CALLING UP, DEVELOPING, AND RESOURCING SPIRIT-EMPOWERED, CATALYTIC LEADERS WHO COURAGEOUSLY EMBRACE GOD’S LIMITLESS CALL
WE ARE COMPELLED TO REACH THE 5 MILLION SOULS IN OUR REGION BY GROWING HEALTHY CHURCHES AND LEADERS WHO EMBRACE THE GREAT COMMISSION AND THE GREAT COMMANDMENT.
LEADING IMPACT
Our network includes 105 churches, 483 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 reverse the trend of decreasing influence in our nation.
OUR GROWTH
Our mission is to reverse the decline of Christian influence in Canada. We aim for 80% of our churches to experience incremental 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%.
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.
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.
SUPPORTING MINISTRY EFFECTIVENESS
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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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June - August 2026
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