Join us for FREE to celebrate the new book, Pastoral Calling Reimagined: Celebrating the Spirit’s Abundant Invitation, with contributor Clara King and special guests, editor Gordon T. Smith, & Joel Thiessen on May 3rd, 2026, 7 pm at the Anglican Diocese Office, 8336 34 Avenue NW, Calgary, AB.
Did you miss last week’s Flourishing Forward webinar with Lindsay Callaway, “The Varied Landscape of Women's Church Experiences,” or wish to watch it again or share with others? You can access a recording of the event here.
When considering the #future, some denominational organizations are imagining how new #congregations can be formed given the religious and cultural shifts taking place in #Canada. Learn more about this topic in this view by Dr. James Watson, a research fellow at Wycliffe College.
Join Lindsay Callaway, Senior Researcher at the The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, for an interactive 45-minute webinar about a recently released study, Women in the Canadian Evangelical Church.
*This special 45-minute webinar features a guided conversation with a church leader respondent.
"While churches see parents at the center of disciplining the next generation, a perceived problem is that parents are not terribly invested in the spiritual formation of their children." Joel Thiessen, Professor of Sociology at Ambrose University, in our recently released Flourishing Forward Blog.
Interested in learning about how #congregations in urban contexts interact with a secular environment? If so, you'll love this article by Frédéric Dejean, Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at UQAM | Université du Québec à Montréal.
Did you miss last week’s Flourishing Forward webinar with Sam Reimer, “Self-Spirituality in your Church: Implications for Discipleship,” or wish to watch it again or share with others? You can access a recording of the half-hour event here.
Learn more about #Catholic #leadership in this fascinating Flourishing Forward article by Carol Ann MacGregor, Vice President Academic and Dean at St. Jerome's University.
Many #evangelism programs leave believers with little confidence in how to engage the real people in their lives. The Message Canada's Everyday Witnesses conference takes a different approach.
Sign up for the Everyday Witness conference (March 7, 2026, Wycliffe College, Toronto) below.
When it comes to #religion, #Canadian and #American young adults display a remarkable similarity on at least one point: they’re more interested in matters of #faith than previous generations. Find out why in this article by Ray Pennings, executive vice president and co-founder of Cardus.
Join Sam Reimer, Professor of Sociology at Crandall University, for an interactive half-hour webinar about his recently released book Caught in the Current. In this webinar, Reimer unpacks the central assumptions of self-spirituality, and how it affects #evangelical congregations.
#Mothers know something about God that can help shape a church’s approach to #mission. This article by Elizabeth Millar, Post Doctoral Research Fellow at Wycliffe College, proposes that what #women know about God through the practice of mothering can help shape a maternal #missiology.
Discover how #Quebec’s historic #churches are being reimagined as vibrant public spaces in this article by Sam Victor, anthropologist and postdoctoral researcher at McGill University.
Did you miss last week’s Flourishing Forward webinar with Angela Reitsma Bick, “The Spiritual Discipline of Deconstruction,” or wish to watch it again or share with others? You can access a recording of the half-hour event here.
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Join Angela Reitsma Bick, Editor of Christian Courier Magazine, for an interactive 45-minute webinar about her book Blessed are the Undone: Testimonies of the Quiet Deconstruction of Faith in Canada.
*This webinar features a conversation with a church leader respondent, following the presentation.
Is you congregation really “egalitarian?" This thought-provoking article by Amy Vetter challenges leaders to rethink #church staff culture by creating an environment defined by mutual respect, collaborative leadership, and a deep commitment to gender #equity in voice, value, and opportunity.
Join Angela Reitsma Bick, Editor of Christian Courier Magazine, for an interactive 45-minute webinar about her book Blessed are the Undone: Testimonies of the Quiet Deconstruction of Faith in Canada.
*This webinar features a conversation with a church leader respondent, following the presentation.
Explore the relationship between Christianity and culture in this video with James T. Robertson, Associate Professor of Christian History at Tyndale University. This video offers a nuanced look at how images of the divine reflect—and often reinforce—human narratives, sometimes in problematic ways.
How hospitable are #congregations to #pastors? Find out in this insightful article by Margaret Clarke Counselling Department Head and Assistant Professor of Couple and Family Therapy at Briercrest College and Seminary.
Did you miss last week’s Flourishing Forward webinar with Ross Lockhart, “Minority Report: Christian Witness in a Secular City,” or wish to watch it again or share with others? You can access a recording of the half-hour event here.
Our event is just a few days away, and there is still time to register. Join us on October 10 with Ross Lockhart, Dean of St. Andrew’s Hall at the University of British Columbia, for a #webinar about his recently released book, West Coast Mission: The Changing Nature of Christianity in Vancouver.
Join Ross Lockhart, Dean of St. Andrew’s Hall at the University of British Columbia, for an interactive half-hour webinar about his recently released book, West Coast Mission: The Changing Nature of Christianity in Vancouver. Attend this webinar to learn about how Christians are sharing the gospel.
Join Ross Lockhart, Dean of St. Andrew’s Hall at the University of British Columbia, for an interactive half-hour webinar about his recently released book, West Coast Mission: The Changing Nature of Christianity in Vancouver. Attend this webinar to learn about how Christians are sharing the gospel.
Curious about what helps #Canadian congregations flourish forward in ministry? Join Canadian researchers and #church leaders for four half-hour webinars on topics intended to help congregations flourish. Learn about the Flourishing Forward Webinar series and save your spot by visiting our website.
What stories do #congregations tell when confronted with transition and change? And what can other #churches learn in the process toward their own flourishing? Learn more in this fascinating article by Joel Thiessen, Director of the Flourishing Congregations Institute at Ambrose University.
What makes a great #church leader? Research shows that patience and intentionality are key. Discover why in this insightful video by Elizabeth Millar, Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the Canadian Institute for Empirical Church Research, Wycliffe College.
Our webinar is just ONE WEEK AWAY, and there's still time to register. On May 29th (1:00PM ET), join Arch Wong, Professor of Practical Theology at Ambrose University, in a webinar featuring data from a recent national survey on #evangelism. Register now!
Is #Canada socialist? Check out this thought provoking, witty & professionally produced video by historian James Tyler Robertson who invites us to consider the role of the local #church in society a century ago … and today. youtu.be/TzAwuihLgC8
On May 29th (1:00PM ET), Arch Wong, Professor of Practical Theology at Ambrose University, will be hosting a webinar in partnership with Church Planting Canada. The webinar - "What Should Church Leaders Know About Evangelism?" - will feature data from a recent national survey on #evangelism.
Interested in learning about co-vocational #pastors? Check out our most recent Flourishing Forward release by Dr. Rebeca Heringer, Co-Vocational Canada Researcher at Briercrest College and Seminary.