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CBAC Sunday 2026
2026-05-03 | Video Event
We plan to make the first Sunday of May a special time each year where we gather the collective focus of our churches to what God is doing among us. Save the date of May 3, 2026 and plan to be part of this special day!

Temporary Shepherds (Moncton)
2026-05-05 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Moncton) | New Hope Community Church, 47529 Homestead Road, Steeves Mountain, New Brunswick, E1G 4K3, Canada
Temporary Shepherds
Helping Churches Become Healthier in Times of Pastoral Transitions
A time of pastoral transition can be an opportunity for a church to experience greater health and mission awareness. The chances of the church experiencing new health and vitality in a pastoral transition period are stronger if the church has someone serving as a temporary shepherd who has a heart for the church and understands the transition process.
To that end, Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada is offering a workshop for anyone interested in interim ministry. This workshop, led and facilitated by Dr. Gordon Sutherland, will benefit those who may be considering serving as an interim. It would also be of benefit to anyone who is already serving as an interim, as your experience and insights will be a valuable addition to our discussions.
In this one-day workshop, we will explore what a church needs in the way of pastoral leadership during a pastoral transition. We will discuss the advantages of serving in an interim role and examine the challenges interim pastors face. We will identify key core skills and examine ethical issues that every interim pastor must know how to handle.
As part of our discussion, we will look at a number of assessment tools which can be helpful in guiding the church to better understand itself and its mission.
This one-day workshop is being offered in four locations. Please note the correct dates:

Tuesday, April 14 at Kentville Baptist Church (Kentville, NS)
Wednesday, April 15 at Birch Cove Baptist Church (Halifax, NS)
Tuesday, May 5 at New Hope Community Church (Moncton, NB)
Wednesday, May 6 at Oromocto Baptist Church (Oromocto, NB)

The workshops will be from 9:00am to 4:00pm, and lunch will be provided as part of the $30 registration cost. If cost is a barrier or you have further questions, please contact Greg Jones.

Temporary Shepherds (Frederiction)
2026-05-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Oromocto Baptist Church, 10 Doyle Drive, Oromocto, New Brunswick, E2V 0B4, Canada

Masterclass - May 2026
2026-05-19 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom
The Future of Denominations: Leading with Hope in a Changing Landscape
Denominations are navigating profound cultural, generational, and structural shifts. Yet in the midst of all this change, there is also deep opportunity. In this Masterclass, we’ll take an honest look at the trends shaping the future of denominational life and explore what it means to lead with a posture of hope. Drawing on research, experience, and stories from around the globe, we will consider how adaptive leadership, collaborative polycentric mission, and renewed clarity of purpose can strengthen our churches for the next generation. Together, we’ll reflect on what we may need to release, what we must reimagine, and what we are called to renew so that our shared ministry continues to overflow with hope. This Masterclass is designed to encourage and spark practical imagination for pastors and leaders who are faithfully serving in this changing moment.
Masterclass is a series of events from our CBAC Leadership Development department, seeking the transformation of our CBAC leaders through continued learning from world-class speakers. Sponsored by Crandall University.

Lay Learning Labs – May 2026
2026-05-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Zoom
CBAC Leadership Development presents Lay Learning Labs, an accessible and practical resource for lay leaders. Whether you’re a treasurer, clerk, small group/Sunday school leader, the Lay Learning Lab is designed to help each congregation’s lay leaders grow and lead in this current moment.
The sessions will be held on Zoom from 6:30-7:30pm, each covering various topics. Please note that they take place concurrently; you can only choose one each night.

May Lab options

Karen Gunn – What Church Treasurers need to Know about the Pension and Insurance Benefits.
Karen will walk treasures and finance board members through the eligibility and contribution process, answer some of the Frequently Asked Questions and share recommended practices for sick leave. All important things a church needs to know if they have paid employees.

Hannah Bartlett – Impressing vs. Blessing in Youth ministry
In a ministry culture that often celebrates what looks impressive – big events, polished programs, and eye-catching moments – it’s easy to confuse attraction with transformation.
This learning lab is an invitation to step back and examine the difference between impressing young people and truly blessing them. Together, we’ll explore how biblical hospitality, presence, and faithfulness often shape hearts more deeply than hype or production value.

Gordon Dickinson – Clear & Compelling Communication
Learn essential communication tools and skills to engage your congregation, get the word out, and enhance your church’s impact.

Laura Bennett – Developing Cultures of Prayer for Justice and Spiritual Renewal

Do you long to see spiritual renewal in your congregation? Do you have a heart for justice in your community, but aren’t sure where to begin?

Whether you’re an elder, treasurer, kids-min leader, or volunteer greeter, cultivating a culture of prayer has the potential to unite your team, deepen your dependence on God, and create space for the Holy Spirit to move in fresh and transformative ways.

In this Learning Lab, Laura Bennett, CBAC Coordinator for Justice and Advocacy, shares a practical theology of prayer for spiritual renewal and justice. Whether you’re inspired to start a prayer room, strengthen the prayer life of your leadership team, or discern how prayer can fuel your church’s engagement in justice, this workshop will equip you with both theological vision and practical next steps.

We’ll cover topics such as:

A practical theology of prayer

How prayer fuels mission and justice in church contexts

How to practically move teams from prayer-shy to prayer-bold

Take-home frameworks and prayer-tools to use in your context

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Greg Jones – Understanding the Pastor-Congregation Relationship
March 30

Hannah Marriott – Growing Global Disciples

Heather Bell-Williams – Help Me Manage! Classroom Management for Ministry Volunteers in Grades K-6

MOVED TO APRIL Jeneanne Ohlhauser – Conversation Café
April 27

Reneé MacVicar – Messy Grace & Truth

MOVED TO MAY Laura Bennett – Justice

Dan Pyke – International Belonging for Youth

Jeneanne Ohlhauser – Conversation Café
May 25

Karen Gunn – What Church Treasurers Need to Know about the Pension and Insurance Benefits.

Hannah Bartlett – Impressing vs. Blessing in Youth Ministry

Gordon Dickinson – Clear & Compelling Communication

Laura Bennett – Justice

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One Con 2026
2026-06-05 - 2026-06-06 | Moncton Coliseum, 377 Killam Drive, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1C 3T1, Canada
Please view the One Con website for all information and registration

Masterclass - June 2026
2026-06-16 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom
Exploring Frameworks for Healing and Repair with Indigenous Neighbours
What would it look like for churches to become places skilled in the art of repair?
There were specific decisions made theologically in the processes of colonization that have left us without some of the tools and skills we need to do this important work. Churches are being called to reckon more honestly with our histories, and our roles in systems that have caused harm. But many of us are overwhelmed and don’t know how to take the next steps in a journey of reconciliation.
In this Masterclass, we will draw on the theological and ethical framework developed in Mend: An Invitation from Jesus to Return to Land-based Repair. This session invites participants into a deeper engagement with the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19 and how we can address the needs of right relationship in our own communities, whether we are in touch with Indigenous neighbours or not. We will also explore new frameworks for leaving a lasting legacy when churches are facing closure.
Jodi Spargur lives on unceded Coast Salish territories in the city of Vancouver, where she has worked as a farmer, pastor, and catalyzer for justice and healing between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Peoples. After completing an MDiv at Regent College in 2003 she pastored and church planted with the CBWC in Vancouver and in 2015 launched Red Clover Initiatives, a non-profit network fostering Indigenous-led local actions for healing, justice, and right relations. Jodi is currently a PhD candidate with NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community, exploring Indigenous theology and Christian ethics. When not working Jodi finds renewal on the land—fishing, camping, and tending the places that continue to inspire her work.
Masterclass is a series of events from our CBAC Leadership Development department, seeking the transformation of our CBAC leaders through continued learning from world-class speakers. Sponsored by Crandall University.

Oasis 2026 Zoom Prayer Gathering
2026-07-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Join Us for an Oasis Zoom Prayer Gathering. As we prepare for Oasis 2026, we invite you to join us for a special Zoom Prayer Gathering on Wednesday, July 29, from 12:00–1:00 p.m.

Together, we’ll pray for those who will gather, for the conversations and decisions ahead, for our speakers and leaders, and that God would continue to stir hope across our CBAC family of churches.

Sign up to receive the Zoom link and join us as we seek God’s guidance and blessing for Oasis 2026.

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Examining Council 2026
2026-08-04 - 2026-08-05 | Acadia University: KC Irving Environmental Science Centre Auditorium, 32 University Ave, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 1X9, Canada
The CBAC’s Examining Council for Ordination is scheduled for August 4-5, 2026 at the KC Irving Environmental Science Centre Auditorium (lower level), Acadia University, Wolfville, NS. The schedule is posted below. We only publish the times that the Examining Council is interviewing candidates. We do not publish the names of the candidates as this is their information to share. A list of ordinands will be announced at the opening rally of Oasis 2026 and posted on this website.
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 candidate interviews are open to the public; council deliberations on candidate interviews are closed to the public. There is limited seating and we ask that priority be given to the candidate’s family, church representatives and invited guests.
Note that we do not permit any photos or audio/video recordings to be taken during the interviews.

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Oasis 2026
2026-08-06 - 2026-08-08 | Acadia University, 15 University Ave, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6, Canada
Oasis 2026 will be held August 6-8 in Wolfville, NS, at Acadia University – register today and plan to join us!

Explore
2026-10-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Zoom
Are you considering vocational ministry?
Have you already taken the first steps, but have questions about your fit for ministry?
Want to know more about yourself and your gifts for ministry?
Come to Explore, an annual event for individuals looking to enter into our process towards ordination.
This event will help you:

Discover who the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC) is;
Discover who you are and your call through the use of a Personality Profile (DISC), conversations and other assessments.

For those who are planning on coming before the Board of Ministerial Standards and Education, this is a requirement for acceptance as a Candidate and will be a prerequisite to appearing before the Board for their initial interview.
Where & When: October 27, 2026 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Who: Explore is for individuals interested in exploring a call to ordained ministry with the CBAC.
Cost: No charge.
Explore is a Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada (CBAC) event sponsored by the Board of Ministerial Standards and Education.

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New Pastors Orientation
2026-11-02 13:30 - 2026-11-03 14:00 | New Hope Community Church, 47529 Homestead Road, Steeves Mountain, New Brunswick, E1G 4K3, Canada
New pastors are personally invited to this orientation time. If you have any questions, please contact our CBAC office.

Justice Summit 2026
2026-11-06 09:00 - 2026-11-07 17:00 | Sunny Brae Baptist Church, 85 Elmwood Drive, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1A 3W8, Canada
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A gathering to inspire, equip, and connect CBAC churches for hope-filled justice in their communities.

Who is the Justice Summit For?

The Justice Summit is designed for teams from CBAC churches to attend together.
Teams can include passionate, mission-minded individuals, youth & young adults, pastoral staff, lay-leaders, etc.

What to Expect

Main Sessions feat. inspiring keynotes, panel discussions, and team discernment
Practical, action-oriented workshops
Ideas Lab to brainstorm, and workshop ideas with your team
Lunch and Snacks Provided
Networking with Professionals in the Field
Add-on Full-day seminar with Dr. Dorothy Peng geared towards pastors (Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm)

Schedule
November 6-7, 2026
Friday Nov. 6

9am – Doors Open
10am – Dorothy Peng Pastors Session 1
12pm – Lunch
1pm – Dorothy Peng Pastors Session 2
2:30pm – Break
3pm – Dorothy Peng Pastors Session 3
4:30pm – End

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6pm – Registration Open
6-7pm – Coffee Hour
7-9pm – Main Session with Daniel Yang

Saturday Nov. 7

8:30am – Doors open, coffee and light refreshments
9–9:30am – Welcome and Rally
9:30-10:30am – Workshop Block 1
10:30-11am – Break
11-12pm – Workshop Block 2
12-1pm – LUNCH
1-2pm – Panel Discussion
2-3:30pm – Ideas Lab
3:30-3:45pm – Break
3:45-5pm – Main Session 2
