What's Inside
Our focus for the Bulletin this month is on exemplary human resources. People are at the centre of our ministry operations, whether they manage programs, information, and communications; oversee governance and legal responsibilities; support our use of technology; ensure our facilities run smoothly; or diligently keep track of our financial responsibilities - just to name a few key roles! Exemplary Christian organizations seek to care equally for the people they employ as they do for those they serve.
We are here to help you do exactly that! CCCC's HR Consulting Program offers practical support through hiring, staff transitions, and the day-to-day challenges that come with leading people. Whether you’re navigating a resignation or planning ahead for growth, you don’t have to figure it out alone. We have also updated a topic handbook in our Knowledge Base to help you navigate employee resignations, terminations, and retirements. While in the Knowledge Base, read The Studio article about how your workplace culture impacts your ministry's services to others. Building an attractive workplace culture is key to building an exemplary Christian workplace!
CCCC is engaged in several webinars and in-person events this month. Check out our "Upcoming Events" section to learn where you can gather with other members to learn and grow. We also share important charitable sector updates below and via our information-packed blogs. Finally, be sure to connect with CCCC and other members in the The Green® community.
Christian Malleck
Head of Human Resources
I got into the field of Human Resources because I wanted to help people. That has been the best part about working at CCCC - connecting with people from different kinds of ministries about innumerable complex situations. Turning a situation that feels uncertain or scary into a path forward is very fulfilling, and I get to do that every day.
I also love representing Christian HR to a broader audience. Through my ongoing participation in online forums and in-person events, I have the opportunity to speak with other HR leaders about how we should practice our profession from a place of compassion, understanding, and generosity. This is one area of an organization that should stand out as being distinctly different from most secular employers.
Apart from working in HR, I am blessed with a wonderful family; working from home means I get to see my four children frequently, and this fills my heart. It reminds me that every employee, at CCCC or any other ministry, has a life outside of work that is so important to them, and we, as employers, need to steward them holistically, both at work and outside of it.
If your ministry ever has any questions about HR, I hope you'll reach out.
Resignation and Termination
In keeping with our theme for May, we have updated the Topic Handbook for Resignation and Termination. This resource highlights key considerations surrounding employee departures from an organization. It explains how to receive a resignation notice, how to exit an employee from the ministry, how to discuss retirement, and what to know about terminating employees. The process of someone leaving employment, whether due to termination or resignation, has multiple important steps and considerations. There are also opportunities to create legal risks if they are not handled properly. Many charities do not have HR professionals on staff, or if they do, they may not have experience handling these situations. This document helps equip people to deal with these situations. It is important that employers are familiar with relevant employment standards legislation and the Human Rights Code in their province, and seek regular guidance from professionals as necessary.
Benevolence Ministries
Found in the Sample Documents drop-down menu of the Benevolence Ministries category, our Benevolence Fund Policy has also been updated this month. This document is available for download and is fully customizable to suit your organization's needs.
Attractive Workplace Environment
At The Studio, we recognize that your staff team environment directly shapes your mission. It’s not just about retaining strong people; it’s about how your team shows up for those you serve. What happens within your staff culture inevitably flows outward. When your team is healthy, your ministry is positioned to thrive. In Crafting an Attractive Workplace Environment, Christian Malleck explores how values form the foundation for such a culture. Visit The Studio to learn more about other indicators that will help your ministry to thrive.
Skillful Team Leadership
A positive organizational culture doesn’t just happen. It takes skillful leadership. While some leaders seem to guide their teams intuitively, most need to be intentional. One team leader was brilliant in organizing schedules and setting a vision. Checking in on team members wasn’t something he naturally thought to do. Over time, he trained himself in empathy by creating an internal checklist. He became a leader who made team members feel valued. Sarah Gillman, Co-Founder/President of Gillman Management Group, has written an article for The Studio that serves as a guide to Skillful Team Leadership. Maslow Meets Ministry can help you create an internal checklist to see how you are doing as a leader.
HR Consulting Service
CCCC provides hands-on, customized HR solutions for Christian ministries when they need them. Interactions take place virtually, and documents are provided in Word or PDF format. For the full program description, please see our HR Program Brochure. This service is especially helpful for ministries that may not have their own HR professional on staff. Whether it’s creating policies, crafting job descriptions, or designing your onboarding process, we’re here to help! This program is available to CCCC members at a reduced price.
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Canadian Bar Association Expresses Concern About Anti-Directed Giving Rule
The Canadian Bar Association (“CBA”) has asked the Minister of Finance and National Revenue to address recent changes to the Income Tax Act related to anti-directed giving. The CBA noted the following issues with the current anti-directed giving requirements:
- Right now, the rules can make it harder for charities to collaborate with non-qualified donees. Even when a funding relationship is set up carefully, charities may still face risk when accepting funds.
- The changes were originally meant to prevent charities from acting as conduits. In practice, the changes now limit how charities can work with non registered charities to carry out their activities.
- There is also a growing disconnect between the legislation and current CRA guidance. For many ministries, that creates real uncertainty.
The CBA has recommended two possible solutions. One option is to remove registered charities from these rules altogether. Another is to create a clear exemption for grants that already qualify as proper charitable disbursements.
Bill C-9 Moves Forward In Senate
Bill C-9 is now being debated in the Senate, which is one of the final steps before a bill can become law. At this stage, Senators review the bill and may suggest changes to improve or clarify it. If changes are made, the bill returns to the House of Commons for further review before moving toward final approval.
One of the key concerns with Bill C-9 is the proposed removal of the “good faith religious defence” from the Criminal Code. The good faith religious defence provides clarity, ensures the offences remain constitutional, and preserves free expression.
While Bill C-9 introduces new language to clarify what types of expression are allowed, it does not provide the same level of protection. In particular, it does not clearly safeguard religious expression. That gap may create risk for ministries seeking to communicate their faith.
Members who have concerns about Bill C-9 may consider calling or writing to Senators. Before doing so, it is important to understand the rules around lobbying. CCCC's Lobbying and PPDDA Topic Handbook offers practical guidance to help you engage compliantly and with confidence.
Quick Picks
CCCC staff are constantly reading news, reports, and other resources to stay on top of developments in the charitable sector. We think you'll find these picks helpful!
- Employee Or Independent Contractor: The Distinction Matters More Than You Think
- AI guardrails are not enough and governance teams should understand why
- Nonprofit Trends to Watch in 2026: Navigating a Year of Pressure, Possibility, and Profound Change
Events
CCCC Employee Group Benefits - CBA Housekeeping Tips for Administrators
May 6, 2026 | 2:00 pm EDT (Webinar)
While managing employee group benefits on our plan is simpler than an independent plan, it does still require consistent attention. This way, plan members can avoid small issues that can easily snowball into costly problems if left unchecked.
To support you in this, on May 6, we are pleased to host our annual Employee Group Health Benefits Housekeeping Tips for Administrators - a practical webinar designed to help plan administrators keep their programs running smoothly throughout the year.
Risk Management and Insurance
May 20, 2026 | 2:00 pm EDT (Webinar)
The goal of this webinar is to further members’ comprehension of the risks facing their organization and how to mitigate them. Panelist Ken Hall, from Robertson Hall Insurance, will review how insurance mitigates risk and the increasing complexity of insurance claims. The risk management discussion will provide guidance on completing risk assessments, developing risk-mitigation policies, and the fiduciary responsibilities of boards in managing their charity's risk. Following the webinar, attendees will be better positioned to understand how common risks arising from their charitable activities can be mitigated using policies, insurance, and risk assessments.
Accreditation Application Workshop
June 3, 2026 | 2:00 pm EDT (Webinar)
Is your ministry ready to move past learning about Canadian Centre for Christian Charities (CCCC) Accreditation and into putting your application form together? This workshop is for you!
As a next step, we are offering a live Accreditation Application Workshop on June 3 at 2:00 pm EDT. This session will walk members through the application form and is ideal for ministries that would like to complete their application over the next few months. Curtis Towns, Head of Finance and Accreditation at CCCC, will walk through the application form live. The 60-minute session will provide you with greater confidence to complete your application.
The session aims to move you one step closer to enjoying the company of the nearly 200 esteemed CCCC Accredited Members. These members have demonstrated their adherence to the CCCC Standards of Accountability and have earned the right to display the CCCC Accredited Member logo in their communications and to be featured on the giveconfidently.ca platform.
Other Notable Upcoming Events
Next Equipped Leg | May 5 - 7, 2026 (In Person Event) - We are looking forward to gathering with Christian charity leaders and pastors who have registered for the next leg of Equipped in Calgary, Edmonton, and Abbotsford. At Equipped, Christian ministry leaders share a day of learning, insights, and connection. To learn more about Equipped and register for our fall events in SK, MB, and ON, visit cccc.org/equipped.
Accredited Member News
By demonstrating commitment to integrity, accountability, and transparency through compliance with the CCCC Standards of Accountability, Gateway Church - London has earned CCCC Accreditation.
- Gateway Church - London helps people take steps toward discovering and developing a relationship with Jesus. The church seeks to care for others, help people belong in community, and create opportunities to experience His love. Gateway fosters belonging through connect groups, volunteer teams, and discipleship opportunities that build meaningful relationships. See our recent blog for more details!
Congratulations to the Accredited Members listed below who recently participated in a scheduled accreditation review and demonstrated their ongoing commitment to CCCC Accreditation standards. We are proud to have you as part of our Accredited Member community! To find out more about CCCC Accreditation and our Accredited members, visit giveconfidently.ca.
- Far East Broadcasting Associates of Canada – FEBCanada is a Christian broadcasting organization which operates recording studios in the Metro Vancouver and Toronto areas. Programs for broadcast to China (and locally in Canada), are produced in Cantonese and Mandarin by the Chinese ministries department, which also hosts Bible-based seminars in Vancouver, Toronto, Edmonton, and Calgary.
- MSC Canada – MSC Canada exists to engage and enable each generation to impact the world for Christ through Local Church Driven Missions.
- Souls Harbour Rescue Mission (Halifax) - Souls Harbour rescues people from poverty, addiction and despair, by offering emergency help, such as food and clothing, life-changing programs, and a message of hope.
For more information see CCCC Accreditation, Accredited Members, and/or visit giveconfidently.ca.
Recent Blog Posts
PCO Giving - Tax Receipts without mailing addresses
A helpful conversation on The Green® explored how churches are handling tax receipts in PCO Giving when mailing addresses are missing. Members shared practical ways to stay ahead of the issue, including collecting address details at the time of donation, using online forms for e-transfers, setting up automated follow-ups for incomplete profiles, and working throughout the year to reduce last-minute receipt challenges. It was a great reminder that a few simple systems can make receipting season much smoother for both staff and donors.
Read moreCreating and Managing a Ministry Budget
A recent conversation in Green® Spaces following the Creating and Managing a Ministry Budget webinar highlighted how helpful practical budgeting tools can be for ministry teams. Members discussed using the budgeting process to support healthier staff and leadership conversations, and navigating questions about carrying forward unspent funds into a future year. It was a helpful exchange that reinforced the value of clear budgeting practices, thoughtful planning, and good stewardship in ministry work.
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Services
A Pro When You Need One
The professionals listed in our Professional Associates Directory provide services to charities and practice in four general areas: law, accounting, insurance, and consulting.
CCCC Benediction
John Pellowe, Chief Executive Officer
May our God and Father strengthen you as you faithfully steward the people entrusted to your ministry. In your workplace, may you be attentive to the Holy Spirit’s guidance in both course-altering and everyday decisions, remembering that people are at the heart of it all. May you and your team be encouraged in your relationships and blessed as each of you contributes to the life of your shared ministry.
Contact Details
Canadian Centre for Christian Charities
PO Box 335 STN Waterloo
Waterloo, ON N2J 4A4
(519) 669-5137
