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3 Gifts of ABNWT
Do you have a special gift in your hand today? As with all gifts, they are intended to be opened, enjoyed, and shared with others. This Christmas, as you reflect, consider the gifts of our ABNWT District, all that we have to share among ourselves and others.
Honour Your Pastor by Contributing to their Whole Health
October has traditionally been designated as Pastors' Appreciation Month. Appreciation and honour of pastors is not limited to one month, but October is a time to make space for thanking those who lead and shepherd congregations.
Top 5 Ways to Be an Awesome Canada Student Summer Jobs Employer
How can I make the most of student summer job placements and intentionally develop younger leaders? A great summer job at your church can alter a student’s life trajectory, faith walk, and aspirations.
3 Ways to Partner in Summer Ministry
How can our church bless another church or ministry? Now is the perfect time to consider how you can partner for a transformational summer ministry that reaches lost people, gives lift and builds partnership relations.
5 Ways to Appreciate Your Pastor This October
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. How can I show appreciation to my pastor? Here are five ways to appreciate your pastor during the month of October.
Three Ways to Effectively Partner with The North
If you desire to reach lost people, serve a community, and partner with a local church to make Kingdom impact, you don’t need to travel overseas to have a meaningful cross-cultural experience.
A Letter from A Church Visitor
What does a visitor to your church experience? See your church through their eyes.
Don’t Burn the Ships!
Burning the ships is not the only path to a relentless mission. Clarity, focus, and adaptation help navigate the unchartered.
5 Ways to Appreciate Your Pastor This October
The month of October in North America is set aside as Pastor Appreciation Month. While most people appreciate their pastor(s) throughout the year, October, the month of thanks, is a designated time that you can be intentional in how you appreciate and honour your pastor, pastoral team, and their families.
Fall Into Partnership
While you may once again be bemoaning the interruption of your church planning calendar, this is the season for forging great church partnerships to reach lost people and serve your community. Here are some ideas to inspire you for the season ahead.
Relearning your A, B, C's
Returning to "normal" will mean setting new priorities and parameters of fruitfulness.
How To Build A Community Profile
Here is how you can build a community profile to really understand who your neighbour is and how you can reach them.
5 Outreach Opportunities to Prepare for When Quarantine is Lifted
While we may not exactly know what life will look like post COVID-19, we can anticipate some needs that will emerge that can be opportunities to serve others and make Jesus known.
It's Okay To Grieve
Loss is still a loss and it’s okay to be disappointed, to lament on what wasn’t and to grieve what might have been.
3 Ways To Keep Your Team Encouraged
There’s enormous pressure on pastoral team members, support staff and key volunteers to change and adapt the way they do ministry. The ability to sustain momentum will be dependent on your team’s health; something you need to continue to cultivate.