The Starfish and the Spider
The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations by authors Ori Brafman and Rod Beckstrom explores the contrasting dynamics between centralized and decentralized organizations.
Blessed are the Undone
Blessed are the Undone: Testimonies of the Quiet Deconstruction of Faith in Canada, by Angela Reitsma Bick and Peter Schuurman, examines the experiences of Canadian Christians who have quietly deconstructed their faith. The authors incorporate church history, cultural analysis, and personal narratives, using the metaphor of canoeing to depict the spiritual journey. This resource provides ministry leaders with an understanding of the challenges faced by those questioning their faith and offers perspectives on navigating these complex experiences.
Navigators
The Navigators of Canada support ministry leaders by fostering relational discipleship through mentoring, leadership development, and spiritual formation across multiple contexts—churches, campuses, neighborhoods, workplaces, and globally. Their model emphasizes long-term presence, practical equipping, and helping individuals become disciple-makers within their natural communities.
The Starfish and the Spirit: Unleashing the Leadership Potential of Churches and Organizations
The Starfish and the Spirit: Unleashing the Leadership Potential of Churches and Organizations by Lance Ford, Rob Wegner, and Alan Hirsch explores decentralized leadership models for church organizations.
The Book of Belonging
The Book of Belonging is an illustrated Bible storybook to help children understand the rich diversity of God's people, emphasizing identity, contemplation, and wonder. It presents 42 Bible stories from both the Old and New Testaments, featuring diverse narratives and illustrations that include women, men expressing emotions, and people of color, ensuring that every child can see themselves reflected in the stories. The book encourages imagination and wonder, allowing kids the freedom to explore, question, and discover a personal connection to their Creator.