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Pastoral Care Al Downey Pastoral Care Al Downey

Where is Your Bethel?

Where do you return when the climb gets steep, and the calling feels heavy?
Every leader has a Bethel—a sacred moment where God’s call became unmistakable and enduring. Remembering that place may be what keeps you climbing when quitting seems easier.

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Leadership Bob Jones Leadership Bob Jones

Receiving God’s Vision For Your Church

Where do we start in seeking God's vision for our church? God isn’t intimidated by any problem in our churches, whether the challenges of rural churches, the struggles of urban society, false religions, a perceived irrelevance to Canadian culture, or even a past that outshines the present. God has a plan for every church, one that makes tomorrow more effective than yesterday. The Acts 2 Journey will help.

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Leadership Bob Jones Leadership Bob Jones

Protect The Prophetic Voice of Your Church

How can our church best serve our community in a time of polarized politics, online rage farming, and disinformation? When the church chooses partisanship over principle, it trades prophetic authority for short-term influence—and usually loses both. Jesus did not come to start a political party. He embodied a kingdom that refused the categories of his day. A Review of "Towards A Better Canada" by Tim Schindel.

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Outreach Jeremiah Raible Outreach Jeremiah Raible

Reaching the Lost, Searching, or Just Not Interested Canadian

Most Canadians aren’t walking through church doors anytime soon—but that doesn’t mean they aren’t searching for meaning. This article unpacks how the Church can reach the lost, the curious, and even the disinterested in our own neighbourhoods by living out a faith that’s real, relevant, and rooted in love.

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Prayer Al Downey Prayer Al Downey

Creating a Corporate Culture of Prayer

How can a church truly thrive in God’s power? Prayer is not just a practice; it is the heartbeat of every healthy ministry. Without it, even the most innovative initiatives will falter. Here are practical steps to lead by example, equip your team, embed prayer in every service, designate dedicated prayer spaces, and commission prayer ambassadors.

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Leadership Edwin Rideout Leadership Edwin Rideout

Chasing Donkeys, Discovering Destiny

Can God use the mundane aspects of ministry? In the mundane routines of life, it’s easy to miss the extraordinary leadings of God. The story of Saul in 1 Samuel 9-10 vividly shows how God works through the ordinary incidents of our lives.

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Northern Initiatives Chanda Randell Northern Initiatives Chanda Randell

The Great Adventure to the North: Discovering Life, Beauty, and Purpose in the NWT

Have you ever felt God calling you to something bigger — something beyond your comfort zone? Come with me on a journey to the Northwest Territories — a land of breathtaking beauty, resilient people, and a deep hunger for hope. This isn’t just a trip; it’s a Great Adventure to the North — and maybe, just maybe, it’s where God is calling you next. 👉 Read the full story here.

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Pastoral Care Al Downey Pastoral Care Al Downey

Creating a Personal Culture of Prayer

If we’re committed to leading God’s people into a deeper ‘prayer culture’ in our church, it must start with our own personal prayer life. We can’t expect others to embrace what we haven’t fully wrestled with ourselves. The truth is simple: we cannot take a ministry any deeper into prayer than we have personally gone. Leadership begins with the priorities we model, not just the ones we ask others to follow.

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Children Christine Ross Children Christine Ross

Talking with Volunteers: Communication Hacks for Building Stronger Kids Ministry Teams

Ever had a tough talk with a volunteer or parent? We’ve all been there. Communication in ministry can either build trust or break it. This new blog unpacks how to lead Kids Ministry volunteers with clarity, grace, and courage — even when the conversations get awkward. 👉 Learn how to communicate like Jesus and keep your team healthy and united.

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Outreach Veronica Tilley Outreach Veronica Tilley

Hope in the North: How God Is Moving in Fort Smith

“I went to Fort Smith not knowing what to expect—just that God would move. And He did.” 🙌 Veronica’s story from her recent trip to the Northwest Territories is a beautiful reminder that God is working in the everyday moments—in conversations, prayers, and relationships. Come read how hope is spreading across the North! 💙

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Preaching Bob Jones Preaching Bob Jones

Answering Questions People Are Asking

How can I create a message series in 2026 on giving answers from the Bible that people are asking? The teaching role of a pastor is ever so critical in a healthy church. Healthy churches foster environments where people can ask their doubts and get biblical insight. It’s true that directly engaging with the questions people are asking and giving answers from the Bible is one of the pillars of a prevailing church.

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Leadership Jeremiah Raible Leadership Jeremiah Raible

The Limitless Call: Rediscovering the Conviction That Keeps You Going

Somewhere along the way, ministry can become more about managing than calling. But the call of God on your life hasn’t gone anywhere—it’s waiting to be rediscovered. The Limitless Call is a reminder that God’s voice still leads, still sends, and still empowers you to go where comfort never would. Whether you’re in your first years of ministry or finishing the race strong, this article will help you rekindle that conviction and live with renewed courage, clarity, and fire.

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Discipleship Jeremiah Raible Discipleship Jeremiah Raible

Making Disciples: Moving Beyond Decisions

If we want to see the Church in Northern Canada flourish, we must move from decisions to discipleship. It’s time to help people grow deep in Christ, not just show up on Sundays. This article shares a vision — and a practical roadmap — for how we can build disciple-making cultures in every ABNWT church.

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