Ministry Forum

The theme for The Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship 2026 is Preaching Jesus Christ.
How do we faithfully proclaim Christ in today's world?
Join preachers, theologians, and ministry leaders from across Canada as they explore that question together.

Enter today for your chance to attend.

One winning pair will receive reimbursement for their conference tickets (up to $400 per person).
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✓ Tag the ministry leader you'd bring
✓ Make sure you're both subscribed to Ministry Forum emails: ministryforum.ca/subscribe
✓ Send us a DM explaining why you'd like to attend The Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship 2026 together

Contest closes June 26 at 11:59 PM ET.

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Consider what it would mean to bring a bookwalk to your congregation to help people talk and engage with indigenous storytelling.

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Here is what Laura Alary says about the book Alis the Aviator:
Alis the Aviator is an alphabet book which uses simple text and gorgeous cut-paper illustrations to introduce a variety of aircraft and moments from aviation history. The main character is named for Dr. Alis Kennedy, likely the first indigenous woman in Canada to earn both a private and commercial pilot’s license.

Because this book has no particular plot or storyline, it may not seem obvious how it could connect with the bible, or theology, or life in Christian community. In this it is similar to certain passages of scripture, whose purpose is not immediately apparent, and which we might be tempted to skip over. These include things like long genealogies, or the lengthy greetings Paul often includes in his letters, naming people about whom we know very little.

But when we look closer at these passages, we discover they are not just lists—they are collections of stories! Every name in a family tree, every person mentioned in a letter, is someone with a story.

Similarly, what sounds like a list of planes, or people, or events, is much more. Behind every aircraft mentioned in Alis the Aviator there are stories: who invented it, developed it, flew it, when, where and for what purpose? Behind the simplicity of the text there are wars, accidents, close calls, discoveries, and adventures. One such astonishing moment is when an ultralight was used to teach geese to migrate from Ontario to Virginia!

So a book like Alis the Aviator can actually change the way we see the world. It can help us pay attention to hidden stories—the stories that lie behind and beneath the surface of what we see and hear. This book also reminds us of the many achievements of Indigenous people, whose stories have not been told.

As we wrap up Season 6 of the Ministry Forum Podcast, we're grateful for the conversations we've been able to share this year and for the ministry leaders who have joined us along the way.

If you've missed an episode or just want to revisit a conversation that resonated with you, now is a great time to catch up. We would be honoured if the Ministry Forum Podcast became part of your summer listening rhythm. Find us wherever you get your podcasts!

Here's a look back at all the episodes from Season 6:
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Who is the person who has encouraged you most in ministry?
A colleague?
A mentor?
A trusted friend?
A fellow preacher?

One winning pair will receive reimbursement for their conference tickets (up to $400 per person).

To enter:
✓ Follow Ministry Forum
✓ Like this post
✓ Tag the ministry leader you'd bring
✓ Make sure you're both subscribed to Ministry Forum emails: ministryforum.ca/subscribe
✓ Send us a DM explaining why you'd like to attend The Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship 2026 together

Contest closes June 26 at 11:59 PM ET.

Full details:
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You are not alone!
From our bustling urban ministry spaces to the far reaches of our rural and remote communities, ministry leaders, you are not alone. With the Lilly Grant as a catalyst, the Ministry Forum team has spent the first 6 months of 2026 building the new Listening Partner Network to ensure that any ministry leader in the PCC across Canada has access to trained, impartial, empathetic listening partners.

Read more about how this project is growing and taking shape:
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Ministry isn't meant to be done alone.

That's why Ministry Forum is giving one pair of ministry leaders the opportunity to attend The Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship 2026 together.
One winning pair will receive reimbursement for their conference tickets (up to $400 per person).

To enter:
✓ Follow Ministry Forum
✓ Like this post
✓ Tag the ministry leader you'd bring
✓ Make sure you're both subscribed to Ministry Forum emails: ministryforum.ca/subscribe
✓ Send us a DM explaining why you'd like to attend The Lester Randall Preaching Fellowship 2026 together

Contest closes June 26 at 11:59 PM ET.

Full details:
MinistryForum.ca/contest
Preaching

Let your congregation get carried away by a great story - and engage your community in the event too!
Learn more about hosting a Book Walk at your church and view all titles in the library:

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Our Soccer Sunday Chapel Service starts at 3:00 PM EST
We'd love to have you join us from wherever you are!

Knox College Soccer Sunday Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

With FIFA World Cup 26™ matches coming to Toronto this June, Knox College, Toronto is reviving a remarkable piece of Canadian church and soccer history.

Join us TOMORROW (Sunday, June 14th) at 3:00 PM for a special Soccer Sunday service at Knox College Chapel in Toronto, a gathering celebrating community, reflection, and the global game that connects people across cultures and nations.

This tradition dates back to 1919, when Rev. John Linton led a “Soccer Sunday - working towards the goal” service that filled the church and captured public attention. Knox College itself also holds a unique place in Canadian soccer history, with its 1878 team recognized as the first Canadian Soccer Champions.

We are especially excited to share that Rev. John Borthwick, Director of Ministry Forum, will be preaching for this special service.

More than a century later, as Toronto welcomes the world through soccer, this special service offers a space to celebrate teamwork, joy, discipline, and our shared humanity.

You do not need to be religious to attend. Come as you are, wear your team colours, bring your friends, family, or teammates, and be part of this unique moment connecting sport, history, and community!

With Grace Ji-Sun Kim – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉