2025
Theme: How are we living into the resources of the Kingdom?
Guest speaker: The Rev Dr Harry Gardner
Currently serving as the inaugural National Convenor for Canadian Baptist Partners, Dr Gardner has a rich history of leadership as a pastor, Executive Minister of the Canadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada, and Vice President of the Baptist World Alliance and as President Emeritus at Acadia Divinity College. Over the past 40 years, Harry has preached and taught extensively in Canada and around the world.
Harry and his wife of 50 years, Gail, make Kentville, Nova Scotia their home. Together they have two children, Rebecca (Jonathan) and Adrian (Nicole) and four grandchildren.
The check-in begins at 1:00PM on Monday and concludes after lunch on Wednesday. More details on the agenda will be emailed to participants.
Worship Preparation:
- Monday EP: Fredericton Archdeaconry
- Tuesday MP: St Andrews Archdeaconry
- Tuesday EP: Moncton Archdeaconry
- Wednesday MP: Kingston & Kennebecasis Archdeaconry
- Wednesday Eucharist: Saint John Archdeaconry
Program Features:
- Monday evening: Bishop's Reception
- Tuesday evening: Kitchen Party/Open Mic
Registration:
The deadline for accommodations and dietary needs is September 11. [REGISTER]
All active clergy are expected to attend, along with on-site ministry students and invited lay ministers. Retired clergy are also welcome, subject to accommodation availability.
Questions:
- Program related: Shawn C. Branch
- Logistics/registration: Susan Dickie
2025 Team: Harold Boomer (Reception), Perry Cooper (MC), Sharon Arbeau (Hospitality), Christopher Ketch (First Aid), Shawn Branch & Susan Dickie (Staff)
Looking Ahead - Conference Dates:
September 21-23, 2026
September 20-22, 2027
September 18-20, 2028
September 17-19, 2029