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DECLARING THE GOODNESS OF GOD chosen | holy | called Workshop Description Facilitator 1. The Prayer Network AM ONLY Start an intercessory prayer group at your church and watch what happens. Renée James is the communications director with Baptist Women. An award-winning author and edi- tor, she’s also the VP, communications/promotions for BWNA. 2. The Saint John’s Bible: Seeing the Word AM ONLY The Saint John’s Bible is a hand-written, illumi- nated copy of the Bible, done between 2000 and 2011. We will explore its art and then let it lead us into meditating on what God wants to say to us. Brian Craig was a pastor for 35 years, having served on the staff of CBOQ. He has taught for seminaries globally. He now works with the Saint John’s Bible project at the Diocese of Hamilton. 3. CBM: What is God Doing in Our World? AM ONLY All over the world unprecedented numbers of people are coming to know the Lord, even in restricted access regions. The global Church is growing rapidly in so many exciting ways. Find out more about the current state of global mission and how you can be engaged in the vital minis- tries that are happening through CBM’s partners and Field Staff. Canadian Baptist Ministries staff 4. Soul Sisters 3 and 4 Becoming Missional AM & PM Introducing a spiritual formation group that will support you as you learn how to make space for spiritual conversations with friends and neigh- bours . . . while also going deeper with God and each other Diane McBeth is the executive director of Baptist Women and creator of the Soul Sisters program. A former missionary, Diane has been searching for new, relational ways of reaching Canadians. 5. That Sounds Fun! AM & PM Life with Jesus can be a good time! If you’re look- ing for a fun, hands-on (probably messy!) experi- ence, with tangible takeaways, this is the work- shop for you! (Note: Please wear or bring clothes or a smock you don’t mind getting dirty.) Meghan Matthews is a passionate follower of Jesus, committed to the building of His kingdom. Meghan works with CBOQ’s Next Generation de- partment and is pursuing her MDiv at McMaster. She is an aficionado of coffee and dark chocolate and is happily married to a cool guy named Jon. 6. Subversive Hospitality AM & PM People think hospitality means donning an apron and serving a glammed up meal. But Scripture and history show us a hospitality that defied in- stitutional authority, challenged cultural norms, and made room for the outcast and marginalized. Come discuss how the practices of our tables shape us and our neighbourhoods. Lis Lam is an award-winning food blogger and writer who believes in a radical hospitality that changes the world. She develops recipes and writes from her Korean-American background at thesub- versivetable.com. 7. Finding God in Someone Else’s Story AM & PM God is good. We are all called to evangelism but how do we share the gospel effectively? In this workshop we will look at evangelism as an exer- cise in listening to God and to others. Rev. Abby Davidson is a pastor at Blythwood Road Baptist Church in Toronto where she serves in fam- ily ministries and outreach. She lives in Scarborough with her husband and son. 8. Ready, Set, Now Go! AM & PM You are chosen and you are called for a time such as this! In this workshop, you will learn how to declare the goodness of God by using the natu- ral engagement skills inside you. With the knowl- edge you will gain from the assessment, biblical examples, and the assistance of God’s Holy Spirit, you will become more confident in participating in God’s mission for the world. Rev. Andrea Chang is an encourager and a mo- tivator. She likes to nurture the gifts in others and help to bring them to maturity, while assisting oth- ers to see the gifts that God has placed inside them. 9. Listening for God AM & PM In this interactive workshop we’ll discuss founda- tional principles and best practices to hear God’s voice. We’ll explore why it’s important, what it looks like, and learn some tools of discernment to help us recognize the voice of God in our every- day lives. Kathy Gust is a spiritual director and leader of the Barnabas Group, a ministry devoted to helping believers cultivate their ability to hear and discern God’s voice.
