Strengthening Pastors for the Renewal of the Church in Canada.

Being a pastor is often marked by loneliness, weariness, and confusion. But there’s hope.

We believe that healthy pastors lead to healthy churches, which bring transformation to towns, cities, provinces, and territories. The Pastorate exists to see pastors filled with hope, connected in friendship, and equipped to lead resilient churches that shape the future of Canada.

About Us

We seek to serve Pastors through:

Gatherings

Hosting inspiring and equipping Gatherings

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Cohorts

Facilitating cohort-based Leadership Programs

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Podcasts

Creating and curating culture-shaping Content

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The Pastorate Podcast — Recent Episodes

Conversations that strengthen the hearts of pastors and tell the story of the Church in Canada.

Podcasts

Carey Nieuwhof on Navigating the Pitfalls of Pastoring, How Ministry Models Need to Shift Alongside Culture, and Learning to Find Joy in Passing the Baton

Rachel Hughes on Developing a Kingdom Mindset Through Church Planting, The Call to the Local Church and the Broader Church, and Women and Men Leading in Partnership for the Sake of the Kingdom

Adam Browett on Cultivating a Heart for the Neighbourhood as a Downtown Church, Moving from Captivation to Inspiration, and Navigating Change As A Family

Introducing The Pastorate: Jason Ballard on the Future of the Canadian Church Leaders Network

Father James Mallon on His Return to Local Church Ministry, Embracing the Cost of Renewal, and Turning Our Churches Outwards

Dan Cochrane on His Call to the Pastorate, Growing and Adapting Alongside The Church, and Preaching the Living Word

Rich Villodas on The Three Phases of Genuine Relationships, Navigating Expectations Put On Pastors, and The Narrow Path

Daniel Im on Pastoring In Times of Deep Loss, Becoming the Pastor of a 100+ Year Old Church, and The Four Types of People In Your Church

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Let’s strengthen pastors together

Because of a community of monthly givers called The Seed, Partner Churches and one-time gifts, the Pastorate can come alongside pastors in Canada, strengthening them to become faithful, healthy, and vibrant for a lifetime of fruitful ministry.

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