CBAC

Pastors Retreats (April)
2023-04-17 - 2023-04-20 | Bayside Camp near Halifax, NS, 1503 Ketch Harbour Road, Sambro Head, Nova Scotia, B3V 1L3, Canada
Register now for a pastors retreat this Spring! Limited space available.
Location: Bayside Camp, Sambro, NS
Dates: April 17-20 / April 24-27
More information
Registration form

Leadership Academy Masterclass (Michael Beck)
2023-04-25
Date: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 @ 1:30pm ADT (2pm NL)
Speaker: Michael Beck (Fresh Expressions)
Title: Future Church: Evangelism, Discipleship, and Church Planting for the 21st Century and Beyond
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 CBAC leaders with continued learning from world-class speakers.
Register to receive the Zoom link

Integrate Church Leaders Conference 2023
2023-05-15 - 2023-05-17
Register now at integrateconference.ca

interMISSION (Atlantic Baptist Women)
2023-05-26 - 2023-05-28 | Crandall University, Moncton, NB, 333 Gorge Road, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1G 3H9, Canada
Date: May 26-28, 2023
Place: Crandall University, Moncton, NB
Registration: https://www.atlanticbaptistwomen.ca/intermission

One Conference 2023
2023-06-02 - 2023-06-03 | Moncton, NB
Check back to onecon.ca for more information and updates!

Simpson Lectures @ ADC
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-15 | Acadia Divinity College, 38 Highland Ave, Wolfville, NS, B4P 2R6, Canada
More details: acadiadiv.ca/event/simpson-2023

Retirement Celebration Dinner for Dr. Peter Reid
2023-06-17
The President and Council of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada would like to formally invite you to celebrate with us the ministry of Rev. Dr. Peter Reid as he enters into retirement.
Please join us as we look back with appreciation at Dr. Reid’s nearly 15 years of kingdom service among our family of churches as Executive Minister.
Join Us for This Celebration Dinner!
Date: Saturday, June 17th, 2023
Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Location:
Legends Catering and Event Venue
Moncton Coliseum
377 Killam Dr, Moncton, NB
Cost: $65 per person
Deadline to purchase: Friday June 12, 2023
This will be a buffet dinner. The meal and the dessert will be gluten free. Please contact us if there are additional dietary concerns.
Please buy early, as there are a limited number of tickets available!
Purchase Tickets Now
If you are unable to attend, we invite you to write a greeting to Dr. Reid using this page. We will plan to share these messages with the Reids as part of our collective celebration and thanks.
If you require accommodations, please contact:
Holiday Inn Express
777 Mapleton Rd, Moncton, NB
877-660-8550
There are a limited number of rooms available.
When booking please mention CBAC Reid Retirement.
If you are unable to attend and would like to make a donation, please click here.
Schedule:
4:00pm – Mingle and appetizers
5:15pm – Dinner
6:45pm – Greetings and speakers minor speakers then main speaker
8:00pm – Conclude

Tidal Impact
2023-07-22 - 2023-07-28
Date: July 22-28, 2023

Location: Saint John, New Brunswick

More information at cbacyf.ca/tidal-impact

Oasis 2023
2023-08-10 - 2023-08-12 | Crandall University, Moncton, NB, 333 Gorge Road, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1G 3H9, Canada
Register now for Oasis 2023 at oasis.baptist-atlantic.ca!

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
2023-09-30
We’re partnering with our Canadian Baptist family to commemorate the 2023 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. We invite you to join us in a prayerful and reflective commemoration, right on the very lands where you live, work, and play. All the details can be found here: cbmin.org/nationalday

Fresh Expression Days - Cancelled
2023-10-17 - 2023-10-18
This event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for May or June 2024. Check back later for details.

Leadership Academy Masterclass - Cheryl Ann Beals
2023-10-24 13:30 - 14:30 (America/Moncton) | Zoom
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 CBAC leaders with continued learning from world-class speakers.
Click to Register for this Masterclass

North American Baptist Fellowship - Annual Meeting
2023-10-30 - 2023-10-31
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

Listening Tour - Nov. 12 to Dec. 9
2023-11-12 - 2023-12-09
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 in the CBAC forever. We want to hear from you. Our new Executive Minister, Rev. Renée MacVicar, will be there to listen and reflect with you at each session. A few CBAC Council members and members of the CBAC Team (staff) will be at each listening session.
An open mic time for questions and comments will be given. In addition, you’ll be invited to reflect and give your input on questions such as:

What would you do to make CBAC successful over the next 10 years?
Priorities:

What are the top priorities of your church?
How might the CBAC Team help your leaders and church with those priorities?

Challenges:

What are the biggest challenges you see our CBAC Team & family facing?
How might the CBAC Team help with these challenges?

What do you appreciate about belonging to this CBAC Family and what the CBAC Team does for us? What should the CBAC Team keep doing?

There are eight different Listening Tour opportunities; choose the one that fits your schedule best:
IN PERSON:
• MONCTON NB – Sunday, November 12, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at First Baptist Moncton,
• CHARLOTTETOWN PEI – Sunday, November 19, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at Cornerstone Baptist
• WOLFVILLE NS – Sunday, November 26, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at Wolfville Baptist
• POSTPONED – TRURO NS – Saturday, December 2, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at Zion Baptist
• FREDERICTON NB – Sunday, December 3, 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at Brunswick Street Baptist
• HALIFAX NS – Saturday, December 9 during Halifax Regional United Baptist Association (HRUBA), which starts at 9 am at Bedford Baptist (finishes at 1pm)
• January 6, 2024, 10am-12noon (Location to be announced) AUBA
ZOOM – Sign up for the Zoom sessions here: https://atlbaptist.wufoo.com/forms/executive-minister-listening-tour/ to receive the ZOOM link.
• ZOOM 1 Tuesday, November 21st at 7 pm to 8:30 pm
• ZOOM 2 Wednesday, December 6th at 7pm to 8:30 pm
We look forward to hearing your honest feedback and input! See you at one of the stops on our listening tour!

Leadership Academy Masterclass - Terry Atkinson
2023-11-28 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom
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 CBAC leaders with continued learning from world-class speakers.
Click to Register for this Masterclass

CBAC Office Closed
2023-12-22 - 2024-01-02
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).

Listening Tour - January 6 (AUBA)
2024-01-06 10:00 - 12:00
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 tour (this event was rescheduled from Dec. 2/23). We want to hear from you. Our new Executive Minister, Rev. Renée MacVicar, will be there to listen and reflect with you at each session. A few CBAC Council members and members of the CBAC Team (staff) will be at each listening session.
An open mic time for questions and comments will be given. In addition, you’ll be invited to reflect and give your input on questions such as:

What would you do to make CBAC successful over the next 10 years?
Priorities:

What are the top priorities of your church?
How might the CBAC Team help your leaders and church with those priorities?

Challenges:

What are the biggest challenges you see our CBAC Team & family facing?
How might the CBAC Team help with these challenges?

What do you appreciate about belonging to this CBAC Family and what the CBAC Team does for us? What should the CBAC Team keep doing?

Leadership Academy Masterclass - Dr. Glen Berry
2024-01-30 13:30 - 14:30 | Zoom
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 College.
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 CBAC leaders with continued learning from world-class speakers.
Click to Register for this Masterclass

Lay Learning Labs - February 26
2024-02-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
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 will be offered covering various topics. Note that they take place concurrently. You can only choose one. Some topics have more than one part, with subsequent sessions taking place in the following months.
Register for Lay Learning Labs here!
Here’s the list of what is offered:
February 26th

Rev. Renée MacVicar – CBAC intro, Discerning Vision. This learning lab introduces you further to this big, beautiful, loving family we call the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada. Plus, we’ll explore how we’re discerning vision at the CBAC and how YOU can lead a process to discern vision in your local context.
Rev. Dr. Greg Jones – Mission Edge Churches: Home Grown/Right Size (Session 1 of 2). The common complaint often heard is that recommended resources may be helpful for some other churches in other places; but they’re not right for us. Mission Edge Churches is a model/tool developed by CBAC churches for CBAC churches … and churches of all sizes. In this lab we will introduce the basic precepts of Mission Edge Churches, exploring how at its core it is simply a renewed call for all CBAC churches to live out the mission God has given to all churches in all places at all times.
Rev. Paul Ross – Ministry with those who are disabled (Session 1 of 3). A Luke 14 Kingdom Venture: Ministry Beyond Barriers – Introduction to Special Needs/Disability Ministry
Jacqueline Derrah – Refugee Sponsorship: Welcoming Strangers with Loving Hospitality. We’ll learn more about what life is like for refugees, how Canadian Churches are key in the Private Sponsorship Program, and some of the ways that our churches and individuals can be instruments of hope for the hopeless. We’ll consider some practical ways to love, welcome and extend hospitality in our new neighbourhoods.
Rev. Dan Pyke – The Value of Authenticity in Next-Generation Ministry. Our students want to know that faith makes a difference in their schools, work, and neighbourhood. I’m inviting you to consider some of the big trends in youth culture, and how we can respond to those trends through discipleship and a posture of authenticity.

March 25th

Rev. Renée MacVicar – Joining God in the Neighbourhood. Together, we’ll look at Jesus’s encounter with a Samaritan woman at the well. We’ll consider what it means for us and our church, as today we join God at the ‘wells’ in our communities.
Rev. Dr. Greg Jones – Mission Edge Churches: What’s in Your Hand (Session 2 of 2). This Part 2 of exploring Mission Edge Churches emphasizes that each and every church has all that they need for at least the first/next step(s) of the journey God has for them, but often we fail to appreciate it. In this lab we will explore the Congregational Guide developed for Mission Edge Churches, and how it can be used to bring your congregation together to discern its calling in the neighbourhood(s) where He has you, in part by considering all the resources your church already has.
Rev. Paul Ross – Ministry with those who are disabled (Session 2 of 3). A Luke 14 Kingdom Venture: Ministry Beyond Barriers – Introduction to Special Needs/Disability Ministry
Laura Bennett – The Trellis: A Framework for Flourishing in Life and Ministry. Increasingly, we see a need for next-generation leaders to be grounded in a holistic approach to following Jesus to best serve the young people in their care. That’s why we created ‘The Trellis.’ Come learn about our framework for flourishing and how it might change your personal journey, team, and ministry culture.

April 29th

Rev. Renée MacVicar – Discerning a Call. This lab is a conversation about what it means to be called by God and how we can recognize God’s call and leading in our lives. This lab gives you an opportunity to reflect on how God has been at work in your life and can use you in Kingdom work.
Rev. Paul Ross – Ministry with those who are disabled (Session 3 of 3). A Luke 14 Kingdom Venture: Ministry Beyond Barriers – Introduction to Special Needs/Disability Ministry
Laura Bennett – Affordable Housing: A Spectrum of Solutions for Churches Standing in the Gap. This workshop will give you an overview of the crisis of Affordable Housing in Atlantic Canada, while exploring a practical and formational approach to how gospel-communities can stand in the gap.
Karen Gunn – What Church Treasurers need to know about Pension and Insurance Benefits. In this Learning Lab, we will go through the eligibility requirements, enrolment and contribution process, answer some of the Frequently Asked Questions, and share recommended practices for sick leave. All important things your church needs to know if you have paid employees.
Rev. Dan Pyke – Listening to Our Students: What do they tell us about Church and Faith? One of the most important things we can do is listen well to our students. In 2021-22, the Youth & Family Department sought to listen to students through their Perspectives research project. Come learn what we learned from our students and the insights they have for our churches.
Rev. Dr. Cheryl Ann Beals – Growing Deeper: Exploring Relationship with God, Self and others. We will explore briefly what it means to go deeper in our relationship with God, with ourselves and with others.
We will explore:
*The meaning and importance of relationships for Christians and for the church.
*How to be more aware of God, ourselves, and others.
*How to be intentional about relationships.

May 27th

Rev. Dr. Greg Jones – Fresh Expressions: Unwrapping It and Taking It Out of the Box. This Part 2 of exploring Mission Edge Churches emphasizes that each and every church has all that they need for at least the first/next step(s) of the journey God has for them, but often we fail to appreciate it. In this lab, we will explore the Congregational Guide developed for Mission Edge Churches and how it can be used to bring your congregation together to discern its calling in the neighbourhood(s) where He has you, in part by considering all the resources your church already has.
Debbie Barriault – Best Practice for Church Treasurers. This learning lab will be focused on Best Practices for Church Treasurers to help better equip you to do your role. We will go through the Treasurer’s Handbook and answer some of the most Frequently Asked Questions, as well as share some of the services that are available to you.
Rev. Dr. Garth Williams & Andrew Myers – Called to Serve. If you’ve ever wondered what the process to Ordination looks like in the CBAC, now is your opportunity! From Call to Education to Ordination. Come learn about the journey.

Register for Lay Learning Labs here!
Register here: https://atlbaptist.wufoo.com/forms/lay-learning-labs

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Leadership Academy Masterclass - Margaret Totten
2024-02-27 13:30 - 14:30
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 she walks with them through life’s challenges. With 15 years of experience, Margaret has Masters’ Degrees in both Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and Theology, Pastoral Care and Counselling from Acadia Divinity College. She runs a private counselling practice out of her home in Saint John, NB.
Margaret also has specialized training in Crisis & Trauma Response and feels especially called to help her clients explore values, meaning and purpose in life, as well as grow in faith and resilience in times of uncertainty. She believes in meeting people where they are and helping them feel truly seen and heard.
Margaret has been married to Terry for close to 27 years, has three grown stepchildren and 4 grandchildren. She loves traveling, learning new things, and being by the ocean. She has made RiverCross Church in Saint John her spiritual home and is active in their Community Outreach and Hospitality Ministries.
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 CBAC leaders with continued learning from world-class speakers.
Click to Register for this Masterclass

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Lay Learning Labs - March 25
2024-03-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
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), sessions will be offered covering various topics. Note that they take place concurrently. You can only choose one. Some topics have more than one part, with subsequent sessions taking place in the following months.
Register for Lay Learning Labs here!
Here’s the list of what is offered:
March 25th

Rev. Renée MacVicar – Joining God in the Neighbourhood. Together, we’ll look at Jesus’s encounter with a Samaritan woman at the well. We’ll consider what it means for us and our church, as today we join God at the ‘wells’ in our communities.
Rev. Dr. Greg Jones – Mission Edge Churches: What’s in Your Hand (Session 2 of 2). This Part 2 of exploring Mission Edge Churches emphasizes that each and every church has all that they need for at least the first/next step(s) of the journey God has for them, but often we fail to appreciate it. In this lab we will explore the Congregational Guide developed for Mission Edge Churches, and how it can be used to bring your congregation together to discern its calling in the neighbourhood(s) where He has you, in part by considering all the resources your church already has.
Rev. Paul Ross – Ministry with those who are disabled (Session 2 of 3). A Luke 14 Kingdom Venture: Ministry Beyond Barriers – Introduction to Special Needs/Disability Ministry
Laura Bennett – The Trellis: A Framework for Flourishing in Life and Ministry. Increasingly, we see a need for next-generation leaders to be grounded in a holistic approach to following Jesus to best serve the young people in their care. That’s why we created ‘The Trellis.’ Come learn about our framework for flourishing and how it might change your personal journey, team, and ministry culture.

April 29th

Rev. Renée MacVicar – Discerning a Call. This lab is a conversation about what it means to be called by God and how we can recognize God’s call and leading in our lives. This lab gives you an opportunity to reflect on how God has been at work in your life and can use you in Kingdom work.
Rev. Paul Ross – Ministry with those who are disabled (Session 3 of 3). A Luke 14 Kingdom Venture: Ministry Beyond Barriers – Introduction to Special Needs/Disability Ministry
Laura Bennett – Affordable Housing: A Spectrum of Solutions for Churches Standing in the Gap. This workshop will give you an overview of the crisis of Affordable Housing in Atlantic Canada, while exploring a practical and formational approach to how gospel-communities can stand in the gap.
Karen Gunn – What Church Treasurers need to know about Pension and Insurance Benefits. In this Learning Lab, we will go through the eligibility requirements, enrolment and contribution process, answer some of the Frequently Asked Questions, and share recommended practices for sick leave. All important things your church needs to know if you have paid employees.
Rev. Dan Pyke – Listening to Our Students: What do they tell us about Church and Faith? One of the most important things we can do is listen well to our students. In 2021-22, the Youth & Family Department sought to listen to students through their Perspectives research project. Come learn what we learned from our students and the insights they have for our churches.
Rev. Dr. Cheryl Ann Beals – Growing Deeper: Exploring Relationship with God, Self and others. We will explore briefly what it means to go deeper in our relationship with God, with ourselves and with others.
We will explore:
*The meaning and importance of relationships for Christians and for the church.
*How to be more aware of God, ourselves, and others.
*How to be intentional about relationships.

May 27th

Rev. Dr. Greg Jones – Fresh Expressions: Unwrapping It and Taking It Out of the Box. This Part 2 of exploring Mission Edge Churches emphasizes that each and every church has all that they need for at least the first/next step(s) of the journey God has for them, but often we fail to appreciate it. In this lab, we will explore the Congregational Guide developed for Mission Edge Churches and how it can be used to bring your congregation together to discern its calling in the neighbourhood(s) where He has you, in part by considering all the resources your church already has.
Debbie Barriault – Best Practice for Church Treasurers. This learning lab will be focused on Best Practices for Church Treasurers to help better equip you to do your role. We will go through the Treasurer’s Handbook and answer some of the most Frequently Asked Questions, as well as share some of the services that are available to you.
Rev. Dr. Garth Williams & Andrew Myers – Called to Serve. If you’ve ever wondered what the process to Ordination looks like in the CBAC, now is your opportunity! From Call to Education to Ordination. Come learn about the journey.

Register for Lay Learning Labs here!
Register here: https://atlbaptist.wufoo.com/forms/lay-learning-labs

Fill out my online form.

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The Summit
2024-04-24 - 2024-04-25
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

Lay Learning Labs - April 29
2024-04-29 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
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), sessions will be offered covering various topics. Note that they take place concurrently. You can only choose one. Some topics have more than one part, with subsequent sessions taking place in the following months.
Register for Lay Learning Labs here!
Here’s the list of what is offered:
April 29th

Rev. Renée MacVicar – Discerning a Call. This lab is a conversation about what it means to be called by God and how we can recognize God’s call and leading in our lives. This lab gives you an opportunity to reflect on how God has been at work in your life and can use you in Kingdom work.
Rev. Paul Ross – Ministry with those who are disabled (Session 3 of 3). A Luke 14 Kingdom Venture: Ministry Beyond Barriers – Introduction to Special Needs/Disability Ministry
Laura Bennett – Affordable Housing: A Spectrum of Solutions for Churches Standing in the Gap. This workshop will give you an overview of the crisis of Affordable Housing in Atlantic Canada, while exploring a practical and formational approach to how gospel-communities can stand in the gap.
Karen Gunn – What Church Treasurers need to know about Pension and Insurance Benefits. In this Learning Lab, we will go through the eligibility requirements, enrolment and contribution process, answer some of the Frequently Asked Questions, and share recommended practices for sick leave. All important things your church needs to know if you have paid employees.
Rev. Dan Pyke – Listening to Our Students: What do they tell us about Church and Faith? One of the most important things we can do is listen well to our students. In 2021-22, the Youth & Family Department sought to listen to students through their Perspectives research project. Come learn what we learned from our students and the insights they have for our churches.
Rev. Dr. Cheryl Ann Beals – Growing Deeper: Exploring Relationship with God, Self and others. We will explore briefly what it means to go deeper in our relationship with God, with ourselves and with others.
We will explore:
*The meaning and importance of relationships for Christians and for the church.
*How to be more aware of God, ourselves, and others.
*How to be intentional about relationships.

May 27th

Rev. Dr. Greg Jones – Fresh Expressions: Unwrapping It and Taking It Out of the Box. This Part 2 of exploring Mission Edge Churches emphasizes that each and every church has all that they need for at least the first/next step(s) of the journey God has for them, but often we fail to appreciate it. In this lab, we will explore the Congregational Guide developed for Mission Edge Churches and how it can be used to bring your congregation together to discern its calling in the neighbourhood(s) where He has you, in part by considering all the resources your church already has.
Debbie Barriault – Best Practice for Church Treasurers. This learning lab will be focused on Best Practices for Church Treasurers to help better equip you to do your role. We will go through the Treasurer’s Handbook and answer some of the most Frequently Asked Questions, as well as share some of the services that are available to you.
Rev. Dr. Garth Williams & Andrew Myers – Called to Serve. If you’ve ever wondered what the process to Ordination looks like in the CBAC, now is your opportunity! From Call to Education to Ordination. Come learn about the journey.

Register for Lay Learning Labs here!
Register here: https://atlbaptist.wufoo.com/forms/lay-learning-labs

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Crandall Camping Conference
2024-05-10 - 2024-05-12
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

Financial Planning Seminar
2024-05-22 08:30 - 16:30 | Life Branch Church, 10 Lancaster Dr, Dartmouth, NS, B3A 4Y9, Canada
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 in our day-to-day lives, and much of it involves our finances and how we manage them, both for today and looking ahead to our future.
Details:

Date: May 22, 2024
Registration Deadline: May 10, 2024 (registration is mandatory — contact Karen Gunn to register: karen.gunn@baptist-atlantic.ca)
Location: Life Branch Church, Dartmouth NS (10 Lancaster Dr., Dartmouth, NS)
Time: Seminar starts at 8:30am and finishes at 4:30pm (Atlantic). Lunch is provided.
Cost: Free for the seminar!
Questions? Contact Karen Gunn – Email: karen.gunn@baptist-atlantic.ca or phone: (506) 635-1922, ext 1013
Door Prizes: TBA *must be in attendance when draw takes place.

Topics to be covered:

Canadian Baptist Pension Plan: Steps to reaching your financial goals

Understanding the group insurance benefits available

Will and Estate Planning and the importance of having a Power of Attorney

Government programs available

interMISSION 2024 (Atlantic Baptist Women)
2024-05-24 - 2024-05-26 | Crandall University, Moncton, NB, 333 Gorge Road, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1G 3H9, Canada
More info and Register

Lay Learning Labs - May 25
2024-05-27 18:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
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), sessions will be offered covering various topics. Note that they take place concurrently. You can only choose one. Some topics have more than one part, with subsequent sessions taking place in the following months.
Register for Lay Learning Labs here!
Here’s the list of what is offered:
May 27th

Rev. Dr. Greg Jones – Fresh Expressions: Unwrapping It and Taking It Out of the Box. This Part 2 of exploring Mission Edge Churches emphasizes that each and every church has all that they need for at least the first/next step(s) of the journey God has for them, but often we fail to appreciate it. In this lab, we will explore the Congregational Guide developed for Mission Edge Churches and how it can be used to bring your congregation together to discern its calling in the neighbourhood(s) where He has you, in part by considering all the resources your church already has.
Debbie Barriault – Best Practice for Church Treasurers. This learning lab will be focused on Best Practices for Church Treasurers to help better equip you to do your role. We will go through the Treasurer’s Handbook and answer some of the most Frequently Asked Questions, as well as share some of the services that are available to you.
Rev. Dr. Garth Williams & Andrew Myers – Called to Serve. If you’ve ever wondered what the process to Ordination looks like in the CBAC, now is your opportunity! From Call to Education to Ordination. Come learn about the journey.

Register for Lay Learning Labs here!
Register here: https://atlbaptist.wufoo.com/forms/lay-learning-labs

Fill out my online form.

Fill out my Wufoo form!

One Conference
2024-05-31 - 2024-06-01 | Moncton, NB
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

Examining Council 2024
2024-08-06 12:30 - 2024-08-08 12:30 | Crandall University, Moncton, NB, 333 Gorge Road, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1G 3H9, Canada
The CBAC’s Examining Council for Ordination is scheduled for August 6-8, 2023 at Crandall University, Moncton, NB. 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.
A schedule will 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 2023 and posted on this website.
Note that we do not permit any photos or any audio/video recordings to be taken during the interviews.

Oasis 2024
2024-08-08 - 2024-08-10 | Crandall University, Moncton, NB, 333 Gorge Road, Moncton, New Brunswick, E1G 3H9, Canada
Details for Oasis 2024 will be available on the Oasis website
