A CBAC Calling Event, where we will explore what it means to hear, discern, and respond to God’s call to ministry.
Registered participants and pastors will receive an email with more details.
Please see the schedule below.
Echo is more than a retreat—it’s a sacred space to listen to God together.
Through worship, testimonies, storytelling, spiritual practices, sermons and mentoring moments, Echo creates a community of discernment where the Spirit can speak clearly.
What’s unique:
You don’t send someone to Echo—Pastors bring them. This journey is best when shared. You’ll be given opportunities to help them in their discernment process and continue the journey at your home church.
When
October 17-18, 2025
Registration deadline October 1 September 19
Where
Highfield Baptist
290 St. George St, Moncton, NB
Who
Anyone sensing God’s call
Young adults, mid-life professionals, co-vocational interest, retirees, and more.
Cost
$150 per church
(no matter how many people you bring)
The rest of the costs of this event are covered by the CBAC and through a grant from the Atlantic Baptist Foundation.
Pastors – it’s up to you to invite and bring those who may be sensing a call to ministry.
God continues to call workers, but it’s only through local pastors in communities that we can identify and invest in them. We need more pastors and leaders in God’s Kingdom work. Will you help tap them on the shoulder?
Do you know someone in your congregation or community who might be sensing a nudge from God—someone who asks deep questions about purpose, who shows a heart for service, or who others naturally turn to for spiritual support? They may be just starting in post-secondary education, finishing some education, considering a second or co-vocational career, or even exploring what God might do through them in retirement. Regardless of age or stage, they may be someone God is calling. You can also invite more than one person.
Pastor – Your presence matters.
Research shows that having someone journey alongside a discerning individual—especially a pastor—can make all the difference. When you come with them, you show that the call of God is not theirs to figure out alone. You help them hear the echo of God’s voice in Scripture, community, prayer, and affirmation.
This is an investment in the future of ministry in Atlantic Canada. We’re looking to churches like yours to help us raise up the next generation of hope-filled leaders. So, who will you bring?
Echo: Hearing God’s Call
Oct. 17-18, 2025 – Schedule
NOTE: All meals are at Canvas Hotel (55 Queen St, Moncton). See the rooming list to determine which hotel you are staying at for overnight accommodations. All other events taking place at Highfield Baptist – 290 St. George St.
Friday Evening
- 5:30 pm Doors Open – Hotel check-in available, mingling time.
- Check the rooming list for which hotel you are in, either Canvas Hotel (55 Queen St, Moncton) or Hilton Garden Inn (40 Highfield St, Moncton)
- 6:15 pm Supper at Canvas Hotel (55 Queen St, Moncton)
- 7:30 pm Session 1: Understanding God’s Call (@ Highfield Baptist) with Rev. Dr. Anna Robbins
- 8:45 – 9:15 pm Small Groups: Calling Conversation and Snack (@ Highfield Baptist)
- 9:20 – 9:55 pm Ministry in Action Panel (@ Highfield Baptist) with Rev. Hannah Bartlett, Rev. Gordon Dickinson, Rev. Phil Woodworth, Rev. Andrea Anderson.
- 10:00 pm Good night!
Saturday
- 7:30 – 8:30 am Breakfast at Canvas Hotel (55 Queen St, Moncton)
- 8:45 am Session 2: Responding to God’s Call (@ Highfield Baptist) with Rev. Rob Nylen
- 9:45 am Coffee Break
- 10:15 – 11:15 am Seminars 1 (@ Highfield Baptist): Choose one of these seminars:
- Discerning Your Call – Rev. Nathan McEwen: Further tools and practices for hearing God’s voice as you continue to discern God’s calling on your life.
- Creative and Co-vocational Ministry – Rev. Andrea Anderson & Rev. Gordon Dickinson: Exploring innovative ways to serve (e.g., community outreach, digital ministry, different pastoral roles, church planting etc.) and combining paid-work and paid-ministry with intentionality.
- Realities of Ministry – Rev. Phil Woodworth & Rev. Hannah Bartlett: The great joys and rewards of being a Pastor, being involved in the front lines of ministry leadership. The joys and challenges to get ready for!
- Why should I get ordained? – Rev. Dr. Garth Williams and Andrew Myers: Why would it be important to have Reverend in front of my name anyway?
- 11:20 am Guided silent reflection time – Instructions from Keegan Perry (soon to be reverend)
- 12:15 pm Lunch at Canvas Hotel (55 Queen St, Moncton)Sit with your small group. Pastors/leaders at the table share your story of call.
- 1:15 – 2:15 pm Seminars 2 (@ Highfield Baptist): A road map to ministry (pick the one that mostly closely fits your current reality):
- Students (High School, college, undergrad) – Road map to Ministry with Rev. Nathan McEwen
- Already have/had a career – Road map to Ministry with Rev. Andrea Anderson
- Already on church staff – Road map to Ministry with Rev. Hannah Bartlett
- Already in the credentialing process with CBAC – Road map to Ministry with Rev. Dr. Garth Williams & Andrew Myers
- 2:20 – 2:50 pm Small Group – Discernment Conversation and Snack (@ Highfield Baptist)
- 3:00 pm Session 3: Living out God’s Call (@ Highfield Baptist) with Rev. Dr. Lennett Anderson
- 4:00 pm Prayer Time in Small Groups (@ Highfield Baptist)