Church Vitalization Canada
Church Vitalization Canada is dedicated to addressing the challenges faced by plateaued and declining churches across the nation. They offer a range of resources and events aimed at revitalizing congregations and fostering growth.
Flourishing Congregations: Reigniting Hope
The "Reigniting Hope: Sharing the Good News in Canada" report, produced by Alpha Canada in partnership with the Flourishing Congregations Institute, examines how Canadian church leaders perceive and engage in evangelism. A notable finding is that 72% of leaders have observed increased spiritual curiosity within their communities.
Principles for Church Growth
Principles for Church Growth by Bob and Mary Hopkins, published by the Anglican Church Planting Initiatives, delves into the multifaceted nature of church growth, emphasizing that it encompasses more than mere numerical increase.
The article identifies four key dimensions of growth: upward growth in maturity and discipleship, inward growth in fellowship and community, outward growth in mission and societal engagement, and numerical growth. Bob and Mary emphasize that the recognition of the Holy Spirit as the sole source of growth, underscoring the necessity to remain connected to the divine in order to bear fruit.