BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//North American Baptists, Inc. - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nabconference.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for North American Baptists, Inc. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Edmonton BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025 DTSTAMP:20260414T162518 CREATED:20250625T215918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T145412Z UID:1129017-1761004800-1761350399@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Blue Ocean: 2025/26 DESCRIPTION:Sign Up for Blue Ocean Sign Up for Blue Ocean \nBlue Ocean is a transformative one-year learning experience. You’ll be part of a cohort that journeys together throughout the year\, exploring what it means to join God on mission\, be formed into the character of Christ\, and dwell in your neighborhood – sharing and living out the Gospel. \nBlue Ocean includes pastors\, leaders\, and regional ministers from across the NAB. Each cohort represents a cross-section of regions\, church sizes\, and ministry styles. The discussions are both encouraging and challenging. \nModule 1\nLocation: Vancouver\, British Columbia\nDates: October 21–24\, 2025\nTopic: Missional Theology – Joining in with the God of Mission \nModule 2\nLocation: TBD\nDates: February 1–4\, 2026\nTopic: Missional Formation – Becoming Like Christ \nModule 3\nLocation: Medina\, Ohio\nDates: May 5–8\, 2026\nTopic: A Missional People – Becoming a Sent People \nThere is no cost for Blue Ocean\, though participants are responsible for covering their travel and accommodation costs. All other costs are covered by the NAB. \nSign Up for Blue Ocean Sign Up for Blue Ocean URL:https://nabconference.org/event/blue-ocean-2025-26/ CATEGORIES:Blue Ocean,Missional Initiatives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Blue-Ocean-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Judas":MAILTO:djudas@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T200000 DTSTAMP:20260414T162518 CREATED:20260107T225100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T164541Z UID:1129848-1769452200-1769457600@nabconference.org SUMMARY:International Missions Pop-Up DESCRIPTION:NorCal churches of the NAB are cordially invited to attend the first-ever International Mission Pop-Up. \nExperience an evening of engaging conversation and connections around international missions. Hear from Joel David\, the NAB VP of International Missions\, and Shan Reed\, NAB mobilization director and former NAB missionary to Japan. \nIt can be easy for our churches to feel isolated or like what we do doesn’t seem to make any kind of global impact\, particularly when it comes to the Kingdom efforts regarding international missions. This Pop-Up will help your church grasp the larger picture of NAB International Missions\, help connect you with other local NAB churches who share a similar interest in missions\, and hopefully promote awareness of and engagement with NAB International Missions and missionaries. \nThis pop-event will take place 6:30–8:00 p.m. on January 26 at First Baptist Church in Lodi\, California. Refreshments will be served. \n\n\n \n \n International Missions Pop-Up\n Let us know if you're coming so we can plan well. \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Church(Required)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://nabconference.org/event/im-norcal-pop-up/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church in Lodi\, 267 N. Mills Ave.\, Lodi\, CA\, 95242\, United States CATEGORIES:International Missions,Pop-Up ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IM-NorCal-Pop-Up-Event-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Caryn Young":MAILTO:serve@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260224T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T162518 CREATED:20250616T182816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T192634Z UID:1128986-1771920000-1772103600@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Fit Assessment: February 2026 DESCRIPTION:What is Fit Assessment? \nNAB’s Fit Assessment is a multi-step process that delivers insights to any current or potential missionary\, church planter\, or revitalization pastor\, reporting on their “fit” for the ministry they are endeavoring to engage. Read more about our proven methods and tools here. \nIf you’re interested in beginning the Fit Assessment process\, your first step is completing the online application\, either in English or in Spanish. \n  \nIs there an in-person component of Fit Assessment? \nTo complete the NAB Fit Assessment\, candidates meet together for a multi-day\, in-person experience hosted by a diversity of trained leaders. These three days together help us communally discern your best next step. \n  \nThere is an upcoming Fit Assessment taking place February 24–26 in Roseville\, CA at Grace Collective Church. \nContact Carissa Steinhart with any questions! URL:https://nabconference.org/event/fit-assessment-february-2026/ LOCATION:Grace Collective Church\, 1219 Pleasant Grove Blvd\, Roseville\, CA\, 95678\, United States CATEGORIES:Fit Assessment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fit-Assessment-February-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carissa Steinhart":MAILTO:csteinhart@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509 DTSTAMP:20260414T162518 CREATED:20251120T172814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T204832Z UID:1129610-1777939200-1778284799@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Bonfire 2026 DESCRIPTION:register now!\nBonfire is taking place May 5–8\, 2026\, in a new city and with a new format. \nWhat we call Bonfire has taken on several different iterations over the years. At its core\, Bonfire was always designed to gather NAB leaders together around a shared purpose – a commitment to our missional/formational journey as the NAB. \nJust like a bonfire itself brings people together who may not otherwise interact\, these gatherings have morphed and expanded as different NAB groups – Multipliers\, Governing Board\, Missions Advisory Team\, just to name a few – have caught wind of and bought into the shared purpose of mission and formation. \nThis year\, based on much feedback\, we are streamlining this event in a way we hope reflects this purpose. Bonfire will now be the name we use to refer to the overarching event\, the main umbrella under which these various gatherings of NAB leaders meet. There will be two main evening sessions for the entire group\, including dinner\, fellowship\, worship\, and a unified speaker. During the days\, each attendee will join their specific group gathering\, or Ministry Track – Multipliers Summit\, MAT\, Missional Initiatives Alumni\, etc. – to engage with each other. \nIt is our hope that Bonfire 2026 will serve you\, equip you\, and encourage you in ways both specific to your individual group but also in broad ways as a vital member of our conference of churches. \nregister now! URL:https://nabconference.org/event/bonfire-2026/ LOCATION:Heartland Community Church\, 3400 Weymouth Road\, Medina\, OH\, 44256\, United States CATEGORIES:Bonfire ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Bonfire-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carissa Steinhart":MAILTO:csteinhart@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260529T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T162518 CREATED:20260309T233814Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T234312Z UID:1130200-1779872400-1780052400@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Fit Assessment: May 2026 DESCRIPTION:What is Fit Assessment? \nNAB’s Fit Assessment is a multi-step process that delivers insights to any current or potential missionary\, church planter\, or revitalization pastor\, reporting on their “fit” for the ministry they are endeavoring to engage. Read more about our proven methods and tools here. \nIf you’re interested in beginning the Fit Assessment process\, your first step is completing the online application\, either in English or in Spanish. \n  \nIs there an in-person component of Fit Assessment? \nTo complete the NAB Fit Assessment\, candidates meet together for a multi-day\, in-person experience hosted by a diversity of trained leaders. These three days together help us communally discern your best next step. \n  \nThere is an upcoming Fit Assessment taking place May 27–29 in Edmonton\, Alberta. \nContact Carissa Steinhart with any questions! URL:https://nabconference.org/event/fit-assessment-may-2026/ CATEGORIES:Fit Assessment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/May-Fit-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carissa Steinhart":MAILTO:csteinhart@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T233000 DTSTAMP:20260414T162518 CREATED:20260414T151118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T151209Z UID:1130333-1780480800-1780529400@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Reframe: Equipping Your Congregation for Evangelism DESCRIPTION:Reframe is a four-week\, online training for pastors and leaders to help you assess your congregation’s evangelism readiness. This training will provide an evaluative framework to help you to recognize gaps you may need to fill and distortions you will want to correct\, and it will provide a clearer path forward toward helping your church become more evangelistically faithful. \nReframe is not a training that will focus on how to better do evangelism but instead will focus on how to be evangelistic. \n\nHow well equipped is your congregation for the ministry of evangelism?\nHow do you evaluate your church’s health in that regard?\nHow would you identify equipping gaps in your congregation’s evangelistic faithfulness?\n\n \nEach training consists of an online\, 90-minute session. They will take place each Wednesday in June. \nDates: June 3\, 10\, 17\, 24 (Wednesdays) \nTime: 10:00–11:30 p.m. (Pacific) \nTraining is free for NAB ministry leaders. \nREGISTRATION STARTING IN MAY. \nFor more information\, connect with Deb Judas. URL:https://nabconference.org/event/reframe-june-2026/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Missional Initiatives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Reframe-June-2026.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Judas":MAILTO:djudas@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260811T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260813T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T162518 CREATED:20260309T234208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T234208Z UID:1130204-1786438800-1786618800@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Fit Assessment: August 2026 DESCRIPTION:What is Fit Assessment? \nNAB’s Fit Assessment is a multi-step process that delivers insights to any current or potential missionary\, church planter\, or revitalization pastor\, reporting on their “fit” for the ministry they are endeavoring to engage. Read more about our proven methods and tools here. \nIf you’re interested in beginning the Fit Assessment process\, your first step is completing the online application\, either in English or in Spanish. \n  \nIs there an in-person component of Fit Assessment? \nTo complete the NAB Fit Assessment\, candidates meet together for a multi-day\, in-person experience hosted by a diversity of trained leaders. These three days together help us communally discern your best next step. \n  \nThere is an upcoming Fit Assessment taking place August 11–13 in Medina\, Ohio (outside Cleveland). \nContact Carissa Steinhart with any questions! URL:https://nabconference.org/event/fit-assessment-august-2026/ LOCATION:Heartland Community Church\, 3400 Weymouth Road\, Medina\, OH\, 44256\, United States CATEGORIES:Fit Assessment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/August-Fit-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carissa Steinhart":MAILTO:csteinhart@nabconf.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR