Church Hub helps you empower leaders
in your local context

The church in Canada needs new leaders…now more than ever, but nothing produces leaders better than the local church.

Building the Future Church?

A conversation with Darren Herbold and Chris Throness about leader formation.

Church Hubs are Alliance churches that commit to intentional leader formation of one or more apprentices giving them opportunities to serve in ministry and receive mentorship.

Apprentices commitment to a process of formation and discernment. They may be local church members, Bible college students, or individuals sensing a call to ministry later in life. Apprentices must be enrolled in theological education at an approved school.

Leader formation

Three leader formation pathways for your church that catalyze the women and men in your congregation as they lead and engage in effective spiritual and ministry leadership formation.

Church Hubs
Apprentices

A full-time program focused on formation and discernment

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Second Career
Pathway

A part-time program focused on formation and discernment

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Adanvced Formation
Pathway

For those who are attending a theological institution in person who are close to graduation and looking to serve in a local church

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The Alliance Canada supports the formation process by:

  • Helping place apprentices into Church Hubs
  • Subsidizing the apprentice's studies ($5,000 per year)
  • Hosting regular cohort meetings and a culminating retreat
  • Offering guidance for mentors

What happens when a church commits
to intentional leader formation?

At Coquitlam Alliance Church, hosting apprenticeships is about more than just an individual—it's shaping congregational life.

We believe God is calling us to raise up 3,000 new pastors and ministry leaders in the next 10 years to do God's work throughout Canada, and the world.

Is it time that your church becomes a training ground for the next generation of ministry leaders?

Curious but not ready to commit?

Join us for a discovery call to learn more.

Thursday, April 23, 2026

  • 3–4 pm ET
  • 8–9 pm ET
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Chris Throness, the Director of Leader Formation, is glad to support you and your church as you move through the process.

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