imagine ... what if there was a gathering which was more of an exchange than merely talking heads?
households of faith
relational church under construction
October 25-26, 2024
Are you eager to occupy the relational territory which is God's assignment for you?
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Since the family is God's idea, how can we cultivate family networks, our own and others, for Kingdom impact?
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Are you seeking to live out the fundamentals of simple/organic church?
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Rethinking what doing church could look like in your congregational scene?
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Purposing to cultivate households of faith among specific people groups? Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, etc.
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Influencing other in the arts, media, marketplace or government, with a Kingdom call?
ELEMENTAL2017 in Toronto, ELEMENTALWEST2018 in Calgary, ELEMENTALEAST2019 in Moncton and ELEMENTALCENTRAL2023 in Winnipeg explored how the gospel can further move across Canada and to the nations. We explore 'elemental' themes of Kingdom, organic church and making disciples. Come join the conversation!
In an era where ‘church as organization’ is in serious decline, we must find pathways to embrace the Kingdom and ‘church as family’ if we are to extend our collective reach and fulfill our individual assignments under God.
A ‘new work’ of God’s Spirit is afoot. And, you have clues that others need! Consider what you can bring to the table as we wrestle with what are the things which are elemental to the Kingdom … sometimes leadership books, fundraising culture and Roberts Rules of Order have more influence in local ministry than Ephesians 4:11-12, the ‘one anothers’ and daily trust in the dynamic headship of Jesus … what are the rhythms of doing church which are more relational, more profoundly scriptural as well as culturally contextual? Old paths must be recovered and new paths found! Come connect with other path-finders!
This huddle of practitioners from across Canada and the US will update, inspire and equip Kingdom-minded folk to continue to advance the gospel to all nations, at home and abroad. Within and between sessions there will be opportunities for conversations, reflection and networking. The sharing of resources in this environment will be a highlight of the time.
practitioner presentations
Our goal is a highly interactive time. This 'unconference' is your chance to share and exchange your story in a learning community setting.
We want you to connect, deeply listen to one another and learn together.
Keep checking back here to catch updates!
Dr. Doug and Jane Hamm
I Once Was Lost But Now Am Done*
Rusty Stephens
Rebooting local influence in your city ..
TBA
Arts, Media and other Mountains of Influence
Todd Sinclair
Personal profiles in mission ... how Disc can help!
Ross Rains
Households of faith in the marketplace
Abu Mannar
Households of faith in
the Hindu community
Ragnar Oborn
Touch the world online through your language group
Jim Klaas
The Flourishing Soul in
the Age of Polycrisis
Dr. Ken Keis
The Quest For God's Purpose For You
Sue Oborn and Emma Boecker
You can use the Bible for ESL lessons to win a hearing
Nasser Anwari
What we can learn from the house church movement among Afghanis
Ray Klassen
Sharing Christ's love in the course of daily life
Jon Lewis
Households of faith in action
Sandy Rains
The primacy of plants, baked goods and road trips
who is this for?
congregational leaders
migrators
strugglers
church planters and pastors
dones* and house churchers
young adults burned out on religion
Many today are seeking to re-imagine the life of their congregation but find themselves stuck in the very traditions they are trying to energize/transform.
Many feel disconnected from congregational life and isolated but have a deep heart for God and finding new paths for Christ-centered community and mission.
There is a hunger for new rhythms of grace. Less information and more inspiration and relational connection. GenZ have clues for us.
"I was attracted to your event because of its simplicity. Just real. No pretensions." Rod R.
"Most Canadians are not rejecting Jesus, but they are chaffing on church forms." Stephen C.
AGENDA
Friday & Saturday
9am
Meet & Greet, Register
9:30am - 12pm
Morning Sessions
12pm - 1:30
Lunch Break
1:30pm - 5pm
Afternoon Sessions
5pm
Networking Dinner
Location: Sunshine Ridge Baptist Church, 6230 120th Street, Surrey BC V3X1Y7 (On arrival, come to the rear parking lot and come in through back door. 'Pathfinders' signs will
direct you to second l.)
Accommodations: On your own (Consider friends, Airbnb, Booking.com, Best Western 8033 King George Blvd, Surrey)
Meals: On your own
Registration below! Fee: You set the event rate according to your capacity! (Min. $35)
* Nones and Dones are not only sociological terms but represent the lives and faith stories of real people. Nones are those who are religiously unaffiliated with any particular faith tradition, though many are interested in spirituality. Dones are those who have maintained their religious identity (many of them are Christian), but have left established, institutional religious settings such as church .
