Save the date for our 1st Annual Gateway Leadership Conference on Saturday, September 12th!


We invite you to save the date for our 1st-ever "Gateway Ministry Conference I Equipped. Encouraged. Sent" on Saturday, September 12th!


The month of September is BUSY! Every ramps back up into full swing. If you are involved in various ministries, it might mean feeling like you need to attend a whole slew of training events, evening meetings, and the like. Well, the goal of this 1-day conference is to be “all things” for all of our various ministries. Our goal is to provide a well-planned conference to bless all of our leaders on the same day so they are equipped, blessed, and ready to serve. Also, it would be a delight to do all of this together.


For this year's event, we have invited gifted leaders to teach us on important topics that include, but are not limited to: safe church, pastoral care, how to lead a small group, crucial conversations, missions, diaconal and mercy ministries, spiritual formation, specific breakouts tied to your specific ministry involvement, and more.


Each participant will be able to choose from a variety of different breakouts based on interest, and their role within the church. (Depending on what role you have, you might have one or two breakouts you need to take part in.)


Registration will open in May. Stay tuned. For now, mark your calendar for Saturday, September 12th! 


Scroll down to learn more about our breakouts, answers to frequently asked questions, and more. Registration closes September 5th


For further information regarding registrations please contact:
Carol Conway - Administrator

office@gatewaycrc.org


REGISTER HERE

main session speaker

mARK GLANVILLE & TIM DICKAU

Centre for Missional Leadership

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breakoutS

  • Crucial conversations

    Pastor Ken Ritsema


    How to embrace conflict with Christian truth and love.

    This applies to areas of leadership, pastoral care, discipleship, etc.  In fact, the health of a congregation is often tied to whether these conversations are happening, or not.

    This session will give you a perspective and framework to discover how these difficult conversations can become opportunities for growth.  They may even be God's tool to move you to a place you didn't think was possible!



  • tracking pastoral care

    Pastor Adam Van Dop


    Have you and your fellow council members ever struggled to find best practices for tracking visitation, and measuring the goals you've put in place for visitation of your church family? Do you desire to find helpful methods to ensure that all members of your church are known, loved, and accounted for? 

    Together, we will take a look at a way to help you find your way. This is a process which involves volunteer Care Team Leaders working closely with Visitation/Pastoral/Ministering Elders, as a way to see that your church family is well cared for!


  • Deacons 101 | A look at the deacon's mandate

    Gary Veeneman


    This workshop is designed for new deacons to learn about their role, but also for experienced deacons to be refreshed and to share their insights with those who are new. Incoming deacons will be inspired to actively engage in their diaconate, appreciate previous diaconal work done by the church, and be given a chance to share their aspirations for future endeavours. At the end of the workshop all participants will emerge with more of a unified understanding of their role as deacons and be more familiar with Diaconal Ministries Canada and how it can support their diaconate.


  • SPIRITUAL FORMATION FOR church leaders

    Pastor Brad Sumner


    How we define and do our work together as church leaders can either enhance or undo our spiritual formation as people. In this session, we will explore if it is possible or realistic to see our leadership responsibilities such as meetings and administration as spiritual formation moments.  We will learn how the means to achieve our mandates must not be at odds to our ends.







  • visiting people with dementia

    Pastor Steve Berkenpas


    Visiting those with dementia has a unique set of challenges, often leading people to be under visited and cared for. I know in my own circles visiting a person with dementia can end up being so discouraging that we can be fearful in even arranging another the visit. This breakout will open with some practical considerations of what dementia is and how a Christian perspective provides hope. It will also focus on some practical tips on how to do effective visits with both those with dementia and their caregivers.  

faqs

WHEN AND WHERE WILL THIS CONFERENCE TAKE PLACE?

Saturday, September 12th (check in starts at 8:00 am, conference starts at 8:30am) at Gateway


IS THERE A PRINTABLE VERSION OF THE BREAKOUTS?

Yes, CLICK HERE. 


WHO IS IT FOR?

Any and all Gateway volunteers. Are you on the first impressions team? The worship team? A Life Group leader? A Coffee Break leader? A care team leader? A Gems/Cadets/Edge/Summit Youth leader? Do you serve on the coffee team, or tech team, or literally any other team at Gateway? This event is for you! 


WHAT IS THE COST PER PERSON?

If Gateway is your home church, and you serve in any volunteer role, the cost is free. 

For guests outside of Gateway, the cost is $25/person. 


WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE

The schedule for the day breaks down as follows.

  • 8:00-8:30 am - Check In
  • 8:30am - Morning Devotions and Worship
  • 9:00am - Large Group Session
  • 10:00am - Breakout #1 (50 mins)
  • 11:00am - Breakout #2 (50 mins)
  • 11:50am - Lunch
  • 1:00pm - Worship & Large Group Session
  • 2:15pm - Breakout #3 (50 mins)
  • 3:20pm - Breakout #4 (50 mins)
  • 3:50pm - Closing Remarks & Prayer

IS FOOD PROVIDED?

Yes. Breakfast and lunch will be provided, along with snacks and beverages throughout the day.


WHERE CAN I REGISTER?

CLICK HERE to register.

Registration closes September 6.

For further information regarding registrations please contact:
Carol Conway
office@gatewaycrc.org


I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS.

For questions regarding the event breakouts, email justin@gatewaycrc.org

For registration questions, email CLICK HERE