Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 @ 1:30pm ADT (2pm NL) Speaker: Dr. Cheryl Ann Beals (CBAC Director of the Sozo Centre for Soul Care) Title: Soul Care for the Leaders Soul Sponsored by Crandall University The CBAC Leadership Academy's Masterclass is a series of events from our Leadership Development department, seeking the transformation of our […]
The Annual Meeting of the North American Baptist Fellowship (NABF), October 30-31, 2023 in Washington DC (in person or online). The CBAC is a member if the NABF. Click here for more info or to register: https://nabfellowship.org/events
You’re invited to an opportunity to share your feedback, input, hopes, concerns, and dreams for the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC) during our listening tour (November 12 to December 9). Everyone in our CBAC family is invited – pastors, leaders, congregants, attendees, partners, associations, those new to the CBAC and those who have been […]
Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023 @ 1:30pm ADT (2pm NL) Speaker: Dr. Terry Atkinson (Former Interim CBAC Executive Minister, Retired CBAC Pastor) Title: My Journey Through Burnout and What God Taught Me Sponsored by Crandall University The CBAC Leadership Academy's Masterclass is a series of events from our Leadership Development department, seeking the transformation of […]
Our office will be closed on December 22 and re-open on January 2, 2024. During this period, Rev. Renée MacVicar will be on call and checking voicemails, responding to urgent issues. You may call our office at 506-635-1922 (option 3 or extension 1002).
The African United Baptist Association is hosting the Executive Minister Listening Tour on January 6, 2024, 10am-12pm at New Horizons Baptist Church, 5457 Nora Bernard St, Halifax, NS B3K 1B1 You’re invited to an opportunity to share your feedback, input, hopes, concerns, and dreams for the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC) during our listening […]
Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2024 @ 1:30pm ADT (2pm NL) Speaker: Dr. Glen Berry (Acadia Divinity College) Title: A Theology of Mental Health & Wellness Glen Berry is the William and Virigina Leach Associate Professor of Pastoral Psychology and the Director of the Charles J. Taylor Centre for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care for Acadia Divinity […]
The CBAC's Leadership Academy is launching an accessible and practical resource for lay leaders. Whether you're a treasurer, clerk, small group/Sunday school leader, we are offering sessions that help your congregation's lay leaders to grow and lead in this current moment. On the last Monday evening of the month (February, March, April & May), sessions […]
Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 @ 1:30pm ADT (2pm NL) Speaker: Margaret Totten (MA, RPC, LCT- BIO) Title: Unspoken at Church: Giving voice to the mental health crisis Margaret is a Licensed Counselling Therapist with the College of Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick, whose passion is to provide her clients with presence and care as […]
The CBAC's Leadership Academy is launching an accessible and practical resource for lay leaders. Whether you're a treasurer, clerk, or small group/Sunday school leader, we are offering sessions that help your congregation's lay leaders to grow and lead in this current moment. On the last Monday evening of the month (February, March, April & May), […]
The Summit is an annual gathering for any paid youth pastors, childrens pastors, and camp directors in our CBAC family. Head to the Youth & Family website for more details and information! Date: April 24-25, 2024
The CBAC's Leadership Academy is launching an accessible and practical resource for lay leaders. Whether you're a treasurer, clerk, or small group/Sunday school leader, we are offering sessions that help your congregation's lay leaders to grow and lead in this current moment. On the last Monday evening of the month (February, March, April & May), […]
A training event by Crandall University for CBAC-affiliated camps and their Summer Staff. Featuring high-level speakers, workshop facilitators, worship artists, etc. There will be lots of attention for camper care, parent interactions, creative programming, team building, and so much more. https://cbacyf.ca/camp
Who is this for? For pastors and other ministry staff who are members of the Canadian Baptist Pension Plan. The spouses of members are strongly encouraged to attend as well. A number of presentations will be given to help us with the management of the resources entrusted to us. There are many issues at play […]
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The CBAC's Leadership Academy is launching an accessible and practical resource for lay leaders. Whether you're a treasurer, clerk, or small group/Sunday school leader, we are offering sessions that help your congregation's lay leaders to grow and lead in this current moment. On the last Monday evening of the month (February, March, April & May), […]
One Conference ONE Conference has always been a movement seeking to align the youth of Atlantic Canada with the heart of God. More here: http://onecon.ca
The CBAC's Examining Council for Ordination is scheduled for August 8-10, 2023 at Crandall University, Moncton, NB. Twelve candidates will be interviewed for ordination by the Council as appointed by the Associations. If approved, the candidates will be commended to their local church for ordination at their hands.
The CBAC's Examining Council for Ordination is scheduled for August 8-10, 2023 at Crandall University, Moncton, NB. Twelve candidates will be interviewed for ordination by the Council as appointed by the Associations. If approved, the candidates will be commended to their local church for ordination at their hands.
Details for Oasis 2024 will be available on the Oasis website
The NEXT Conference is all about inspiring, equipping, and encouraging children’s ministry volunteers in churches across Atlantic Canada. Come and learn how to more effectively pass on faith in Jesus to the NEXT generation. Don’t miss it! cbacyf.ca/next
Garth Williams & Andrew Myers will be hosting information sessions on Zoom about the Sharpening Leaders Initiative (SLI) for anyone interested in knowing more about the program.
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024 @ 1:30pm ADT (2:00pm NL) Speaker: Renée MacVicar Title: Personal Reflections on Charting a New Course – A Peek Behind the Scenes Description: At this Masterclass, you'll hear personal reflections from Rev. Renée MacVicar about the process "behind the scenes" of organizational change following the launch of CBAC's new Strategic […]
Pre-registration is now closed; registration at the door begins at 5:30 pm.They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations. Isaiah 61:4 The CBAC Justice Summit is a catalytic event that equips Church Teams to engage in neighbourhood-level justice. The Justice Summit […]
A Spiritual Retreat is not stopping all activity, but a change of activity. It is an intense focus on a particular activity—seeking God. It is an intentional moving away from daily routine to draw closer to God in solitude and/or in community. It involves the practice of spiritual disciplines, such as spiritual reading, silence, and […]
Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 @ 1:30pm ADT (2pm NL) Speakers: Rev. Renée MacVicar (CBAC Executive Minister); Dr. Garth Williams (CBAC Director of Leadership Development); Rev. Gavin McCombie (pastor, Life Branch Church); Rev. Angela Wade (Pastor, Union Street Atlantic Baptist Church) Title: A Hope-Filled Church Description: What does a hope-filled church look like? Every church […]
Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 @ 1:30pm ADT (2pm NL) Title: Calling Hope-Filled Leaders Speaker: Rev. Phil Woodworth Description: We will raise the importance of a calling to vocational ministry and create opportunities for people from a variety of ages and backgrounds to understand and respond to a call to ministry. In this Masterclass, we'll […]
These are the available labs for February: Talking to Teens about Justice Clear & Compelling: Essential Tools for Church Communication What Church Treasurers need to know about the Pension and Insurance Benefits Click the links to read a detailed description or register.
Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 @ 1:30pm ADT (2pm NL) Title: Hope-filled connection for Coaching & Care Speaker: Dr. Cheryl Ann Beals with Dr. Peter Lohnes, Rev. Craig Woodcock, & Rev. Rob Heffernan Description: We will come alongside pastors and leaders to care, connect, coach and resource them so they are hopeful and effective in […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
These are the available labs for March: Unravelling Conflict Discipling Teenagers in a Changing World Click the links to read a detailed description or register.
“Political not Partisan: Christian Engagement in an Age of Polarization ” Jonathan Schut & Heather Peters (MCC) An election provides us with an opportunity to consider the political implications of our values. Further, it provides us with an opportunity to think more deeply about how we show up in the world every day. How are Christians […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
PLEASE NOTE: The time for this event is still TBD, it will likely be 9:30-11:30 am or 2:00-4:00 pm.At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you […]
God’s Chosen Leader for Canada? Christian Nationalism, Theocracy, and the Separation of Church and State Dr. Anna Robbins In this Masterclass we will explore the rise of Christian nationalism, authoritarianism, and political polarization in Canada, and the ways these forces challenge both our public discourse and the integrity of Christian witness. As election rhetoric increasingly […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
Politics After Christendom Rev. JC Jasmin (French Union) Join us for an insightful workshop that delves into the complexities of politics in the post-Christendom era. This session will offer a comprehensive overview of key issues, informed in part by the influential theories of French philosopher Chantal Delsol. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
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At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 @ 1:30pm ADT (2pm NL) Speaker: Dr. Steve McMullin Title: Hope-filled Conversations for the Future 1 Description: We will create intentional, courageous conversations about our future and seek church partnerships that further our mission in our neighbourhoods. We don't have to look far to see that the world has been […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
At least once a year Pastors are invited – often through collaboration between your local Pastoral Connector and Greg Jones, the CBAC’s Director for Connections – to gather in a hub for a leadership circle. Here you will explore a key question for conversation, share with one another stories of what is working in your […]
This retreat is now full Watch for information about the next Sozo retreat, coming November 3-6. Contact Cheryl Ann Beals for more info about Sozo Centre. A Spiritual Retreat is not stopping all activity, but a change of activity. It is an intense focus on a particular activity—seeking God. It is an intentional moving away from […]
