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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.

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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.

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ChurchTrac

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.

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Center for Church Renewal

The Center for Church Renewal helps in revitalizing churches and supporting leaders in their renewal journeys. They offer a free church health assessment to help you evaluate your congregation's current state and identify areas for growth.

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Spiritual First Aid

Spiritual First Aid is a comprehensive program designed to equip individuals with the skills to provide compassionate care during times of crisis. Their on-demand certificate course offers a self-paced learning experience, allowing you to complete it in about six hours. For those interested in group learning, they provide a facilitator-led course structured over six sessions, each lasting 90 minutes to two hours, for in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats.

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Center for Action and Contemplation

The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) offers a variety of resources designed to guide seekers on the contemplative path, including Daily Meditations from Richard Rohr, podcasts that explore contemplative spirituality and social justice, online education through self-paced courses on mystical and contemplative traditions, and live events that focus on deepening prayer practices and compassionate action.

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Partnership for ReNEWal

Partnership for ReNEWal is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting churches as they navigate modern challenges in attendance, financial sustainability, community engagement, and ministry effectiveness. PfR offers a mission-first approach that helps congregations focus on serving others by discovering and embracing their divine purpose, creating actionable ministry plans, and establishing sustainable models for growth and vitality.

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The UNSTUCK Group

The Unstuck Group is a consulting organization that helps churches overcome growth barriers by providing strategic guidance and practical support to pastors and church leaders. Founded by Tony Morgan, the group offers a structured process known as the Unstuck Process, which includes assessment, strategic planning, and ongoing coaching. This approach is designed to help churches clarify vision, align teams, develop effective structures, and create actionable plans for sustainable impact. The Unstuck Group works with churches through both virtual and in-person consulting options, emphasizing alignment, accountability, and follow-through.

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What's Next? Options for Struggling Churches

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.

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