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SUMMARY:Backyard Pilgrim Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The idea of pilgrimage has been part of many faith traditions through the years\, including Christianity. It is often an experience that comes with a deep sense of solemnity and purpose\, along with a desire for wonder and discovery. People spend great deals of money and time traveling to distant places in order to have these supernatural encounters. But\, what if a similar experience could be possible right where you live – right in your own backyard? \nMatt Canlis\, the author of Backyard Pilgrim\, and the inspiration for the Godspeed film says that\, “The film GODSPEED ends where I pray your local pilgrimage begins. It is a pilgrimage not only to recover where you live and discover what God is already doing in your neighborhood\, but also to learn to live there as God’s child.” \nWe invite you to join us in the journey of becoming Backyard Pilgrims this February as we enter into the Lenten season. Starting the week of February 19\, we will be running two book study groups that will be walking through the book\, Backyard Pilgrim\, by Matt Canlis. The groups will be led by Deb Judas and Bob Baumann\, who are both members of the Missional Initiatives team and local church pastors. Groups will meet once a week\, over the course of 6 weeks to discuss what they are learning and how they are seeing God at work in their lives and in their neighbourhood. \nBeing part of one of these groups will give you an opportunity to go on this pilgrimage for yourself\, while also seeing if this is something that you might want to take your church through at a later date. Each day there is a reflection (the Bible path) and a time to get out into your community (to walk the parish path). It will give you new lenses in which to see both the scripture passages as well as the people and places in your neighbourhood. \nIn preparation for the groups\, you’re invited to join us for a webinar with Matt Canlis\, January 23rd at 10:00am Pacific. During the webinar you’ll get the opportunity to hear a bit more about Matt’s journey and we’ll explain more about what the Backyard Pilgrim journey looks like. \nFor more info on the book or the Godspeed video\, visit their website\, or take a moment to watch our Year of Bonfire Gathering with Matt in 2021.  \nSign up for the webinar here.\nIf you already know that you want to join one of our Backyard Pilgrim groups\, please complete this form.
URL:https://nabconference.org/event/backyard-pilgrim-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Blue Ocean
DESCRIPTION:Blue Ocean is a one-year introduction to what it means to join God on mission\, to be formed into a follower with the character of Christ\, and to learn to reach friends and neighbors with a robust Gospel in our culture. \nWe meet three times a year in three different cities across the United States and Canada for multi-day retreats. Blue 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. If you haven’t yet taken the plunge into Blue Ocean\, we want to invite you to join us for our three gatherings\, beginning in the fall. In case you’ve ever wondered\, each of the gatherings has a distinct focus: \n\nVancouver\, British Columbia – Theology (October 16–19\, 2022): Not only does this first set of meetings help foster a sense of community\, it also entails an exploration of the missio Dei and uses topics such as reading Scripture\, the Gospel\, and the Trinity to get at the missional nature of our God.\nSacramento\, California – Formation (February 5–8\, 2023): These few days focus being formed into the image of Christ\, especially as leaders and how the dark side of leadership can impact our ministries\, and even our very souls.\nChicago\, Illinois – Ecclesiology (April 24–26\, 2023): The final gathering is a movement toward missional ecclesiology: what it looks like for us to be a people in a place\, creating space and bearing witness to what God is doing there.\n\nOver the last number of years\, scores of NAB leaders have undertaken this journey together and by doing so have captured a vision for their church\, ministry\, and personal lives about what it means to be on mission with God in our communities. Consider taking the plunge into this next Blue Ocean cohort\, beginning October 16–19\, 2022. To find out more\, visit the NAB Blue Ocean webpage or reach out to Sara-May Cardy. \nEmail Sara-May
URL:https://nabconference.org/event/blue-ocean/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Blue Ocean
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SUMMARY:Excel Leadership Discovery Center
DESCRIPTION:The Discovery Center is our assessment process and the whole focus is on helping leaders take their next best step in ministry. This is a two-and-a-half-day event. \nIf you are a ministry leader and you have been considering what your next step should be\, the Discovery Center is a great place to discover that. You have an opportunity to connect with experienced leaders and professionals that genuinely care about you and want to help you make the best decision possible. \nWe have multiple tracks available at the Discovery Center. You may have already participated in another ministry assessment program\, or maybe you are in student ministry or an associate pastor seeking clarity on knowing what you next step should be. We have single day tracks designed just for you. \nYou have a design and a fit for the ministry that you are called into. We want to help you discover that.
URL:https://nabconference.org/event/excel-leadership-discovery-center/
LOCATION:Rivers Crossing Community Church\, 5937 Kings Island Dr.\, Mason\, OH\, 45040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Excel Discovery Center
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220927
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SUMMARY:The Bonfire
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Bonfire will be taking place September 27–29\, 2022\, at the Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook\, Illinois\, just outside of Chicago. The kickoff for this year’s Bonfire will take place that Tuesday evening\, and we will end midday on Thursday. \nWe are pleased to announce that this year’s speaker will be Scot McKnight\, author of Kingdom Conspiracy and A Fellowship of Differents. \nAdditionally\, if you would like to come in a day early and sit in on Planter Summit taking place September 26–28\, we cordially invite you to do so. \n  \nBonfire schedule: \nTuesday\, September 27\n2:00 p.m.  – Bonfire community begins checking in\n6:00 p.m.  – Planter Summit/Bonfire Banquet\n7:00 p.m.  – Planter Summit/Bonfire joint session with Tim Morey \nWednesday\, September 28\n8:30 a.m.  – Coffee\n9:00 a.m.  – Combined Session Planter Summit/Bonfire with Scot McKnight\n10:45 a.m. – Break\n11:00 a.m. – Bonfire Session 3\n12:15 p.m. – Lunch\n1:30 p.m.  – Bonfire Session 4 with Scot McKnight\n3:00 p.m.  – Break\n3:30 p.m.  – Bonfire Session 5 with Scot McKnight\n6:00 p.m.  – Dinner\n9:00 p.m.  – Late night reception \nThursday\, September 29\n8:00 a.m.  – Breakfast (on your own)\n8:30 a.m.  – Bonfire Session 6\n10:00 a.m. – Break\n10:15 a.m. – Bonfire commissioning communion\n11:00 p.m. – Bonfire Close \nRegistration includes accommodations (hotel) for September 27–28\, meals\, and all programming costs. \nRegister for Event (CA)\nRegister for Event (US)
URL:https://nabconference.org/event/the-bonfire/
LOCATION:Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago\, 2815 Jorie Blvd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Blue Ocean,Bonfire
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SUMMARY:Church Planter Summit
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce Dr. Tim Morey will be this year’s speaker. Morey is the founding and lead pastor of Life Covenant Church in Torrance\, California\, and he serves as an adjunct professor teaching church planting at Fuller Theological Seminary\, where he earned his DMin. He is also a church planting assessor\, trainer\, coach\, and author. His latest book is Planting a Church Without Losing Your Soul\, which\, in part\, explores how church planters can become people who invest in their own physical\, emotional\, relational\, and spiritual health. We are absolutely thrilled he will be joining us. \nWHY ATTEND PLANTER SUMMIT? \nThe challenges associated with the kingdom call of church multiplication are often a heavy burden for a lead couple to carry. Whether you’re planting a brand new church from scratch\, getting a micro-church off the ground\, or leading a movement of missional communities\, you know this is unique work. The sting of rejection\, the weariness of long ministry weeks\, and the joy of spiritual breakthroughs all weigh heavy on the souls of church multiplication leaders. As NAB leaders\, we are convinced the trajectory of any church multiplication effort begins with who we are becoming as leaders. \nIf you’re a seasoned veteran in church planting with the NAB or just kicking tires on church multiplication\, this is a great few days of inspiration\, rest\, and renewal. \nWHERE? \nFor a second year\, we will be back at the stunning Hyatt Lodge in Oak Brook\, Illinois. The grounds are very 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. \n  \n2815 Jorie Boulevard\, \nOak Brook\, Illinois\, United States\, \n60523 \n  \nWHAT? \nIt’s not your average conference featuring a parade of speakers and highly programmed gatherings. For this experience\, we seek to gather about 50 people in a beautiful setting to hear from a seasoned church planting leader on the topic of soul care for the lead couple. We hope couples will attend together\, though there is no problem attending solo. Our times will be highly conversational and you will have several hours of non-programmed time to explore Chicago or just walk the beautiful grounds of the Hyatt Lodge. \n  \nWHEN? \nSeptember 26–28\, 2022 \nSCHEDULE \nMonday\, 9/26\n3:30 p.m.  – Welcome Reception outside the Q Room\n4:00 p.m.  – Session 1 – Tim Morey on Five Crucial Spiritual Disciplines\, Q Room\n6:30 p.m.  – Dinner\, Piazza Room downstairs\nLate Night – Casual reception in hotel lounge \nTuesday\, 9/27\n8:30 a.m.  – Coffee outside Q Room\n9:00 a.m.  – Session 2 – Planter Stories\, Q Room\n10:30 a.m. – Coffee Break\n11:00 a.m. – Session 3 – Tim Morey on Ministry Wounds\n12:00 p.m. – Lunch on your own\nAFTERNOON FREE\n2:00 p.m.  – Bonfire Community begins checking in\n6:00 p.m.  – Summit & Bonfire Dinner Banquet\, Grand Oaks Room\n7:00 p.m.  – Tim Morey on Present God’s People Mature \nWednesday\, 9/28\n8:30 a.m.  – Coffee outside Grand Oaks Room\n9:00 a.m.  – Combined Session Summit & Bonfire – Scot McKnight on The Jesus Creed\, Grand Oaks Room\n10:30 a.m. – Planter Summit concludes – Planter send off \nOf course\, all planters are encouraged to stay through Thursday morning for the rest of Bonfire\, you can register for Bonfire separately on the Bonfire Events page. \nFinal Note\nAll planters with a current signed Planter Agreement and up-to-date associational & MRF giving can use the discount code emailed to you from sstreeter@nabconf.org on May 12th. Additionally\, the NAB covers flight costs for all planters and spouses with a Planter Agreement in place. If you’re not sure about your status\, contact Amber (apedroni@nabconf.org). \nAlso consider staying for the Bonfire – which gathers on the same grounds as the Summit\, September 27–29 – joining many other men and women as we seek to create a movement within the NAB. This year’s speaker for Bonfire is Scot McKnight. \nRegistration includes accommodations (hotel) for September 26–27 (and 28 if you are staying for Bonfire)\, meals\, and all programming costs. \nRegister for Event (CA)\nRegister for Event (US)
URL:https://nabconference.org/event/church-planting-summit/
LOCATION:Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook Chicago\, 2815 Jorie Blvd\, Oak Brook\, IL\, 60523\, United States
CATEGORIES:Church Planter Summit
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amber Pedroni":MAILTO:apedroni@nabconf.org
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SUMMARY:The Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Gathering will be July 10–15\, 2022\, at Hope International University in Fullerton\, California. Registration is $575 USD / $735 CAD. A $100 deposit per person is due at registration. This event is for middle school\, high school\, and college-age students and their leaders from across the NAB. \nJoin us July 10-15\, 2022 at Hope University in Orange County\, California!
URL:https://nabconference.org/event/the-gathering-2022/
LOCATION:Hope University in Orange County\, 2500 E. Nutwood Avenue\, Fullerton\, CA\, 92831\, United States
CATEGORIES:youth ministry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Schmidt":MAILTO:lschmidt@nabconf.org
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