The Studio from the Canadian Centre for Christian Charities is a guided organizational assessment designed to help Christian ministries strengthen governance, leadership alignment, strategy, and operational health. Through a multi-participant online assessment, a detailed report, a facilitated debrief, and curated resources, ministries gain clear insight into how their organization is functioning and where growth is needed. By engaging leaders, managers, and board members together, The Studio supports alignment, informed decision-making, and practical action planning for long-term mission effectiveness.

MacDonald Lectureship 2026: Exploring how we can live and lead with courage, compassion, integrity, and hope in a rapidly changing world.

Being With is a ten-session course that explores Christian faith and life through small-group conversation and storytelling. Designed for those who are curious about faith, returning to Christianity, or on the edges of church life, it requires no previous biblical knowledge. Each session combines personal reflection, attentive listening, a short presentation, and open conversation around themes including meaning, Jesus, church, suffering, prayer, and the cross.

Our partner in the Book Walk project is Storytime Trail, a non-profit who are coordinating the sale of these kits at cost. Ministry Forum doesn't make a cent on it either. This isn't a product we're selling you. It's simply something we believe in: that a meaningful, outdoor, intergenerational experience can do real good in the life of a congregation, and open a creative, welcoming door to the wider community. We'd love to see as many congregations as possible have that experience.

While many ministry leaders initially embraced livestreaming as a necessity during the pandemic, questions linger about its role in a post-pandemic church. Does online worship weaken in-person attendance? Who benefits most from online church? And how does it align with the theological vision of “church”? Drawing from the latest research and cultural reflections, this post explores the complexities of online church and offers guidance for ministry leaders.

Here’s something we Presbyterians don’t talk about much… NEW congregations… apparently they are taking root across Canada. And Dr. James Watson has been on a mission to figure out what it takes to help them grow?

The Unthinkable Resource Hub is a curated collection of books, articles, videos, podcasts, guides, courses, and organizations focused on climate change and mental health. Covering topics such as climate anxiety, ecological grief, emotional resilience, climate justice, and community support, it provides evidence-informed resources for individuals, educators, mental health professionals, and faith leaders seeking to better understand and respond to climate-related emotional wellbeing.

Church Training Center provides consulting, coaching, governance training, and financial leadership support for churches. Its resources help pastors, church councils, treasurers, and lay leaders strengthen governance structures, financial practices, strategic planning, and leadership processes so congregations can steward their mission with clarity and accountability.

The nice thing about video is that it lets people get to know your church before they visit. Instead of just reading about your community, they’re greeted by a real person and can see what a Sunday morning is like.

This doesn’t have to be complicated (actually, it’s better if it isn’t).

It is never a bad time to invest in learning more about YOU… if you haven't taken the time before, maybe this summer is a good time to start.

Enter the Bible is a free online resource from Luther Seminary that helps readers engage Scripture with greater confidence, depth, and understanding.

Back in May, our team spent a day at Camp Cairn with staff from the three Ontario Presbyterian camps - Cairn, Gracefield and Kintail. The camps brought their year-round and seasonal staff together before summer began. They did some training and planning, connected with each other, and just enjoyed being together before the busy season started.

Our team was invited to come up for the day and spend some time with the staff and hear about what it’s like to serve in this area of ministry today.

Summer is often a time of transitions. Sometimes we are saying goodbye and other times we are saying hello. Doing this well can allow people who have served faithfully to leave feeling valued and loved. Welcoming new ministry leaders with intention and care can set them up for flourishing.

There’s a stereotype about rural churches — that folks who worship there aren’t open to new perspectives, that they won’t engage diverse theologies or biblical scholarship. Anyone who’s lived and worked in those communities knows this simply isn’t true. 

Earlier this month, Ministry Forum Director, The Rev. John Borthwick had the opportunity to preach as part of Knox College’s annual Soccer Sunday service - a celebration that brought together faith, community, and the rich history of the beautiful game.