Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025 @ 1:30pm ADT (2:00pm NL) Speaker: Rev. Kevin Vincent (CBAC Director of Future Church) & Dr. Joel Murphy (ADC Futuring Hub, Facilitator of Trend Research and Analysis) Description: Are strategic partnerships and creative linkages between churches the new track toward building momentum and increasing effectiveness today? Join this MasterClass as Joel Murphy […]
A spiritual retreat is an invitation to grow in freedom of spirit and openness to God. 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 […]
This seminar is for pastors and ministry staff who are members of the Canadian Baptist Pension Plan; spouses are encouraged to attend as well. There will be five topics: Canada Life Benefits, Canadian Baptist Pension Plan, Service Canada, Legacy and Financial Wellness. The seminar is free, but registration is required as lunch is provided. Register […]
Moral scandals and toxic church culture reveal the evil within us. This Masterclass explores markers of healthy church leadership among Canadian churches, as drawn from a 2024 study of 31 congregations using Jim Collins’ good-to-great framework. These findings engage theologically with Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer’s work on harm caused by unhealthy church structures and […]
Holy Pixels: Navigating the Future of AI and the Local Church From the pew to the pulpit, AI is everywhere. What does this technology mean for preaching, pastoral care, community life, and mission? In this engaging and provocative session, we will explore the cultural currents powered by AI, the opportunities and tensions they create, and […]
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 […]
The Mission of God in a Changing World As the centre of Christianity shifts to the majority world, churches in the West must assume postures of partnership and humility that may feel unfamiliar. We will explore how mission today is being shaped by multiple cultures and contexts, inviting us to listen, learn, and serve alongside […]
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 […]
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 […]
Faith Forward: Forming Leaders for the Future of Ministry We know the landscape of ministry is changing rapidly. Churches face shifting cultural expectations, emerging technologies, declining institutional trust, and new opportunities for mission. What kind of leaders will the church need in the coming decades—and how must theological education adapt? In this Masterclass, we will […]