On May 10, 2023, over 260 pastors and ministry leaders from across the Alberta and Northwest Territories gathered for a round table for a family forum-styled conference to discuss what it means to “Belong, Grow, and Serve” together in the PAOC family in our region. The day was buzzing as people made new connections, visited with old friends and dialled into the day's agenda. Here are seven things that we learned at this past District Conference.
The Indestructible Word of God
7 Things Every Organization Must Have
Is your church stuck? Do you find yourself in the tension of organizational structure and relational equity? Once you decide to focus on these seven things, you can begin to work and develop them as you go forward. The blend of organization and organism embedded in each of these areas will keep you growing in numbers while also growing in depth of relationship and commitment to Christ.
5 Things You Can Do To Lead Change Well
How well can you lead changes in your church or ministry? Organizational change is inevitable. Unfortunately, it’s not easy. The true test of any leader is their ability to lead change in an organization. Pastors must lead change. They must lead it well. Here are five things you can do to lead change well.
What The Latest Stats Can Report Reveals About The Canadian Church
What does the latest Census data reveal about the Canadian Church? The Canadian Census for 2021 was released recently, and the insights into Religion, Christianity and the Church in Canada are insightful. Although it’s not a positive picture overall, church leaders must press into this data instead of ignoring it; allow the information to challenge you to innovate, create and re-imagine ministry in Canada in these coming years.
Why The Canadian Church Can't Return To Normal and What To Do Now
Maturity Equals Reproduction - Discipleship Pathway Part 6
We are called to spiritual maturity (Hebrews 5:14, Hebrews 6:1-2). There is an expectation that Christ-followers will start out as spiritual infants and mature over time. But a key element of maturity is not our age. There are many believers who are older in years but act very spiritually immaturely. This is because we have erroneously defined maturity as “tenure”. When really, spiritual maturity is about reproduction.
Present The Gospel and Invite People To Respond - Discipleship Pathway Part 3
It Starts With A Passion For Souls
The Greatest Opportunity Lies In Front Of You
Groundwork: Crowdsourcing Your Next Message Series
Maturity = Reproduction
A Surprising Church Growth Tool
15 Ways You Can Be Hope For Your City
7 Realizations The Pandemic Gave the Church
A Half Hour On Sunday
5 Ways To Increase Online Engagement
6 Ways To Engage Your Congregation Online Beyond Sunday
5 Ways You Can Engage Non-Believers On Sunday
FREE RESOURCE - Effective Pulpit Evangelism
What would it look like if week after week you presented the gospel and invited people to respond?
You can do this on Sundays, in Children’s Programs, Youth and Young Adults and any other time.
In this webinar, I lay out some key concepts in presenting the gospel, inviting people to respond, and following up with them.