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Reigniting Hope: Sharing the Good News in Canada
Perceived spiritual openness, increased prioritization on evangelism, and greater clarity on the purposes of evangelism are among the more surprising findings in this 2024 study with Alpha Canada, with over 800 Canadian church leaders. This report also includes data and opportunities for congregation leaders in areas of prayer, inviting people to evangelistic contexts, and celebrating new followers of Jesus.
Signs of Life: Re-thinking Canadian Congregational Life
Where are signs of life in Canadian congregations, and what can we learn from them?
Evangelistic Belief and Behavior among Canadian Congregants
Evangelistic beliefs, behaviours, experiences, and challenges vary by theological tradition and frequency of church attendance. This Canadian research explores these topics based on survey data with over 9100 people in 250+ congregations.
Discipleship from Catholic, mainline and conservative protestant congregant perspectives in Canada
A key marker of congregational flourishing is discipleship, where followers of Jesus are transformed and mature in their Christian faith. This study with over 9100 people in 250+ churches in Canada explores discipleship practices and processes that help to facilitate spiritual growth among congregants. Learnings center on the ways denominational tradition matters for how groups disciple their members, plus the importance of a welcoming, safe, and caring congregational context for effective discipleship.
The Priesthood of All Believers
Co-vocational pastors are increasingly common in Canada. Yet should we also think about co-vocational churches where all members are part of the “priesthood of all believers,” seeing their lives as part of God’s mission?
The Priority and Practice of Evangelism
“No religion” is the fastest growing group in Canada. This 2021 survey research with 2700+ Canadian church leaders, in partnership with Alpha Canada, details the attitudes, behaviours, and experiences surrounding evangelization. Some results are unexpected, yielding several considerations for churches that wish to take evangelism seriously as one potential source of church growth.
