Season of Creation
Season of Creation fosters ecumenical unity among Christians by inviting 2.2 billion believers worldwide to collectively reflect on their relationship with the Creator and the natural world. Held from September 1st to October 4th, this period serves as a time for spiritual renewal and encourages participants to engage in environmental action, reinforcing the importance of stewardship for our planet.
Pro Church Tools
Pro Church Tools is a multimedia company founded by Brady Shearer, dedicated to helping churches navigate the intersection of faith and digital technology. Pro Church Tools aims to equip churches with the knowledge and tools necessary to effectively communicate and engage with their congregations and their communities in this digital age. Pro Church Tools provides various resources, including downloads, podcasts, video content, and software all designed to help church leaders and teams master digital communication.
Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma
The podcast episode "Preaching in the Wake of Mass Trauma" with Kimberly Wagner offers crucial guidance for pastors on addressing mass trauma in their sermons.
Playlist for Life
Playlist for Life is a music and dementia charity founded in 2013 by Sally Magnusson after her mother, Mamie's, death from dementia. The charity aims to improve the lives of people living with dementia by providing them with personalized music playlists.
PCC Affirmation Resources
The Presbyterian Church in Canada’s National Office, through its Program Coordinator, Carragh Erhardt, offers support for congregations striving to better understand sexuality and inclusion.
PCC Membership Resources
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.
Music Care
Music Care is a social enterprise focused on enhancing caregiving experiences through the strategic use of music. It aims to transform care by empowering both formal and informal caregivers to integrate music into their daily practice, thereby enriching the caregiving experience. This approach has reached over 6,000 caregivers and is grounded in research demonstrating the positive effects of music on physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Me and White Supremacy
"Me and White Supremacy" by Layla F. Saad is a powerful book that began as a month-long Instagram challenge in 2018 and quickly evolved into a global movement. The book, a New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon bestseller, is designed as a 28-day challenge that guides readers through self-reflection on their white privilege and the ways they may unknowingly perpetuate white supremacy.
Leadercast
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.
Lead Culture with Jenni Catron
Navigating the complexities of leadership can be daunting and overwhelming. With Jenni Catron and her guests as your trusted and experienced guides, your leadership journey can become less overwhelming and more fulfilling. Jenni and the 4Sight team want to help you become a healthy leader who leads a thriving organization. Listen to discover the tools and wisdom you need to gain the 4Sight for success!
Kids Sunday School Place
Kids Sunday School Place is an online resource providing materials for children’s Sunday school and kids' ministry, serving both grade school and preschool levels. The site offers a wide range of creative resources including printable lessons, Bible crafts, Christian activities, object lessons, stories, skits, games, and songs, all designed to make teaching Sunday school engaging and rewarding.
Kairos
KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives, is an organization that unites Canadian churches and religious organizations in an ecumenical response to the biblical call for justice, kindness, and humility, as outlined in Micah 6:8. Through a deep-rooted Christian identity, KAIROS works with partners worldwide, including Indigenous, migrant, and diaspora communities, to advocate for social and ecological justice.
Joycast Podcast
Through warm and winsome conversations with a touch of sass, one of America’s most beloved Bible teachers, Margaret Feinberg, uncovers practical ways to spark joy in your life and the lives of others. The Joycast is designed to become the hap-hap-happiest half hour of your week.
Hymn Society
The Hymn Society functions as an ecumenical resource for promoting congregational singing by creating awareness of various traditions and styles, collecting and sharing hymnic data, and modeling community-based events. It encourages songwriting and research in hymnic subjects and supports vibrant congregational singing that reflects contemporary life and thought.
Spiritual Elder Care
Spiritual Eldercare, founded by Chaplain Elisa Bosley, offers free resources designed to support the spiritual needs of elders, particularly those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The platform provides a variety of dementia-friendly materials, including Bible studies, worship services, and sing-along hymns, tailored to foster meaningful spiritual engagement.
Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast offers personal, practical coaching lessons that take the mystery out of leadership. In each episode of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, Craig brings you empowering insights and easy-to-understand takeaways you can use to lead yourself and lead your team. You’ll learn effective ways to grow as a leader, optimize your time, develop your team, and structure your organization.
Convergence
Formerly known as The Center for Progressive Renewal, Convergence champions an inclusive, progressive theological vision aimed at fostering a more just world. The organization emphasizes core values such as collaboration, innovation, courage, and inclusion, seeking to rejuvenate Christian communities and leadership. Through collaboration, Convergence builds trust and shares resources for the common good.
Revolutionary Impact with Brian McLaren
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.