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Are you struggling to understand this next generation and how to disciple and equip them to participate in the mission of your local church? Do you wonder how God might be calling and equipping Gen Z in this unique season? These are the kinds of questions we need to wrestle with and discuss as the NAB community. Gen Z is the future of the NAB\, and yet at the same time\, they are also the church now – so how might we as a conference of churches empower and equip these young leaders today? \nIn this webinar\, hosted by the NAB Emerging Leaders\, Paul and Tanya Gericke will guide us about who Gen Z is as a people group and culture\, provide clarity on their strengths and challenges\, and help us consider discipleship implications for this generation. We seek growth and development to help us come alongside and equip these young people. Whether you’re a ministry leader\, parent\, youth worker\, or member of Gen Z yourself\, you’re invited to join us for a pertinent discussion about each of our callings to participate in how God is stirring up this next generation for his Church. \nPaul and Tanya Gericke have been married for fourteen years and have spent most of that time working together as the co-field directors of the NAB mission in Romania. Over the past decade\, their ministry in Romania has focused on raising up the next generation of Kingdom leaders through a center called Camp Falcon Rock. Paul and Tanya have had the unique opportunity to disciple and equip Hungarian-Romanian young adults\, as well as North American young adults who have come to serve with them. Their work has led them on a journey of learning more about Gen Z leaders globally and the unique calling God has on this generation to participate in the mission of his Church. While Paul and Tanya serve in Romania\, this webinar will be focused on Gen Z youth in the West; both Paul and Tanya are pursuing doctoral studies at Kairos University focused on Gen Z research and leadership development. \nRegister for the Webinar URL:https://nabconference.org/event/gen-z-webinar/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Gen-Z-Webinar-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sarah Sciarini":MAILTO:communications@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241030T143000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20240918T221200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T173841Z UID:1127589-1730293200-1730298600@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Reframe: Equipping Your Congregation for Evangelism DESCRIPTION:How 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 \nThis training will provide an evaluative framework to help you assess your evangelistic equipping efforts. It will help you to recognize gaps you may need to fill and distortions you will want to correct and provide a clearer path forward towards helping your church become more evangelistically faithful.\nThis online training consists of four sessions that will be 90 minutes each. \nDates: Oct. 30\, Nov. 6\, 13\, 20 \nTime: 1:00–2:30 p.m. (Eastern) \nRegister by Monday\, October 28 using the form below. Training is free for NAB ministry leaders. \n\n\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 ChurchMinistry RoleLocationInclude your city and state/province.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://nabconference.org/event/reframe-equipping-your-congregation-for-evangelism/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Missional Initiatives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Reframe.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241020 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241024 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20240805T220417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T204956Z UID:1127340-1729382400-1729727999@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Blue Ocean 2024–25 DESCRIPTION:Register for Blue Ocean Register for Blue Ocean\n \nBlue Ocean is an entry point into the missional movement of the NAB. In Blue Ocean\, NAB leaders engage in what it means to join God on mission\, to be formed into the character of Christ\, and to learn what it means to be a sent people. The cohort meets three times throughout the year and has been a formative piece to the NAB in recent years. \nModule 1\nLocation: Vancouver\, British Columbia\nDates: October 20–23\, 2024\nTopic: Missional Theology – Joining in with the God of Mission \nModule 2\nLocation: Auburn\, California\nDates: February 3–6\, 2025\nTopic: Missional Formation – Becoming Like Christ \nModule 3\nLocation: Chicago\, Illinois\nDates: April 27–29 2025\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. Depending on where you live\, airfare and accommodation will cost approximately $2\,250. All other costs are covered by the NAB. \nThe registration deadline is August 31\, 2024. \nRegister for Blue Ocean Register for Blue Ocean URL:https://nabconference.org/event/blue-ocean-2024-25/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Blue Ocean ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Blue-Ocean-Promo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sara-May Cardy":MAILTO:scardy@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240805T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240807T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20240214T200914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T211129Z UID:1126437-1722844800-1723028400@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Fit Assessment: August 2024 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. \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. \nThere is an upcoming Fit Assessment taking place August 5th-7th in Medina\, OH (near Cleveland). \nContact Carissa Steinhart with any questions! URL:https://nabconference.org/event/fit-assessment-august-2024/ 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/2024/02/Fit-Assessment-Website-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carissa Steinhart":MAILTO:csteinhart@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240716 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20240108T214742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240417T223404Z UID:1126263-1720656000-1721087999@nabconference.org SUMMARY:2024 Triennial DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister for Triennial \n  \nSince the mid 1850s\, the NAB has been coming together every three years to celebrate who God is and what God has done and is doing. In these days together\, we want to consider again the mission God is on in us and in our world. The 2024 Triennial Conference takes place July 11–14\, 2024\, in St. Paul\, Minnesota. This year’s theme is “Becoming a People of Peace.” \nNAB churches consist of people from many different walks of life and backgrounds. We are brought together by the peace of God found in Jesus. Our shared life in Jesus is a journey where we live in and through that peace. Biblically\, peace is not just the absence of conflict or disagreement\, or a calmness and quiet. Peace as described by God’s Word is finding our wholeness\, fulfillment\, and purpose in life through our relationship to God in Jesus. \nIn a submitted relationship to God in Jesus\, we are transformed into a people of peace\, and at the same time\, we are on the journey of being formed by God into becoming a people of God’s peace. This peace will then be increasingly evident as we live in relationship to others in our communities of faith. At the 2024 Triennial\, we will consider what it means to be peacemakers and peacekeepers as we walk with fellow believers in Jesus Christ. \nBecoming a people of peace also impacts our relationships to the world we live in. Our world desperately needs to know the peace of God in Jesus. This is part of the mission Jesus gave his disciples. At Triennial\, we will explore more fully what it means to become a people of God’s peace in Jesus as we join God in what he is doing in the lives of others all around us. \nThe 2024 Triennial will be a time of worship and celebration\, of hearing God’s truth from God’s Word\, and of hearing stories of how God is using the NAB to bring his peace in Jesus. Won’t you join us? \n\nDr. Harry Kelm\nExecutive Director of the North American Baptist Conference \nRegister for Triennial \n  URL:https://nabconference.org/event/2024-triennial/ LOCATION:Saint Paul RiverCentre\, 175 West Kellogg Boulevard\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:Triennial ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Triennial-2024-header-website.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240710T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T120000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20240123T234421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T205202Z UID:1126333-1720618200-1720699200@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Bonfire 2024 DESCRIPTION:Register for Bonfire at Triennial \nCome early to Triennial 2024 in St. Paul\, Minnesota\, and join us for Bonfire! This year’s speaker is Jeff Christopherson\, author of the book Once You See: Seven Temptations of the Western Church. \nOur time together at Bonfire\, July 10–11\, 2024\, will include presentations from Jeff\, table discussions\, sharing stories of God at work\, and praying with one another. It will be an excellent opportunity to reconnect with friends and colleagues across the NAB. \nJeff Christopherson is a missiologist\, movement catalyst\, and author. He leads Church Planting Canada and the Canadian National Baptist Convention and is co-founder of Send Network\, as well as co-founder of Church Multiplication Institute. \nYou can register for Bonfire when you register for Triennial 2024 using the link below. \nRegister for Bonfire at Triennial URL:https://nabconference.org/event/bonfire-2024/ LOCATION:St. Paul\, Minnesota\, St. Paul\, MN\, United States CATEGORIES:Bonfire,Missional Initiatives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Bonfire-2024-event-header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sara-May Cardy":MAILTO:scardy@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20240411T145435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T160928Z UID:1126905-1717113600-1717199999@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Year of Equipping (Application Deadline) DESCRIPTION:SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION \n \nFor over a decade now\, the NAB has intentionally developed and delivered spaces for training\, discussion\, and spiritual growth. Our strategy has included Blue Ocean\, Discovery\, and Ethos\, each of which involve training leaders and members of NAB churches\, helping them to live into a missional and formational vision for their communities. \nIn a desire to continue to extend this vision into and through our churches\, members of the NAB Executive Team are planning a cohort uniquely designed to reach emerging leaders\, those twenty- and thirty-something women and men who are active leaders of our churches and who will continue to serve NAB churches for the decades to come. We prayerfully seek to continue to expand our points of connection with NAB churches and leaders and deepen the learning and relationships in our conference. \nWe are planning three\, three-month modules\, each reflecting the three modules in Blue Ocean. The first will address questions of who God is and what he is up to; we want to bring revitalization and a fresh biblical vision about the nature and character of the God who wants to reach the world with his mercy and love. The second module takes on the topic of spiritual formation\, as we will discuss how we are (re-)formed in God’s image; if God truly desires his people to be conformed to the character of Christ\, then it is incumbent upon us as his people to really process what this means for us and those we are reaching with his good news. Module three addresses how Christian community flows from the first two; we will discuss what we are to do in light of who God is and how we are formed. \nEach module will have multiple components: a book pertaining to the subject matter\, Zoom discussions\, and one in-person meeting. The goal of this experience is to develop and enrich the relationships of our emerging leaders\, to provide instruction and conversation about the movement of God in the world and how we participate\, and to deepen the preparation of our emerging leaders for the future of the NAB. \nThe application deadline is May 31\, 2024. Those who are accepted will be notified in June. \n \nSUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION URL:https://nabconference.org/event/year-of-equipping-application-deadline/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders,Missional Initiatives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Year-of-Equipping.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240514T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240514T153000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20240501T182948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240501T182948Z UID:1126996-1715695200-1715700600@nabconference.org SUMMARY:The Spirit of Our Politics – an EYELET Webinar DESCRIPTION:REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR\n \nWe’re thrilled to announce that Michael Wear will join us for a webinar on May 14 to discuss his newest book The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life. Diving into today’s political landscape\, Wear draws from the insightful teachings of the late theologian Dallas Willard and his approach to spiritual formation regarding our engagement in the political sphere. \nMichael Wear is the founder\, president\, and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life\, a nonpartisan\, nonprofit institution based in the nation’s capital with the mission to contend for the credibility of Christian resources in public life for the public good. For over a decade\, he has served as a trusted resource and advisor for various civic leaders on faith and public life\, including as a White House and presidential campaign staffer. Wear is a leading voice on building healthy civic pluralism in twenty-first-century America. He has argued that individuals’ spiritual health and civic character are deeply tied to our politics and public affairs. \nThe NAB’s emerging leaders team is hosting this event\, but everyone is welcome to join and earn some wisdom from this timely discussion. \nREGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR\nWe strongly recommend picking up a copy of Wear’s book to help you gain the framework for this discussion. You can find it on Amazon or directly from the publisher. URL:https://nabconference.org/event/the-spirit-of-our-politics-an-eyelet-webinar/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Emerging Leaders,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Michael-Wear-Webinar.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Stapleton":MAILTO:wstapleton@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240502T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20240308T201116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T201116Z UID:1126728-1714644000-1714647600@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Evangelistic Equipping DESCRIPTION:Register for the Training \n \nStatistics indicate that fewer Christians engage in evangelism. While some suggest people have lost confidence in the Gospel\, others would argue the problem lies in how evangelism is taught. We have lost confidence\, not in the Gospel but in the techniques for sharing the Gospel. Many pastors feel stuck between a rock and a hard place. They either teach the techniques they don’t believe work and feel guilty\, or they feel guilty because they don’t teach evangelism at all. Many believe the old models of evangelism are no longer effective\, which makes it difficult to know how to train others. \nThose who do endeavor to equip their people report that they find it just plain hard! It is slow\, frustrating\, and difficult to measure. It takes time and intentionality\, and it is not easily controlled. The attempts that are made feel unsuccessful\, and many feel they are not doing a good job. \nThis training will provide an evaluative framework to help you assess your evangelistic equipping efforts. It will help you to recognize gaps you may need to fill\, find distortions you will want to correct\, and provide a clearer path forward toward helping your church become more evangelistically faithful. \nJoin Merv Budd\, equipping evangelist on the Missional Initiatives Team\, in this four-session\, 60-minute webinar training. The sessions will include: \n\nApril 11 – Understanding the three quadrants of evangelism.\nApril 18 – Understanding the three quadrants of equipping.\nApril 25 – Understanding the distortions of excess and neglect.\nMay 2 – Understanding your congregations needs and developing a way forward.\n\n \nThere are a limited number of spaces available\, so confirm your participation as soon as possible. \n \nRegister for the Training URL:https://nabconference.org/event/evangelistic-equipping-2024-05-02/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Missional Initiatives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Evangelistic-Equipping.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sara-May Cardy":MAILTO:scardy@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240425T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20240308T201116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T201116Z UID:1126727-1714039200-1714042800@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Evangelistic Equipping DESCRIPTION:Register for the Training \n \nStatistics indicate that fewer Christians engage in evangelism. While some suggest people have lost confidence in the Gospel\, others would argue the problem lies in how evangelism is taught. We have lost confidence\, not in the Gospel but in the techniques for sharing the Gospel. Many pastors feel stuck between a rock and a hard place. They either teach the techniques they don’t believe work and feel guilty\, or they feel guilty because they don’t teach evangelism at all. Many believe the old models of evangelism are no longer effective\, which makes it difficult to know how to train others. \nThose who do endeavor to equip their people report that they find it just plain hard! It is slow\, frustrating\, and difficult to measure. It takes time and intentionality\, and it is not easily controlled. The attempts that are made feel unsuccessful\, and many feel they are not doing a good job. \nThis training will provide an evaluative framework to help you assess your evangelistic equipping efforts. It will help you to recognize gaps you may need to fill\, find distortions you will want to correct\, and provide a clearer path forward toward helping your church become more evangelistically faithful. \nJoin Merv Budd\, equipping evangelist on the Missional Initiatives Team\, in this four-session\, 60-minute webinar training. The sessions will include: \n\nApril 11 – Understanding the three quadrants of evangelism.\nApril 18 – Understanding the three quadrants of equipping.\nApril 25 – Understanding the distortions of excess and neglect.\nMay 2 – Understanding your congregations needs and developing a way forward.\n\n \nThere are a limited number of spaces available\, so confirm your participation as soon as possible. \n \nRegister for the Training URL:https://nabconference.org/event/evangelistic-equipping-2024-04-25/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Missional Initiatives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Evangelistic-Equipping.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sara-May Cardy":MAILTO:scardy@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240418T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20240308T201116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T201116Z UID:1126726-1713434400-1713438000@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Evangelistic Equipping DESCRIPTION:Register for the Training \n \nStatistics indicate that fewer Christians engage in evangelism. While some suggest people have lost confidence in the Gospel\, others would argue the problem lies in how evangelism is taught. We have lost confidence\, not in the Gospel but in the techniques for sharing the Gospel. Many pastors feel stuck between a rock and a hard place. They either teach the techniques they don’t believe work and feel guilty\, or they feel guilty because they don’t teach evangelism at all. Many believe the old models of evangelism are no longer effective\, which makes it difficult to know how to train others. \nThose who do endeavor to equip their people report that they find it just plain hard! It is slow\, frustrating\, and difficult to measure. It takes time and intentionality\, and it is not easily controlled. The attempts that are made feel unsuccessful\, and many feel they are not doing a good job. \nThis training will provide an evaluative framework to help you assess your evangelistic equipping efforts. It will help you to recognize gaps you may need to fill\, find distortions you will want to correct\, and provide a clearer path forward toward helping your church become more evangelistically faithful. \nJoin Merv Budd\, equipping evangelist on the Missional Initiatives Team\, in this four-session\, 60-minute webinar training. The sessions will include: \n\nApril 11 – Understanding the three quadrants of evangelism.\nApril 18 – Understanding the three quadrants of equipping.\nApril 25 – Understanding the distortions of excess and neglect.\nMay 2 – Understanding your congregations needs and developing a way forward.\n\n \nThere are a limited number of spaces available\, so confirm your participation as soon as possible. \n \nRegister for the Training URL:https://nabconference.org/event/evangelistic-equipping-2024-04-18/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Missional Initiatives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Evangelistic-Equipping.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sara-May Cardy":MAILTO:scardy@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240411T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20240308T201116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T201116Z UID:1126720-1712829600-1712833200@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Evangelistic Equipping DESCRIPTION:Register for the Training \n \nStatistics indicate that fewer Christians engage in evangelism. While some suggest people have lost confidence in the Gospel\, others would argue the problem lies in how evangelism is taught. We have lost confidence\, not in the Gospel but in the techniques for sharing the Gospel. Many pastors feel stuck between a rock and a hard place. They either teach the techniques they don’t believe work and feel guilty\, or they feel guilty because they don’t teach evangelism at all. Many believe the old models of evangelism are no longer effective\, which makes it difficult to know how to train others. \nThose who do endeavor to equip their people report that they find it just plain hard! It is slow\, frustrating\, and difficult to measure. It takes time and intentionality\, and it is not easily controlled. The attempts that are made feel unsuccessful\, and many feel they are not doing a good job. \nThis training will provide an evaluative framework to help you assess your evangelistic equipping efforts. It will help you to recognize gaps you may need to fill\, find distortions you will want to correct\, and provide a clearer path forward toward helping your church become more evangelistically faithful. \nJoin Merv Budd\, equipping evangelist on the Missional Initiatives Team\, in this four-session\, 60-minute webinar training. The sessions will include: \n\nApril 11 – Understanding the three quadrants of evangelism.\nApril 18 – Understanding the three quadrants of equipping.\nApril 25 – Understanding the distortions of excess and neglect.\nMay 2 – Understanding your congregations needs and developing a way forward.\n\n \nThere are a limited number of spaces available\, so confirm your participation as soon as possible. \n \nRegister for the Training URL:https://nabconference.org/event/evangelistic-equipping/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Missional Initiatives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Evangelistic-Equipping.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sara-May Cardy":MAILTO:scardy@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240222T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20240208T192624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T192624Z UID:1126410-1708596000-1708599600@nabconference.org SUMMARY:The Challenge of Evangelism DESCRIPTION:Have you ever asked yourself what it is that makes sharing our faith seem like an unwieldy activity? \nWhy is it that so many people in our congregations are reluctant\, and perhaps why you are\, too? \nDoes it seem that evangelism is harder than it used to be? More complicated? Less enjoyable? \nIn this webinar\, we will explore the forces at work that have brought great tectonic shifts in the foundations upon which evangelism was first framed. Those shifts require us to think afresh about evangelism. This webinar will help us think through these changes and consider ways in which we might respond. We will not be looking at solutions as much as understanding the issues. This is a first step in exploring the changes required to evangelize in the 21st century. \nRegister for the Webinar URL:https://nabconference.org/event/challenge-of-evangelism-feb-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Missional Initiatives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/The-Challenge-of-Evangelism.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sara-May Cardy":MAILTO:scardy@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240207T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240209T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20230413T133933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T214050Z UID:1125148-1707292800-1707476400@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Fit Assessment: February 2024 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. \nWhat is the on-site Fit Assessment event? \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. \nThere is an upcoming Fit Assessment event from February 7th-9th\, 2024 in Folsom\, CA (near Sacramento). \nContact Carissa Steinhart with any questions! URL:https://nabconference.org/event/fit-assessment-february24/ LOCATION:Oak Hills Church\, 110 Blue Ravine Road\, Folsom\, CA\, 95630\, United States CATEGORIES:Fit Assessment ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Fit-Assessment-Website-Banner-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carissa Steinhart":MAILTO:csteinhart@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240125T100000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20240109T210515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T210515Z UID:1126280-1706173200-1706176800@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Cultivating Shalom DESCRIPTION:Register for the Webinar \nJoin Deb Judas and the rest of the Missional Initiatives Team on January 25\, 2024\, at 9:00 a.m. (Pacific) as they talk about Deb’s book\, Cultivating Shalom. Using the imagery and wisdom of Psalm 23\, her book uncovers new insights on what it means to flourish and experience a deep sense of wholeness\, delight\, and wonder in all seasons of life. \nWe will examine how paying attention to the small things and putting simple practices into place will cultivate the wonder of shalom in your own life. \nRegister for the Webinar URL:https://nabconference.org/event/cultivating-shalom/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Missional Initiatives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Cultivating-Shalom-Event-Header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sara-May Cardy":MAILTO:scardy@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231204T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231204T173000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20231129T183320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T220557Z UID:1126030-1701705600-1701711000@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Advent in the Neighbourhood DESCRIPTION:Many of your neighbours may have no idea what Advent is\, but most of them likely get into the festive spirit and are eager to give\, gather\, and share some holiday cheer! All of this makes it a wonderful opportunity for followers of Jesus to discover and unite with the Spirit on God’s mission in their neighbourhoods during this season. \nJoin us on Monday\, December 4\, 4:00–5:30 p.m. (Pacific) when we will reflect on the God who became one of us\, the shift from “come TO” and “do FOR” initiatives to doing and being WITH postures and practices. You’ll also hear a lot of creative ideas and tips for engaging our neighbours\, including how to bear witness to the One Whose Advent is near – even at holiday socials! \nThis webinar will be led by Dr. Karen Wilk\, the Neighbourhood Life Lead on the Missional Initiatives Team and long-time practitioner. \nRegister for the Webinar URL:https://nabconference.org/event/advent-in-the-neighbourhood/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Missional Initiatives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Advent-Neighbourhood-NAB-Web.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sara-May Cardy":MAILTO:scardy@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231130T100000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20231102T232714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T232834Z UID:1125954-1701334800-1701338400@nabconference.org SUMMARY:The Challenge of Evangelism DESCRIPTION:Have you ever asked yourself what it is that makes sharing our faith seem like an unwieldy activity? Why is it that so many people in our congregations are reluctant\, and perhaps why you are\, too? Does it seem that evangelism is harder than it used to be? More complicated? Less enjoyable? \nIn this 60-minute webinar\, we will explore the forces at work that have brought great tectonic shifts in the foundations upon which evangelism was first framed. Those shifts require us to think afresh about evangelism. This webinar will help us think through these changes and consider ways in which we might respond. We will not be looking at solutions as much as understanding the issues. This is a first step in exploring the changes required to evangelize in the 21st century. \nRegister for the Webinar URL:https://nabconference.org/event/the-challenge-of-evangelism/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Missional Initiatives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/The-Challenge-of-Evangelism-11.30.23.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sara-May Cardy":MAILTO:scardy@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231121T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231121T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20230913T223902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T232704Z UID:1125722-1700586000-1700589600@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Understanding Indigenous People Workshops DESCRIPTION:Many people who are non-Indigenous don’t always feel they have a safe place to discuss the issues tied to understanding Indigenous peoples more\, spaces to ask honest questions. \nThis is why the Understanding Indigenous People Workshops are being held. In these online workshops\, we will discuss the last 500 years of North American history. We will see the impact of spending more time listening than talking as we engage with Indigenous peoples. We will learn the ways the academic community uses the terms colonialism and ethnocentrism when describing the last 500 years in North America. And we will learn the impact of colonialism and ethnocentrism on Native peoples\, people God has called the Church to reach with the Great Commission. \nAll these topics\, and more\, will be presented and discussed in a safe learning environment. Our goal is to grow in our understanding of our Indigenous neighbor\, that we might love them the way Christ has called us to in the Great Commandment. Your questions are not merely welcome\, they are coveted. \nThe workshops will take place on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. Pacific / 8:00 p.m. Eastern every two weeks starting in October. They will be led by Parry Stelter\, a Bible teacher\, author\, speaker\, workshop facilitator\, chaplain\, and ambassador of Jesus Christ\, as well as ambassador of his fellow Indigenous people. He is originally from Alexander First Nation\, which is part of Treaty Six Territory in the province of Alberta\, Canada. \nWorkshop Days\n\nOctober 10\nOctober 24\nNovember 7\nNovember 21\n\n  \nRegister for the Workshops URL:https://nabconference.org/event/understanding-indigenous-people-workshops-2023-11-21/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Indigenous Peoples ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Indigenous-People-Workshop-Event-Header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Stapleton":MAILTO:wstapleton@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231107T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231107T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225417 CREATED:20230913T223902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T232703Z UID:1125721-1699376400-1699380000@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Understanding Indigenous People Workshops DESCRIPTION:Many people who are non-Indigenous don’t always feel they have a safe place to discuss the issues tied to understanding Indigenous peoples more\, spaces to ask honest questions. \nThis is why the Understanding Indigenous People Workshops are being held. In these online workshops\, we will discuss the last 500 years of North American history. We will see the impact of spending more time listening than talking as we engage with Indigenous peoples. We will learn the ways the academic community uses the terms colonialism and ethnocentrism when describing the last 500 years in North America. And we will learn the impact of colonialism and ethnocentrism on Native peoples\, people God has called the Church to reach with the Great Commission. \nAll these topics\, and more\, will be presented and discussed in a safe learning environment. Our goal is to grow in our understanding of our Indigenous neighbor\, that we might love them the way Christ has called us to in the Great Commandment. Your questions are not merely welcome\, they are coveted. \nThe workshops will take place on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. Pacific / 8:00 p.m. Eastern every two weeks starting in October. They will be led by Parry Stelter\, a Bible teacher\, author\, speaker\, workshop facilitator\, chaplain\, and ambassador of Jesus Christ\, as well as ambassador of his fellow Indigenous people. He is originally from Alexander First Nation\, which is part of Treaty Six Territory in the province of Alberta\, Canada. \nWorkshop Days\n\nOctober 10\nOctober 24\nNovember 7\nNovember 21\n\n  \nRegister for the Workshops URL:https://nabconference.org/event/understanding-indigenous-people-workshops-2023-11-07/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Indigenous Peoples ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Indigenous-People-Workshop-Event-Header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Stapleton":MAILTO:wstapleton@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225418 CREATED:20231016T223156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T224013Z UID:1125889-1698926400-1698930000@nabconference.org SUMMARY:When Church Stops Working Book Club DESCRIPTION:Following our webinar with Andrew Root\, there will be an opportunity to participate in a book club that will discuss his book When Church Stops Working. \nThe book club will be facilitated by David Williams\, member of the Missional Initiatives Team and Taylor Seminary President. Over three sessions\, he will lead us through discussion of Root’s main points and what that might mean for the churches we serve and lead. \nParticipants will be responsible for purchasing their own copies of the book. \nThe book club will meet on Thursdays\, 12:00–1:00 p.m. (Pacific)\, over three weeks: \n\n\n\nNovember 2\nNovember 9\nNovember 16\n\n\n\nIf this interests you\, please fill out the form below. \n\n\n \n \n Missional Initiatives Book Study\n Sign up to be part of the next Missional Initiatives book study. \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n CAPTCHA\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://nabconference.org/event/when-church-stops-working-book-club/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Missional Initiatives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/When-Church-Stops-Working-Book-Club.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231102T103000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225418 CREATED:20231002T205600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T231835Z UID:1125843-1698915600-1698921000@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Neighbourhood Life Workshop DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been curious just what we mean when we talk about “neighbourhood life?” \nThen this is the perfect webinar for you. Rather than simply tell you\, we invite you to take part in in this 90-minute workshop so you can “come and see” for yourself what neighbourhood life is all about\, as well as find ways for you to jump in deeper if you so desire. \nThis workshop takes place November 2\, 9:00–10:30 a.m. Pacific. Sign up at the link below. \nRegister for the Workshop URL:https://nabconference.org/event/neighbourhood-life-workshop/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Missional Initiatives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Neighbourhood-Life-webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231026T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225418 CREATED:20231002T210222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T203116Z UID:1125849-1698321600-1698325200@nabconference.org SUMMARY:When Church Stops Working DESCRIPTION:Andrew Root is a professor at Luther Seminary in St. Paul\, Minnesota. A former youth pastor\, Root has a firm grasp on both academics and the way in which we the church need to relate to the current generation of our culture. His six-volume\, scholarly series on the church in a secular age has drawn wonderful reviews\, but many of us need a more simplified version\, so he wrote When Church Stops Working. This is an outstanding book that gets at the issues we the church are facing in the first part of the 21st century. \nWe are privileged to have Andrew Root spend time with us on a webinar dealing with the issues that are keeping us from joining with God on mission. He is an excellent communicator and writer\, and our time with him will be well worth it. If you are struggling to see the way forward\, or feel exhausted from dealing with ministry issues\, this webinar will have some encouraging words for you. \nThis webinar will be co-hosted by the NAB and Forge Canada. \nJoin us for this hour-long discussion with Andrew Root on his book\, the church\, what we are doing wrong\, and how we might correct course. \nThis webinar takes place October 26\, 12:00 p.m. Pacific. Register below. \nRegister for the Webinar URL:https://nabconference.org/event/when-church-stops-working/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Missional Initiatives ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/When-Church-Stops-Working-Event-Header.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231019 DTSTAMP:20260413T225418 CREATED:20230526T174628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230526T174628Z UID:1125336-1697328000-1697673599@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Blue Ocean 2023–24 DESCRIPTION:What Is Blue Ocean?\nBlue Ocean helps NAB leaders engage in what it means to join God on mission\, to be formed into the character of Christ\, and to learn to share the whole Gospel. The cohort meets three times a year in different cities and is a basic introduction to our missional/formational movement. \nWhen & Where?\nModule 1 – Vancouver\, British Columbia\, October 15–18\, 2023\, to discuss the basis of missional theology. \nModule 2 – Auburn\, California\, February 5–8\, 2024\, at the Mercy Center for a spiritual formation retreat. \nModule 3 – Chicago\, Illinois\, April 21–24\, 2024\, to examine what this means for our churches. \nCost?\nEach participant is responsible for their travel costs and accommodations. All other costs are covered. \nRegister for Blue Ocean\n Register for Blue Ocean \nIf you have any questions\, you can contact Sara-May Cardy. URL:https://nabconference.org/event/blue-ocean-2023-24/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Blue Ocean END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231012T100000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225418 CREATED:20230915T190133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T181605Z UID:1125760-1697101200-1697104800@nabconference.org SUMMARY:The Landing Fall Open House DESCRIPTION:Fall is officially in full swing\, which means a lot in the youth ministry world: students are back in school\, routine and schedules are back and maybe fuller than we’d like\, and finding that space to connect with other youth workers seems impossible. \nDon’t let the feeling of impossible overwhelm you. Take the opportunity to connect with other youth workers on Thursday\, October 12\, 2023\, on an hour-long Zoom call. This call will feature YOU\, the youth workers\, sharing stories from the summer\, as well as challenges and things to look forward to this school year. \nThis open house takes place October 12\, 9:00–10:00 a.m. Pacific. We’d love for you to join us. \nRegister for the Fall Open House URL:https://nabconference.org/event/the-landing-fall-open-house/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:youth ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Landing-Fall-Open-House.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Stapleton":MAILTO:wstapleton@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231010T180000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225418 CREATED:20230913T223902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230913T232701Z UID:1125715-1696957200-1696960800@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Understanding Indigenous People Workshops DESCRIPTION:Many people who are non-Indigenous don’t always feel they have a safe place to discuss the issues tied to understanding Indigenous peoples more\, spaces to ask honest questions. \nThis is why the Understanding Indigenous People Workshops are being held. In these online workshops\, we will discuss the last 500 years of North American history. We will see the impact of spending more time listening than talking as we engage with Indigenous peoples. We will learn the ways the academic community uses the terms colonialism and ethnocentrism when describing the last 500 years in North America. And we will learn the impact of colonialism and ethnocentrism on Native peoples\, people God has called the Church to reach with the Great Commission. \nAll these topics\, and more\, will be presented and discussed in a safe learning environment. Our goal is to grow in our understanding of our Indigenous neighbor\, that we might love them the way Christ has called us to in the Great Commandment. Your questions are not merely welcome\, they are coveted. \nThe workshops will take place on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. Pacific / 8:00 p.m. Eastern every two weeks starting in October. They will be led by Parry Stelter\, a Bible teacher\, author\, speaker\, workshop facilitator\, chaplain\, and ambassador of Jesus Christ\, as well as ambassador of his fellow Indigenous people. He is originally from Alexander First Nation\, which is part of Treaty Six Territory in the province of Alberta\, Canada. \nWorkshop Days\n\nOctober 10\nOctober 24\nNovember 7\nNovember 21\n\n  \nRegister for the Workshops URL:https://nabconference.org/event/understanding-indigenous-people-workshops/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Indigenous Peoples ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Indigenous-People-Workshop-Event-Header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Stapleton":MAILTO:wstapleton@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230719 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230808 DTSTAMP:20260413T225418 CREATED:20220818T184608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T221210Z UID:1123811-1689724800-1691452799@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Youth Mission Trip to Hungary DESCRIPTION:NAB Gateway is taking students on a three-week trip to Hungary to work alongside NAB missionaries Ron and Jeannie Seck and national missionaries Laszlo and Eszter Daróczi-Csuhai. \nThis Gateway Fuse Team of high school juniors and seniors and college-age young adults will serve in Roma/Gypsy village ministry in rural Hungarian settings. Ministry will involve serving with children\, youth\, and senior citizens. Teams will have the opportunity to see how Community Health Evangelism holistic ministry functions and get to be part of it. \nTeam members will also be invited to attend the Urbana Student Mission Conference scheduled for December 28–31\, 2022\, in Indianapolis\, Indiana. (Visit urbana.org for more on the conference.) \nThe first leg of the trip will be a training retreat\, July 19–21\, in the Midwest US before flying to Hungary for the mission trip\, July 21–August 7. \nThe deadline to apply was September 15\, 2022. \nFor more information\, contact Randy Schmor or visit the link below.\nMore Information about the Trip URL:https://nabconference.org/event/youth-mission-trip-to-hungary/ LOCATION:CA CATEGORIES:Gateway ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Hungary-Trip-2023.72.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230710T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230712T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225418 CREATED:20221212T215805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T141732Z UID:1124472-1688976000-1689159600@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Fit Assessment: July 2023 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. \nWhat is the onsite Fit Assessment event? \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. \nThere is an upcoming Fit Assessment event from July 10th-12th\, 2023 in Medina\, OH (near Cleveland). \nContact Carissa Steinhart with any questions! URL:https://nabconference.org/event/fit-assessment-july23/ 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/2022/12/Fit-Assessment-Website-Banner-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Carissa Steinhart":MAILTO:csteinhart@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230518T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230518T090000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225418 CREATED:20230410T163811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T164013Z UID:1125121-1684396800-1684400400@nabconference.org SUMMARY:The Landing Open House DESCRIPTION:NAB youth workers\, come take part in the first Open House for The Landing. The Landing is a hub for youth worker connection\, a space to contain resources for ministering to teenagers in their culture and context. \nThis Open House will be an opportunity for NAB youth workers to connect digitally on May 18 at 8:00 a.m. (PST). This Zoom call will be hosted by April Wahl (EYELET member) and Wayne Stapleton (VP of Cross-Cultural Engagement and Emerging Leaders). This hour-long Zoom call will be an opportunity to share your voice as a youth worker about what you would like to see and how you are willing to assist in helping The Landing provide a growing and deeper connection to our NAB youth workers. We will begin with an introduction by April and Wayne\, who will share more about The Landing\, as well as the content and stories they’re looking for. We will also provide a time for you as youth workers to share stories about your ministry context. \nSign up at the link below. \nRegister for the Open House URL:https://nabconference.org/event/the-landing-open-house/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:youth ministry ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/The-Landing-Open-House.png ORGANIZER;CN="Wayne Stapleton":MAILTO:wstapleton@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230515T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230517T130000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225418 CREATED:20230322T175712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T181200Z UID:1124963-1684162800-1684328400@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Retired Workers' Retreat & Reunion DESCRIPTION:Register\nReunion – an instance of two or more people coming together again after a period of separation. “Reunion” is an appropriate title for the return of the Retired Workers’ Retreat. In 2020\, the annual retreat schedule was prematurely interrupted and abruptly cancelled due to the Covid-19 virus\, with no known return. After a long period of separation\, it is time to once again gather together for one last retreat and celebrate all the Lord has done. \nWe are excited to come together again at Cedar Springs Christian Camp\, May 15–17\, 2023\, and make way for some new retired workers events and traditions in 2024. Please join us for this final retreat\, reunite with old friends\, and meet some new ones. We will be joined by guests Kerry Bender\, Harry Kelm\, and Amber Pedroni\, along with a number of our retiring NAB missionaries. We look forward to seeing you there! \nPricing \nOptional early arrival on May 14 available for additional cost. \nSingle Occupancy Cost – $260/person \nDouble Occupancy Cost – $210/person \nEarly Arrival – additional $100/person \nRegister\nAdditional Details \nCheck-In \nRegular check-in begins Monday\, May 15\, at 3:00 p.m. Early arrival check-in begins Sunday\, May 14\, at 4:00 p.m. Sunday evening and Monday morning will include informal gathering and fellowship. \nMeals \nMeals are included in your retreat registration. Early arrival includes eight meals (Sunday dinner is not provided). Regular registration includes six meals. \nSpecial Accommodations \nPlease make note during registration if you have any dietary or physical limitations. \nMany need rooms that allow dining and meeting access without stairs. Because these rooms are limited in number\, we must accept registrations for these rooms on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nIf you have any questions about your registration\, please reach out to Caryn Young at (530) 350-9321 or serve@nabconf.org. URL:https://nabconference.org/event/retired-workers-retreat-reunion/ LOCATION:Cedar Springs Christian Retreat Center\, 4700 Minaker Rd.\, Sumas\, WA\, 98295\, United States CATEGORIES:Retired Workers' ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Retired-Workers-Retreat-Reunion.png ORGANIZER;CN="Caryn Young":MAILTO:serve@nabconf.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230425T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230427T110000 DTSTAMP:20260413T225418 CREATED:20221212T205752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T044325Z UID:1124460-1682442000-1682593200@nabconference.org SUMMARY:Bonfire DESCRIPTION:Online registration is now closed for Bonfire. However\, we’d love for you to attend if possible! To check availability\, contact Carissa Steinhart. \n/// \nBonfire is a gathering of NAB leaders who have given themselves to joining God on mission in their various contexts. It is a time to build into deep community with one another\, receive inspiration and continue training together. \nWe are excited to share that David Fitch will be joining us for the main teaching at this year’s Bonfire. Fitch has been a long-time friend of the NAB; for a number of years he has been a crucial part of the third and final gathering of the Blue Ocean cohorts. His book Faithful Presence has had a shaping influence on a number of leaders across the NAB. Fitch has a unique voice that provokes in the best way while still remaining full of grace and truth. We are excited to be able to spend time learning from him. \nFitch’s soon-to-be-released book will form the basis of the sessions we have together; we will wrestle with issues of leadership in the church and how we may have given in to the wrong form of power. Sessions will include topics such as: \n\nThe Problem of Power and the American Church\nWorldly Power and God’s Power: They Are Not The Same\nThe Great Blurring: The Persistent Temptation to Blur the Powers\nThe Denial of God’s Power: The Lure of Christian Nationalism\nPlaying God With Worldly Power: The More Subtle Temptation\nLiving Under the Power of Christ: The Church in God’s Power\nWe Can Be Different: The Church on the Wrong Side of Power\n\nOn Thursday morning\, we will host a number of other key church leaders to wrestle together with what we discovered on Wednesday. \nAdditionally\, if you would like to come in a day early to attend Planter Summit taking place at the same location from April 24–26\, we cordially invite you to do so. \nHotel \nWe will once more be at the stunning Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook\, Illinois. The grounds are large and covered with serene walking paths and beautiful ponds. For those wanting to explore downtown Chicago on a free afternoon\, it’s just a 30-minute drive away. \nWhether you register for Bonfire alone or choose to come early to take part in Planter Summit\, hotel nights can be booked during your registration. If you want to stay additional nights at the hotel before or after the event(s) you register for\, you will need to contact the hotel to book those nights. You can call them at (630) 568-1234. \nIf you have any questions about your registration\, please reach out to Sara-May Cardy by calling (780) 435-1060\, ext. 30. URL:https://nabconference.org/event/bonfire/ LOCATION:Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago\, 2815 Jorie Blvd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States CATEGORIES:Bonfire ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nabconference.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Bonfire2023.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR