Atlantic Connexion

• One of those names was Brayden (pictured above) – the oldest child of Bradford & Ashlee Rogers. It was a sacred moment as father baptized son. Nothing compares for those called as pastors to the joy of baptizing our own children. Our family is our first ministry. Praise God for the revival waves He is sending in our region – come, Holy Spirit!

• District Youth Co-President Martin Stehouwer hosted the second Next Gen Connect in Halifax this Saturday at Cornerstone (Denn Guptill). There were about 20 leaders present as resources and best practices in disciple-making students were shared. The final event will be held in Saint John on May 20th @ 10:00 a.m. (CLICK HERE for more information.)

• The DBA enjoyed an evening hosted by Barb & Kevin Campbell and provided opportunity to celebrate Charles (Ruby) Bain’s 60 years of pastoral ministry (pictured above right with their proud daughter)!

Those of us who serve in Kingdom leadership do so with the grateful reminder we stand on the shoulders of faithfulness and fruitfulness because of the anointing and favour of God on those who have gone before.

• This included my four-year Extended Call Review led by our General Superintendent Wayne Schmidt & National Superintendent Steve Elliott. I love serving under the authority of the Church. It is an honour and privilege to receive the direction and encouragement of those placed over me in the Lord.

The packed agenda included a presentation from Director Dean Stephenson and the Caton’s Island Session of the Camp Board for the next major capital project. The DBA approved a conceptual plan for a new administration and senior staff housing building which will be unveiled at the dedication of the Choate Dining Hall Expansion on Saturday, July 15th. Exciting days for Camp Ministry continue under the gifted leadership of Executive Director Tami Mutch-Ketch.

• The DBA also elected Lead Pastor Jim Clements (Moncton) to complete the unexpired term of the NB Minister vacancy through 2024.

• The day at Kingswood University concluded with a banquet hosted by the Buckingham Leaders Network. Pastor B highlighted many of the encouraging ways God is at work through churches and leaders across the region.

The evening concluded with a keynote presentation from Brent Ingersoll (Kings) as he called Kingdom leaders to deepened humility, heightened faith, and improved unity. CLICK HERE to be inspired with this anointed word from Brent’s heart. I would challenge each pastoral team to take 20 minutes together to receive this timely challenge as we continue to rebuild in a post-pandemic context.

CLICK HERE to register your church – All the resources you need will be available on this site soon as you prepare your church family to join in sharing the love of Christ as you launch in the fall!

• We need to make faithful, cultural engagement a priority for the Canadian church. (Derek Ross)
• Missionaries learn the language and build relationships. We’re all missionaries now. Focus on Christ. That’s the only thing that really makes a difference. (Steve Lennox)
• Develop a spiritually vibrant climate of supernatural expectancy. (Kevin Johnson)

• All middle school, high school, and young adults are welcome to come discover their kingdom calling. We are expectant for God to move in mighty ways. Mark your calendar for December 28-30, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

CLICK HERE for a video recap of Follow 2019!