In today's Canadian context, churches can run programs, hold services, and look busy—but are we fulfilling Jesus' mission? This guide walks pastors, boards, and ministry leaders through ten crucial conversations every church must have—from clarifying your "why" and vision, to building disciples, cultivating a gospel-saturated culture, and making real community. Honest answers to these questions can transform your leadership, your church, and your community. Read it to ensure your church isn't just surviving—but thriving for the Kingdom.

How can our ministry make prayer more than a program? To develop a church-wide culture of prayer, focus on leadership modelling, practical resources and training, integrating prayer into daily church life through consistent rhythms and special events, and fostering a collective responsibility for a "house of prayer".

Some church services feel a little like sitting through a 6-year-old’s piano recital—disorganized, painful, and hard to endure. The problem isn’t a lack of love for Jesus, but a lack of preparation and excellence that distracts people from encountering Him. With a little intentionality in practice, transitions, and focus, our services can move from “Twinkle, Twinkle” to a Spirit-led symphony of grace.

How can the Church effectively raise up and empower the next generation of leaders to carry its mission forward? The Church is facing a leadership crisis, but hope lies in intentionally discipling and apprenticing the next generation—empowering their unique gifts of creativity, authenticity, advocacy, and collaboration to lead alongside us. When every generation invests in the ones to come, the Church’s future becomes stronger, more unified, and Spirit-led.

“If I am a Christian, why am I depressed, anxious or angry?" In this article, Matthew Swinamer explores the intersection of faith and mental health from a Christian perspective and how Christian counselling can provide a holistic approach to wellness.

Pastor Sang Hee and her team witnessed God move powerfully in Fort Good Hope—children asking for Bibles, lives touched, and faith growing strong. Their story reveals a deep spiritual hunger in Northern Canada and a call for more churches to go north.

Small churches don’t need big budgets to make a big impact—they need to think like a guerrilla: nimble, creative, and consistent in showing Christ’s love. By focusing on small but frequent acts of blessing, adding a personal touch, telling the story, mobilizing members, and always inviting people to take the next step, churches can saturate their communities with hope. Over time, this steady presence transforms how people see the church and opens doors for them to encounter Jesus.

What if lament isn’t weakness, but God’s gift for processing grief? Far from failure, lament is a healthy, normal part of our journey with Christ.

Is your church as healthy as it could be? Boards that lead with clarity, hospitality teams that truly welcome, discipleship pathways that actually grow people, and strategies that reach your community—these don’t happen by accident. They’re built through intentional training. 👉 Read our latest blog to discover six essential trainings that can help your church thrive in mission, vision, and impact for the next 5–8 years.

Are you leading on empty—or leading from prayer? Ministry is busy, but without prayer, we run on empty. In this new blog, discover practical ways to root yourself in prayer, hear real-life stories from pastors, and find out why joining our upcoming Prayer Gathering for Pastors and Leaders could be the reset your soul needs. Come be refreshed—because when leaders pray, everything changes.

Small churches don’t need big budgets to make a big impact—they need to think like a guerrilla: nimble, creative, and consistent in showing Christ’s love. By focusing on small but frequent acts of blessing, adding a personal touch, telling the story, mobilizing members, and always inviting people to take the next step, churches can saturate their communities with hope. Over time, this steady presence transforms how people see the church and opens doors for them to encounter Jesus.

Pastors, the future of your church isn’t found in playing it safe—it’s found in pioneering faith. Like Abraham, Joshua, and Nehemiah, God calls leaders today to leave comfort, take risks, and see beyond ruins into God’s promises. Every great move of God begins when someone dares to step first. Are you ready to blaze the trail God is calling you to?

Why hasn't Jesus returned yet? Jesus said the gospel must be preached to every group of people before the end comes. That means He's still waiting on us. The Church is active, but often misaligned—focused on places already reached, while billions remain unreached. It's not about doing more, but going further. Let's finish the task so our King can return.

Are you ready to take your children’s ministry to the next level? This fall’s Children’s Ministry Leadership Course will equip you with practical tools, mentorship, and a fresh vision to disciple kids and raise up the next generation for Jesus. Starting September 30, join a community of leaders who are passionate about reaching more children with the gospel!

What happens when three Alberta churches team up with believers in the North to pioneer a Spirit-filled camp on contested spiritual ground? Against bears, black flies, road closures, and every imaginable obstacle, God broke through with revival among hurting youth in the Northwest Territories. Read the story of Camp Compass—it will stir your faith and remind you why the North matters for the nation.

Have we mistaken the Bride of Christ for our own? When pastors treat the church as theirs to build, lead, or possess, both ministry and marriage can unravel. This blog reminds us that we are stewards, not owners—and that Jesus is our one true love.

What is church revitalization, and why is it so important? Church Revitalization is a process of change from an inward to an outward focus that starts in the minds of church leaders and produces transformational change in the church. These five myths will keep a church from the life God wants for it.

What can I do to make our weekend gatherings more effective? If you’re leading a relational church, align EVERYTHING your church does around those relational gifts. If you want to soften the lights a bit during times of worship, go ahead. But don’t lose the critical realization that I’m worshipping alongside some people who really look like they love Jesus.