RACHAEL ERNST

BEAT THE BURNOUT-MENTAL HEALTH AND MINISTRY

In a world where 'busy' is a badge of honour, it is easy to get caught up in an endless to-do list. Anxiety and depression is an epidemic affecting this generation of leaders and with all of this talk of self care, why aren't we making progress? So, how DO we take care of ourselves? In this workshop, come explore practical tools to help you navigate mental health personally and within your ministry (*Hint: it's not just bath bombs and face masks).

Gianpaolo Galessiere

LEADING FROM 2ND

Do you have vision, but no one seems to hear you?  Do you want to see change happen but don’t have the position to make decisions?  This lab will equip you on how to lead through the tension and challenges of not being in charge.  You will be equipped with practical ways on how to thrive in your position and honour those above you.

Shane Stewart

WHO AM I? AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ENNEAGRAM. 

All of your relationships (with God, with people you like, and with people you don’t like) have one thing in common: you. The more self-aware you are, the stronger and healthier your relationships can grow. This session looks at a specific tool that can help you become more self-aware, more compassionate to others, and more open to God’s transforming work in your life.

Cindy Rose

ARE YOU BUSY BEING BUSY?

Hearing the phrase “I am too busy” is common language today.  It also can be celebrated language.  Busyness is something we all have to deal with in life, and in leadership.  Busyness can be a sickness, a season, or even a part of ones self-esteem.  Let’s have a conversation about choosing good stress over bad stress, and choosing hard work instead of busy work.  Let’s walk through a plan to help you lead when life gets busy.

Dru Fess

CULTIVATING A POSTURE OF OUTREACH IN EVERYDAY LIFE

Do you ever hear words like evangelism or outreach and feel overwhelmed at the enormity of reaching people for Jesus? What if this is not as daunting as we have made it? In this workshop we are going to take some time to look at an example from the New Testament of someone who influenced culture and then look at practical ways that we can reach others personally in our ordinary, everyday lives.

Dave Slater

AWAKE AND FULLY ALIVE

Your life matters! The way you live today will determine your tomorrow.  Join the conversation as we tackle the call of God to live a life of character and discipline.  In this lab you will discover five tools that will transform your future.

Bev Giroux

A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS.

I find that our clear goal in ministry is to create a space for others to draw near to Jesus and learn about who He is in a safe and relevant environment. However, I also have found that it is so easy to create those environments for everyone but ourselves. In this session I plan to discuss practical ways we to -make sure our relationship with God remains life giving and our main focus.

Karmyn Bokma

WOMEN, LEADERSHIP, AND JESUS

What does the Bible really say about women in leadership?  This workshop will look at what God’s original intentions were for women in leadership, and the example that Jesus has set.  We will look at some of those “tricky” passages that have gotten us stuck, and re-frame what God’s purpose for women leaders is.

CHRIS CHASE

The First 48...or so.

Change in ministry is inevitable, whether you’re walking into a new position, relaunching a program that you’ve overseen for years or simply responding to a boss and board. So how to work to anticipate change versus having change put upon you? And do you develop an eye and mind to be a self-starter? Let’s talk about that. And the Raptors, who at this moment are still the NBA champs. 

CRAIG LUFF

God Called. Did you Answer?

Ever really stop and consider the words of Jesus …“Come follow me”?  I don’t know about you, but it deeply resonates with me. It's more than an invitation to relationship, it's an invitation to calling! A calling that is designed to impact your circle of influence through you. Though the obvious question to ask is, am I responding? The bigger question is, do we know what we are responding to?  Join me as we explore the calling of a leader.  It's more than a direction, it's a way of life.

Blair Mercer

WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT… PASSION OR SYSTEMS? 

I once heard about a Pastor in Australia who became the new lead pastor of a church with an average attendance of 300 people. After 1 year of preaching, 1000 new people had accepted salvation, but the church average attendance had not changed. They had no systems. I believe conviction and passion needs to be as important as the systems in your ministry. Come and find out how systems can grow your ministry by 50% each year.

Blair Mercer

WHAT’S MORE SPIRITUAL… WORSHIP OR GAMES?

An authentic disciple needs vulnerability. Vulnerability needs a healthy heart. A healthy heart needs accountability. Accountability needs a community. Community isn’t easy to create; it takes time and intentionality. Mother Teresa, says the number one problem in the world is not starvation, its loneliness. Come and find out how to build a healthy community in your ministry.

Karmyn Bokma

HEALTHY BOUNDARIES AS A LEADER

Leadership is hard work.  This workshop will focus on the practical steps and helpful practices each of us can put into place to make sure that we don’t just survive leadership, but that we thrive!

Justin Driedger

THINK CREATIVE

Top reasons you should go to this talk: 1. You don’t believe you are very creative but you love creativity. 2. You’d like to understand what true creativity is all about. 3. You feel stuck. 4. You could use a practical guide to practicing creativity in your life/ministry. 5. You’d like to re imagine and rediscover the unique part you play as a creative.

Kathleen Van Engen

READ THE ROOM: LEADING WITH SOCIAL AWARENESS

What we preach/teach whether as a pastor or small-group leader is so important. But do we really know who it is we’re talking to? Our groups are made up of people with real stories, real challenges, and real-life experience; potentially in a topic you may not have lived yourself. We’ll explore ways that we can practice empathy in order to “read the room” and more responsibly facilitate connection and transformation for those we love and lead. 

Bill Markham

CREATING A CULTURE OF OUTREACH

We live in very exciting and challenging times. With the increasing impact of technology and globalization everything is changing very quickly. This has presented some very unique challenges to the church and our ability to rely on antiquated ideas around evangelism and mission. How can we create a culture of outreach in a climate that is primarily anti-god, anti-establishment, and anti-church?

Mike Switzer

CREATING A CULTURE OF WORSHIP

Being involved in a modern worship experience has a lot of moving parts with a lot of expectation for excellence on a volunteer base. Join me as we dive into a discussion about changing how we look at our worship departments and change the way we lead our congregations in the process.

Chad McLaren

SPIRIT LEAD MINISTRIES

What if spirit lead ministry didn’t have to sound weird? Spirit lead ministry is how the church in the book of Acts started.  From the day of Pentecost to today, one encounter with the Holy Spirit can change a person’s life forever.  Spirit lead ministry can be simple, sane and supernatural all at the same time.

Jeff Hackett

WHY SHOULD WE CARE? (MISSIONS)

‘When did we see you hungry, thirsty, homeless, cold, sick and in prison?’ As Christ followers we are called to be aware of those who are in need. This call however goes beyond simple awareness. It is a call to not only see the need but to respond; it is a call to action. Come and learn how you can make a difference.

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