Incarnational church planting goes beyond starting a service. It's about crossing cultural barriers and embodying Jesus in a neighbourhood's everyday life. This is what it means to be the ekklesia—the gathered community of believers.

Wondering how to ensure the success of your events? Start by clearly defining their purpose and setting SMART goals to address specific challenges and desired outcomes. This strategy will help you make informed decisions, measure success, and effectively use your resources.

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.

I am exhausted. Why and what do I do? Al Downey, our Pastoral Care Coordinator, shares some causes and cures for exhaustion in ministry.

I hear stories about churches doing radio shows in which the pastor would simply field questions about life, the Bible, and theology – a conversation with regular people from their local community who would call and ask questions of the pastor.

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.

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 should a congregant be left with at the end of a sermon? Now is the time for us, as devoted kingdom leaders, to return to preaching and practicing some historical non-optional calls to ensure fruitful Church function in the next generation.

As faith individuals, we believe that God wants to play a key and tangible role in our counselling experience and emotional wellness journey. So understanding this, what are ways that we can intentionally involve God in our counselling experience?

How do we reach young families when we don’t have any in our church? Although it may be difficult, it is still very possible. Guest writer, Jonathan Duhamel, gives two things you can do that will hopefully help you reach young families in your community.

Worship leaders, do you have a process for deciding what songs you are going to sing this Sunday? I was recently asked how I decide what to sing. Here is some insight into what has worked for me.

Do you have impulsive tendencies? Thankfully, God's work in our lives goes beyond our initial shortcomings. He can use impulsiveness, doubts, and mistakes to teach important lessons, foster humility, and ultimately lead to a more authentic and genuine faith.

Have you ever felt ineffective, insipid, or a weakling trying to fill a strong person’s role? How do we face and overcome these emotions that threaten the effectiveness of our leadership when they spin out of control? Here are a few suggestions.

Pastors, did you know you're also expert event planners? Elevate your ministry through strategic event planning, with a step-by-step breakdown of event management phases and a downloadable practical guide to event manage

How can I sustain momentum over the summer holidays? Seven ideas and outlines for a summer series. Pray over them, make one your own, and expect God to use speakers and subjects to meet people where they are.

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.

How does a church create safety for broken people so they can express their needs without fear? With authenticity and acceptance.

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.