The Lead Pastor is a community for pastors, church planters and anyone with a passion for building better churches.

The Canadian Centre for Christian Charities (CCCC), established in 1972, is Canada's largest association of Christian charities. It supports over 3,400 ministries nationwide by providing resources and guidance to help them operate effectively and with integrity.

CCCC offers services such as legal and financial consultation, human resources support, and training programs. Additionally, it grants accreditation to member charities that meet established standards, assuring donors of their financial and organizational integrity.

For churches in Canada, organizations like Church Bookkeeping offer specialized services tailored to the unique financial needs and regulatory requirements of Canadian churches. Their team of accountants, bookkeepers, and payroll specialists are experienced in Canadian church finance, assisting with tasks such as government reporting, charity receipting, and vision-based financial reporting.

Ministry Brands provides end-to-end software tailored to the needs of faith-based and purpose-driven organizations.

Smart Church Management provides church leaders with resources, training, and tools to manage their ministry's people, time, and finances. Their offerings include online courses, downloadable forms and job descriptions, and a selection of books focused on church administration.

ChurchTrac is an all-in-one church management platform designed to streamline administrative tasks, including member management, attendance tracking, donation tracking, and worship planning. With built-in communication tools, a free church website, and online giving options, it helps churches stay organized and focused on ministry.

Charity Tracker is a cloud-based case management software designed to assist nonprofits, churches, and community service organizations in managing client assistance, tracking progress, and fostering collaboration. Key features include client intake and management, allowing users to record demographic data, manage assistance records, and set individualized goals for clients.

Text In Church is a communication platform tailored to enhance engagement between churches and their congregations. It offers two-way communication enabling churches to send and receive text messages, facilitating meaningful conversations and relationship building. The platform supports multi-channel communication allowing outreach through text messaging, email, and phone calls to ensure messages reach members via their preferred channels.

Churchteams is a comprehensive church management software designed to streamline administrative tasks and enhance community engagement.

Whether you’re a church administrator, pastor, or volunteer leader, TCN is a valuable resource for navigating the complex responsibilities of church leadership with confidence and professionalism.

Our Daily Bread University (ODBU) is an affordable, accessible online learning platform designed to equip Christians at every stage of their spiritual journey. ODBU offers courses to help you learn, grow, and lead in your faith and ministry.

Affiliated with Our Daily Bread Ministries, ODBU has been serving the global church for over 20 years, providing trusted, Bible-centered resources to help believers grow spiritually and equip themselves for leadership and discipleship.

In this Duke Divinity+ non-credit course for church pastors and leaders, you will learn the importance of approaching church administration theologically. More specifically, you will engage church admin as church practices whose theological goals are discipleship, formation, witness, and worship. As such, church administration should be a critically important component of pastoral leadership and competence.

Through four engaging six-week courses, participants will learn from experienced instructors and connect with peers from across the country, building a network of like-minded leaders in church administration.

Pro Church Tools is a multimedia company founded by Brady Shearer, dedicated to helping churches navigate the intersection of faith and digital technology. Pro Church Tools aims to equip churches with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively communicate and engage with their congregations and their communities in this digital age. Pro Church Tools provides various resources, including downloads, podcasts, video content, and software all designed to help church leaders and teams master digital communication.