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.

The Narrative of Hope and Possibility initiative by The Presbyterian Church in Canada is progressing with a working group of up to 20 members, representing diverse backgrounds and ministries. Their goal is to gather and share stories that highlight renewal and transformation within the church, especially in uncertain times. This initiative emphasizes the church’s core message of God’s love, forgiveness, and peace through Jesus Christ.

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.

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.

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.