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.

Introducing new members to the core beliefs, practices, and history of the Presbyterian Church in Canada (PCC) is important for their integration and growth within the PCC community. Here are helpful resources from the PCC and PCUSA to do just that.

With a mission to create "leaders worth following," Leadercast has developed over one million leaders across 20 years by delivering valuable content for corporations, associations, chambers of commerce, and more.

Our churches could play a revolutionary role in addressing our world’s most pressing problems. We can lead the way in caring for the planet. We can address the needs of the poor. We can become agents of peace. And we can stand for the dignity of all people, beginning with the most vulnerable. In this eight-week intensive, we will help your congregation develop a vision and a plan for organizing your congregation to be a community of spiritual activists (aka disciples), engaging in good work for the common good, inspired by faith, hope, and love.

Seeds of Grace offers a suite of Christian education resources designed to support local congregations, staff, volunteers, and families in growing their faith. The initiative draws inspiration from the acacia tree, symbolizing resilience and spiritual growth even in challenging environments. The acacia tree’s use in biblical times for constructing the Ark of the Covenant and the Tabernacle parallels the role of Christian education in building a strong, faith-filled community.