What is one thing that helps disciple youth and adults in a distracted world? The nature of pastoral work is to help people avoid distraction and focus on practices that help them experience God. Spiritual disciplines require attentiveness, silence, meditation, a sense of awe and self-transcendence, everything that distractions war against.

Did you go to Ministers Gathering 2025? Ministry leaders from across Alberta and the Northwest Territories came together in beautiful Banff, AB, from February 10-13, 2025, for a time of equipping, inspiration, connection, and spiritual refreshment. The theme, Leading from Your Life Message, encouraged us to reflect deeply on our spiritual, emotional, and mental well-being.

What is the key to growth, leadership development, and discipleship in a rural church? In rural communities, relationships are not just an asset but the lifeblood that sustains a church—the advantage of multi-plex relationships.

Want to make life awesome for your team? Of course you do. Here are four ways to help your young pastors thrive.

How can we build a lasting ministry? We need to picture our ministry as a relay race in which we pass the baton to the next person. We can prepare now to hand that baton off well so that the next person will pick up and keep going strong.

"This faith thing really works for you, doesn't it?" Gordon had watched my marriage, values, and life direction, which prompted his question. It wouldn't be inaccurate to say that everything that is currently priceless in my seventy-plus years has been touched by the spiritual rapport, spiritual wisdom, and spiritual conscience that resulted from the conversion of an eleven-year-old.

How can I tangibly improve the health of my team? Here are three things that might transform your church before January.

Ministers Gathering is an annual retreat for ABNWT ministers that focuses on refreshing, renewing, reconnecting, and retooling. It is our premier event to move the mission forward. Here are five reasons to come and bring your team to Ministers Gathering.

How can we handle mean words and hostile criticism from the people we are called to lead and do so with grace? Here are 7 thoughts that may help you navigate this difficult and unwelcome rough patch in the leadership trail.

How do I balance fruitfulness and the health of myself and my team during the hectic Christmas season? This year, prepare for Christmas and the team helping you. Begin with the end in mind that will make this Christmas your most fruitful ever without burning out your team or congregation.

Why is prayer essential for the life and health of a local church? If prayer is de-emphasized, the heartbeat of the church slows to a critical level and eventually stops altogether. If a local church is to remain a vital, life-giving entity, it must have a healthy heart.

Prayer is the engine that drives everything we do as ministers of the gospel. Nothing significant in the kingdom of heaven will happen unless it's preceded by prayer. When we pray, our hearts and minds align with our Heavenly Father's will.

Why is working with a team in vision development so important? We know that pastors seeking to do God’s will don’t want a simplistic, formulaic plan that requires no spiritual fervour or biblical depth. You want to see God do something only He can do.

Who are the young pastors that need to apply for the next YL Accelerator? Young Leaders Accelerator is one of the great ways we partner with churches to develop our young pastors. Year two is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights from this past year.

What sacrifices will you make to maximize your legacy? Sure, most of us are on board with the idea of mentoring. But we would be wise to count the cost. We need to be willing to sacrifice our ego to see others succeed. It's worth it every time. In fact, your legacy depends on it.

What habits should I develop to be a good team builder? There are no problems we cannot solve together and very few that we can solve by ourselves. The truth is that teamwork is at the heart of great ministry.

What about taking a different approach or changing our perspective by looking at "Family Services" as an opportunity for intergenerational experiences? Here are some ideas for good practices in family services.

What happens when a church goes from plateauing or declining to growing by reaching lost people? Every church that is growing needs to be thinking about multiplying. This is how we quadruple our impact. A church that grows needs to be multiplying in three ways.