Flourishing as the Canadian Church — Anglican Church of Canada

March 11, 2021 - April 1, 2021

Thursday March 11th, 18th, 25th, & April 1st - 1:30pm EST

Donation invited: "If you would like to contribute to the "virtual tip jar" the suggested amount is $10/session"

Hamilton , ON

What does it look like for congregations here in Canada to flourish? How do you identify transformation, define what it means for a community of faith and look for continued indicators of health and effectiveness?

Using Canadian-based social science research from over 250 Canadian Catholic, mainline, and conservative Protestant congregations (including over 9100 congregants), the Flourishing Congregations research team will be with us over 4 weeks to present their findings. We’ll engage topics like innovation, diversity, neighbourhood engagement, discipleship, leadership, evangelism and more. Join us as we consider the results, think through important questions and theological insights, and offer practical considerations and promising possibilities for leaders and congregations who wish to flourish.

March 11th with Joel Thiessen

Dr. Joel Thiessen is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Flourishing Congregations Institute at Ambrose University in Calgary, Alberta. He has authored and co-authored several books regarding Christianity, religious nones, millennials, and congregations in Canada. For more information, see www.joelthiessen.ca.

March 18th with Keith Walker

Keith Walker is Professor of Educational Administration and Leadership at the University of Saskatchewan. He enjoys his collaborative ventures with Flourishing Congregations Institute colleagues and numerous other teaching, mentorship, research, and consulting service activities. www.KeithdWalker.ca

March 25th with Bill McAlpine

Born to TEAM missionary parents in Chad Africa, Bill grew up in a pastor’s home after his parents’ return to Toronto. He has pastored for just under 16 years in Alliance Churches in Ontario and Saskatchewan and served for 26 years as Professor of Pastoral Theology at Ambrose University in Calgary, Alberta. He retired as Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology in June of 2019. Bill has authored two books, Sacred Space for the Missional Church, published in February of 2011 and Four Essential Loves: Heart Readiness for Leadership and Ministry, published, May 2013.

April 1st with Arch Wong

Arch Wong, DMin, PhD is Professor of Practical Theology and Associate Director of the Flourishing Congregations Institute, Ambrose University.