Scripture Union Canada

Kids don’t need to wait until they’re older to start reading the Bible for themselves. They need a Bible that meets them at their reading level and helps them understand what they’re reading.

The NIrV Adventure Bible uses the New International Reader’s Version, written at a Grade 3 reading level for developing readers. It’s the actual Bible, with book introductions, Bible-time facts, memory verses, profiles of people in Scripture and activities that help kids understand and apply God’s Word.

Just $27.95 (on sale from $34.99)

Shop the NIrV Adventure Bible - https://christianbookscanada.ca/products/nirv-adventure-bible-for-early-readers

October is Pastor Appreciation Month, a time to give thanks for the pastors, elders and other church leaders who faithfully serve our congregations.

Church leadership carries a significant calling: to faithfully teach God’s Word, point people to Jesus, pray for God’s people and help lead His church.

This month, take time to encourage those who lead your church. Thank them. Pray for them and their families.

At Scripture Union Canada, we’re grateful to serve alongside churches and their leaders, providing resources and support that help connect children, youth, adults and families with Jesus and His Story.

And to the pastors and church leaders across Canada who serve faithfully week after week: thank you for continuing to point people to Jesus.

Here’s a look back at Toronto Children's Ministry Conference last year!

We’re thrilled to be heading back to the Toronto Children’s Ministry Conference this November 7th, with several members of the Scripture Union team leading sessions throughout the day.

If you serve children, youth or families, TCMC is a great opportunity to step away from the weekly demands of ministry, learn from other Canadian ministry leaders, discover practical ideas you can take back to your church, and connect with others who care about helping the next generation follow Jesus.

Join us November 7 in Toronto. We’d love to see you there!

Learn more, explore the sessions and register at torontochildrenministryconference.ca



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5z0dzO5wHM

TCMC 2025 Highlight Video Take a peek at the great day we had at our 15th annual conference!

How do we share the Gospel with a generation growing up with little or no connection to the church?

At this year’s Toronto Children’s Ministry Conference, Isaac will lead Sharing the Gospel with Children and Youth, exploring what the Bible says about evangelism and practical ways to share the good news of Jesus with children and young people in our communities. Isaac has a passion for evangelism and young people.

Join us at TCMC on November 7 for a day of learning, encouragement and practical ideas for children’s ministry.

Learn more and register at torontochildrenministryconference.ca

NEW POST!

Fathers play an irreplaceable role in the faith formation of children. Research, experience, and Scripture converge on a compelling truth: when fathers actively engage in spiritual leadership at home, children are significantly more likely to embrace and sustain lifelong faith.

https://christianparentingbasics.com/a-fathers-faith-shapes-children-why-fathers-matter-in-spiritual-formation/

For National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we want to share Retelling the Good Story, short films from Jesus Film Project created in partnership with the First Nations Version of the New Testament.

Through Indigenous language, imagery and storytelling, these films share the stories of Jesus in a way that speaks to the hearts of Indigenous children and families.

We appreciate this project and the way it helps children connect with Jesus through His Story, in ways that honour their culture and community.

We invite you to watch the trailer and experience the Good Story told through a First Nations lens.

Retelling the Good Story Official Trailer Watch stories about Creator Sets Free (Jesus) based on the First Na...

When generations are woven together, something deeper happens. Children see faith embodied in adults who are not their parents. Teenagers find spiritual mentors. Older adults rediscover purpose as they invest in the next generation. And the church becomes not just a place to attend, but a people to belong to.

This is the heartbeat of Integrated Ministry. The solution isn’t to eliminate age-specific spaces, but to reframe them within a larger, intergenerational ecosystem.

https://childrensministrybasics.com/2026/09/15/when-culture-shifted-and-the-church-adjusted-why-integrated-ministry-matters-more-than-ever/

October is Pastor Appreciation Month. Instead of another mug, give your pastor something they can actually use in ministry.

Integrated Ministry: Reclaiming Generational Disciple-Making by Dr. Lawson Murray is written for pastors and ministry leaders who want to strengthen disciple-making across the whole church. Through twelve Scripture-rooted principles, it explores how children, youth, adults, and seniors can connect around the shared mission of making disciples.

Pick up a copy for your pastor, ministry leader or leadership team. Available internationally! 🌍

https://christianbookscanada.ca/products/integrated-ministry

Engaging Scripture is never an end in itself. Its purpose is transformation. As James reminds us, we are to be “doers of the word, and not hearers only” James 1:22 (ESV).

Bible engagement should lead us to:

👉 Know God more deeply.
👉 Love Jesus more fully.
👉 Obey God’s Word more faithfully.
👉 Serve others more compassionately.
👉 Participate in God’s mission more intentionally.

Knowledge without transformation falls short of God’s purpose. The Holy Spirit uses Scripture not merely to inform our minds but to shape our hearts and transform our lives into the likeness of Christ.

Read more - https://www.bibleengagementblog.com/2026/09/25/the-bibles-one-story-how-scripture-union-helps-us-read-gods-word/