News
Fall Assembly and AGM - NOTE CHANGE!
Dr. Scott M. Gibson, the David E. Garland Endowed Chair in Preaching and Director of the Doctor of Philosophy in Preaching program at the George W. Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University, will be the Guest Speaker for the 2023 CABF Fall Assembly on September 30 at Wolfville Baptist Church. The AGM will be held at Port Williams United Baptist Church and via ZOOM. Details of the program and fees are available here
Chaplain Needed
The position for chaplain at Dkyeland Lodge, a long-term care facility who feels spirituality is important for holistic care, in Windsor NS. has recently become vacant. The position is part time, 20 hrs per week and includes visiting the residents, worship services and Bible Studies. For more details click here.
Induction Service
On Sunday, September 3rd at 10:30 am St. Margaret’s Bay Baptist Church will have an Induction Service for Rev. Pamela D. Estey, an accredited Minister with CABF. A Potluck Lunch will follow the Service. All are welcome. The Church is at 6374 St. Margaret’s Bay Road.
2023 Rushton Lecture Video
The 2023 Lecture by Dr. Allan Effa, entitled Enlarge the site of your tent: metaphors and challenges of inclusion and diversity for the Canadian church, is now available on YouTube by clicking here.
Historic Ordination
First Baptist Church Halifax, acting on the recommendation of a CABF Ordination Council, ordained Rev. Arla Johnson to Christian Ministry on Sunday, April 2nd. Arla is the Minister of Inclusive Community at First Baptist and one of the founders of Queer Spirit Church. We believe she is the first married lesbian woman to be ordained in a Baptist Church in Canada. You can watch a video of the service here. (Photo by Dr. Rob Fennell)
BC Churches Join CABF
Welcome to Kitsilano Christian Community Church, the most recent congregation to join CABF! On May 3 Council approved the recommendation of the Membership Committee to admit this vibrant community of faith in greater Vancouver, to be ratified at our next full members meeting on June 3. They join with the Church at Southpoint in Surrey, BC, accepted as a new member congregation during the March Council meeting, as our second BC congregation.
Minister of Families and Outreach
First Baptist Church, Amherst, NS is seeking a Minister of Familes and Outreach. To learn more about this full time position and how to apply, click here.
Community Life Coordinator Search
The Church at Southpoint, Surrey BC, is seeking a Community Life Coordinator: Introduction and Position Description.
Senior Pastor Search
The Port Williams United Baptist Church continues its search for a Senior Pastor. For further details, or to apply, click here.