Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) is mentioned several times in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. What does it mean? How is it applied in Canada in relationship to resource development and First Nations, Metis, and Inuit? How does it relate to the Duty to Consult? Read more
Presenting a congregational development tool called Already Missional, which is available to EDGE consultants working with United Churches. United Church parishioners are often leaders and volunteers in the local community’s social service sector. The already-missional model explores these established community partnerships to build the congregation’s capacity for mission. The webinar will describe Read more
Two or more nations engage in treaty–making. The presenters will explore what it means to exercise the rights and responsibilities of being treaty people today. The Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples (1996) said “by reconciliation we mean more than just giving effect to a treaty hunting right or securing the restoration Read more
Being involved in a conversation is easy. Having a powerful conversation is something that only 1 to 2% of the world’s population does effectively. Since people and interactions which determine our personal and professional success, what could happen if we have more powerful conversations? Presented by Stuart Knight, the key topics Read more
How do people interpret demographic information? How do people merge statistics about trends with decisions about ministry? What kind of pastor does the church need to reach the public outside their doors? What kind of refreshments should be served on Sunday morning? What kinds of small group affinities will attract the interest Read more
Learn about how the thriving ministry of Hillhurst United Church went from 75 hours staff time six years ago to 275 hours of staff time now. Increasing their budget by $91,000 / year, they were able to achieve their goal, and hired half-time affirming ministry staff and 3/4 time communications Read more
Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Blogging, Twitter…and who knows what other new social media platforms will emerge in the near future? Now add a church website, e- newsletter, and email blasts to that mix of digital tools. During this interactive webinar digital strategist and church communications professional Meredith Gould will explain: • how Read more
This webinar explores what is meant by the words “Emergence Christianity,” where as a phenomenon it is occurring, and why. From there, presenters will attempt to summarize briefly, but usefully, the mind-set, theology, ecclesiology, and concerns that inform Emergence. They will conclude by looking at some of the implications of all Read more
The UK have been experiencing significant, exciting church renewal over the past decade; they seem to be about 5–7 years ahead of Canada in the cycle of decline and renewal. Bishop Graham Cray is one of the pioneers of this movement, at the heart of which is the emergence of Read more
Fundraising is an integral part of any non-profit organization from an association, a healthcare provider, an educational institution, or a faith organization. There are some fundraising basics and best practices that will help any campaign or ongoing fundraising efforts to be more successful simply by knowing them. These best practices Read more