An online course led by Rev. Dr. Peter Coutts, designed to enhance self-awareness and leadership skills for ministry leaders. Over four units, participants explore self-leadership principles, complete self-assessment tools, and develop personal leadership plans. The course combines video lectures, practical exercises, and reflective activities to help leaders manage their strengths and weaknesses, set meaningful goals, and apply self-leadership in real-world contexts. This course aims to foster intentional personal and professional growth, empowering ministry leaders to lead themselves and their congregations more effectively.

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.

The document "To Preach the Good News: A Handbook about Preaching for Presbyterians in Canada" by Sarah Travis is a comprehensive guide designed to assist preachers in the Presbyterian Church in Canada.

Formed within Wesley Theological Seminary in 2003, the Lewis Center for Church Leadership is dedicated to promoting the effective and faithful practice of Christian leadership in the church and the world. Over the past 17 years, the Center has become a trusted resource for church leadership ideas, research, resources, and training. The Center helps seminary students, clergy, lay leaders, and denominational leaders enhance their leadership effectiveness and develop leadership in others.

The Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship (LRPF) honors the legacy of exceptional leaders from Yorkminster Park Church by promoting the ministry of preaching. Since 1987, LRPF has featured distinguished preachers and teachers. The fellowship offers annual events, workshops, and lectures to support continuing education for clergy.

Leading worship is a vital and deeply fulfilling aspect of church life, especially in these times when many churches are guided by dedicated lay leaders. If you’ve found yourself stepping into this role, perhaps with some trepidation, you’re not alone. We understand the unique challenges you face, and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

This unique course is dedicated to all things books, offering a rich, immersive experience for ministry leaders and book lovers alike

For the Love of Creation is a Canadian national initiative that unites faith communities and organizations to promote climate justice through education, reflection, action, and advocacy. This collaborative effort emphasizes Indigenous self-determination and youth empowerment, aiming to mobilize faith-based responses to the climate crisis.

Backstory Preaching provides practical and spiritual support to help preachers improve their sermon preparation and delivery. Offering courses, mentorship, and resources, it aims to make sermon prep more efficient and spiritually enriching. The ministry supports both lectionary and non-lectionary preachers, fostering growth and renewed vitality in their preaching.

The PCC's Building Survey and Congregation Risk Assessment provide insights to help congregations and presbyteries manage their resources effectively. The building survey highlights underutilized properties and the need for strategic planning. The risk assessment identifies congregations vulnerable to closure, suggesting early interventions.

Faith Communities Today (FACT) conducts extensive research surveys and publishes practical reports on congregational life in the U.S. Led by the Cooperative Congregational Studies Partnership, FACT collaborates with over 25 faith groups and the Hartford Institute for Religion Research. The latest survey in 2020 included responses from 15,278 congregations across 80 denominations.

Bible Project provides invaluable tools for ministry leaders, educators, and individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible. By offering a variety of accessible and engaging resources, they help foster a lifelong journey of exploring Scripture and its transformative power.

Working Preacher, a resource from Luther Seminary, offers weekly lectionary-based content, blogs, and articles to support preachers. Featuring contributions from over 500 biblical scholars and pastors, it provides trusted resources for sermon development and worship planning.

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.

Bible in a Minute offers concise, one-minute summaries of every chapter in the Bible. This resource is ideal for those looking to learn about the Bible through progressive and liberation theology. Follow on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for new episodes.

Zeteo Worship, a collaborative project of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, the Christian Classics Ethereal Library, and Hymnary.org, provides a robust search engine to access over 100 online resources for preachers, worship planners, and Bible students, aiming to inspire and inform sermons and worship planning.

"Worshiping with Children" is a lectionary-based blog offering practical ideas for inclusive, intergenerational worship. It provides resources to help children and adults engage in worship together through scripture reading, prayers, and liturgy, fostering a welcoming and participatory worship environment.

"Still Waters" by Teresa Echo offers an array of intergenerational ministry resources, prayer stations, and interactive worship ideas. The focus is on creating inclusive, meaningful worship experiences that engage diverse congregations, reflecting the complex and beautiful nature of God's creation.

Weekly Worship: The Church of Scotland's Weekly Worship provides liturgical material based on the Revised Common Lectionary, aimed at anyone involved in leading worship. It offers diverse perspectives to help leaders reflect on and enhance their worship practices.

Conversations in Worship: Conversations in Worship is a Church of Scotland resource that encourages sharing personal encounters with God within worship communities. It fosters an open, non-judgmental environment, deepening communal bonds and enhancing the worship experience.

The Wild Goose Resource Group and Wild Goose Publications, part of the Iona Community, offer innovative worship resources and publications aimed at fostering justice and peace. These resources include songs, liturgies, and theological reflections designed to inspire and equip ministry leaders for contextual and participatory worship.