The Eastern Canada Presbytery would like to invite all those serving in diaconal roles in PCA Churches in Eastern Canada to a mini conference on February 27 at Grace Toronto Church. This event is open to ordained deacons, those appointed to assist the deacons and those who serve in other care/mercy roles. Men and women are welcome.
If you do not currently attend or serve in a PCA Church but are interested in attending, please contact Ben Jolliffe.
THEME: Compassion and Action: Gospel Renewal that lasts
- A. Understanding the Need
- B. Access to resources and bandwidth
- C. Understanding our own church’s history and our own past struggles and successes
- D. Small Wins and Lifestyle Change in the Congregation
- E. From Vision to Activity
SPEAKER: Robert Blevins
We have invited Robert Blevins to speak and facilitate for the day. Robert is the director of Mercy Ministries for the PCA and has extensive experience in planning, leading and implementing mercy ministries in local churches. He currently lives, worships and works in New York City.
OTHER DETAILS:
This event will coincide with the February presbytery meeting and take place at the same location. Those at the mini conference will join the presbytery meeting for opening devotions, lunch, dinner and a worship service (late afternoon or early evening) and in between will have their own content.
ROUGH SCHEDULE:
- Opening of Presbytery: 10am – 10:30am
- Session 1: 10:30-12:30pm
- Lunch: 12:30pm-1:30pm
- Session 2: 1:30-3:00pm
- Session 3: 3:15pm – 4:30pm
- Dinner and Worship to follow
COST
There is no cost to this event as it has been funded by the presbytery of Eastern Canada.
Other questions? Please contact Ben Jolliffe.
Presbytery of Eastern Canada 