Convention Workshops
Our carefully selected speakers bring a wealth of experience, wisdom, and insight to the table. They are passionate about sharing their knowledge and helping you harness your full potential. Their inspirational presentations and practical advice will inspire you to take bold steps in your ministry, both within the church and out in the community. Our speakers have a diverse array of experience, ensuring that you receive a well-rounded perspective on ministry and faith.
Session 1 Workshops | Friday March 22 | 7:45pm - 9:00pm
What Disciples Do
Christians are called to discipleship (mathetes), which is a lifelong commitment to follow Jesus (Matthew 4:19). This presentation delves into the characteristics, responsibilities, and actions that define a true disciple of Christ.
The Missing Power
In the book of Acts, the disciples experienced enormous growth. The growth they experienced was not about them, it was about Him. Their tremendous church growth success was not based on Peter’s strong leadership personality, or Paul’s great determination, or Stephen’s boldness, but on the power of the Holy Spirit. It was not a little bit about them, and a little bit about the Holy Spirit—it was all about the Holy Spirit.
Praying for God’s LOVE to Drive Me to SERVE
This presentation will center on the work of the Holy Spirit to bring about unity and revival among God’s people.
Implementing Discipleship Ministry-England Case Study
Using the case study from the North England Conference, the presenter highlights the critical steps in implementing discipleship ministry in a local church using the Discipleship Handbook.
Church Planting and Revitalization
The Adventist church in North America grew the fastest between 1870 and 1880. It grew from 5,000 to 15,000 members. How and why so quickly? It grew fast because the church was deploying pioneers and planting new churches. What are the characteristics of the pioneer or church planter? What are the steps in successful church planting?
Relationship and Marriage
The human race was created in a relational context by a relational God. Today’s relationships are in bankruptcy including the marital relationship and needing a new vision. This seminar will cover what a healthy relationship is, taking into consideration the trinitarian relationality perspective, the biblical teaching of God in relationships as it is revealed in the four theological constructs of family and marital relationships: Covenant, Grace, Empowerment, and Intimacy; and how these four constructs inform the meaning and function of the Christian marriage.
Love Me or Lose Me
Navigating the world of today’s teenagers can be challenging! We don’t want to lose them, but we don’t know how to keep them. This seminar will empower you to connect, engage, and mentor the young adults in your community.
The PA in PARL
Public and affairs and religious liberty is an integral aspect of life, including church life. In fact, it is fundamental to practicing faith, especially in the public domain. Very often though, RL or religious liberty is not only more known, but also spoken about and advocated for more. However, the PA or public affairs is less known and therefore less spoken about or even practiced. This seminar (The PA in PARL) will explain what the public affairs aspect of PARL is about and how it can be used to enhance the ministries of the church. This seminar is for PARL leaders, pastors, and persons interested in advocating for religious liberty generally.
News Reporting Made Easy
How to write article of tweets, blogs, posts, e articles and magazines
Why We should be Engaged in Ministry to the Indigenous People
The focus will be on the need for intentional involvement in ministry support for our Indigenous peoples across Ontario in more tangible ways.
Fearless in His Service (Part 1)
This presentation explores the dynamic intersection of Generation Z, youth ministry, and service, highlighting the transformative potential of engaging Gen Z in meaningful acts of service within the context of youth ministry. This would include, introduction to Generation Z and their unique characteristics; understanding the importance of youth ministry in nurturing spiritual growth and community building, and exploring the role of service in fostering empathy, compassion, and spiritual development among young people.
Adventist Education Alive
The presumption for many years is that Adventist Education is on the decline, but that is not the case. In the late 90’s and early 2000’s there was a period of academy closings that set off speculation, what no one considered was the demographic shifts in North America. Adventist Education experienced steady growth pre-covid and post covid recovery is rapidly setting pace for further growth.
Ministry to Prisoners 101
This seminar provides Basic information about prison ministry of the Ontario Conference, an overview of the function of the Justice System, the Biblical imperative to minister to prisoners, and practical training for the volunteer ministries available to SDA church members.
Leadership Interactive Moments (Activities)
Various activites for Young Adults, Young Adult Sabbath School Leaders, & ACF
Session 2 Workshops | Sabbath March 23 | 10:15am - 11:15am
Disciples and the Mission
Sharing the Good News which is the gospel, is Christ’s mandate to His disciples. This is the mission of every Christian. This presentation considers relevant methods and practice that disciples may embrace in Proclaiming the gospel to all nations (Matthew 28:19- 20) and inviting others to experience the transformative power of Christ.
Urban Medical Mission
Dr. Cho will be speaking on the topic of Urban Medical Mission and how ministry leaders can be equipped to share the Adventist Health Message using Christ’s method alone (The Ministry of Healing, 143.3).
Let’s Go Fishing: A Stress free guide to reaching your community
Let’s Go Fishing is a workshop designed for churches and lay people who take to heart Jesus’ statement found in Matthew 4:19 – Follow me and I will make you fishers of men. This is the mission of the church; to fish for and catch people for Jesus. As a fellow fisher-of-men, Pastor Bob Winsor, will share with us the 3 Indisputable Laws for Fishing that will empower and equip us to reach others.
In this seminar we will explore:
- Use More Than One Approach.
- Using the Right Lure.
- Know Your Fish.
- Go Where the Fish Are.
By the end of this workshop, you will learn that when it comes to witnessing there is a no one approach fits all. That what appeals to those who love God, will not appeal to those who do not. That what works in one city or country may not work in another. We will discover that the best approach to fishing is Jesus’ method. That when it comes to fishing for people, compassion-based ministry may be the best lure we have in our tackle box.
Engaging Communities with Digital Prayer Campaigns
This seminar will introduce a clear and effective strategy for integrating digital marketing into your church's prayer Campaigns. The focus is to transform digital connections into real-world church attendance. We aim to cultivate a journey that brings individuals from the digital sphere to the church's doorstep by utilizing targeted digital prayer campaigns.
Thermostat or Regulator
This seminar will explore the relational and emotional impact that the quality of the marital relationship plays on developing children.
Parenting and the Media
In today’s world where we are immersed in technology and devices, what is the roll of the parent as they try to parent in the media world of their children? In this session we will discuss some of the challenges parents face such as, overexposure, pornography, giving out too much info and, what parents should know about what their children are doing on their devices, and what can parents do to help their children navigate this world safely.
Session 1: Managing Life in Tough Times
Desire to experience Kingdom- level spiritual and economic empowerment? Join us for the "Revolutionary Generosity" series and discover practical strategies for managing every aspect of life for the Master. From building a healthy spiritual relationship to understanding finances and embracing your prophetic Kingdom Citizenship; this game-changer seminar series aspires to cultivate a mindset of balance that positively impacts every area of your life.
Professional Photography Using Cell Phone
Taking quality pictures with your cellphone for media publications
Indigenous Matters: Part 1
The Chief will help us understand the unique cultural differences of the Indigenous peoples in a way that will enhance our cultural sensitivity. This will help us relate to the First Nations people without offending them but respecting and appreciating their rich culture.
Mitigating Ministry Risks
The times are changing, and no church or ministry can afford to be without serious safety and security measures, practices, policies, and equipment. In this seminar, we explore policies and strategies that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and limit ministry risks.
Leadership Interactive Moments (Activities)
Various activites for AY Leaders, Youth, & Youth Leaders
Effective Use of Technology in AMP Club Ministries
Learn new ways to use technology to help you effectively lead and manage your club in this post-pandemic era. In addition to the basics of club management, branding, marketing, and programming, attendees will learn innovative methods to equip club members to become 24/7 digital disciple-makers in 2024 and beyond. A brief look at the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in facilitating Adventurer, Masterguide, & Pathfinder (AMP) club ministry and in accelerating the delivery of the “Advent message to all the world in this generation” will be discussed.
Note: Attendance will earn participants 1 credit toward their Master Guide Leadership course or MG recertification program.
Spiritual Conversations with Secular People
Do you find it challenging to share your faith in a natural way? How can we talk with our neighbours, work colleagues and acquaintances about more than the weather, or the game last night? To discover methods for sharing the Gospel naturally with those around us, join Pastor James Rooney as he uses real-life examples, strategies, and humour to unleash the disciple-making gifts that Christ has given you!
Empowering Young Adults
In this seminar you will learn to enable young adults to develop their potential, skills, and autonomy in a more comprehensive and meaningful manner. Methods and approaches that go beyond superficial or traditional tasks, aiming to understand and implement more impactful ways to support and uplift young individuals. The seminar intends to discuss broader strategies or techniques that can genuinely empower young adults, acknowledging that their empowerment involves much more than just assigning routine tasks or religious study. It suggests a deeper consideration of their needs, aspirations, and ways to provide meaningful support and guidance for their growth and development.
Living to the Fullest: Embracing Single Life
This workshop is an exploration of making choices towards living fully and intentionally. Discussions will address tackling our fears, managing our expectations and identifying ways to be the fullest version of ourselves.
Session 3 Workshops | Sabbath March 23 | 2:40pm - 4:00pm
Church Planting and Revitalization
The Adventist church in North America grew the fastest between 1870 and 1880. It grew from 5,000 to 15,000 members. How and why so quickly? It grew fast because the church was deploying pioneers and planting new churches. What are the characteristics of the pioneer or church planter? What are the steps in successful church planting?
The Mentorship-Discipleship Model
Spiritual mentoring begins with the acknowledgment that God has blessed you with unique talents, skills, backgrounds, characteristics, and networks so that you can serve others. Your life, talents, and connections are all commenced by the Lord. He initiated the ommenced by the Lord. He initiated the calling in your life, and He is creative enough to be able to use you, regardless of who you are, as long as your are willing to be guided be the Holy Spirit and obey His voice. In this seminar, we will study the importance of leaders mentoring others to advance God's kingdom on earth.
Praying that the HOLY SPIRIT Enables Me to SHINE for Christ
This presentation will center on the work of the Holy Spirit to bring about unity and revival among God’s people.
New Evangelism Culture
This seminar is designed to assist pastors and members in helping their congregation to become missional church. It will provide practical ideas and step by step strategies in creation of new evangelism culture that will move and revitalize the church from ordinary to exceptional.
How to Develop and Implement Effective Family Ministries as the Local Church
Our world is crumbling, our family systems are in shambles, our political system is in crisis, our society is polarized, and our children are growing with high levels of anxiety and depression. Because families are the social incubators where we all learn how to relate to and love God and others as ourselves; it is vital to identify whether the generational family patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating are healthy or toxic. This seminar will cover one of the North American Division “Building Homes of Hope and Holiness” Family Ministries Training Certification for local Church Leaders. The knots and bolts of how to get a family ministry going in the local church will be discussed.
Safeguarding Peace
Abuse is a relevant issue today inside and outside of the Church, and we must address it with our eyes wide open. This seminar will provide tools and resources to help create safe churches for everyone.
Ministering in Areas of Your Giftedness
This presentation is to emphasize the significance of our stewardship of Spiritual Gifts. We are Stewards Of The Manifold Grace Of God (1Peter 4:7-11). Participants will be exposed to strategies To Discover, Develop, and Deploy their Spiritual Gifts.
Boosting Seniors’ Immunity
This focus will be an informative and enriching presentation on preventing and or managing health related challenges confronting seniors.
The PA in PARL
Public and affairs and religious liberty is an integral aspect of life, including church life. In fact, it is fundamental to practicing faith, especially in the public domain. Very often though, RL or religious liberty is not only more known, but also spoken about and advocated for more. However, the PA or public affairs is less known and therefore less spoken about or even practiced. This seminar (The PA in PARL) will explain what the public affairs aspect of PARL is about and how it can be used to enhance the ministries of the church. This seminar is for PARL leaders, pastors, and persons interested in advocating for religious liberty generally.
Fearless in His Service (Part 2)
This presentation explores the dynamic intersection of Generation Z, youth ministry, and service, highlighting the transformative potential of engaging Gen Z in meaningful acts of service within the context of youth ministry. This would include, introduction to Generation Z and their unique characteristics; understanding the importance of youth ministry in nurturing spiritual growth and community building, and exploring the role of service in fostering empathy, compassion, and spiritual development among young people.
Current Trends in Adventist Education
From its inception Adventist Education experienced success and challenges dealing with society and it’s mission. Today Adventist Education faces many issues of a secular society and can be a vital contributor in reaching the next generation.
Leadership for Ministry to Prisioners and Their Families
This seminar provides an overview of how leaders of the Ontario Conference, Pastors and local churches can be effective in providing practical ministry to spouses, partners, children and families of the incarcerated.
Fundamentals of Facility Management
The Garden of Eden, the Ark, and the Tabernacle represented substantial facilities that impacted the end user's environment, requiring strategic planning, close attention, and considerable effort to manage effectively. So, too, does each local church building, and, in a sense, every church leader and member has the same facility management responsibility God bestowed on Adam, Noah and Moses. In this seminar, we will explore the fundamentals of facility management for sacred spaces.
Understanding Young Adults
The seminar aims to emphasize both the similarities and differences across generations, highlighting commonalities that bind different age groups together while also acknowledging and examining the unique circumstances, behaviors, or attitudes that distinguish one generation from another. This comparative approach helps foster empathy by uncovering shared experiences while appreciating the diverse perspectives shaped by different generational contexts.
Indigenous Matters: Part 2
The Chief will help us understand the unique cultural differences of the Indigenous peoples in a way that will enhance our cultural sensitivity. This will help us relate to the First Nations people without offending them but respecting and appreciating their rich culture.
Session 4 Workshops | Sabbath March 23 | 4:10pm - 5:30pm
Urban Medical Mission
Dr. Cho will be speaking on the topic of Urban Medical Mission and how ministry leaders can be equipped to share the Adventist Health Message using Christ’s method alone (The Ministry of Healing, 143.3).
Visitation, A Ministry of Paramount Importance
In this presentation we will explore the What, the Why, the When and the How of visitation. As well as consider the master Visitant, our supreme example.
The Art of the Replant
How to effectively replant a church using lessons from the New Life Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Who Am I
Discovering oneself through Discipleship. In this presentation, the presenter, through his testimony, shares the impact of discipleship ministry on one's life and the critical components of Discipleship.
Engaging Communities with Digital Prayer Campaigns
This seminar will introduce a clear and effective strategy for integrating digital marketing into your church's prayer Campaigns. The focus is to transform digital connections into real-world church attendance. We aim to cultivate a journey that brings individuals from the digital sphere to the church's doorstep by utilizing targeted digital prayer campaigns.
How to Develop an Effective Men's Ministries at the Local Church
This seminar will explore the benefits of prioritizing the development of a relevant Men’s Ministries to a man’s own soul, his spouse, his children, his local church and his community. Especially today, the role of men as spouses, fathers, providers, sons, and disciples of Christ are unclear. Specific instructions on how to launch and sustain an impactful Men’s Ministry will be discussed.
Teaching Sexuality to Children
In this session, we will discuss the challenges of parenting in a hyper sexualized society and ways for parents to broach the topic of sexuality with their children. We will discuss how much to unpack at the different age levels as well as what are the important topics to explore at each level of development.
Session 2: Repackaging of Stewardship: "Generosity Reset"
Desire to experience Kingdom- level spiritual and economic empowerment? Join us for the "Revolutionary Generosity" series and discover practical strategies for managing every aspect of life for the Master. From building a healthy spiritual relationship to understanding finances and embracing your prophetic Kingdom Citizenship; this game-changer seminar series aspires to cultivate a mindset of balance that positively impacts every area of your life.
Seniors’ Living
Todd will lead in a presentation exploring life issues including accommodation challenges confronting seniors and sharing the available options.
Leadership Interactive Moments (Activities)
Various activites for AY Leaders, Youth, & Youth Leaders
Effective Use of Technology in AMP Club Ministries
Learn new ways to use technology to help you effectively lead and manage your club in this post-pandemic era. In addition to the basics of club management, branding, marketing, and programming, attendees will learn innovative methods to equip club members to become 24/7 digital disciple-makers in 2024 and beyond. A brief look at the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in facilitating Adventurer, Masterguide, & Pathfinder (AMP) club ministry and in accelerating the delivery of the “Advent message to all the world in this generation” will be discussed.
Note: Attendance will earn participants 1 credit toward their Master Guide Leadership course or MG recertification program.
Leadership Interactive Moments (Activities)
Various activites for Young Adults, Young Adult Sabbath School Leaders, & ACF
Envisioning Singles Ministry: Practical Tools for Building a Relevant Ministry
Learning tools and the right questions to help shape and build a singles ministry that meets the needs of your specific church.
How to create a Bible School in your Church
In this seminar, the ten steps to starting a Discover Bible School will be taught. Individuals who desire to study with others but need a few techniques will be enlightened. Attendees will learn how to make the first and second visits to new Bible study interests. This will be an interactive seminar as we make learning fun for those who attend. There are 2200+ Discover Bible Schools across the North American Division, this seminar helps you to develop one in your church.
Adventist Education Alive
The presumption for many years is that Adventist Education is on the decline, but that is not the case. In the late 90’s and early 2000’s there was a period of academy closings that set off speculation, what no one considered was the demographic shifts in North America. Adventist Education experienced steady growth pre-covid and post covid recovery is rapidly setting pace for further growth.
Session 1 Workshops | Friday March 22 | 7:45pm - 9:00pm
What Disciples Do
Christians are called to discipleship (mathetes), which is a lifelong commitment to follow Jesus (Matthew 4:19). This presentation delves into the characteristics, responsibilities, and actions that define a true disciple of Christ.
The Missing Power
In the book of Acts, the disciples experienced enormous growth. The growth they experienced was not about them, it was about Him. Their tremendous church growth success was not based on Peter’s strong leadership personality, or Paul’s great determination, or Stephen’s boldness, but on the power of the Holy Spirit. It was not a little bit about them, and a little bit about the Holy Spirit—it was all about the Holy Spirit.
Praying for God’s LOVE to Drive Me to SERVE
This presentation will center on the work of the Holy Spirit to bring about unity and revival among God’s people.
Implementing Discipleship Ministry-England Case Study
Using the case study from the North England Conference, the presenter highlights the critical steps in implementing discipleship ministry in a local church using the Discipleship Handbook.
Church Planting and Revitalization
The Adventist church in North America grew the fastest between 1870 and 1880. It grew from 5,000 to 15,000 members. How and why so quickly? It grew fast because the church was deploying pioneers and planting new churches. What are the characteristics of the pioneer or church planter? What are the steps in successful church planting?
Relationship and Marriage
The human race was created in a relational context by a relational God. Today’s relationships are in bankruptcy including the marital relationship and needing a new vision. This seminar will cover what a healthy relationship is, taking into consideration the trinitarian relationality perspective, the biblical teaching of God in relationships as it is revealed in the four theological constructs of family and marital relationships: Covenant, Grace, Empowerment, and Intimacy; and how these four constructs inform the meaning and function of the Christian marriage.
Love Me or Lose Me
Navigating the world of today’s teenagers can be challenging! We don’t want to lose them, but we don’t know how to keep them. This seminar will empower you to connect, engage, and mentor the young adults in your community.
The PA in PARL
Public and affairs and religious liberty is an integral aspect of life, including church life. In fact, it is fundamental to practicing faith, especially in the public domain. Very often though, RL or religious liberty is not only more known, but also spoken about and advocated for more. However, the PA or public affairs is less known and therefore less spoken about or even practiced. This seminar (The PA in PARL) will explain what the public affairs aspect of PARL is about and how it can be used to enhance the ministries of the church. This seminar is for PARL leaders, pastors, and persons interested in advocating for religious liberty generally.
News Reporting Made Easy
How to write article of tweets, blogs, posts, e articles and magazines
Why We should be Engaged in Ministry to the Indigenous People
The focus will be on the need for intentional involvement in ministry support for our Indigenous peoples across Ontario in more tangible ways.
Fearless in His Service (Part 1)
This presentation explores the dynamic intersection of Generation Z, youth ministry, and service, highlighting the transformative potential of engaging Gen Z in meaningful acts of service within the context of youth ministry. This would include, introduction to Generation Z and their unique characteristics; understanding the importance of youth ministry in nurturing spiritual growth and community building, and exploring the role of service in fostering empathy, compassion, and spiritual development among young people.
Adventist Education Alive
The presumption for many years is that Adventist Education is on the decline, but that is not the case. In the late 90’s and early 2000’s there was a period of academy closings that set off speculation, what no one considered was the demographic shifts in North America. Adventist Education experienced steady growth pre-covid and post covid recovery is rapidly setting pace for further growth.
Ministry to Prisoners 101
This seminar provides Basic information about prison ministry of the Ontario Conference, an overview of the function of the Justice System, the Biblical imperative to minister to prisoners, and practical training for the volunteer ministries available to SDA church members.
Leadership Interactive Moments (Activities)
Various activites for Young Adults, Young Adult Sabbath School Leaders, & ACF
Session 2 Workshops | Sabbath March 23 | 10:15am - 11:15am
Disciples and the Mission
Sharing the Good News which is the gospel, is Christ’s mandate to His disciples. This is the mission of every Christian. This presentation considers relevant methods and practice that disciples may embrace in Proclaiming the gospel to all nations (Matthew 28:19- 20) and inviting others to experience the transformative power of Christ.
Urban Medical Mission
Dr. Cho will be speaking on the topic of Urban Medical Mission and how ministry leaders can be equipped to share the Adventist Health Message using Christ’s method alone (The Ministry of Healing, 143.3).
Let’s Go Fishing: A Stress free guide to reaching your community
Let’s Go Fishing is a workshop designed for churches and lay people who take to heart Jesus’ statement found in Matthew 4:19 – Follow me and I will make you fishers of men. This is the mission of the church; to fish for and catch people for Jesus. As a fellow fisher-of-men, Pastor Bob Winsor, will share with us the 3 Indisputable Laws for Fishing that will empower and equip us to reach others.
In this seminar we will explore:
- Use More Than One Approach.
- Using the Right Lure.
- Know Your Fish.
- Go Where the Fish Are.
By the end of this workshop, you will learn that when it comes to witnessing there is a no one approach fits all. That what appeals to those who love God, will not appeal to those who do not. That what works in one city or country may not work in another. We will discover that the best approach to fishing is Jesus’ method. That when it comes to fishing for people, compassion-based ministry may be the best lure we have in our tackle box.
Engaging Communities with Digital Prayer Campaigns
This seminar will introduce a clear and effective strategy for integrating digital marketing into your church's prayer Campaigns. The focus is to transform digital connections into real-world church attendance. We aim to cultivate a journey that brings individuals from the digital sphere to the church's doorstep by utilizing targeted digital prayer campaigns.
Thermostat or Regulator
This seminar will explore the relational and emotional impact that the quality of the marital relationship plays on developing children.
Parenting and the Media
In today’s world where we are immersed in technology and devices, what is the roll of the parent as they try to parent in the media world of their children? In this session we will discuss some of the challenges parents face such as, overexposure, pornography, giving out too much info and, what parents should know about what their children are doing on their devices, and what can parents do to help their children navigate this world safely.
Session 1: Managing Life in Tough Times
Desire to experience Kingdom- level spiritual and economic empowerment? Join us for the "Revolutionary Generosity" series and discover practical strategies for managing every aspect of life for the Master. From building a healthy spiritual relationship to understanding finances and embracing your prophetic Kingdom Citizenship; this game-changer seminar series aspires to cultivate a mindset of balance that positively impacts every area of your life.
Professional Photography Using Cell Phone
Taking quality pictures with your cellphone for media publications
Indigenous Matters: Part 1
The Chief will help us understand the unique cultural differences of the Indigenous peoples in a way that will enhance our cultural sensitivity. This will help us relate to the First Nations people without offending them but respecting and appreciating their rich culture.
Mitigating Ministry Risks
The times are changing, and no church or ministry can afford to be without serious safety and security measures, practices, policies, and equipment. In this seminar, we explore policies and strategies that will equip you with the knowledge and skills to identify, assess, and limit ministry risks.
Leadership Interactive Moments (Activities)
Various activites for AY Leaders, Youth, & Youth Leaders
Effective Use of Technology in AMP Club Ministries
Learn new ways to use technology to help you effectively lead and manage your club in this post-pandemic era. In addition to the basics of club management, branding, marketing, and programming, attendees will learn innovative methods to equip club members to become 24/7 digital disciple-makers in 2024 and beyond. A brief look at the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in facilitating Adventurer, Masterguide, & Pathfinder (AMP) club ministry and in accelerating the delivery of the “Advent message to all the world in this generation” will be discussed.
Note: Attendance will earn participants 1 credit toward their Master Guide Leadership course or MG recertification program.
Spiritual Conversations with Secular People
Do you find it challenging to share your faith in a natural way? How can we talk with our neighbours, work colleagues and acquaintances about more than the weather, or the game last night? To discover methods for sharing the Gospel naturally with those around us, join Pastor James Rooney as he uses real-life examples, strategies, and humour to unleash the disciple-making gifts that Christ has given you!
Empowering Young Adults
In this seminar you will learn to enable young adults to develop their potential, skills, and autonomy in a more comprehensive and meaningful manner. Methods and approaches that go beyond superficial or traditional tasks, aiming to understand and implement more impactful ways to support and uplift young individuals. The seminar intends to discuss broader strategies or techniques that can genuinely empower young adults, acknowledging that their empowerment involves much more than just assigning routine tasks or religious study. It suggests a deeper consideration of their needs, aspirations, and ways to provide meaningful support and guidance for their growth and development.
Living to the Fullest: Embracing Single Life
This workshop is an exploration of making choices towards living fully and intentionally. Discussions will address tackling our fears, managing our expectations and identifying ways to be the fullest version of ourselves.
Session 3 Workshops | Sabbath March 23 | 2:40pm - 4:00pm
Church Planting and Revitalization
The Adventist church in North America grew the fastest between 1870 and 1880. It grew from 5,000 to 15,000 members. How and why so quickly? It grew fast because the church was deploying pioneers and planting new churches. What are the characteristics of the pioneer or church planter? What are the steps in successful church planting?
The Mentorship-Discipleship Model
Spiritual mentoring begins with the acknowledgment that God has blessed you with unique talents, skills, backgrounds, characteristics, and networks so that you can serve others. Your life, talents, and connections are all commenced by the Lord. He initiated the ommenced by the Lord. He initiated the calling in your life, and He is creative enough to be able to use you, regardless of who you are, as long as your are willing to be guided be the Holy Spirit and obey His voice. In this seminar, we will study the importance of leaders mentoring others to advance God's kingdom on earth.
Praying that the HOLY SPIRIT Enables Me to SHINE for Christ
This presentation will center on the work of the Holy Spirit to bring about unity and revival among God’s people.
New Evangelism Culture
This seminar is designed to assist pastors and members in helping their congregation to become missional church. It will provide practical ideas and step by step strategies in creation of new evangelism culture that will move and revitalize the church from ordinary to exceptional.
How to Develop and Implement Effective Family Ministries as the Local Church
Our world is crumbling, our family systems are in shambles, our political system is in crisis, our society is polarized, and our children are growing with high levels of anxiety and depression. Because families are the social incubators where we all learn how to relate to and love God and others as ourselves; it is vital to identify whether the generational family patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating are healthy or toxic. This seminar will cover one of the North American Division “Building Homes of Hope and Holiness” Family Ministries Training Certification for local Church Leaders. The knots and bolts of how to get a family ministry going in the local church will be discussed.
Safeguarding Peace
Abuse is a relevant issue today inside and outside of the Church, and we must address it with our eyes wide open. This seminar will provide tools and resources to help create safe churches for everyone.
Ministering in Areas of Your Giftedness
This presentation is to emphasize the significance of our stewardship of Spiritual Gifts. We are Stewards Of The Manifold Grace Of God (1Peter 4:7-11). Participants will be exposed to strategies To Discover, Develop, and Deploy their Spiritual Gifts.
Boosting Seniors’ Immunity
This focus will be an informative and enriching presentation on preventing and or managing health related challenges confronting seniors.
The PA in PARL
Public and affairs and religious liberty is an integral aspect of life, including church life. In fact, it is fundamental to practicing faith, especially in the public domain. Very often though, RL or religious liberty is not only more known, but also spoken about and advocated for more. However, the PA or public affairs is less known and therefore less spoken about or even practiced. This seminar (The PA in PARL) will explain what the public affairs aspect of PARL is about and how it can be used to enhance the ministries of the church. This seminar is for PARL leaders, pastors, and persons interested in advocating for religious liberty generally.
Fearless in His Service (Part 2)
This presentation explores the dynamic intersection of Generation Z, youth ministry, and service, highlighting the transformative potential of engaging Gen Z in meaningful acts of service within the context of youth ministry. This would include, introduction to Generation Z and their unique characteristics; understanding the importance of youth ministry in nurturing spiritual growth and community building, and exploring the role of service in fostering empathy, compassion, and spiritual development among young people.
Current Trends in Adventist Education
From its inception Adventist Education experienced success and challenges dealing with society and it’s mission. Today Adventist Education faces many issues of a secular society and can be a vital contributor in reaching the next generation.
Leadership for Ministry to Prisioners and Their Families
This seminar provides an overview of how leaders of the Ontario Conference, Pastors and local churches can be effective in providing practical ministry to spouses, partners, children and families of the incarcerated.
Fundamentals of Facility Management
The Garden of Eden, the Ark, and the Tabernacle represented substantial facilities that impacted the end user's environment, requiring strategic planning, close attention, and considerable effort to manage effectively. So, too, does each local church building, and, in a sense, every church leader and member has the same facility management responsibility God bestowed on Adam, Noah and Moses. In this seminar, we will explore the fundamentals of facility management for sacred spaces.
Understanding Young Adults
The seminar aims to emphasize both the similarities and differences across generations, highlighting commonalities that bind different age groups together while also acknowledging and examining the unique circumstances, behaviors, or attitudes that distinguish one generation from another. This comparative approach helps foster empathy by uncovering shared experiences while appreciating the diverse perspectives shaped by different generational contexts.
Indigenous Matters: Part 2
The Chief will help us understand the unique cultural differences of the Indigenous peoples in a way that will enhance our cultural sensitivity. This will help us relate to the First Nations people without offending them but respecting and appreciating their rich culture.
Session 4 Workshops | Sabbath March 23 | 4:10pm - 5:30pm
Urban Medical Mission
Dr. Cho will be speaking on the topic of Urban Medical Mission and how ministry leaders can be equipped to share the Adventist Health Message using Christ’s method alone (The Ministry of Healing, 143.3).
Visitation, A Ministry of Paramount Importance
In this presentation we will explore the What, the Why, the When and the How of visitation. As well as consider the master Visitant, our supreme example.
The Art of the Replant
How to effectively replant a church using lessons from the New Life Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Who Am I
Discovering oneself through Discipleship. In this presentation, the presenter, through his testimony, shares the impact of discipleship ministry on one's life and the critical components of Discipleship.
Engaging Communities with Digital Prayer Campaigns
This seminar will introduce a clear and effective strategy for integrating digital marketing into your church's prayer Campaigns. The focus is to transform digital connections into real-world church attendance. We aim to cultivate a journey that brings individuals from the digital sphere to the church's doorstep by utilizing targeted digital prayer campaigns.
How to Develop an Effective Men's Ministries at the Local Church
This seminar will explore the benefits of prioritizing the development of a relevant Men’s Ministries to a man’s own soul, his spouse, his children, his local church and his community. Especially today, the role of men as spouses, fathers, providers, sons, and disciples of Christ are unclear. Specific instructions on how to launch and sustain an impactful Men’s Ministry will be discussed.
Teaching Sexuality to Children
In this session, we will discuss the challenges of parenting in a hyper sexualized society and ways for parents to broach the topic of sexuality with their children. We will discuss how much to unpack at the different age levels as well as what are the important topics to explore at each level of development.
Session 2: Repackaging of Stewardship: "Generosity Reset"
Desire to experience Kingdom- level spiritual and economic empowerment? Join us for the "Revolutionary Generosity" series and discover practical strategies for managing every aspect of life for the Master. From building a healthy spiritual relationship to understanding finances and embracing your prophetic Kingdom Citizenship; this game-changer seminar series aspires to cultivate a mindset of balance that positively impacts every area of your life.
Seniors’ Living
Todd will lead in a presentation exploring life issues including accommodation challenges confronting seniors and sharing the available options.
Leadership Interactive Moments (Activities)
Various activites for AY Leaders, Youth, & Youth Leaders
Effective Use of Technology in AMP Club Ministries
Learn new ways to use technology to help you effectively lead and manage your club in this post-pandemic era. In addition to the basics of club management, branding, marketing, and programming, attendees will learn innovative methods to equip club members to become 24/7 digital disciple-makers in 2024 and beyond. A brief look at the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in facilitating Adventurer, Masterguide, & Pathfinder (AMP) club ministry and in accelerating the delivery of the “Advent message to all the world in this generation” will be discussed.
Note: Attendance will earn participants 1 credit toward their Master Guide Leadership course or MG recertification program.
Leadership Interactive Moments (Activities)
Various activites for Young Adults, Young Adult Sabbath School Leaders, & ACF
Envisioning Singles Ministry: Practical Tools for Building a Relevant Ministry
Learning tools and the right questions to help shape and build a singles ministry that meets the needs of your specific church.
How to create a Bible School in your Church
In this seminar, the ten steps to starting a Discover Bible School will be taught. Individuals who desire to study with others but need a few techniques will be enlightened. Attendees will learn how to make the first and second visits to new Bible study interests. This will be an interactive seminar as we make learning fun for those who attend. There are 2200+ Discover Bible Schools across the North American Division, this seminar helps you to develop one in your church.
Adventist Education Alive
The presumption for many years is that Adventist Education is on the decline, but that is not the case. In the late 90’s and early 2000’s there was a period of academy closings that set off speculation, what no one considered was the demographic shifts in North America. Adventist Education experienced steady growth pre-covid and post covid recovery is rapidly setting pace for further growth.
This plan is suitable for the freelancers and will allow you to familiarize yourself with all the main functions of the service.
Ontario Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church