Jesus & Social Justice

Cheryl Nembhard, Author, Brave: This Is Us and TV Co-Host, See Hear Love

In our day to day lives, are we called as Believers to live a life of Social Justice? What does that look like? How do we engage in a way that properly reflects the heart of God? Are we called to address the uncomfortable and controversial issues in our society? In this lab, we will take our cues from the complex life of Jesus himself and draw inspiration to radically change the world around us. We will be reignited to Purpose, find Community with those who share the same deep passions and be challenged with what it means to identify with the oppressed.

Becoming Living Worship

Nikki Fletcher, Worship Leader and Singer Songwriter, Sanctus Church Worship

Calling all worshippers! We were made to sing. To declare with our mouths, and join in the sound of heaven & earth to “Praise the Lord!” But worshipping God is not just something we do – it is who we are, and who we are becoming. It is a return to our truest identity, and very first song of deliverance. It is submission to the created order given by God, and the mystery of heaven-breathed power of the Holy Spirit within us.

Leading When You’re Not In Charge

Chris Tompkins, Executive Director & COO of Muskoka Woods

Leadership is not about the position you hold. In fact, your ability to influence others can be leveraged in unique ways when you are not given the “big” title or platform. Using a biblical framework, personal learning and tools utilized in the Leadership Studio at Muskoka Woods, this workshop will give you practical ways to lead in the places you are called, even if you are not in charge.

Mobilized Into Mission

Kevin Chan, English Charge Pastor at Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church

“God is at work in you, through you, and all around you. How will you answer when He calls you in a specific way to jon His Kingdom purposes? In this lab, Kevin will share his own experiences of being called and equipped to fulfill God’s mission both in a local church context as a pastor as well as on the journey to serving cross-culturally in an Islamic country. If you are sensing God mobilizing you towards mission or want to learn more about listening and responding to God, this will be an opportunity to ask questions, share insight and receive prayer.

Moving Under the Anointing of the Holy Spirit

Kathy Klassan, Director of Relational and Spiritual Vitality, Christian & Missionary Alliance

Its super easy to.serve God in your own strength. The problem is the fruit you get wont last and you usually end up.burnt out. The Bible says “Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. John 3:6. In this lab we will look at what it means to be Spirit empowered in our life and ministry.

Why Should Anyone Trust the Bible?

Tim Barnett, Apologist, Stand to Reason

In this talk, Tim builds a cumulative case for why there are good reasons to think that the New Testament authors recorded the truth. These include eyewitness testimony, early testimony, embarrassing testimony, excruciating testimony, and external testimony. But this isn’t merely a reliable book; it’s a supernatural book. Tim shows how we know God has spoken.

Tell Me a Fuller Gospel & How Do I Share and Live it Out?

Shu-Ling Lee, Pastor of Cultivation, Richmond Hill Christian Community Church

What is the gospel? Is it just “Jesus died for my sins”? Is the good news really about me first and foremost? Is the traditional evangelical gospel we’ve typically understood too narrow? Is there a “fuller” kingdom gospel to declare and demonstrate? This seminar will seek to: 1) communicate a biblically robust view of the gospel of the kingdom, 2) show how we can declare and contextualize this “fuller” gospel, and 3) suggest how we can possibly embody good news that actually leads to discipleship to Jesus and His mission.

Listening to God

Dr. David Sherbino, Professor of Spirituality and Pastoral Ministry, Tyndale Seminary

Have you ever heard God speaking to you? This lab will teach you how to hear God speak into your life in a simple yet profound and personal way. When he speaks you will discover how to respond to his voice.

DISC Personality Assessment

Karen Heppner, Pastor of Discipleship at The Bridge Markham

How am I wired? Why do I behave the way I do? And why isn’t ____________ (insert name of friend, family, colleague) more like me? Our personality is innate, and if we don’t want to be held hostage to it, then it is important to know why we are the way we are. DISC is an assessment that gives us understanding and language to know ourselves better and thus contribute in all things in a more meaningful way. It gives us a glimpse into how we fit into a team, how we naturally carry out our jobs, and how we relate to the world. It will all begin with a short online assessment and proceed from there. Bring a device with access to WiFi with you.

Cultivating Compassion

Monica Kay, Director of Launch – Youth Unlimited

Jesus was moved by compassion, He was willing to make a difference in the lives of others and took action to do so, showing glimpses of His Kingdom. In this workshop we will look at how we too can cultivate compassion in our lives, increasing the visibility of God’s Kingdom. We will consider people and communities around us that need compassion (some may be surprising) and look at what holds us back from reaching out. Come and increase your willingness to receive, go and share in Christ’s compassion.