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Outreach Stephen Valcourt Outreach Stephen Valcourt

How Small Churches Can Think Like a Guerrilla (and Why It Works)

Small churches don’t need big budgets to make a big impact—they need to think like a guerrilla: nimble, creative, and consistent in showing Christ’s love. By focusing on small but frequent acts of blessing, adding a personal touch, telling the story, mobilizing members, and always inviting people to take the next step, churches can saturate their communities with hope. Over time, this steady presence transforms how people see the church and opens doors for them to encounter Jesus.

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Outreach Edwin Rideout Outreach Edwin Rideout

Still Waiting on Us

Why hasn't Jesus returned yet? Jesus said the gospel must be preached to every group of people before the end comes. That means He's still waiting on us. The Church is active, but often misaligned—focused on places already reached, while billions remain unreached. It's not about doing more, but going further. Let's finish the task so our King can return.

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Outreach James Clarence Outreach James Clarence

Pioneering Camp Compass in the North

What happens when three Alberta churches team up with believers in the North to pioneer a Spirit-filled camp on contested spiritual ground? Against bears, black flies, road closures, and every imaginable obstacle, God broke through with revival among hurting youth in the Northwest Territories. Read the story of Camp Compass—it will stir your faith and remind you why the North matters for the nation.

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Outreach Connie Jakab Outreach Connie Jakab

Transforming Communities Through Connection: A Kingdom Approach

How can our church move beyond programs and door hangers and create a true impact in the lives of others? Our goal is not just community development—it’s building trust and relationships that pave the way for kingdom expansion. Natural bridges for connection emerge as we focus on others' concerns and create opportunities around those needs.

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Outreach James Clarence Outreach James Clarence

A Vision From and For The North

Why did we move our young family to the Northwest Territories? It is to pursue God's face and see His hand move and shake every hamlet, village, town, and city, pushing back the darkness that has held dominion here for far too long.

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Children, Outreach, Events Kathy Zelman Children, Outreach, Events Kathy Zelman

Generating Fall Momentum

How can I generate momentum in my church and get people back from being in summer mode? Hosting a strategic start-up event in the fall generates momentum within your church. It will bring families back into the swing of things while also being intentionally outbound.

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Outreach, Serving Your Community, Children Jeremiah Raible Outreach, Serving Your Community, Children Jeremiah Raible

7 Simple Ways to Reach Out to Families with Children

How can you reach more families with young children? Many churches struggle with this question as they find that they are an older congregation or they think they don’t have the volunteer capacity to reach out to families. Here are some simple ways you can reach families with young children that won’t cost you a lot of money and utilize a lot of volunteers.

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Leadership, Evangelism, Outreach Jeremiah Raible Leadership, Evangelism, Outreach Jeremiah Raible

Being A Solution Provider In Your Community

Are you a solution provider in your community? Churches often see themselves as "providers of religious goods and services" in the place where they are located. They relegate themselves to society's "faith and religion" aspects and do their best to stay in their lane. However, the Church of Jesus Christ is called to make an impact on the world it is a part of.

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5 Characteristics of a Vitalized Church

What does a vitalized church in Canada actually look like? The reality is every church is on a trajectory and we can’t look at an individual month or year, but we need to look at the overall trends and characteristics of a church that is vitalized. Let’s look at 5 characteristics of a vitalized church.

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