Register now for abuse awareness and prevention conference
While concerns about insurance and liability often drive churches and ministries to implement abuse prevention policies, there are other important considerations when reducing the risk of abuse. Join the Reducing the Risk Conference hosted by the EFC and partners on November 2 in Toronto. Our ministry experts will be providing insightful and interactive training sessions to better equip your ministry and reduce the risk. You can find out more information and register here.
This week: EFC Presidents Day, board meetings
The EFC’s Presidents Day takes place this week in Toronto. Presidents Day is an annual gathering hosted by the EFC board that assembles leaders of denominations, educational institutions and ministry organizations affiliated with the EFC with the purpose of connecting with each other and with the work of the EFC. Prior to Presidents Day, the EFC board will gather for planning for the next year of ministry and service in Canada.
Tomorrow: Come to Toronto discussion on church future
You can still sign up for the EFC's evening public discussion Oct. 23 in Toronto on “What will a vibrant Canadian Church look like in ten years?” EFC President David Guretzki, Lee Beach of McMaster Divinity College, and Dorothy Pang of Tyndale Intercultural Ministries Centre will discuss the topic, and attendees can participate in a Q&A session with the speakers afterwards.
Register online now or contact events@theEFC.ca or 1-866-302-3362 ext. 300. Walk-ins are welcome as long as space allows.
The EFC celebrates 60 years of uniting Evangelicals
p>Connecting with a diverse Christian community to serve millions of Canadians with biblical compassion – that’s the mission The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada has been on for 60 years now.
Read a new profile of the EFC from the latest issue of
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Faith Today Podcast: A new kind of evangelism
Have you ever felt too intimidated to share your faith with a coworker, friend, loved one or neighbour? Judy Paulsen, professor of evangelism at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto spoke with hosts Karen Stiller and Sammy Kyereme about how to deal with these fears in this Faith Today Podcast.
English classes serve new Canadians
Newcomers to Canada can learn English at ESL classes, but finding places to practise speaking skills can be harder. Conversation Cafés is a ministry that allows new immigrants to hone their English, build friendships and learn about Jesus. Read more in the Sep/Oct Faith Today.
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Stories of Transformation in Canada (TOWC), online, Oct. 22
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Vibrant Church Event (EFC), Toronto, Oct. 23
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Practical A.I. for Charities (CCCC), online, Oct. 23
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Entrepreneurial Leaders Forum (ELO Network), Winnipeg, Oct. 23
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Mental Wellbeing in Organizational Life (Kentro), online, Oct. 23-24
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Pastors Gathering (EFC), Toronto, Oct. 25
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Mental Health & Illness: What Canadian Church Leaders Should Know (Joel Thiessen), online, Oct. 25
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Marriage Getaway (FLC), Muskoka, Oct. 25-27
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Journey to Us Marriage Retreat (FOTC), East Braintree, Man., and Nestleton Station, Ont., Oct. 25-27
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Apologetics Weekend (Wesley Huff), Sarnia, Oct. 25-26
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Tell the World Conference (ShareWorld Global), Calgary, Oct. 26
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In Tune: Workshops on Migration and Resettlement (MCC), Calgary, Oct. 26
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Christian Music for the World Today (Redeemer), Ancaster, Oct. 26
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The Heart of Hospitality (MissionFest Manitoba, EFC Welcome Church), Winnipeg, Oct. 26
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Heart for Asia (OMF), Victoria, Oct. 27
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Addressing the Bullying of Clergy (Broadview), online, Oct. 28
Additional EFC speaking events
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Roger Helland, EFC prayer ambassador, keynote, Canadian Church of God Ministries Pastors Retreat, Calgary, Oct. 21-24
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Bruce Clemenger, EFC senior ambassador, keynote, Sylvan Lake, Alta., Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, Oct. 23
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David Guretzki, EFC president, and EFC centre directors Rick Hiemstra, Julia Beazley, Joel Gordon and Karen Stiller, EFC Presidents Day, Toronto, Oct. 24
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Julia Beazley, keynote, Religious Freedom and Belief: A Community Conversation, Edmonton, Oct. 27
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Roger Helland, Life of Prayer Workshops, Calgary, Tues. eve's Oct. 1-Nov. 5
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Roger Helland, Pursuing God Prayer Seminar (Advance, Imagine), Calgary, Nov. 2