oasis 2017compassion & reconciliation

i n our neighbourhoods

august 24-26Crandall University, Moncton, NB

oasis.baptist-atlantic.ca

Online Registration & More Info:

CANADIAN BAPTISTSOF ATLANTIC CANADA

171st Assembly of the

Speakers:

Peter ReidCBAC Executive Minister

Rick TobiasYonge Street Mission

Terry LeblancIndigenous Pathways / NAIITS

#notjust4pastors #oasis17 #1neighbourhood

There’s something for everyone at Oasis! Come share your stories of mission in Atlantic Canada

OASIS 2017 SCHEDULEThursday9 a.m. – Registration opens (Murray Hall)2 p.m. – Leadership Forum w/ Dr. Rick Tobias - “Emotional &Spiritual Formation” 6:30 p.m. – Rally #1 - Dr. Peter Reid 8:45 p.m. – Oasis Café: INFORMANTS

Friday8:00 a.m. – Early Morning Prayer8:40 a.m. – Morning Devotional - Dr. Harry Gardner9:15a.m. – Family Business12 Noon – ADC Friends & Alumni Lunch* (*must pre-register)

2:00 p.m. – Family Business cont’d if needed2:00 p.m. – Concert: Hok & Rachel Kwan3:15 p.m. – SeminarsSupper – Crandall U. Alumni BBQ* (*must pre-register) Ordination Milestones Dinner* (*by invitation)

6:30 p.m. – Rally #2 - Dr. Rick Tobias8:45 p.m. – Oasis Café: Hok & Rachel Kwan Atlantic Baptist Foundation Reception

Saturday8:00 a.m. – Early Morning Prayer8:45 a.m. – Seminars10:30 a.m. – Rally #3 - Welcome to the Neighbourhood; Panel Discussion w/ Q&A - Rick Tobias, Terry LeBlanc & Rhonda Britton, led by Peter Reid1:45 p.m. – Rally #4 - Dr. Terry LeBlanc Join us for communion!

After Oasis – She Matters 4 Canada Concert Saturday evening featuring singer/songwriter and Indigenous leader

Cheryl Bear! Presented by CBM, CBAC and The Journey Church. For details visit shematters.cbmin.org

Download CBAC Oasis App:

OASIS 2017 DELEGATE FORM*For Delegate requirements see: oasis.baptist-atlantic.ca/delegates

Adult #1:

I am: Registering for Oasis but not a voting delegate A voting delegate elected by my Church / Association *Signature required:

Church/Association:

Pastor/Clerk signature:

I am: Accredited CBAC Minister

Association or Convention License to Minister

Recognized Lay Pastor

CBAC Officer / Senior Staff

CBAC Council / Board / Committee member

Active / retired CBM field staff

Crandall University / Acadia Divinity College Faculty

Church/Ministry to appear on name badge:

Adult #2 (Name):

I am: Registering for Oasis but not a voting delegate A voting delegate elected by my Church / Association *Signature required:

Church/Association:

Pastor/Clerk signature:

I am: Accredited CBAC Minister

Association or Convention License to Minister

Recognized Lay Pastor

CBAC Officer / Senior Staff

CBAC Council / Board / Committee member

Active / retired CBM field staff

Crandall University / Acadia Divinity College Faculty

Church/Ministry to appear on name badge:

Register online: oasis.baptist-atlantic.caMailing address: Oasis 2017 Registration, 1655 Manawagonish Rd.

Saint John, NB, E2M 3Y21-855-41OASIS (62747) oasis@baptist-atlantic.ca

No refunds after July 30

OASIS 2017 SEMINARS*To pre-register for seminars, Oasis registration required

Friday 3:15-4:30pmSaturday 8:45-10am

Choose one seminar for Friday & one for Saturday*Most are offered both days. Please note ones that are only offered on Friday or Saturday

“Jesus and the Right & Left: Conversations on Current Affairs and the Kingdom of God” - Paul Carline

“Church Mergers: The Good, the Bad and the Essential Lessons for Success and Growth” - Kevin Vincent & Jason Cole

“Who are the People in Your Neighbourhood?” - Youth & Family Team

“Transforming Africa: Stories Not Found on the News” - Canadian Baptist Ministries

“Weathering the Storms in Seasons of Ministry” - Garth Williams

“Navigating Life & Leadership: The State of Pastors (2017 Barna Report)” - Cheryl Ann Beals

“Missional Churches: Fad or the Real Thing?” - Greg Jones

“Standing with those Suffering for their Faith: How Can You Make a Difference?” - Elijah Brown (NABF)

“Mourning-Sensitive Funeral Preaching” - John McNally (ADC)

“GospelonWeb: Fulfilling the Great Commission” - Ragnar Oborn (Pathfinders)

“How to Prepare Sermons in Less Time” - Greg Monette (Logos)

Friday & Saturday

Seminar Descriptions available: oasis.baptist-atlantic.ca/seminars

SUNDAY Please consider giving your pastor Oasis Sunday off. Everyone’s invited to stay one more night to hear Cheryl Bear in concert and then worship with one of our Moncton & area churches. “But who will preach?” - Thursday evening’s message will be available on the Oasis website for churches to download for use Sunday morning.

Friday only

“Mission: An Indigenous Perspective” - Terry LeBlanc

“Changes to the Pastoral Search Process” - Wendy Jones

“What to Cling to or What to Change: Worshipping in 2017” - Informants

“The Intentional Interim Pastor” - Gordon Sutherland

Saturday only

“CBAC and Indigenous Relations: Listening our Way Forward” - Indigenous Relations Working Group

“LGBTQ & Ministry” - Renée Embree

“Acoustic Worship Session” - Informants

“The Church Between Pastors” - Gordon Sutherland

INFORMANTSWorship Band:

Oasis is a great opportunity to celebrate what God is doing through Atlantic Baptists as we join God in His work of changing Atlantic Canada one neighbourhood at a time.CBAC churches will send delegates as their official representatives, but Oasis is an event that anyone can attend. Designed for the entire family, Oasis will challenge your heart and move you in missional ways to impact your neighbourhoods with the love of Christ.

We can’t wait to see you there!

OASIS 2017 REGISTRATIONRegistration is required for anyone planning to attend Oasis – delegates and attendees. Video & audio downloads included in registration.

Early Bird Registration (by July 24) ____@ $80 = $__________Regular Registration (by Aug. 20) ____@ $90 = $__________At the door (after Aug. 20) ____@ $99 = $__________Student Rate* ____@ $55 = $__________Oasis Kids & Youth First 2 children $30 ea. ____@ $30 = $__________ Each additional child $15 ea. ____@ $15 = $__________ Oasis Kids Outing (per child) ____@ $10 = $__________

Oasis Youth Outing (per youth) ____@ $15 = $__________

TOTAL $__________

*Student rate eligibility: full-time students attending a CBAC church enrolled in any college or university Bachelor’s or Master’s level. Non-delegates only. If attending as a delegate, full rate applies.

*Retired pastors with financial need may apply to have registration fees waived. Contact our office for more information. 1-855-41OASIS (62747)

Adult #1:

Adult #2:

Mailing Address:

Phone:

Email:

Home Church:

Kids & Youth (including names & ages / grades entering fall 2017):Oasis Kids (Birth – age 2):

Oasis Kids (Age 3 – grade 6):

Oasis Youth (Grades 6 – 12):

Only able to attend a part of Oasis? A daily rate of $35 can be paid at the registration desk or you can

contribute through our offering. Amounts over $10 will be receipted. Envelopes and electronic/online giving options will be available.

Thank you for your support!

171ST ANNUAL GATHERING OFOUR CBAC FAMILY

SPEAKERSDr. Rick TobiasRick is one of Canada’s best-known advocates for people whose lives are defined by poverty and exclusion. With credibility earned through front line experience and innovative leadership, he has involved thousands in a vision for lasting change for people and communities. Originally from Saint John, Rick has served the Yonge Street Mission since 1983 including as President & CEO and currently as Community Advocate.

Dr. Terry LeBlancAs Executive Director of Indigenous Pathways, Terry is also the founding Chair and current Director of NAIITS: An Indigenous Learning Community. As part of his work with NAIITS’ partnerships for Indigenous education, Terry serves as adjunct professor at Portland Seminary, Acadia University and Divinity College, Providence University College and Tyndale Univer-sity College and Seminary where he also serves as program elder for the University B.Ed. program. Terry has accrued over 38 years of community work in Native North American and global Indigenous contexts.

Dr. Peter Reid Peter has served as CBAC’s Executive Minister since 2008 and has capably led our churches through significant transition and transformation. He has also served several churches as youth pastor, as solo rural church pastor and as senior pastor in a growing multi-staff church. He continues to lead our family of churches into God’s vision for Atlantic Canada and our shared mission to accomplish our 2025 Goals.

WORSHIP BANDINFORMANTSThe band INFORMANTS are all about 3 things: Worship, Purpose & Mission. Worship is the start. Mission always follows. Based out of St. John’s, NL, they are pioneering a movement of acceptance, art, wor-ship, and mission in their local communities and churches.www.informantsmusic.com

oasis.baptist-atlantic.ca/bios

Share your stories of mission in Atlantic Canada Oasis Kids & Youth Programs

Leadership Forum - Rick TobiasEarly Morning Prayer (Fri./Sat. morning at 8:00 am)

Live Streaming available (main rallies only) Seminar Options - Friday & Saturday

Soul Café - Rest for your soulAfternoon Concert: Hok & Rachel Kwan

Oasis Café:Informants;

Hok & Rachel KwanFamily Business Session

Panel Discussion w/ Rick Tobias, Terry LeBlanc & Rhonda Britton; led by Peter Reid

ADC & Crandall U Alumni GatheringsElijah Brown, North American Baptist Fellowship

Ministry DisplaysUpdates from CBM, ADC & Crandall UCelebrating Canada’s 150th Birthday!

More program details are available on our website: oasis.baptist-atlantic.ca

HIGHLIGHTS ALUMNI GATHERINGS

Crandall University - dorm rooms & apartments; meals - www.regonline.ca/Oasis2017; 1-506-858-8970 ext. 104 or 1-888-968-6228 ext. 104

Hotels: Amsterdam Inn - $109-119 1-800-468-2828 Hampton Inn - $144-154 1-506-855-4819 Four Points Sheraton - $135 1-506-852-9600 Travelodge - $119-129 1-506-852-7000 Days Inn - $124 1-506-384-1050 Comfort Inn - $159.99 1-506-384-3175 Quality Inn - $99 1-506-386-6749 Wingate Hotel Dieppe - $149 1-844-854-8330

Billet: Check with the Moncton & area churches for possible billet options for out of town guests. We have emailed churches requesting they gather names of people willing to host. Visit our website for a list of churches.

Other Options: B&Bs, AirBnB, campgrounds, etc. www.tourismnewbrunswick.ca 1-800-561-0123

Meals: Crandall University (see contact info above); Lots of local restaurants to choose from.

Please visit our website for complete details.

*All attendees are responsible for their own accommodations and meals. These costs are not included in registration.

ACCOMMODATIONS & MEALS

oasis.baptist-atlantic.ca/accommodations-meals

Acadia Divinity College & Friends Luncheon*Friday, August 25th @ NoonRegister: www.acadiadiv.ca/oasis or contact Trisha Urquhart trisha.urquhart@acadiau.ca or 1-902-585-2217

Crandall University Alumni BBQ*Friday, August 25th @ SupperRegister: https://forms.crandallu.ca/2017-oasis-alumni-bbqor call Laura Kelly 1-506-858-8970 ext. 388

*must pre-register