Talking About Church and Mission

Join Christian Leaders Connection conversations about the changing definitions and contexts of "church" and "mission" across the country. Gather insight on the nature and task of the Church in Canada today.

What Makes a Church Missional?

The terms missional and missional church are barely 10 years old, but already they bring up more than half a million hits on Google. Todd Billings, in an article in Christianity Today, attempts to review the many-sided faces of the missional church conversation. [MORE]

Children in the Missional Church

Download the executive summary of the research project conducted by Shelly Campagnola of the Children's Ministry Partnership. Come to the Table: Landing the Missional Church in Canada is a follow-up on the research that explores the place of children in the mission of the church. [MORE] 

Harried Commuters Impacted by God's Word

Lives are being impacted since Bus Stop Bible Studies began posting Scripture verses on Toronto Transit vehicles in December 2006, expanding to Calgary (AB) and Burlington (ON) in February 2008. With almost 100 Canadian transit companies, sixteen cities approving studies to date, there is plenty of opportunity for churches coast to coast to sponsor studies in their communities.

Neighbourhood Transformation

The challenge of neighbourhood transformation in marginalized urban neighbourhoods requires multiple players leveraging their influence and sharing their unique resources. Ten churches in the Jane-Finch Church Coalition of Toronto are learning how to reach neighbourhood youth and families in new ways. [MORE]

Kids Can Change the World

One Sunday morning, Ryan Nirula, then four years old, turned on the TV and began looking for cartoons. He came across a World Vision program, and was so moved by the plight of children in Africa, he determined to do something to help. After consulting with his parents ... [MORE]