Based on nearly 500 responses from across Canada, the first webinar will identify spiritual themes in this population, the challenges that they present for congregational ministry, and discuss the implications for ministry and leadership. Learning from Listening — Emerging Ministries and Fresh Expressions As a nominee for Moderator in 2012, Read more
After participating in the United Church’s 2013 Greenbelt Pilgrimage to the Greenbelt Festival in England, a group of ten under-40 ministers from the southern Ontario area gathered to talk about how to keep the dream alive… in their ministries and in their lives. What resulted was a weekend-long event over the Read more
Social media is rapidly changing the way people communicate. It offers exciting new opportunities for the church, as well as challenges to the ways churches have done ministry and shared their message in the past. Presented by Aaron McCarroll Gallegos, this webinar will offer an introduction to social media, an overview of Read more
Historically, intentional rites of passage marking the life stage transition from adolescence to adulthood were intrinsic to human culture. In the current 21st century life they are virtually and conspicuously absent. Presented by David Hatfield, this webinar will highlight the hallmark features that compose a grounded, intentional rite of passage process. Read more
The last two centuries can be divided into four epochs: Agrarian, Industrial, Informational and now-Inventive. The Inventive Age – the currently reality – presents distinct opportunities for how faith communities think, what they value, and the tools they use. Presenter Doug Pagitt offers leaders in Christian communities (and beyond) essential frameworks Read more
The webinar looks at 2 key issues: 1. What is a pioneering leader. There are lots of suggestions of what leaders should be doing but little trying to analyze what pioneering leaders might look like. Presenter David Male will suggest there is not one simple answer to this question but some Read more
Small groups and peer mentoring is far and away the most effective strategy to mature Christians, include newer and younger people, and empower volunteers. But it isn’t easy to transition a traditional committee and task-based church into a small group church. This webinar coaches the basic principles and strategies for Read more
In Naked Spirituality, Brian McLaren draws upon and integrates the work of several leaders in the fields of spiritual formation and human development to propose a four- stage model of spiritual development. Within that framework, he proposes twelve basic practices or postures of the heart that are essential to a Read more
In 2006, The United Church of Canada made a commitment to becoming an intercultural church. Now, years later, how do people understand “intercultural”? How can people effectively engage with difference? Presented by Adele Halliday, this webinar will be an interesting introduction to intercultural ministries, as well as offer helpful ideas for people Read more
This webinar is designed to introduce your congregation to the EDGE Network for Ministry Development, who they are, how they work and why congregations could benefit. They will also walk through the EDGE introductory service: A Vision Day – how to get started, who and what is involved and why a Read more