The Pastorate comes alongside pastors in Canada to strengthen their heart, skill, and vision to equip them for a lifetime of faithful, vibrant ministry.
We are strengthening pastors for the renewal of the church in Canada.
At the core of our work is the conviction that the health of the Church is deeply tied to the well-being of its pastors. As pastors grow in health and courage, the churches they lead also thrive. When a church is healthy and actively participating in Jesus’ work of renewal, it profoundly impacts its local community.
This is why we invest in spaces where pastors can be formed, encouraged, and cared for over time. As pastors are strengthened, entire communities experience the fruit of healthy ministry, and Canada becomes increasingly marked by churches bearing faithful witness to Jesus in every neighbourhood.
We are:
Canada Committed
Jesus Centered
We trust the radical simplicity of following Jesus.
Our hope lies in an abiding life in Jesus, anchored in prayer and worship, and trusting in the Holy Spirit. We believe Jesus is enough and so we center our work on Him, not just doctrinal distinctives, leadership hacks or trends. We exist to support Pastors in finishing their race with more love for Jesus than when they started.
Kingdom Minded
We build wells rather than fences.
Rooted in orthodoxy, we reach across denominational lines, believing the mission requires the entire church's collective effort. We celebrate the beauty in the diverse mosaic of God's church in Canada, learning from various ministry contexts and Christian traditions. Our ecumenical and intergenerational approach centers on Jesus, building wells rather than fences.
Heart Focused
We’re interested in soul over strategy.
We prioritize heart and culture over mere tools and tactics, valuing soul over strategy. We cultivate an environment that champions vulnerability and genuine friendship, resisting pastoral pretense. Instead of conventional conferences, we focus on forming life-changing relationships.
Hope Filled
We contend for hope and courage.
We believe in the continual in-breaking of Jesus’ resurrection life and trust in His promise to build His church. Filled with hope for the new things God is doing, we share this hope and believe that the way forward is the way back to the way of Jesus. Characterized by relentless optimism, we contend for hope and courage.
We speak to and from Canada.
We are distinctly Canadian, telling stories of God’s transformative work in our nation and dedicated to the unique needs of Canadian pastors. We create content and design experiences specifically for them, collaborating with the whole church in Canada.
Statement of Faith
The Pastorate serves pastors across denominational lines. We are an ecumenical body, united not by uniformity of tradition or practice, but by a shared commitment to the historic Christian faith and a desire to see renewal in the Canadian church at large.
Our Statement of Faith outlines the core convictions that ground our ministry practices. These beliefs form the foundation for our work to strengthen pastors and encourage faithfulness in ministry. We hold these truths with humility, recognizing that our unity is ultimately found in Christ and our shared calling to follow Him.
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