Clergy, Burn Out, Books Ministry Forum Clergy, Burn Out, Books Ministry Forum

STUCK: Why Clergy Are Alienated from Their Calling, Congregation, and Career

Stuck, by Todd W. Ferguson and Josh Packard, explores why modern pastors often feel disconnected from their calling, congregations, and ministry careers—not because of burnout or lack of faith, but due to structural problems in how ministry is understood and supported. It offers insights and practical responses for clergy, congregations, and seminary educators.

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Seasonal Resources, Lent, Holy Week, Easter Ministry Forum Seasonal Resources, Lent, Holy Week, Easter Ministry Forum

Finding God in Unexpected Places: Lenten Movie Series

This Lenten Movie Series offers a creative and reflective journey through Lent using well-known secular films to explore spiritual themes. Designed by Knox Presbyterian Church, the guide pairs each film with Scripture and quotes to help viewers reflect on moments of divine grace, human courage, and quiet transformation that emerge from unexpected stories.

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Deconstruction, Youth Ministry Ministry Forum Deconstruction, Youth Ministry Ministry Forum

Blessed Are the Undone

Blessed Are the Undone explores the personal and communal journey of deconstructing Christian faith within a Canadian context. Through testimonies, theological reflection, and sociological insights, authors Angela Reitsma Bick and Peter Schuurman present a nuanced, empathetic, yet critical view of what it means to re-evaluate faith today.

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AI, Technology and Digital Ministry Ministry Forum AI, Technology and Digital Ministry Ministry Forum

Ecclesia.ai

Ecclesia.ai offers churches and Christian organizations an easy-to-use platform to create custom AI chatbots trained on their own theological, educational, and community resources. Built by the CHURCHx team, Ecclesia helps ministries amplify teaching, foster discipleship, and support spiritual growth through AI tools that respect faith traditions and personal dignity.

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Spiritual Formation and Discipleship Ministry Forum Spiritual Formation and Discipleship Ministry Forum

The Upper Room

​The Upper Room is a daily devotional guide that has been encouraging individuals in their spiritual journeys for over 80 years. Published in more than 35 languages and distributed across 100 countries, it offers daily meditations written by readers who share their personal faith experiences. Each meditation includes a scripture reference, a personal story, and a prayer, aiming to help readers connect with God and the global community of believers.

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Canadian Centre for Christian Charities

The Canadian Centre for Christian Charities (CCCC), established in 1972, is Canada's largest association of Christian charities. It supports over 3,400 ministries nationwide by providing resources and guidance to help them operate effectively and with integrity.

CCCC offers services such as legal and financial consultation, human resources support, and training programs. Additionally, it grants accreditation to member charities that meet established standards, assuring donors of their financial and organizational integrity.

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Renewal Ministry Forum Renewal Ministry Forum

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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Finance, Administration & Management Ministry Forum Finance, Administration & Management Ministry Forum

Church Bookkeeping

For churches in Canada, organizations like Church Bookkeeping offer specialized services tailored to the unique financial needs and regulatory requirements of Canadian churches. Their team of accountants, bookkeepers, and payroll specialists are experienced in Canadian church finance, assisting with tasks such as government reporting, charity receipting, and vision-based financial reporting.

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Renewal Ministry Forum Renewal Ministry Forum

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.

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Church Growth, Church Renewal Ministry Forum Church Growth, Church Renewal Ministry Forum

Principles for Church Growth

Principles for Church Growth by Bob and Mary Hopkins, published by the Anglican Church Planting Initiatives, delves into the multifaceted nature of church growth, emphasizing that it encompasses more than mere numerical increase.

The article identifies four key dimensions of growth: upward growth in maturity and discipleship, inward growth in fellowship and community, outward growth in mission and societal engagement, and numerical growth. Bob and Mary emphasize that the recognition of the Holy Spirit as the sole source of growth, underscoring the necessity to remain connected to the divine in order to bear fruit.

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How to Be Both Multisite and Missional—at Any Church

In the article How to Be Both Multisite and Missional—at Any Church Cont’d, by Michael Beck, the author continues from part one of an article by the same name, by exploring the concept of the "blended ecology," emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between traditional or "inherited" church models and innovative or "fresh expressions" of church.

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Church Partnerships: Hub and Spoke Model

In the Michigan District, LCMS podcast episode titled "Church Partnerships – Part 6: Hub-and-Spoke Model," Rev. Randy Johnson discusses the hub-and-spoke model as an innovative approach to church partnerships.

This model involves a central "hub" church collaborating with multiple "spoke" churches or ministries, enabling resource sharing, coordinated efforts, and mutual support.

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