the free methodist church in canada
GC2024 Workshops
LIVE SESSIONS
CHURCH LEADERS AND MENTAL HEALTH: GET YOUR HOUSE IN ORDER
Presenter: Scott Armstrong
Join Scott in looking at the unique stressors of one of the toughest jobs on the planet, including Constant Availability, Isolation and Loneliness, Emotional Labour, Family Life. Learn how to prevent burn out and fulfill your leadership calling, with solid foundational principles as well as practical tools to protect your mental/emotional health and be your best self in His service!
SAFE MISSION TRIPS: ARE YOU GOOD TO GO?
Presenter: Ken Hall
This seminar provides an insurance, legal liability, and risk management overview of the risks associated with sponsoring short-term mission trips and/or full-time missionaries outside of Canada. Included is a discussion of Security, Health and Medical, and Injury and Liability risks, including practical tips for keeping your staff and volunteers safe, and your organization and directors out of court.
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP: THE FREE METHODIST WAY
Presenters: Jessica Isaak, Jody Pfeifer, Tamera Goller, Beth Rawn, Kim Henderson (chair)
As a team we’re thrilled that Bishop-elect Linda was part of this workshop! Come and hear a part of her story, and then test your knowledge of female Canadian leaders.
A PATHWAY FOR DEEPER RELATIONAL AND MISSIONAL HEALTH: BIBLICAL PATTERNS AND STORIES
Presenter: Jervis Djokoto
This is the first of three workshop sessions that have been designed to help FMCIC Churches discover biblical patterns and practices that will help them achieve deeper relational and missional health. Developed as a result of a national listening tour, this workshop will simplify and integrate some of the essential elements from established Church Health tools like the LifePlan, while introducing newer areas of consideration. The journey toward church health is anchored in three foundational steps: See God’s Plan, Discern Your Context, and Close the Gap.
A PATHWAY FOR DEEPER RELATIONAL AND MISSIONAL HEALTH: A LOCAL CHURCH PERSPECTIVE
Presenter: Darrin Lindsay
A continuation in the Pathway for Deeper Relational & Missional Health series, this workshop will pick up the kingdom patterns found in Acts 6:1-7 as they relate to local church ministry. Through stories and a learning exercise, participants engage with the principles discussed.
A PATHWAY FOR DEEPER RELATIONAL AND MISSIONAL HEALTH: GLOBAL PATTERNS AND PERSPECTIVES (ICCM)
Presenter: Paula Moriarity
The third part of this series focuses on the “ends of the earth” and how local churches can build global partnerships. To further our goal to interact with different cultures collaboratively, respectfully and lovingly as Christ modeled, we will look at questions such as: Why is it important to focus on the ends of the earth? How can we make a significant contribution with our FM brothers and sisters? We are a small church and don’t have much to give globally – how can we participate?
SO YOU'RE THE PASTOR'S SPOUSE?'
Presenter: Gloria Johnston
This presentation will look at the joys and sorrows of being a pastor’s wife. It will also explore some tools to not only help you survive, but also enjoy this life role. Being a pastor’s spouse is not easy role to be in, but it is one that God has called many of us to.
THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUTH CAMP MINISTRY
Presenter: Corey Peters
In this workshop, Corey walks through why he feels camping ministry should be a part of every Church’s program, as well as a bigger picture that is developing for coordinating ministries and effort.
NAVIGATING GRIEF AND LOSS
Presenter: Cam Taylor
How to Grieve Well and Be a Companion for Grieving People- in this workshop, Cam provides guidance and support to help you navigate your own losses, as well as tools and tips for coming alongside those in your life who are grieving their own losses.
CHURCHES CARING FOR CREATION - WHAT CAN WE DO?
Presenter: Anthony Siegrist
What can churches do to care for creation? How might churches incorporate caring for God’s world into their congregational life and mission? Can we be hopeful and alarmed about the state of the natural environment at the same time? This workshop will explore ways to get started and ways to make more of a difference in this critical missional frontier, including examples, practical steps, and new ideas.
SMALL CHURCH CONNECTIONS
Presenter: Rev. Dr. Ron Johnston
For three and a half years, Small Church Connections has partnered with The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada and eleven other organizations to complete a ground-breaking research project on Small Churches in Canada. On January 17, 2023 the results of that research project were released, and thousands of small-church leaders have been impacted by those results. This workshop will combine findings from the Significant Church project with practical lessons learned by the presenter over his more than thirty years in small-church pastoral ministry. This workshop is specifically designed to give the small-church leader a deeper appreciation for the unique ministry to which God has called them.
OUR GHANA MISSION
Presenters: Rev. Dr. Ahmed Kenneth Quarshie,
Rev. Adam Kline, Intercultural Engagement
Take part in a conversation with our Superintendent from the Free Methodist Church in Ghana. Superintendent Ahmed will be sharing exciting stories of what God is doing in and through the Ghanaian church, what the Canadian church can learn from their efforts, and how we can support them.
THE CHURCH AS AN AGENT OF TRANSFORMATION! (TEARFUND CANADA)
Presenter: Don Miller
How does your church take responsibility for the community that is around them? What happens when the congregation begins to discover the needs and challenges of the neighborhood? This workshop will encourage you with the power of the local church. You will receive practical tools that you can use in your own community to see transformation.
WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHURCH BECOME A HOUSE OF PRAYER
Presenter: Rev. Ken Roth
The National Prayer Team shares how they are helping the FMCIC become a House of Prayer for all nations through a growing prayer ministry and helping local churches to become houses of prayer. During this time, they offer practical resources, and testimonies of how this is making a powerful difference.
THE GRATEFULNESS EXPERIMENT
Presenter: Loreli Cockram
This workshop explores a Biblical understanding of gratefulness “in everything,” and how gratitude isn’t simply a solo wellbeing practice, but an important prayer discipline in life together.
CHRISTIAN CONFERENCING: RECOVERING THE HISTORIC GENIUS OF METHODISM
Presenter: Douglas R. Cullum
This workshop explores the development and practice of “Christian Conferencing” as a means of grace. In addition, to its historic foundation in John Wesley and the Methodist movement, this session will consider the implications of a robust practice of Christian conferencing for the church today.
TRANSITIONAL MINISTRY: PREPARING FOR AND NAVIGATING THE TIME OF TRANSITION BETWEEN PASTORS
Presenter: Rev. Cam Taylor
Is your church in transition because of a pastoral exit? Are you anticipating a transition in the not-too-distant future? If so, this workshop is for you. We will explore how to prepare for transition as well as navigate a transition when it comes. This workshop is designed with both church leaders and pastors in mind.
RECEIPTING - CHARITIES' TOP TEN QUESTIONS TO CCCC (AND BEYOND!)
Presenters: Curtis Towns, Gilbert Lankerak, Nick Lall
CCCC (Canadian Centre for Christian Charities)’s panel of knowledgeable staff will review the legal requirements for receipting, have answers to common and not-so-common inquiries and will be ready to answer any questions you bring to the workshop.
IMPLEMENTA: DOING BEING YOUTH MINISTRY
Presenter: Rev. Joey B. Molloy
If Generation Z and Alpha are going to thrive in their spiritual development, it is going to take the entire Body of Christ. Come and learn what we can all do be in order to champion the cause for our most precious, vulnerable, members of our church community.
PRE-RECORDED WORKSHOPS
MAID IN CANADA: A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE (EFC) WORKSHOP VIDEOS
Presenter: Dr. David Guretzki
This workshop will provide a brief review of what Christians need to know about Canada’s current euthanasia and assisted suicide regime, including a brief theological response.
BEGINNERS GUIDE TO CHURCH INCORPORATIONS (CARTERS)
Presenter: Carters
Carters provides proactive legal advice through an integrated practice that assists local, national, and international clients in better achieving goals and reducing unnecessary exposure to liability. The firm provides a wide range of legal services to charitable and not-for-profit organizations, as well as to individuals, corporations and businesses.
THE INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION (VIDEOS)
IJM’s mission is to protect people in poverty from violence by rescuing victims, bringing criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping local law enforcement build a safe future that lasts. Our vision is to rescue millions, protect half a billion and make justice for the poor unstoppable.
The hidden reason for poverty the world needs to address now:
Fighting to end slavery for good:
Until all are free:
LOVING A MOSQUE COMMUNITY TOGETHER PRAYER INITIATIVE
Presenter: Outreach Canada, Lorna Johnston, Frank Klassen
Loving a Mosque Community Together is a prayer initiative by the Loving Muslims Together Network. Join us in this webinar where Lorna Johnston shared how you and your church can engage in prayers of love and compassion for those who call your neighbourhood mosque their home. You will also hear from Pastor Frank Klassen and his wife Riad Klassen, whose church adopted a mosque community to pray for, and shared how the Lord used them to bring Muslims to faith in Jesus.
Please contact Cristina Boersma to receive a link to view this video.
HOW TO SERVE NEW CANADIANS
In Canada’s quickly changing demographic landscape, international students and new Canadians are not only an incredible missional opportunity but are vital to the thriving and growth of our churches going forward. ISMC and its partners provide tools that equip your congregation to engage with the strangers among us and recognize them as today’s equivalent of the gentile expansion of the church we find in the New Testament.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY WORKSHOP VIDEO
Struggling to meet the needs of those struggling in your Church & Community?
Celebrate Recovery is a discipleship ministry that meets people at their point of need. It broadens the base of care and support within the church; freeing pastors to remain committed to preaching, teaching and leading the church. Where people can find community in recovering their lives. Then go on to be part of others finding a safe place within the church where they too, can find freedom in Jesus Christ, as they restore relationships and seek to give back to God.
HOW DENOMINATIONAL OFFICES WORK WITH THE CANADIAN CENTRE FOR CHRISTIAN CHARITIES (CCCC)
Panel Discussion with Cliff Fletcher
CCCC’s panel of knowledgeable staff will review the legal requirements for receipting, have answers to common and not-so-common inquiries and will be ready to answer any questions you bring to the workshop.
ADVISORS WITH PURPOSE WORKSHOP VIDEOS
Advisors with Purpose is part of the Financial Discipleship Canada family. Our services are available through our relationships with our Partner Charities. We offer planned giving specialists who can help individuals and families think through decisions regarding their estate, create a personalized plan and ensure that their will reflects their life, faith and values. These services are free and confidential to supporters and friends of our partner charities.
Estate Planning for Millennials (Abraham Somararapha, Estate Advisor)
Estate Planning with a Kingdom Mindset (Lorne Jackson, President)
Preparing for Unexpected Challenges and Disruptions In Your Family (Mary Lynn Huizinga, Estate Advisor)
Setting Your House In Order (Lorne Jackson, President)
Navigating a Debt-Ridden World (Jan Kupecz, Executive Director)
