News
Sincere Sympathy
We offer our sincere sympathy to the family, friends and colleagues of the Rev. Dr. William Sturgess who died in Ottawa on February 23rd at the age of 97. Dr. Sturgess, a CABF member, served as a missionary, Pastor and Minister of Pastoral Care over many decades. You can read his obituary here.
Church at Southpoint Joins CABF
The Church at Southpoint in Surrey, BC was accepted as a new member congregation during the January CABF Council meeting. We warmly welcome the Church and their Pastor, Rev. Anne Baxter Smith, to our fellowship!
Historic Ordination
First Baptist Church Halifax, acting on the recommendation of a CABF Ordination Council, will ordain. Lic. Arla Johnson to Christian Ministry on Sunday, April 2nd at 4 p.m. Arla is the Minister of Inclusive Community at First Baptist Church Halifax and one of the founders of Queer Spirit Church. We believe she will be the first married lesbian woman to be ordained in a Baptist Church in Canada.
P/T Youth Coordinator Needed
Bridgewater Baptist Church is seeking a part-time Youth Coordinator. For details contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Senior Pastor Search
The Port Williams United Baptist Church is seeking a Senior Pastor. For further details, or to apply, click here.
CCC Conference
Our Whole Society Conference
May 7-9, 2023
Wilfrid Laurier University – Waterloo, Ontario
For more information and registration, please visit: Our Whole Society: Finding Common Ground in a Time of Polarization Tickets, Sun, 7 May 2023 at 7:30 PM | Eventbrite
AST Conferences
We have received word from the Atlantic School of Theology of two learning opportunities for Church leaders that are upcoming this spring:
1. Turning Ourselves Inside Out: Late COVID Reflections on Thriving Churches - Two evening sessions with Russ Daye and Rob Fennell on Monday, April 17th and April 24th via Zoom, 8:00 pm Atlantic/7:00 pm Eastern. $20 per person plus Eventbrite Fee
2. REFRESH, LEARN, and BE SUPPORTED - a gathering for ministry leaders and lay people to REFRESH, LEARN, and BE SUPPORTED. Speakers talk about what is revitalizing them at the moment, and time is given for people to gather with friends and colleagues and meet new folks. Speakers include: MiYeon Kim, Graham Singh, Tamsin Robson, John Pentland, and more! Dates: Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm - Friday, June 9, 2023 at 4:00 pm. Locations: St. Andrew's United Church, Atlantic School of Theology, and other locations in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
For more details and links for registering, click here.