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The Abuse Awareness and Prevention Network is focused on identifying priority areas of engagement and attention that could be most effectively addressed by a national network. It will gather and disseminate resources and host events that will equip ministry leaders and congregation members to prevent and respond to abuse in different forms. See TheEFC.ca/AAPN.

The EFC Seven Commitments Working Group, comprised of Indigenous and non-Indigenous denominational and ministry leaders, continues working on ways to encourage reconciliation and right relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. See TheEFC.ca/SevenCommitments.

Our Common Calling is a mission-focused collaboration between the EFC and Lausanne Movement Canada, Canadian Centre for Christian Charities and Christian Higher Education Canada. So far its projects have included church training on welcoming newcomers to Canada, global mission, faith and work, and conversations with diaspora communities in Canada. See OurCommonCalling.ca.

The EFC's Welcome Church initiative includes a series of training videos from seven speakers highlighting hospitality, intercultural ministry, and how to welcome specific people groups to your community and congregation. It was initially developed by by Our Common Calling. Find more information at WelcomeChurch.ca.

The EFC partners in several major research projects, including on parenting and faith formation, small churches and more. See TheEFC.ca/Research.

The Refugee Resettlement Roundtable is a partnership comprised of sponsorship representatives from EFC-affiliate denominations and ministries. They problem solve, strategize and encourage each other and all Canadians to engage in sponsorship and support of vulnerable refugees worldwide. See TheEFC.ca/RefugeeRoundtable.

The World Evangelical Alliance is a network of churches and organizations representing more than 600 million Evangelicals. The EFC is its national alliance partner in Canada. EFC staff help lead the WEA, including current contributions by David Guretzki, Bruce Clemenger and others. Canadian Brian Stiller is the WEA global ambassador, and the EFC hosts his Dispatches blog. Visit Worldea.org.

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The EFC Global Mission Roundtable is one of the most longstanding evangelical collaborations we facilitate. It seeks to maximize the effectiveness of the Canadian evangelical community in global mission. This roundtable provides a platform for collaboration around common issues, challenges and opportunities which are key to the Canadian Church's effectiveness in global mission. It has its own webpage at www.globalmission.ca.

The Canadian Christian Women’s Council imagines a world where God’s Kingdom purposes are fully realized through women and men flourishing and co-labouring alongside each other to serve Him. It will be a think tank and convener of women leaders across a range of sectors who are committed to amplifying female voices, honouring women’s contributions, and co-creating a world where women and men flourish.