Our Vision

Our Vision

to see a healthy church within the reach of all people in Canada and beyond

Revitalization

Revitalization

Empowering your church to pursue a journey of health

Wesley Quote

The church changes the world not by making converts but by making disciples.

- John Wesley

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What Is A Healthy Church?

A healthy Church is a Biblically-grounded, Jesus-centered, Spirit-empowered, and mission-oriented community of dedicated disciples.

Regional Coaches

Regional coaches work alongside pastors, boards, and churches to equip and encourage them as they pursue being a healthy church that takes responsibility for their community.

Church Health Blog

Thoughts and ideas from the Director of Church Health around what it means to be a healthy church

Renewed Revitalization Strategy

(formerly LifePlan)

This holistic approach to church health revolves around a continuous cycle: Rediscovering God’s Plan for your church, carefully Evaluating your Context, and taking action to Close the Gap by devising a plan and implementing necessary changes by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Church Health Assessments

Transitional Ministry

The departure of a pastor is a significant change event for a church. However, it is also a opportunity to see God at work in your congregation. Our goal is to come alongside churches in transition so they can, in God’s time, welcome a new lead pastor into a healthy church. 

Cam Taylor
Transitions coach

The following resources have been provided by Cam Taylor, founder and team leader of the Transitional Leadership Network. Learn more about this ministry by visiting transitionalleadership.org

Transitions Video Resources:

Understanding the Transition Process

In this video, Transition Coach Cam Taylor discusses the five stages that are involved in the transition process for our Free Methodist Churches in Canada. This will give you a better idea on what to expect when your church goes into transition.

You can download a copy of the Powerpoint presentation used in this video here: Understanding the Transitions Process Slides

The Transition Journey

When churches experience a change in pastors, they go on a journey of transition. This journey is filled with a cycle of emotions. The diagram in this video will walk you through the stages of that transitional journey.

What Change Does Your Church Need During Pastoral Transition?

The kind of change most churches today need is “ADAPTIVE” change not just “TECHNICAL” change. An opportune time to begin to make those changes is during pastoral transition. This video makes the case for adaptive change as necessary for most churches during transition.

Transitions Resource Downloads

Got Questions?

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