Building Blocks of a Prevailing Church
When Jesus established His Church, He boldly declared that the gates of hell itself would not prevail against it. This powerful promise is the foundation of our faith and mission as church leaders. However, in today’s world, where challenges and uncertainties abound, building and sustaining a thriving church requires intentional effort, strategic tools, and unwavering faith. This Learning Lab is designed especially for church leaders who want to go beyond simply surviving difficult times and instead build a church that truly thrives—becoming a beacon of hope, strength, and transformation in their community. During the session, we will explore practical tools and strategies that leaders can implement to foster a healthy, growing, and resilient church. You’ll gain insights that will empower you to navigate challenges confidently and build a church that prevails.
Starts at 10 a.m. MT = noon ET
PRESENTER: Tony denBok is the Lead Pastor of Clearview Community Church, serving the Georgian Triangle region of…
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
online from Church Vitalization Canada.
For more info visit us02web.zoom.us. Intergenerational Ministry: More Radical than We Realize
In the midst of an awareness of growing diversity and declining church attendance, many congregations are considering shifting their worship and formation practices to better include people of all ages. Intergenerational ministry is more than just putting people of different generations in the same room. It is a call to reimagine the practices by which faith communities engage in worship and become formed as disciples of Jesus. In this webinar, we will consider theories and practices that help congregations bring the generations together, focusing especially on how leaders can implement gradual changes as they experiment with all-age ministry.
A Ministry Forum webinar featuring David Csinos.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
online from the Centre for Lifelong Learning at Knox College.
For more info visit ministryforum.ca. Stories in Song: Paraguay comes to Canada
Generation Rising is a Canadian Christian charity that builds schools in Latin America, helping children leave the streets and find hope in the classroom. The students of La Amistad Christian School in Paraguay will bring the vibrant sights and sounds of their culture in a free concert filled with music, dance, and inspiring testimonies of God’s faithfulness.
Friday, September 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Leamington United Mennonite Church, 78 Oak Street East, Leamington, ON.
For more info visit www.genrising.org. Faith Matters Calgary
EFC Events
The EFC invites you to this free event. Registration is now opens.
Workshop: MAiD in Canada – A Matter of Life & Death
Presenter: Dr. David Guretzki, EFC President and Resident Theologian
Learn how the laws around medical assistance in dying (MAiD) have evolved. What does Scripture say about this issue and why should you be concerned? What is the EFC doing? What can you do?
Who Should Attend?: Individuals or groups interested in hearing a Christian perspective on MAiD
Starts 9:00 a.m. A light lunch and roundtable discussion will follow.
Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Centre Street Church, Chapel A, Central Campus (3900 2nd St NE Calgary, AB T2E 9C1).
For more info visit evangelicalfellowship.ca. Reconciliation Learning Day
The Salvation Army Indigenous Ministries invites you to join us for an Indigenous reconciliation day, fostering healing, dialogue and unity through ceremony and teaching.
Saturday learning sessions and concert with Jonathan Maracle. Supported by The Salvation Army and Indigenous Pathways.9:00am-9:45am- Registration, 9:30am-10:00am- Welcome Gathering, 10:00am-11:30- Session #1, 11:30-12:00- Discussion Groups, 12:00-1:00- Lunch (Indigenous Catered), 1:00-2:00pm Session #2, 2:00-3:00pm Conversation Circles, 7:00-9:00pm Jonathan Maracle Concert.
Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Northridge Community Church of the Salvation Army, Aurora, Ont.
For more info visit www.salvationist.ca. Hear My Voice: Crafting a Personal Spiritual Legacy
This is a two-hour workshop with Dr. Katherine Piderman, a retired chaplain of the Mayo Clinic and associate professor in the Mayo College of Medicine in Rochester, MN.
The workshop will introduce “Hear My Voice,” a project Dr. Piderman developed at the Mayo Clinic to help patients craft a personal spiritual legacy for loved ones. Participants will engage with reflective questions to explore their own spiritual legacy—or that of someone close to them—and learn practical ways to share spiritual background, meaningful practices, and personal wisdom with others.
Registration: Email paul@leasidepc.ca to register.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Leaside Presbyterian Church, Toronto.
For more info visit www.leasidepresbyterianchurch.ca. Stories in Song: Paraguay comes to Canada
Generation Rising is a Canadian Christian charity that builds schools in Latin America, helping children leave the streets and find hope in the classroom. The students of La Amistad Christian School in Paraguay will bring the vibrant sights and sounds of their culture in a free concert filled with music, dance, and inspiring testimonies of God’s faithfulness.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Floradale Mennonite Church, 22 Florapine Road, Floradale, ON.
For more info visit www.genrising.org. Stories in Song: Paraguay comes to Canada
Generation Rising is a Canadian Christian charity that builds schools in Latin America, helping children leave the streets and find hope in the classroom. The students of La Amistad Christian School in Paraguay will bring the vibrant sights and sounds of their culture in a free concert filled with music, dance, and inspiring testimonies of God’s faithfulness.
Sunday, September 21, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM.
Scott Street Church, 339 Scott Street, St. Catharines, ON.
For more info visit www.genrising.org. Ministry Leaders Renewal Retreat (7 days)
Pausing from the busyness of ministry life has helped hundreds of ministry couples and individuals examine and overcome the distractions that have hindered their personal lives and relationships.
Held at our three luxury retreat centres, this seven-day retreat is designed specifically for pastors, missionaries and parachurch leaders.
Monday, September 22, 2025.
Kerith Pines, East Braintree, Man.
For more info visit kerithretreats.ca. Ministry Leaders Renewal Retreat (7 days)
Pausing from the busyness of ministry life has helped hundreds of ministry couples and individuals examine and overcome the distractions that have hindered their personal lives and relationships.
Held at our three luxury retreat centres, this seven-day retreat is designed specifically for pastors, missionaries and parachurch leaders.
Monday, September 22, 2025.
Kerith Waters, Nestleton, Ontario.
For more info visit kerithretreats.ca. Gender, Sexuality & Christian Ethics Course
This course, held Mondays from Sept. 22 to Nov. 24, is an opportunity for Christians to learn more about gender and sexuality using the resources of Christian ethics. Prior to each session, participants are responsible to engage with preparatory materials. Each session includes time for education through a brief lecture and informed conversation.
Monday, September 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
online from The Salvation Army Ethics Centre.
For more info visit salvationist.ca. Leading the Church Through Times of Conflict
Conrad Grebel University College is offering Leading the Church Through Times of Conflict and Polarities, a four-afternoon online workshop for church leaders, running September 23–26, 2025. Facilitated by Betty Pries and Malcolm McKinlay, the program addresses the unique nature of conflict in congregational settings—where organizational dynamics intersect with personality, family history, theology, and faith.
The workshop will equip participants with practical tools and processes for engaging churches in seasons of disagreement, reframing challenging situations as opportunities for wisdom, courage, and grace. The event is part of the Certificate in Conflict Management and Congregational Leadership program.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Online from Conrad Grebel University College.
For more info visit uwaterloo.ca. Canadian Stories of Transforming Culture
Each month we hear from two Canadians and their story of how they are transforming culture through their sphere(s) of influence. Learn more at the link below.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
online from Transform Our World Canada.
For more info visit www.transformourworldcanada.ca. Launch a "Raw Carrot" Social Enterprise
Do you believe everyone deserves a seat at the table?
We do, too. Pull up a chair at our free webinar to learn how you can bring meaningful work, dignity, and inclusion to your community!
Let’s expand this mission together on September 24, 2025 at 12:30 - 1:30 PM EST
The Raw Carrot is a social enterprise that empowers people who face barriers to traditional employment to secure their own livelihoods through the dignity of work.
Register today.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
online from The Raw Carrot.
For more info visit therawcarrot.com. Christian Legal Fellowship National Conference
Details to come.
Friday, September 26, 2025 – Sunday, September 28, 2025.
Mississauga.
For more info visit www.christianlegalfellowship.org. Ignite Kootenays
FREE SEMINARS AND DINNER FOR PASTORS AND LEADERS
12:00pm — Registration
1:00pm — Welcome and Prayer
1:15pm — Seminar 1: “Cultivating a Culture of Prayer in the Local Church”
2:15pm — Break
2:45pm — Welcome Back
2:55pm — Seminar 2: “Cultivating Evangelistic Prayer in the Local Church”
4:05pm — Prayer for Leaders
4:50pm — Dinner
FREE PUBLIC PRAYER AND WORSHIP GATHERING FOR ALL
5:30pm — Doors Open
6:30pm — Worship & Prayer for Unity, Spiritual Awakening, Fullness of the Spirit & Holiness
9:00pm — Dismiss.
Friday, September 26, 2025.
The Dwelling Place Church, 2324 - 2nd Street South, Cranbrook, B.C.
For more info visit igniteprayer.ca. Jesus to the Nations Missions Conference Atlantic Canada
Join believers from around the east coast of Canada for this gathering uniting the church around the Great Commission! Dozens of mission organizations making a huge difference around the world will descend on Moncton New Brunswick and partner with the local church for a weekend of incredible worship, world-class missionary communicators, informative workshops and great fellowship.
Friday, September 26, 2025, 6:00 PM – Saturday, September 27, 2025, 10:00 PM.
Tidal Church
945 Saint George Boulevard Moncton, NB E1E 3W7.
For more info visit www.jesustothenations.com. Wor/th seminar on worship and theology
WOR/TH is all about coming back to both the heart and the mind of worship. Our one day worship and theology seminars aim to challenge and inspire songwriters, worship leaders & their teams to fight for deeply biblical, relevant and poetic worship. Leading and teaching alongside host Matt Redman at each event will be experienced theologians, pastors, worship leaders and songwriters who care passionately about painting a big picture of God in our songs and services. We hope each of these days will have the feel of both a classroom and a chapel - a mix of education and encounter - as we stir up a conversation around the glory of God in our worship. We would love for you to join in. Featuring: Matt Maher, Josh Baldwin, W. David O. Taylor, Josh Aaron.
Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Redeemer University, Ancaster.
For more info visit www.worthworship.com. Christian Environmental Worldviews: Understanding the Lay of the Land
Janel Curry, president or the American Scientific Affiliation, will explore the theological and sociological underpinnings of different Christian views of nature and the environment. Curry has a PhD in Geography from the University of Minnesota. She has taught geography and environmental studies at Central College and Calvin University and served as provost at Gordon College. Presently she is the President of the American Scientific Affiliation. Her research has focused on religious worldviews and their impact on views of nature. These have included how views of the relationship among God, humans, and nature affect our responses to climate change and natural disasters. This presentation presents the elements in religious worldviews that seem to be prominent in shaping religious groups’ response to public policy options for addressing environmental issues. 6:00 pm: Free pizza dinner and opportunity to learn more about the Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation and the American Scientific Affiliation.…
Sunday, September 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
TWU's Laurentian Leadership Centre, 252 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON.
For more info visit csca.ca. Turning Ourselves Inside Out For Each Other: Why Intercultural Ministry Matters
Starts at 7:30 p.m. Central Time = 9:30 Eastern Time
There are two schools of thought about life in the 21st century: One that perceives us as going through a series of unprecedented shifts in society that continue to expel whole communities to the margins. The other sees our challenges as significantly improved from every previous global upheaval and challenge. Perhaps both things can be true… we cannot reach back into past centuries to measure our conflicts against theirs, we only know the world that we know. But we also follow in a tradition that has documented our human failure to live into the liberative story of Christian discipleship, and our forebears have reflected theologically on war, environmental degradation, racism, and other oppression since the beginning of our tradition. What would a church turned inside out look like for political theology in the 21st century – and what remains instructive from political theology in the mid-20th century. And what does interculturalism have to do with it?
S…
Monday, September 29, 2025, 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
online or in-person from Luther College Auditorium, Regina.
For more info visit www.luthercollege.edu. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.
The creation of this federal statutory holiday received Royal Assent in 2021.
Both the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day take place on September 30. Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led grassroots commemorative day that honours the children who survived residential schools and remembers those who did not. This day relates to the experience of Phyllis Webstad, a Northern Secwepemc (Shuswap) from the Stswecem'c Xgat'tem First Nation, on her first day of school, where she arrived dressed in a new orange shirt, which was taken from her. It is now a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.
On September 30, Canadians are invited to wear orange to raise aware…
Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
For more info visit www.canada.ca. Solidarity Forever: Faith and Politics
The Vancouver School of Theology proudly presents the 2024 Somerville Lecture | Solidarity Forever: Faith and Politics
Join Sara Miles, Founder and Director of The Food Pantry and former Director of Ministry at St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church, for the 2025 Somerville Lecture at the Vancouver School of Theology.
This free public lecture invites students, theologians, committed church-goers, and curious seekers alike to reflect deeply on the meaning of solidarity in our relationships—with God, with each other, and within systems of power. It offers a space to wrestle with difficult theological and political questions, and to imagine how faith might guide us in confronting injustice and fostering more equitable communities.
Sara Miles is the author of Take This Bread: A Radical Conversion; Jesus Freak: Feeding Healing Raising the Dead, and City of God: Faith in the Streets. She served as Director of Ministry at St. Gregory of Nyssa Episcopal Church in San Francisco for ten years, and is the founder and…
Thursday, October 2, 2025, 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM.
online from Vancouver School of Theology, Epiphany Chapel, 6030 Chancellor Blvd, Vancouver, BC V6T 1E7.
For more info visit events.humanitix.com. Defending Christ: Celebrating 1700 Years of Nicaea
This year marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea that produced what would in time be known as the Nicene Creed. This creed re-affirmed the heart of the Christian Faith as laid down throughout the New Testament Scriptures, namely, that, in the person and work of Jesus of Nazareth not only was the salvation of human beings accomplished but he was, in fact, “one in being” with God the Father. This conference will explore the historical context and meaning of this all-important affirmation of biblical truth as well as its legacy in church history and its implications for our life together as Christians today. Do plan on joining us for what will be both a rich time of learning and a celebration of this central confession of the Christian faith.
Friday, October 3, 2025 – Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Redeemer University
777 Garner Road East, Ancaster ON L9K 1J4.
For more info visit www.redeemer.ca. Women Elevate Conference
Women Elevate 25 Conference is a convergence of women aimed at empowering women to understand and embrace their unique identity, live by faith, break free from limiting mindsets, be inspired by authentic experiences of transformation, be infused with personal and professional leadership strategies to rise even during adversities, and the power to confidently make bold moves. God has already designed for you to be greater and do greater things because Jesus says "You Are Mine".
Friday, October 3, 2025 – Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Newborn Covenant Church, 25 Selby Road, Brampton.
For more info visit www.womenelevateconference.com. Convergence Conference Canada 2025
We envision the Convergence Conference Canada 2025 as a pivotal moment for igniting a global movement. However, we want to start first with a focus at home here in Canada transforming lives across every city during these turbulent times. This will be achieved through powerful testimonies, divine insights, strategic evangelistic outreaches, collaborative dialogue and profound transformative experiences. We are deeply committed to honouring the holy presence of God with reverence and continuous self-reflection. Our core focus is on interceding for our nation, with a special emphasis on praying for our local communities and cities all across Canada.
To unite our efforts, we invite participation from every individual city and province ensuring a unified voice in dialogue, prayer, and collective action.
We recognize a gap in our communities regarding a clear "Plan of Action." Are we truly ready for what lies ahead? Currently, there is no plan in place to prepare Canadians. Therefore, we aim to use this conferenc…
Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Stoney Creek Baptist Church, 2225 Highbury Ave N, London, ON N5X 4A4.
For more info visit www.moveofgod.ca. A Renewed Mind
Are you ready to break free from old patterns and think with the mind of Christ?
Join us for "A Renewed Mind," the second session in the life-changing 3-part series, Spotlight on Our Heart.
In this Christ-centered, Word-focused workshop, we will gain powerful biblical insight into the mind of our heart, uncover the hindrances, obstacles, and strongholds that block spiritual growth, and walk in the transformative power of God’s truth to renew our inner mindset.
Come and be equipped to align your thoughts with God's will and step into deeper spiritual maturity and freedom.
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
online from Word-Insight Life Counsel.
For more info visit www.thedoor.ca. Change Conference Ottawa
Conference for youth presented by YFC Canada.
Friday, October 10, 2025 – Saturday, October 11, 2025.
4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa, ON K1V 1S2.
For more info visit changeconference.com. Church Mental Health Summit
You know mental health matters — but you don’t always know where to start.
You’re not alone...
Pastors. Volunteers. Ministry leaders. Counselors.
So many of us are asking the same thing:
How do we show up for others when we’re running on empty
How do we equip our churches when we’re still learning, too?
How do we turn good intentions into practical care that makes a difference?
That’s exactly why the Church Mental Health Summit exists.
You’re not alone. The Church Mental Health Summit is here to equip you with the tools, and encouragement you need to keep going. Grab your free ticket.
Friday, October 10, 2025.
online from Hope Made Strong.
For more info visit www.churchmentalhealthsummit.com. Minority Report: Christian Witness in a Secular City
The Flourishing Congregations Institute will host a webinar with Rev. Ross Lockhart, Dean of St. Andrew’s Hall at the University of British Columbia, exploring insights from his research project West Coast Mission: The Changing Nature of Christianity in Vancouver. The study examines fourteen ministries in Vancouver to understand how Christians are engaging with their predominantly secular neighbours, highlighting both challenges and innovative approaches.
The interactive 30-minute session will feature a 20-minute research presentation, a 10-minute Q&A, and an optional 15-minute networking opportunity. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on the findings in light of their own ministry contexts, with a view toward fostering deeper relationships for sharing the gospel.
Friday, October 10, 2025, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
online from Flourishing Congregations Institute.
For more info visit flourishingcongregations.org. Ministry Leaders Renewal Retreat (7 days)
Pausing from the busyness of ministry life has helped hundreds of ministry couples and individuals examine and overcome the distractions that have hindered their personal lives and relationships.
Held at our three luxury retreat centres, this seven-day retreat is designed specifically for pastors, missionaries and parachurch leaders.
Monday, October 13, 2025.
Kerith Waters, Nestleton, Ontario.
For more info visit kerithretreats.ca. Ministry Leaders Renewal Retreat (7 days)
Pausing from the busyness of ministry life has helped hundreds of ministry couples and individuals examine and overcome the distractions that have hindered their personal lives and relationships.
Held at our three luxury retreat centres, this seven-day retreat is designed specifically for pastors, missionaries and parachurch leaders.
Monday, October 13, 2025.
Kerith Pines, East Braintree, Man.
For more info visit kerithretreats.ca. Global Leadership Summit
Join a community of more than 250,000 curious, growth-minded individuals for world-class leadership training on topics like innovation, creativity and collaboration.
Thursday, October 16, 2025 – Friday, October 17, 2025.
Simulcast from Chicago to sites in Calgary, Vancouver and more.
For more info visit globalleadershipnetwork.ca. Reenchanting the World: Philosophy, Spirituality, Ecology, Arts
Keynote speakers: Richard Kearney, Mark I. Wallace
There appears to be a consensus, even amongst the nonreligious, that the processes of disenchantment have gone too far. Its wrecking ball has not only shattered superstition but also the fragile bonds connecting us to the world, leaving many people feeling isolated and lonely in a seemingly uncaring world. Calls for a reenchanted relationship with the living world have come from religious and non-religious thinkers, filmmakers, environmental activists, and others.
The philosophical concern with disenchantment originates primarily in the German Romantic reaction against Enlightenment rationalism, seeking to reclaim sacred, organic, and mysterious dimensions of experience. But the urge for reenchantment is felt well beyond philosophy. In explicitly religious discourses, innovative ideas have emerged that expand our understanding of what reenchantment could signify in today’s world, including new senses of spirituality and spiritual practices. Beyond the rel…
Thursday, October 16, 2025 – Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Toronto Metropolitan University.
For more info visit www.reenchantingconference.org. Tyndale Intercultural Leadership Conference
Cultivating Belonging in Intercultural Spaces
Join leaders who are working in intercultural spaces to dialogue about what is going well, what is challenging and what is emerging. At this conference, you will dialogue with other leaders in facilitated conversation spaces for shared wisdom and best practices, and you will hear stories of hope-filled opportunities for cultivating belonging in intercultural spaces.
Bringing together practitioners as well as academics, we will explore lesser-known intercultural learning approaches.
Full Day - Oct 16, 2025, 9 am to 4 pm.
Thursday, October 16, 2025.
TIM Centre, Tyndale University, Toronto.
For more info visit www.tyndale.ca. Western Regional Conference on Faith and History 2025
The Western Regional Conference on Faith and History (WRCFH), as a regional chapter of the Conference on Faith and History (CFH), brings together educators, scholars, and students to explore the intersections of Christian faith and historical inquiry. Building on the CFH 2024 theme of historians and their contexts, this year’s focus seeks to explore boundaries—intellectual, institutional, geographical, and pedagogical—that shape historical understanding across different educational contexts. The WRCFH welcomes scholars, educators, and students to join us this October at Pacific Academy, a large K-12 Christian school near Vancouver, BC.
How can secondary and postsecondary educators collaborate more effectively to foster deeper historical thinking and engagement? What role does faith play in shaping historical narratives and approaches to teaching history? This conference invites discussion on these questions and more, encouraging participants to consider new ways of fostering continuity, dialogue, and mentorsh…
Thursday, October 16, 2025 – Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Pacific Academy, Surrey.
For more info visit faithandhistory.org. World Food Day
International Community Events
World Food Day is on October 16 each year. Worship resource created by the Canadian Foodgrains Bank are available for free download. WFD World Food Day events are organized in over 150 countries across the world, making it one of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar. These events promote worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and help strengthen the link between agriculture and food security.
Thursday, October 16, 2025.
For more info visit foodgrainsbank.ca. Social Media: A Window Into Your Church
Helping your church reach the people who need you most by turning social media into a life-giving reflection of your mission, offering connection, community, and hope before they ever walk through your doors.
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
online from the Centre for Lifelong Learning at Knox College.
For more info visit ministryforum.ca. Change Conference Toronto
Conference for youth presented by YFC Canada.
Friday, October 17, 2025 – Saturday, October 18, 2025.
1536 The Queensway, Toronto, ON M8Z 1T5.
For more info visit changeconference.com. Loving Muslims Together Regional Conference
We’re excited to invite you to God’s Heart for Our Muslim Neighbours, a regional gathering designed to inspire, equip, and encourage believers who long to see Muslims in Canada encounter the love of Christ. This will be a unique opportunity to come together for fellowship, prayer, and practical learning as we seek to be faithful witnesses in our communities. You’ll hear powerful stories of God’s work among Muslims across Canada and be reminded that you are not alone in this calling. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details!
Friday, October 17, 2025 – Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Toronto.
For more info visit lovingmuslimstogether.outreach.ca. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
International Community Events
October 17 is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Each year on this day, the annual Dignity for All's Chew on This! campaign mobilizes people from across Canada to call for an end to poverty.
Friday, October 17, 2025.
For more info visit dignityforall.ca. Re-enchanting Our Lives: The Creative Arc of Redemptive Journalism
A celebration of Christian Courier’s 80th anniversary.
Join us for a one-day conference. Your $75 ticket includes: daytime workshops and lunch (see the descriptions on our event webpage). The day will be followed by a FREE evening panel discussion on the Dutch immigrant experience. We’ll hear from memoir authors Arthur Boers, Ineke Neutel, Allan Romkema & others. You’ll also have the chance to meet CC staff and writers. All CC readers are welcome!
Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Toronto Metropolitan University.
For more info visit www.christiancourier.ca. Celebrate Christian Writing
Join us for a unique afternoon of coffee, tea, treats and an amazing selection of readings by local Christian authors.
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Peace Portal Alliance Church, Surrey, B.C.
For more info visit thewordguild.com. Kentro Workshop: Building Teams for Mission, Culture and Kingdom Impact
Kentro Fall Workshop - WestDoes your organization’s internal culture feel as healthy as the world-changing mission you proclaim? It’s a common struggle. Passion for the cause can lead to burnout and high turnover, creating a gap between our calling and our ability to see it through. To have a lasting Kingdom impact, the way we treat each other inside our walls has to match the good we do outside them.
Learn more and register: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1btZiTjpdL5lBrZg53oSyAWvFdH66O3OSRZu8JXnUxJw/edit?tab=t.0.
Monday, October 20, 2025.
Abbotsford, B.C.
For more info visit kentronetwork.ca. Ministry Leaders Renewal Retreat (7 days)
Pausing from the busyness of ministry life has helped hundreds of ministry couples and individuals examine and overcome the distractions that have hindered their personal lives and relationships.
Held at our three luxury retreat centres, this seven-day retreat is designed specifically for pastors, missionaries and parachurch leaders.
Monday, October 20, 2025.
Kerith Creek, Priddis, Alta.
For more info visit kerithretreats.ca. Uncertain Times: Developing the Theological and Ministry Skills We Need
Join us in person or via Zoom as we think about these challenging topics. Once again this year, our conference will take place over two days in the Ottawa area for those wishing to join us in person. We will hear from theme speakers Rev. Dr. Catherine Faith MacLean and Rev. Dr. Jesse Zink, with workshops led by Rev. Doug Throop, Rev. Stéphane Vermette, Rev. Jenni Leslie and Rev. Daniel Addai Fobi, and Becca Whitla.
Monday, October 20, 2025 – Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
online or in person from Bells Corners United Church, 3955 Old Richmond Road, Ottawa K2H 5C5.
For more info visit annualconference.ca. ELO Forum Winnipeg
ELO Forums are the single most important annual events for Christian marketplace and entrepreneurial leaders in their respective cities. Our conferences are one-day events where business leaders and executives can network and connect with others, gain more understanding about their calling, and learn from a great roster of presenters.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Fort Garry Hotel, Spa and Conference Centre, Winnipeg.
For more info visit www.entrepreneurialleaders.com. EFC Presidents Day and Pastors Day
EFC Events
Details to come.
Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Ottawa.
Flourishing Together Teachers Conference
Join us for a transformative two-day conference designed specifically for Christian schools, educators, teachers, and staff!
In today's fast-paced world, focusing on well-being is crucial for growth in all aspects of our lives. When we prioritize our spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being, we become more effective, resilient, and fruitful in our ministries.
At Flourishing Together, you'll discover practical strategies and best practices for cultivating well-being in your personal and professional life. Our conference features:
• Pre-conference tracks: Personal Growth, Best Practices, Fundraising, and Marketing
• Inspiring keynote speakers, testimonies and workshops
• Networking opportunities with fellow educators and professionals
• An Awards Night celebration with a reception and entertainment by Comedy in Motion's Bob Cates!
Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow with fellow Christian educators, take the first step towards flourishing in your well-being!
Thursday, October 23, 2025 – Friday, October 24, 2025.
Moncton Christian Academy, Moncton.
For more info visit acsiec.org. Celebration of Generosity
Gather in community with generous givers from across the country for our inaugural Celebration of Generosity (COG) in Canada! Featuring a lineup of compelling teaching, inspiring stories, and Spirit-led worship, this event is designed to spark conversation. As we connect to God and His people, He changes our hearts and enables us to change the world.
Friday, October 24, 2025 – Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Living Water Resorts, 9 Harbour St E, Collingwood, ON L9Y 5B5.
For more info visit generousgiving.org. Paul and Grace: Scripture and Theology Colloquium
What part does grace play in how the apostle Paul describes salvation? The importance down the centuries of grace as a theme in the Church’s proclamation of the Gospel has again come into renewed focus through John Barclay’s landmark study, Paul and the Gift (2015).
For Wycliffe’s October Scripture and Theology Colloquium, we have gathered a group of accomplished biblical scholars, theologians, and historians: John Barclay (Durham) himself will be joined by Barbara Pitkin (Stanford), Jonathan Linebaugh (Samford), James Pedlar (Tyndale), and Stephen Chester (Wycliffe).
Registration opens soon and a student rate will be available. In the meantime, please forward any queries to the Colloquium Coordinator, David Ross at davidpaxton.ross@mail.utoronto.ca.
Friday, October 24, 2025.
Wycliffe College, 5 Hoskin Ave, Toronto.
For more info visit www.wycliffecollege.ca. Ministry Leaders Renewal Retreat (7 days)
Pausing from the busyness of ministry life has helped hundreds of ministry couples and individuals examine and overcome the distractions that have hindered their personal lives and relationships.
Held at our three luxury retreat centres, this seven-day retreat is designed specifically for pastors, missionaries and parachurch leaders.
Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Kerith Waters, Nestleton, Ontario.
For more info visit kerithretreats.ca. Wor/th seminar on worship and theology
WOR/TH is all about coming back to both the heart and the mind of worship. Our one day worship and theology seminars aim to challenge and inspire songwriters, worship leaders & their teams to fight for deeply biblical, relevant and poetic worship. Leading and teaching alongside host Matt Redman at each event will be experienced theologians, pastors, worship leaders and songwriters who care passionately about painting a big picture of God in our songs and services. We hope each of these days will have the feel of both a classroom and a chapel - a mix of education and encounter - as we stir up a conversation around the glory of God in our worship. We would love for you to join in.
Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Trinity Western University, David E. Enarson Gym, Abbotsford.
For more info visit www.worthworship.com. World Evangelical Alliance General Assembly
EFC Events
The WEA is constitutionally expected to hold its General Assembly every 6 years. The theme for the 2025 General Assembly is “The Gospel for Everyone by 2033.” National alliance leaders, representatives from women and youth as well as affiliated members and partners are invited to this event.
Monday, October 27, 2025 – Friday, October 31, 2025.
Seoul, South Korea.
For more info visit gospelforeveryone.worldea.org. Kentro Workshops: Domestic and International
Kentro's Fall Workshop - EastInternational Stream: From Why to How: Building a Living Theory of Change, Looking to realign your work with your deeper purpose? This interactive workshop will help you reconnect with your mission, vision, and values—starting with the “why” behind your work. You’ll be introduced to the Theory of Change as a practical, values-driven framework for clarity, alignment, and strategy. Using real-world models, you’ll map values to outcomes and begin drafting a mini-Theory of Change for your own project—with space for peer feedback and fresh insight.
Learn more and register: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GBmKDKQjP4Pm_uwNa628v8_orWWVFFhCbMCsLc1_cjM/edit?tab=t.0, Domestic Stream: Walking Alongside: Discernment and Data in Neighbourhood Engagement, In this workshop we will explore different approaches to assessing neighbourhoods and communities, through asset-mapping, data collection, stakeholder centred storytelling, and urban exegesis. We will also ponder how the principles of…
Monday, October 27, 2025.
Mississauga, Ont.
For more info visit kentronetwork.ca. Canadian Stories of Transforming Culture
Each month we hear from two Canadians and their story of how they are transforming culture through their sphere(s) of influence. Learn more at the link below.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
online from Transform Our World Canada.
For more info visit www.transformourworldcanada.ca. MEDA Convention 2025: Bold Moves
This event is hosted by Mennonite Economic Development Associates.
Meaningful Connections
Join a vibrant community. You'll leave encouraged, inspired, and supported by others committed to living their faith in daily work.
Practical Ideas
Engage in professional development workshops that will help you apply your God-given gifts in meaningful ways — growing in servant leadership in your business, non-profit or community.
A Mission That Matters
Discover how MEDA is creating business solutions to poverty — and explore how you can be part of this transformative mission.
Thursday, October 30, 2025 – Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Montreal.
For more info visit www.meda.org. Adoption and Fostering Awareness Month
EFC Events
Adoption and quality fostering are justice issues for all Canadians and everyday challenges for thousands of Canadian children. Each November, the EFC encourages supporters to download free videos, pray together on key themes and discover great ideas on how your congregation can connect nationally and locally on the plight of Canada’s 30,000 adoptable children and youth.
The EFC provides free resources to pastors, congregations and families at www.AdoptionSunday.com. Encourage your leadership team to pray, preach and connect.
Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Nationwide.
For more info visit www.adoptionsunday.com. Toronto Children's Ministry Conference
The Toronto Children’s Ministry Conference (TCMC) is a one-day gathering for parents, church volunteers, ministry leaders, and anyone passionate about the spiritual growth of children. Held at Bayview Glen Alliance Church, the conference is designed to inspire and equip attendees with fresh ideas and evidence-based practices in children’s and family ministry.
This year’s plenary speaker is Dorothy Pang, from the Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre, who will lead a workshop on developing intercultural competency in children’s ministry. Additional workshops, led by over 30 Canadian and international leaders, will cover topics such as Bible engagement, worldview, theology, and practical ministry skills.
The event includes more than 40 workshops, opportunities for networking across denominations, and complimentary childcare for children aged 10 and under.
Saturday, November 1, 2025.
online or in person from Bayview Glen Alliance Church, Thornhill, Ont.
For more info visit torontochildrenministryconference.ca. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
EFC Events
More details and resources will be coming in the months ahead but, for now, we invite you to incorporate this important day of unified prayer, disciple-making, and witness into the life of your congregation and sphere of influence in November.
IDOP Canada is a partnership of The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, Intercede International, International Christian Response Canada, Open Doors Canada, Take Heart, and Voice of the Martyrs, in conjunction with the international event supported by the World Evangelical Alliance.
Sunday, November 2, 2025.
For more info visit www.idop.ca. A Clean Heart
Are you longing for a deeper, more intimate connection with God?
Join us for "A Clean Heart," the final session in the transformative 3-part series, Spotlight on Our Heart.
In this Christ-centered, scripture-rich workshop, we will gain biblical insight into what it means to have a clean heart, identify the hidden hindrances and strongholds blocking spiritual growth, and walk step-by-step through creating a powerful, personal repentance prayer rooted in God's Word.
Come experience the beauty of a repentant heart — from your heart to Father God’s heart — and allow Him to cleanse, renew, and restore you for spiritual maturity.
Sunday, November 2, 2025, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
online from Word-Insight Life Counsel.
For more info visit www.thedoor.ca. ELO Forum Vancouver
ELO Forums are the single most important annual events for Christian marketplace and entrepreneurial leaders in their respective cities. Our conferences are one-day events where business leaders and executives can network and connect with others, gain more understanding about their calling, and learn from a great roster of presenters.
Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Paradox Hotel, Vancouver.
For more info visit www.entrepreneurialleaders.com. Flourishing Together Teachers Conference
Join us for a transformative two-day conference designed specifically for Christian schools, educators, teachers, and staff!
In today's fast-paced world, focusing on well-being is crucial for growth in all aspects of our lives. When we prioritize our spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well-being, we become more effective, resilient, and fruitful in our ministries.
At Flourishing Together, you'll discover practical strategies and best practices for cultivating well-being in your personal and professional life. Our conference features:
• Pre-conference tracks: Personal Growth, Best Practices, Fundraising, and Marketing
• Inspiring keynote speakers, testimonies and workshops
• Networking opportunities with fellow educators and professionals
• An Awards Night celebration with a reception and entertainment by Comedy in Motion's Bob Cates!
Don't miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow with fellow Christian educators, take the first step towards flourishing in your well-being!
Thursday, November 6, 2025 – Friday, November 7, 2025.
Peoples Christian Academy, Markham.
For more info visit acsiec.org. Negotiation & Difficult Conversations
Conrad Grebel University College offers a two-day, in-person workshop on Negotiation & Difficult Conversations. Facilitated by Mark Weber, PhD, the course takes place November 6–7, 2025, in Waterloo, Ontario, and runs from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM each day.
The workshop is designed to help participants address high-stakes or anxiety-producing conversations effectively, reduce avoidance tendencies, and build confidence through practical frameworks and tools. Day One focuses on strategies for navigating difficult conversations, while Day Two turns to negotiation as an “art and science” requiring both cooperation and competition. The program is highly experiential, emphasizing practice, feedback, and reflection to strengthen skills.
Additional Details:
Location: In person, Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo
Cost: $695 + HST (discounted rates available; see registration link)
Prerequisite reading: Up to one hour prior to Day Two
Part of: Conflict Management and Mediation Certificate (can also be taken as a stan…
Thursday, November 6, 2025 – Friday, November 7, 2025.
Conrad Grebel University College, Waterloo.
For more info visit uwaterloo.ca. Chris Renzema in Concert
Redeemer University is hosting Christian singer-songwriter Chris Renzema for a public concert on November 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. Blending indie rock, contemporary Christian and folk, Renzema reflects on big questions through his music while remaining both personal and accessible. Songs like "Springtime" and "Adonai" have inspired audiences around the world.
Canadian worship leader Brooke Nicholls will open the evening.
Friday, November 7, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM.
Redeemer University
777 Garner Road East, Ancaster ON L9K 1J4.
For more info visit www.redeemer.ca. Together for Canada: An EFC Sunday for Prayer and Partnership in the Gospel
EFC Events
This new annual event, intended for a November Sunday of your choice, is a time to remind each other and celebrate that Jesus is Lord of the harvest and to align ourselves more closely with that reality. We can pray to ask God to increase effective Christian contributions throughout Canadian society, in public sectors such as business, government and non-profit work, as well as in the many dimensions of our personal lives. Church congregations, groups and individuals are invited to make use of the EFC’s new resources designed for this purpose.
Sunday, November 9, 2025.
nationwide.
For more info visit theefc.ca. Ministry Leaders Renewal Retreat (7 days)
Pausing from the busyness of ministry life has helped hundreds of ministry couples and individuals examine and overcome the distractions that have hindered their personal lives and relationships.
Held at our three luxury retreat centres, this seven-day retreat is designed specifically for pastors, missionaries and parachurch leaders.
Monday, November 10, 2025.
Kerith Pines, East Braintree, Man.
For more info visit kerithretreats.ca. Where Are You, God? TGC Conf for Women
Where are you, God? It’s the question we ask when crisis hits home. But what does it really mean to find God in a world that feels so broken? At The Gospel Coalition Canada 2025 conference for women, you’ll find deep answers to your restless search. You will hear God speak through the Book of Habakkuk and find wisdom from experienced breakout speakers who will equip you to know and follow God practically.
There will be a pre-conference worship night on Thursday before the full conference begins on Friday and ends on Saturday.
Make sure to navigate to our conference website for all the details by clicking here.
Consider using this conference as a women's retreat, or come as a group from your church. We offer group rates. Email events@ca.thegospelcoalition.org to learn more!
Thursday, November 13, 2025 – Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Hope Bible Church, 500 Great Lakes Boulevard Oakville, ON L6L 6X9.
For more info visit ca.thegospelcoalition.org. Carters Annual Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Webinar
We invite you to join us for 10 fast moving sessions on key topics that you need to know to keep abreast of changes in the law affecting charities and not-for-profits. The guest speakers this year are Bruce MacDonald, president. Imagine Canada, on the topic of Key Insights into the Charitable Sector: Developing Trends in the Making; and Kenneth Hall, president, Robertson Hall Insurance, on the topic of Challenges in Securing and Keeping Insurance by Charities and Not-for-Profits. On demand replay will be made available after the webinar for registered attendees. This webinar is eligible for 4.00 hours of substantive CPD credits towards the annual Law Society of Ontario and CPA Professional Development requirements. Registration fee is $40.00 per person (plus HST).For more information, contact us at 1-877-942-0001 x239 or seminars@carters.ca.
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 9:00 AM – 1:15 PM.
online from Carters.
For more info visit www.carters.ca. Moving Forward in Faith
he conference will begin Friday night with a keynote session, worship, and social time. Danielle Strickland will be our featured speaker. Danielle will share her story, shaped by her experience of different cultures and contexts around the world. She aims to inspire, challenge, provoke, and disrupt - giving equal attention and investment to the proclamation and demonstration of God’s Love. Saturday will feature worship, a selection of workshops and an optional bus tour, each carefully designed to equip and empower attendees of all ages as they consider God’s mission in their lives and communities. Workshops will focus on sharing practical resources, skill-building, storytelling, and networking. The conference theme and verse identifies our calling as churches and Christians to step out into the world carrying the message of salvation. Designed to equip and empower attendees of all ages as they consider God’s mission in their communities and the world at large, this event is co-hosted by Resonate Global…
Friday, November 14, 2025 – Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Kings Christian Collegiate
528 Burnhamthorpe Rd W
Oakville ON L6M 4K6.
For more info visit www.resonateglobalmission.org. Ministry Leaders Renewal Retreat (7 days)
Pausing from the busyness of ministry life has helped hundreds of ministry couples and individuals examine and overcome the distractions that have hindered their personal lives and relationships.
Held at our three luxury retreat centres, this seven-day retreat is designed specifically for pastors, missionaries and parachurch leaders.
Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Kerith Waters, Nestleton, Ontario.
For more info visit kerithretreats.ca. Together for Canada: An EFC Sunday for Prayer and Partnership in the Gospel
EFC Events
This new annual event, intended for a November Sunday of your choice, is a time to remind each other and celebrate that Jesus is Lord of the harvest and to align ourselves more closely with that reality. We can pray to ask God to increase effective Christian contributions throughout Canadian society, in public sectors such as business, government and non-profit work, as well as in the many dimensions of our personal lives. Church congregations, groups and individuals are invited to make use of the EFC’s new resources designed for this purpose.
Sunday, November 16, 2025.
nationwide.
For more info visit theefc.ca. Ministry Leaders Renewal Retreat (7 days)
Pausing from the busyness of ministry life has helped hundreds of ministry couples and individuals examine and overcome the distractions that have hindered their personal lives and relationships.
Held at our three luxury retreat centres, this seven-day retreat is designed specifically for pastors, missionaries and parachurch leaders.
Monday, November 17, 2025.
Kerith Creek, Priddis, Alta.
For more info visit kerithretreats.ca. Ministry Leaders Renewal Retreat (7 days)
Pausing from the busyness of ministry life has helped hundreds of ministry couples and individuals examine and overcome the distractions that have hindered their personal lives and relationships.
Held at our three luxury retreat centres, this seven-day retreat is designed specifically for pastors, missionaries and parachurch leaders.
Monday, November 17, 2025.
Kerith Waters, Nestleton, Ontario.
For more info visit kerithretreats.ca. ELO Forum Toronto
ELO Forums are the single most important annual events for Christian marketplace and entrepreneurial leaders in their respective cities. Our conferences are one-day events where business leaders and executives can network and connect with others, gain more understanding about their calling, and learn from a great roster of presenters.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Toronto Airport Marriott Hotel.
For more info visit www.entrepreneurialleaders.com. Pastors & Leaders Prayer Forum
BGEA Canada, in cooperation with Ignite Prayer Canada (igniteprayer.ca), invites you to join us for a free, online quarterly prayer event. For each event, we invite a guest speaker(s) to share on the topic of prayer. We also break into small groups to pray for one another as leaders and the church in Canada.
We believe prayer for spiritual transformation is critical at this point in Canada’s history—perhaps more than ever.
Register online to receive the Zoom link.
Videos of past guest speakers are also posted on our webpage.
Wednesday, November 19, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.billygraham.ca. Ross Douthat on Why everyone should be religious
The Ian Shugart lecture is a new annual series. Our inaugural speaker, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat, consistently advocates for a society that is open toward religious faith and its public expression. He is known for showing how commitments rooted in faith often persist, sometimes making surprising appearances in modern life.
Even as religion seems to be on the decline across the Western world, and the landscape of faith shifts, Douthat generously, respectfully, and clearly counters the various arguments against faith. Not content merely to name the positive social contributions of faith and faith communities, Douthat boldly explores the deeper source of those contributions and the reality to which they point.
In his Shugart Lecture, Douthat will draw on his recently published book, “Believe: Why Everyone Should be Religious” to make a provocative claim: that there is a clear and rational link between the reasonableness of faith and its public effects. His fearless charge will challenge both religi…
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
National Arts Centre – Canada Room (1 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K1P 5W1).
For more info visit www.cardus.ca. Together for Canada: An EFC Sunday for Prayer and Partnership in the Gospel
EFC Events
This new annual event, intended for a November Sunday of your choice, is a time to remind each other and celebrate that Jesus is Lord of the harvest and to align ourselves more closely with that reality. We can pray to ask God to increase effective Christian contributions throughout Canadian society, in public sectors such as business, government and non-profit work, as well as in the many dimensions of our personal lives. Church congregations, groups and individuals are invited to make use of the EFC’s new resources designed for this purpose.
Sunday, November 23, 2025.
nationwide.
For more info visit theefc.ca. Canadian Stories of Transforming Culture
Each month we hear from two Canadians and their story of how they are transforming culture through their sphere(s) of influence. Learn more at the link below.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
online from Transform Our World Canada.
For more info visit www.transformourworldcanada.ca. The Spiritual Discipline of Deconstruction
The Flourishing Congregations Institute will host a webinar with Angela Reitsma Bick, Editor-in-Chief of Christian Courier magazine, exploring themes from her book Blessed are the Undone: Testimonies of the Quiet Deconstruction of Faith in Canada. The session will examine the phenomenon of “Quiet Deconstruction” in which Canadian Christians are leaving church communities politely and reflectively, often with a desire for healthier expressions of faith.
The interactive 30-minute webinar includes a 20-minute research presentation and a 10-minute Q&A, with an optional 15-minute networking time. Participants will consider ways churches can create space for ongoing, community-based “small deconstructions” alongside faith reconstruction, incorporating openness to doubt, pastoral humility, and liturgical practices that foster reconciliation.
Friday, November 28, 2025, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM.
online from Flourishing Congregations Institute.
For more info visit flourishingcongregations.org. Together for Canada: An EFC Sunday for Prayer and Partnership in the Gospel
EFC Events
This new annual event, intended for a November Sunday of your choice, is a time to remind each other and celebrate that Jesus is Lord of the harvest and to align ourselves more closely with that reality. We can pray to ask God to increase effective Christian contributions throughout Canadian society, in public sectors such as business, government and non-profit work, as well as in the many dimensions of our personal lives. Church congregations, groups and individuals are invited to make use of the EFC’s new resources designed for this purpose.
Sunday, November 30, 2025.
nationwide.
For more info visit theefc.ca.