While Christianity has been the dominant religion in Canada for much of its history, this is changing. The growing number of New Canadians (now numbering over 22% of Canada's population) bring with them their own cultures and religions and Christian leaders of all backgrounds are facing pluralistic, cross-cultural contexts that they have not been prepared for. In addition, many leaders continue to struggle with how to be servants rather than fight for power and position, how to think strategically, and how to empower their staff and volunteers to be all that God wants them to be. Leaders want to lead with integrity and effectiveness, but the demands of ministry often seem to get in the way.

DAI Leadership Ministries is responding to the challenges of Canadian Christian leaders in three ways. First of all, we are training and mentoring leaders of New Canadian churches and ministries to lead with effectiveness and integrity. New Canadian and multi-cultural churches are on the leading edge of church growth in the nation, and by walking alongside their leaders DAI is impacting both the Canadian and global Church. Secondly, through consulting, DAI’s experienced leaders walk alongside pastors and ministry leaders who desire to see their local and global outreach ministries become more effective. Finally, DAI helps churches develop and maintain effective cross-cultural partnerships with ministries at home and overseas.