Canadian Christian leaders have organized a series of events for current and aspiring public servants this summer all across Alberta.The Alberta Christian Municipal Rally (ACMR), acting as a springboard for faithful civic engagement, kicks off in Westlock on July 5. On July 12, the tour stops in Calgary at Southside Victory Church.The ACMR tour will visit multiple communities across Alberta, including Red Deer, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Edmonton, Alder Flats, Drayton Valley, Lloydminster, Ponoka, Sherwood Park and Grande Prairie.Registration is open now for the Calgary event, with options available for candidates, volunteers and interested citizens. There is no charge, though donations will be accepted to help support local campaigns..‘Leadership on its knees’: First annual National Day of Prayer to be held on Parliament Hill.The rally, led by Michael Clark of the Christian Impact Network and hosted by Christians That Care, is designed to offer biblical municipal training amid the broader backdrop of upcoming civic elections.“This isn’t a traditional political tour — it’s a Kingdom movement to pray, equip, and raise up godly leaders who will govern under the Lordship of Jesus Christ and restore righteousness across our land," said Clark..WATCH: Liberal candidate Michael Clark launches pro-life, anti-globalist campaign.Confirmed speakers include former MP Stockwell Day, multiple Christian MPs, Christian MLAs, political strategists including Cam Wilson from the Wilberforce Project, Rob Beyer from A Better Calgary Party and John Hilton O'Brien from Parents for Choice in Education and Campaign Life Coalition, according to a press release.Speakers will also include local mayoral, city councillor and school board trustee candidates.Organizers plan to offer support post-event, with mentorship, strategic support, a fellowship eligibility and ongoing training from renowned institutions such as the Leadership Institute in Washington DC.Clark's goal is to carry God’s Kingdom into city halls, committees and local councils, and to see Christian civic leadership cultivated across Canada through regional training, relational networks and prayerful collaboration.Alberta’s next municipal elections will be held on October 20, offering voters across the province the chance to choose new leadership in cities, towns and rural communities.In major centres like Calgary and Edmonton, the elections will determine city council members and school board trustees — key positions that directly shape everyday life, from zoning bylaws to education policy..Christian leaders urge prayer in final weeks of election campaign.At the heart of the movement is Clark’s vision: to equip believers with spiritual courage and strategic insight. As founder of the Christian Impact Network, Clark has traveled provincial and national circuits fostering biblical values in governance."This rally is designed not only to inspire potential candidates and volunteers but also to equip them spiritually, practically, and strategically," said Clark."We successfully piloted this concept during the 2022 municipal election in Ontario, mobilizing 110 Christian candidates (mayors, city councillors, and school board trustees). We are now expanding to Alberta since local candidates were registering with us a year before we even announced our involvement.""We cannot simply whine about all the problems we see in news articles; we must work to see the values of our wonderful faith engage our culture and help shape the rules that govern mankind.".Though headquartered in Alberta this summer, the ACMR movement has a national trajectory. Similar rallies are already planned for New Brunswick and Newfoundland & Labrador in 2025, with Ontario and British Columbia on the schedule for 2026..Pro-life candidate Michael Clark enters Liberal leadership race
