Dr. Jeffrey Weima, leading New Testament scholar, seasoned preacher, and experienced tour guide to the lands of the New Testament, explains the meaning of the seven sermons of Revelation 2-3 and shows how these ancient messages are relevant for the church today. Dr. Weima offers seminar participants not only detailed exegesis of the seven "letters"... Read more »
What is the right way to read the Bible? What are the guidelines that believers should follow in interpreting scripture? Can we know with confidence what God is saying? Join Prof. Jeffrey Weima for an informative and entertaining day on this important topic. Expect to change the way you read and understand God's word! Facilitator:... Read more »
LDN seeks to equip the whole people of God for ministry, rooting them deeply in Scripture and encouraging them towards greater intimacy with God. With this in mind, we want to develop leaders in God’s kingdom in preparation for one harvest field or another, encouraging all to live with greater missional intent and practice.
LDN seeks to equip the whole people of God for ministry, rooting them deeply in Scripture and encouraging them towards greater intimacy with God. With this in mind, we want to develop leaders in God’s kingdom in preparation for one harvest field or another, encouraging all to live with greater missional intent and practice.
The Bible is an amazing book of life revealing God’s staggering care for the world. It is the Word that forms our communities to be Christ-bearers. But it’s not quick read. Reading the Bible as it was written to be read, you have to dwell in the text, see the whole woven tapestry from Genesis... Read more »
The Bible is an amazing book of life revealing God’s staggering care for the world. It is the Word that forms our communities to be Christ-bearers. But it’s not quick read. Reading the Bible as it was written to be read, you have to dwell in the text, see the whole woven tapestry from Genesis... Read more »
The Bible is an amazing book of life revealing God’s staggering care for the world. It is the Word that forms our communities to be Christ-bearers. But it’s not quick read. Reading the Bible as it was written to be read, you have to dwell in the text, see the whole woven tapestry from Genesis... Read more »
There’s a lot going on in the world and in the church. And some of it is giving us the jitters. More than ever, the BC Leadership Development Network (LDN) looks forward to another year of taking up its mandate to build a deep & deeply relevant Biblical imagination in the leadership of our BC... Read more »
There’s a lot going on in the world and in the church. And some of it is giving us the jitters. More than ever, the BC Leadership Development Network (LDN) looks forward to another year of taking up its mandate to build a deep & deeply relevant Biblical imagination in the leadership of our BC... Read more »
This training will introduce ministry leaders to a practical framework and theological vision for growing and leading restorative congregations. Participants will learn how to design and facilitate listening circles while incorporating restorative practices to enrich interpersonal relationships, small groups, teams and congregational life. Facilitator: Sean Baker, Pastor Church Resources CRCNA and Liz Tolkamp Regional Catalyzer BC... Read more »
There’s a lot going on in the world and in the church. And some of it is giving us the jitters. More than ever, the BC Leadership Development Network (LDN) looks forward to another year of taking up its mandate to build a deep & deeply relevant Biblical imagination in the leadership of our BC... Read more »
There’s a lot going on in the world and in the church. And some of it is giving us the jitters. More than ever, the BC Leadership Development Network (LDN) looks forward to another year of taking up its mandate to build a deep & deeply relevant Biblical imagination in the leadership of our BC... Read more »
There’s a lot going on in the world and in the church. And some of it is giving us the jitters. More than ever, the BC Leadership Development Network (LDN) looks forward to another year of taking up its mandate to build a deep & deeply relevant Biblical imagination in the leadership of our BC... Read more »
1Life Foundations will be offered on-line to a cohort of participants committed to attending the six workshops and sharing what they’ve learned with their communities. The strength of the on-line format is that it lets us build a province wide learning community with equal access, while creating appetite for the in-person community best nourished in the... Read more »
There’s a lot going on in the world and in the church. And some of it is giving us the jitters. More than ever, the BC Leadership Development Network (LDN) looks forward to another year of taking up its mandate to build a deep & deeply relevant Biblical imagination in the leadership of our BC... Read more »
Churches are meant to be places where people can worship God and grow in faith – free from harm. For many it’s a place of pain, confusion, & hurt leading to profound emotional and spiritual wounding. How can we support churches to be places of healing and help prevent harm? Church leaders' opportunity to learn... Read more »
Churches are meant to be places where people can worship God and grow in faith – free from harm. For many it’s a place of pain, confusion, & hurt leading to profound emotional and spiritual wounding. How can we support churches to be places of healing and help prevent harm? Church leaders' opportunity to learn... Read more »
There’s a lot going on in the world and in the church. And some of it is giving us the jitters. More than ever, the BC Leadership Development Network (LDN) looks forward to another year of taking up its mandate to build a deep & deeply relevant Biblical imagination in the leadership of our BC... Read more »
Participants will be introduced to FaithCARE’s vision and framework for restorative congregations. They will learn how to design and facilitate proactive listening circles for a variety of topics and occasions. They will also learn how to apply a restorative approach to enrich interpersonal relationships, leadership & council meetings, staff meetings, small groups, ministry teams, congregational... Read more »
There’s a lot going on in the world and in the church. And some of it is giving us the jitters. More than ever, the BC Leadership Development Network (LDN) looks forward to another year of taking up its mandate to build a deep & deeply relevant Biblical imagination in the leadership of our BC... Read more »
Keynote Speaker: Andrew Root, Professor of Youth & Family Ministry (Luther Seminary) Hosts 1Life Curators Larry Doornbos, Vibrant Congregations Fleetwood CRC Music Mark Glanville Jazz Trio Sessions including: public talk & breakouts evening prayer (Taize) church café-workshop backyarding & woodsy wanderings table fellowship book table communion worship youth ministry track
There’s a lot going on in the world and in the church. And some of it is giving us the jitters. More than ever, the BC Leadership Development Network (LDN) looks forward to another year of taking up its mandate to build a deep & deeply relevant Biblical imagination in the leadership of our BC... Read more »
There’s a lot going on in the world and in the church. And some of it is giving us the jitters. More than ever, the BC Leadership Development Network (LDN) looks forward to another year of taking up its mandate to build a deep & deeply relevant Biblical imagination in the leadership of our BC... Read more »
Have you heard about The Bridge App? Are you wondering how your church can get started in using this app and how it can benefit your church like it already is doing for over 60% of the Christian Reformed Churches in Canada? Discover how The Bridge App values of relational, missional and local can serve... Read more »
Join other elders, deacons, church staff and ministry leaders at a one day teaching, prayer and encouragement leadership conference.
Please note: all in-person N.T. reading groups now full. Please contact Wilma van der Leek if you’d like to sign up for the Spring 2024 ON-LINE N.T. reading group or to find out more about joining/hosting a Fall 2024 Old Testament reading group Join the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried... Read more »
Please note: all in-person N.T. reading groups now full. Please contact Wilma van der Leek if you’d like to sign up for the Spring 2024 ON-LINE N.T. reading group or to find out more about joining/hosting a Fall 2024 Old Testament reading group Join the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried... Read more »
Please note: all in-person N.T. reading groups now full. Please contact Wilma van der Leek if you’d like to sign up for the Spring 2024 ON-LINE N.T. reading group or to find out more about joining/hosting a Fall 2024 Old Testament reading group Join the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried... Read more »
Please note: all in-person N.T. reading groups now full. Please contact Wilma van der Leek if you’d like to sign up for the Spring 2024 ON-LINE N.T. reading group or to find out more about joining/hosting a Fall 2024 Old Testament reading group Join the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried... Read more »
Join Dave Den Haan for a conversation about some key observations in the current CRC landscape. Come expecting to be encouraged and supported in your role as church council chair or clerk. Facilitator: David Den Haan (Thrive Ministry Consultant for Council and Church Leadership
Please note: all in-person N.T. reading groups now full. Please contact Wilma van der Leek if you’d like to sign up for the Spring 2024 ON-LINE N.T. reading group or to find out more about joining/hosting a Fall 2024 Old Testament reading group Join the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried... Read more »
Please note: all in-person N.T. reading groups now full. Please contact Wilma van der Leek if you’d like to sign up for the Spring 2024 ON-LINE N.T. reading group or to find out more about joining/hosting a Fall 2024 Old Testament reading group Join the spiritual oasis of a monthly discussion group for an unhurried... Read more »
1Life evening prayer is moving on-line this fall. We'd love for you to bring your ideas, longings & experiences to a discussion on how best to gather for contemplative prayer in 2024-25. Facilitator: Wilma van der Leek Target Audience: Anyone with experience of or desire for contemplative prayer For more info and to sign up,... Read more »
Join with CRC church ministry leaders for this one-day conference sponsored by churches in the Fraser Valley. The conference includes a main session with speaker Michael Goheen and two break out sessions include such topics as safe church, church governance, pastoral care, crucial conversations, missions, diaconal and mercy ministries, and more.
Listening to Scripture in the Christian tradition means paying a kind of trusting attention to it that expects to hear from it a word of address from the living God. Brent Strawn, author Lies My Preacher Told Me: getting honest about the Old Testament On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
Listening to Scripture in the Christian tradition means paying a kind of trusting attention to it that expects to hear from it a word of address from the living God. Brent Strawn, author Lies My Preacher Told Me: getting honest about the Old Testament On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
Listening to Scripture in the Christian tradition means paying a kind of trusting attention to it that expects to hear from it a word of address from the living God. Brent Strawn, author Lies My Preacher Told Me: getting honest about the Old Testament On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
Listening to Scripture in the Christian tradition means paying a kind of trusting attention to it that expects to hear from it a word of address from the living God. Brent Strawn, author Lies My Preacher Told Me: getting honest about the Old Testament On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
Listening to Scripture in the Christian tradition means paying a kind of trusting attention to it that expects to hear from it a word of address from the living God. Brent Strawn, author Lies My Preacher Told Me: getting honest about the Old Testament On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
Listening to Scripture in the Christian tradition means paying a kind of trusting attention to it that expects to hear from it a word of address from the living God. Brent Strawn, author Lies My Preacher Told Me: getting honest about the Old Testament On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
Listening to Scripture in the Christian tradition means paying a kind of trusting attention to it that expects to hear from it a word of address from the living God. Brent Strawn, author Lies My Preacher Told Me: getting honest about the Old Testament On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
Listening to Scripture in the Christian tradition means paying a kind of trusting attention to it that expects to hear from it a word of address from the living God. Brent Strawn, author Lies My Preacher Told Me: getting honest about the Old Testament On-line Cohort (for those outside lower mainland or unable to travel): 1st Thursday... Read more »
