ACHIEVING HEALTHY LEADERS AND EFFECTIVE CHURCHES

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wE ARE RESOURCING & EQUIPPING MINISTRY LEADERS tO BUILD EFFECTIVE CHURCHES.

OUR TEAM

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LEADING IMPACT

Our fellowship includes 115 churches, 482 licensed ministers, and over 27,000 church attendees. We’re dedicated to caring for the 5 million people in Alberta and the Northwest Territories. Our mission is to help people experience Jesus, the life that is truly life.

OUR GROWTH

Our vision is to reverse the decline of Christian influence in Canada. We aim for 80% of our churches to experience steady growth. For the first time this century, churches that are growing now outnumber those that are stagnant or shrinking. Last year, our churches grew by an average of 18%.

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EXPLORE RESOURCES

YOUNG LEADERS. CHILDRENS MINISTRY WORKERS. LEAD PASTORS. YOUTH LEADERS. SOLO PASTORS. RURAL CHURCH LEADERS. ASSOCIATE PASTORS. CHURCH PLANTERS. CAMPUS PASTORS. CHAPLAINS. RETIRED PASTORS. ACADEMICS. PARACHURCH MINISTRIES. URBAN CHURCHES. GLOBAL WORKERS.

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SUPPORTING MINISTRY EFFECTIVENESS

EVENTS

We offer events each year to support your well-being. These gatherings will enrich your skills, inspiration, and connection.

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RESOURCES

From 500+ articles, to helpful video seminars, and a free online course, we’ve got you covered for practical training resources.

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COACHING

Want to go to the next level? Reach out to one of our available church coaches for ministry advice. Think of us like one of your team.

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COHORTS

The Catalytic Leader Cohort is a 7-session, Spirit-led journey equipping pastors and leaders to multiply leadership and raise up others.

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AFFILIATION

Not yet a part of the PAOC? Reach out to our team to learn more about church affiliation in the PAOC cooperative fellowship.

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GROUP BENEFITS

We provide access to pension and insurance for eligible employees of PAOC churches and qualifying ministries.

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CREDENTIALS

Apply for ministerial credentials to receive recognition for personal, professional, ministerial, and spiritual accomplishment.

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PASTORAL CARE

In times of crisis, we stand by our leaders by providing a network of external and internal resources for personal support.

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