Journeying on a New Path
By Ruthe Murphy, Kathy Root Parr
In 2016, the formal apology given on behalf of our Canadian Baptist family stated, “Today we commit ourselves to j...
Change Takes Time
By Dana Barber, Communications and Member Care
A Story on Mississauga Grace Missionary Baptist Church
Have you ever thought you were going so...
Growth in the Pandemic
By Wei Chen
Burlington Missionary Baptist Church
Five months after our Eastern Mission of Burlington Missionary Baptist Church (BMBC) held its fir...
Why “Critical Race Theory” Should Be Critical for Every Church
I have always been slightly skeptical about Black History month, because I wonder whether taking one month per year to celebrate the achievements of p...
5 Obstacles to your Church’s Revitalization
Have you ever wondered why revitalization happens in some churches but not in others? Why does life seem to spring forth only in some churches? What d...
Opening Doors
You know the saying, “When one door closes another door opens.” After almost three months of being in lockdown, how are the families in your community...
The Spitting Image
Have you ever been told that you look like your mother or father? In my family, this is often something along the lines of “you’re the spitting image...
Four Board Discernment Practices You Can Add to Your Next Board Meeting
Your Church Board is called to lead your congregation well. Your Church Board is called to lead with discernment and wisdom. Discerning God’s will f...
Professional Wrestling, Church Planting and Peaceful Dwelling
By Dallas Friesen, Director of Congregational Development
This blog post is part of a series on the core values of the New Leaf Network. Advisory...
In the Community
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