Everything important comes with a value offer. How about the value of Christianity? Follow up your Easter weekend by using Timothy Keller’s 12 thoughts on the uniqueness of Christianity in a series of weekend messages. The content would be appreciated by new believers as well as those who are longtime followers of Jesus.

How has Ministers Gathering grown and evolved in recent years? With record-breaking ticket sales, a growing number of young leaders, and a focus on community, this event is shaping the future of ministry in our District.

How can our church engage people on Easter Sunday? On Easter Sunday, unchurched guests at your church will hope to hear something interesting and understandable. Tell the Resurrection story. Tell it with conviction, like your life, and theirs depends on it. Don’t try to be cute, clever, or innovative. Tell the meaning of the death and resurrection of Jesus in a clear, succinct manner.

Did you know that a healthy, thriving Children's Ministry is one of the greatest ways to help your church grow? But behind every vibrant Kids Ministry is a leader who needs support. Here are three intentional things you can do to help your Children's Ministry leader thrive.

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.

Is the pulpit a platform for personal opinions, politics, or emotional venting? This article explores the sacred responsibility of preaching, highlighting the common pitfalls that can compromise the integrity and impact of delivering God's Word.

Some churches have a waiting list of volunteers. What makes the difference? The need for volunteers never goes away in a church, nor does the lament over a lack of volunteers. But you can turn lament into laughter. Long-game volunteer recruiting builds relationships, shapes volunteer culture and thinks in terms of years.

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.

Thriving isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress. It’s the small, intentional steps you take each day that lead to lasting growth. Dive into practical strategies to help you thrive spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

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

Severe emotional collapse was not supposed to happen, yet it did. We have come a long way in our understanding and empathy for those suffering from mental and emotional illness. Every step forward provides further relief from the stigma and shame historically associated with these conditions.

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.

What would be a practical small group study that would connect with people unfamiliar with the Bible? Are you planning on doing a small group study, a message series, or both this coming year? Consider You’ll Get Through This as your choice. The study will bring life to your congregation. They will have extra reason to invite unchurched friends and family to attend church. You will find that the content will enrich your soul.

Have you ever felt like you’re just talking at people, week after week, without seeing much change? Preaching for transformation doesn’t happen overnight; it doesn’t come from just tweaking a few things here and there. It takes intentionality and commitment to see your preaching lead to changed lives. Here’s a roadmap to help you embrace this challenge.

How does God transform lives into reflections of His divine purpose? When the master artist Michelangelo came across a castaway slab of carara-white Italian marble, he didn’t see useless rock; he saw “David.”

"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.

What does Christmas mean for people who are alone? Christmas decorating reminds me that each person in the biblical account of the Christmas story was invited in. An angel came and declared “Good News,” and they were invited to respond. I get to respond, too.