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.
Narratives of Hope and Possibility– PCC Toolkit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Faith Expressions
Fresh Expressions helps churches innovate and reach more people for Christ by combining traditional and new forms of worship. It provides resources, training, and support for pastors and leaders to create vibrant, contextually relevant faith communities.