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. youtu.be/r-1JlbpaC9I

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.

Join #Christians from across #Canada at the 2025 NATIONAL MINISTRY MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT. If you attend, you’ll hear Joel Thiessen present on normalizing (and stigmatizing) mental health and illness in congregations on Wednesday May 21st, 2025. You can register for the summit here: lnkd.in/gY89zxA2

"Canadians are increasingly less inclined toward participating in structured religious activities and are less inclined to belief in God." Rev. Dr. Lee Beach, Associate Professor of Christian Ministry at McMaster Divinity College, in our most recent Flourishing Forward release.

Did you miss last week’s Flourishing Forward webinar on our recently released book, The Stories Congregations Tell: Flourishing in the Face of Transition and Change? You can access a recording of the one-hour event here. youtu.be/bC0XBmhvzcE

Would you like to learn more about #preaching? Check out our recent Flourishing Forward release with Rev. Dr. Sarah Han, Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry at Tyndale University.

In less than one week, we will be hosting a #FREE webinar on our new book, The Stories Congregations Tell. In this webinar, you'll hear from the authors and three practitioners, including Dr. Sarah Han, Linda Nicholls, and Fr. James Mallon. The webinar will occur on April 1, 10:00AM to 11:00AM MST.

Did you miss last week’s Flourishing Forward webinar with Katie Steeves, “Gender Light Bulb Moments in Ministry: Canadian Women Pastors' Experiences of Gender Inequality,” or wish to watch it again or share with others? You can access a recording of the half-hour event here.

If you’re in Calgary, register to hear me present on 2 projects from sabbatical research this Wednesday at Ambrose Research Conference. Presentation on religious transmission w/children in Catholic parishes & author-meets-critics session on new book, The Stories Congregations Tell. ambrose.edu/arc

Our event is just a few days away! Join us Friday, 11:30AM MT, to hear Katie Steeves, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Trinity Western University and Associate Director of Research at the Flourishing Congregations Institute present on #Canadian #Women Pastors' Experiences of Gender #Inequality.

"For those of you not in a ministry role, how might you support the clergy people that you know and their spouses, knowing that they experience challenges?" Margaret Clarke at Briercrest College and Seminary, in our NEW Flourishing Forward release.

Register for our FREE webinar with Katie Steeves, Assistant Professor of Sociology at Trinity Western University and Associate Director of Research at Flourishing Congregations - "Gender Light Bulb Moments in Ministry: Canadian Women Pastors' Experiences of Gender Inequality." March 21, 11:30AM MT.

Join #Christians from across #Canada at the 2025 NATIONAL MINISTRY MENTAL HEALTH SUMMIT. If you attend, you’ll hear Dr. Joel Thiessen, Professor of Sociology at Ambrose University, present on normalizing (and stigmatizing) mental health and illness in congregations on Wednesday May 21st, 2025.

"How are Christians in Vancouver today, as a minority expression of the majority secular population, organizing their communities, shaping their beliefs, and expressing themselves in mission?" Ross Lockhart at the University of British Columbia and Vancouver School of Theology.

When you finish writing a book, sometimes the enthusiasm for the project wanes; simply happy to be done. Yet as I’m going through our latest book again for upcoming teaching/speaking, I’m delighted w/the content & how this material can help church leaders. Buy now & spread the word! a.co/d/4TIWw1j

"There is increasing handwringing about the decline of the Canadian Church, but an analysis of our reconciled Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) dataset suggests the story is less bleak and more complex." Scott Mealey, PhD at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto.

Did you miss last week’s Flourishing Forward webinar with Arch Wong, “Churches Discipling Children: What Is and Is not Working,” or wish to watch it again or share with others? You can access a recording of the half-hour event here.

Research on emerging #technologies reveal a "technology adverse culture held by Christian leaders." Joel Murphy at Futuring Hub for Theo-Futures Research, in our NEW Flourishing Forward release.

Some excellent new research from friends/colleagues in the #Sociology of #Religion in #Canada, suggesting poor #religious #branding is one factor that helps to explain declining levels of #religiosity.

“New congregations offer opportunities to learn, to explore, what it means to connect with people who are outside of the regular boundaries of church.” Dr. James Watson in our new Flourishing Forward release of new #congregations in #Canada.

Register for our upcoming FREE webinar with Arch Wong, Professor of Practical Theology at Ambrose University and Associate Director of the Flourishing Congregations Institute - "Churches Discipling Children: What Is and Is not Working." Jan 31, 11:30AM MT.

Arrived in the mail! Newest book published … @fcinstitute.bsky.social

The book has arrived in the flesh, along with the three co-editors together in one place! Buy your copy today ... #thestoriescongregationstell. a.co/d/gCoowBt

#Canadian #Christians’ beliefs don’t necessarily match what their #churches teach. That’s one of the key findings in a major new study & the topic of this week's 4 min Flourishing Forward video with Ray Pennings, Executive Vice President of Cardus. flourishingcongregations.org/christian-id...

Our new book is now available! We offer detailed case study #research & social scientific analysis from 7 dynamic #Canadian #congregations across #theological traditions. Also, theological reflection plus practical & hopeful applications. a.co/d/g8XknH0

We're excited to release the full report from our study with @sanctuarymh.bsky.social, "Mental Health & Illness in Canadian Congregations." #mentalhealth #Canadian #congregations sanctuarymentalhealth.org/2024/11/18/h...

Did you miss last week’s Flourishing Forward webinar with Mike Wood Daly, “Congregations That Make a Difference in Their Community: The Halo Effect,” or wish to watch it again or share with others? You can access a recording of the half-hour event: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXoc...