and practical support to pastors and church leaders. Founded by Tony Morgan, the group offers a structured process known as the Unstuck Process, which includes assessment, strategic planning, and ongoing coaching. This approach is designed to help churches clarify vision, align teams, develop effective structures, and create actionable plans for sustainable impact. The Unstuck Group works with churches through both virtual and in-person consulting options, emphasizing alignment, accountability, and follow-through.

Faith Matters Network is a womanist-centered organization dedicated to empowering spiritually grounded leaders, social activists, and community organizers to pursue social justice and personal well-being. Through programs built on principles of spiritual sustainability, connection, and accompaniment, Faith Matters Network offers resources, coaching, and cohort-based learning to cultivate resilient leadership among those addressing societal injustices.

One Day's Pay is a grassroots campaign encouraging settlers and non-Indigenous Canadians to donate a day’s pay (or what they can afford) to Indigenous-led projects, movements, organizations, and nations. Launched on September 30, 2021, Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the initiative seeks to address the legacy of residential schools by prompting meaningful action beyond reflection. Over three years, the campaign has raised nearly $750,000.

This virtual pilgrimage, led by Rev. John Borthwick from St. Andrew's in Guelph, offers a reflective journey through the book 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act by Bob Joseph. The series aims to deepen understanding of the historical and ongoing impacts of the Indian Act on Indigenous peoples in Canada.

This resource is ideal for small churches, house churches, or individual study. It includes closed-captioning options for non-English speakers. Simple to use, it allows viewers to stream or download sermons and project them onto screens for group use. Users can sign up to receive weekly sermons by email.

In his talk, "What's Next? Options for Struggling Churches," Rev. Dr. John-Peter Smit gives practical advice for churches facing shrinking attendance and financial hurdles. He points out that while the world has changed around them, many churches haven’t adapted, and that’s why they’re losing relevance and members.

Dandelion Marketplace is a platform that provides progressive spiritual formation content for families and communities. Dandelion serves as a colander, offering the most reliable resources, without having to sift through fundamentalist search options.