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Communications

Ontario Conference Holds First Ordination Service Since 2019

Posted: Feb 25th, 2022

On December 11, 2021, an intimate group of friends, family and colleagues gathered at Really Living Centre in Hamilton for Ontario Conference’s first ordination since 2019. Bad weather did not prevent them from supporting Pastors Andrew Thomas (Ruth Church), R. J. Becbec (then-Scarborough, now Barrie Church), Rui Oliveira (Niagara and St. Catharine’s Churches) and Kirk […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications

Worship that Connects Summit Dispels Myths and Sheds Light on True Worship

Posted: Feb 25th, 2022

Ontario Conference’s Worship that Connects Summit, Friday, December 10, and Sabbath, December 11, 2021, redefined worship, dispelled myths and facilitated a worship renewal. Its thesis was that true worship is not a weekly event; it’s a lifestyle. Moreover, worship is foundational to “Connecting Like Jesus.” As Mansfield Edwards, president, explained, “The God we encounter in […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Youth

Creating a Safe Space for Youth

Posted: Feb 10th, 2022

Last April, New York Times writer Adam Grant suggested that the dominant emotion of 2021 was languishing. Languishing isn’t depression or burnout; instead, it’s “feel[ing] somewhat joyless and aimless.” It’s having a sense of “stagnation and emptiness.” Whether languishing or sliding down the slippery slope to depression, youth appear to be most at risk for […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
General Ontario Conference

Mission and Leadership Summit

Posted: Jan 27th, 2022

On Friday, March 4, and Sabbath, March 5, Ontario Conference is hosting a province-wide Mission and Leadership Summit. It will run from 6:30-8:30 pm on Friday, and 4-7 pm on Sabbath, Eastern time. As in 2021, our primary mission this year will be “Connecting Like Jesus” and making disciples for Him; however, in 2022, we […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Communications

Connecting Like Jesus Through Acts of Kindness

Posted: Oct 27th, 2021

In a world where breaking news is often violent and tragic and the COVID-19 menace seems determined to stay, it is worth investing in our capacity to be kind and generous to our fellow human beings. In the U.S. and Canada, there is a day set aside called Random Acts of Kindness Day. In Canada, […]
Author
Mansfield Edwards
Director of Indigenous Ministries
Communications

Worship That Connects

Posted: Oct 22nd, 2021

This year, we introduced the theme of “Connecting Like Jesus” as a vehicle for becoming a conference of only growing and multiplying churches. Our first-ever virtual camp meeting and ministries convention (June 29 – July 3, 2021) successfully conveyed that, to fulfill the gospel commission, we must first connect with God, then with others, like […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications

Connecting Across Our Differences

Posted: Oct 22nd, 2021

The second virtual Society of Adventist Communicators Conference (Oct. 17-19) gave attendees from across the North American Division more tools to connect like Jesus through media and communications. In the final keynote speech on the 19th, titled “Connecting Across Our Differences.” Pastor Joanne Cortes of Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church (Washington, D.C., area) shared some gems […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications

Lessons on Connecting Like Jesus from Heritage Green Church Retreat

Posted: Oct 8th, 2021

This past weekend (Fri., Oct. 1 to Sun., Oct. 3), I joined roughly 90 people for the Heritage Green Church’s family retreat at Camp Frenda. Most participants were Heritage Green members, but visitors came from Immanuel, Bronte, Guelph, Richmond Hill and Willowdale Churches. It was a blessing to fellowship in person, outside the church setting, […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications

Ontario Conference Dedicates Future Camp Meeting Site to God

Posted: Oct 1st, 2021

On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, nearly 30 Ontario Conference office workers gathered for a dedication ceremony at our new campground, the beautiful, 56.2-acre Rolling Hills, just outside of Barrie. They were joined by a virtual audience (817 to date), viewing the live stream at youtube.com/AdventistOntario. The day had a joyous, relaxed tone, as, after years […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications

Second Virtual Workers’ Meeting Helps Ontario Conference Workers Connect Like Jesus 

Posted: Sep 17th, 2021

At the Ontario Conference’s second virtual workers’ meeting (Monday to Wednesday, September 13 to 15, 2021), Ontario Conference workers gained timely tools and wisdom for “Connecting Like Jesus”—our current theme. Bible workers, pastors and teachers alike appreciated getting equipped to navigate ministry given COVID-19 and other challenges. Raul Gonzalez, pastor of Brampton Spanish and Spanish […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications

Tips for Renewing Your Mind This Fall

Posted: Aug 25th, 2021

Fall has long been one of my favourite seasons, from the promise of a new school year to the beauty of trees changing colours to the family gatherings. For many, autumn also brings increased activity and a drive to end the year strong after the dog days of summer. As the pandemic lingers, this fall […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications

Over 102K Learn to Connect Like Jesus During Ontario Conference’s First-ever Virtual Camp Meeting

Posted: Aug 6th, 2021

For most Adventists, Camp Meeting is as much of a staple as haystacks; so much so that in 2019, 7,700+ Ontario church members gathered at Mississauga’s International Centre for a full day of Camp Meeting services. Unfortunately, COVID restrictions shut down our 2020 Camp Meeting. But this year, President Mansfield Edwards and other Conference leaders […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
General Ontario Conference

There’s Something for the Whole Family at our 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Camp Meeting

Posted: Jun 24th, 2021

There’s Something for the Whole Family at our 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Camp Meeting Registration live at ConnectingLikeJesus.com! In 2020, the world changed forever, including how we worshipped. But we are building upon the foundation set last year for ministry without borders with our first-ever virtual camp meeting. Our 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Camp Meeting […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
General Ontario Conference

SPOTLIGHT ON YOUTH MINISTRY AT CAMP MEETING Youth and Young Adult Camp Meeting, June 29-July 3

Posted: Jun 24th, 2021

A much-anticipated highlight of this year’s 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Virtual Camp Meeting is a separate camp meeting for Ontario youth, young adults (13-35+) and supporters. All programming for youth and young adults will centre on leading them into a growing, maturing relationship with Jesus Christ so they can make disciples. Specifically, the Youth and […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications

Southern Ontario Camp Meeting 2021 Reaching More Viewers Around the World

Posted: Jun 10th, 2021

Having conducted its first virtual camp meeting in 2020, the Southern Ontario district was determined to meet the needs of more people virtually in 2021. With Matthew 28:19-20 in mind, and more aware of the capability of media, the committee purposed to spiritually feed anyone they could reach. By God’s grace, for our June 4 […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Personal Ministries

One-on-One and in the Crowd with London’s Muslim Community

Posted: Jun 10th, 2021

London, Ontario, is home to approximately half a million people. It is a vibrant, lush suburb nestled in southwestern Ontario, about two hours’ drive west of Toronto. It is known as a tranquil, peaceful, uneventful city, an escape from the hustle and bustle of Toronto. However, June 6, 2021, will forever be remembered by Londoners […]
Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Communications

Winning Tips for Planting Digital Seeds as a Church

Posted: May 14th, 2021

On Tuesday, May 11, the Greater Toronto Area Ministerial Association (GTAMA) got the 411 on digital seed-planting from Dr. Rohann Wellington—English Ministers Coordinator, Greater New York Conference, Managing Director, Atlantic Union Adventist Media. In a presentation titled “Equipping Pastors for Effective Ministry in the Digital Age,” Wellington shared a virtual evangelism success strategy using agricultural […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications

Toronto North and Salem Become Ephesus, Expanding God’s Work in Scarborough

Posted: Apr 23rd, 2021

Last Sabbath, April 17, 2021, Ontario Conference leaders officiated the merger of two established Scarborough-area congregations into one. President Mansfield Edwards, Treasurer Virene Meikle, Ministerial Director Damson Oppong and Chief Auditor Egberth Jeffers joined Pastor Leonard Northe and members as Toronto North and Salem Company became Ephesus. The day’s theme was “To God Be the […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Youth

Ontario Conference’s First Virtual Global Youth Day Special Highlights Service to Essential Workers and Others

Posted: Mar 26th, 2021

On March 20, 2021, the continued pandemic did not faze the hundreds of Ontario children, youth, young adults and young at heart serving their communities on a sunny Global Youth Day. Instead, it inspired them even more to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Since 2013, Global Youth Day has challenged young people to […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
General Ontario Conference

Ontario Conference Hosting First-Ever Virtual Camp Meeting June 29 – July 3

Posted: Mar 12th, 2021

Over 7,000 people attended our last in-person camp meeting at the International Centre in Mississauga. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will shift operations from offline to online. New for 2021, we will host a combined camp meeting and ministries’ convention, where church departmental leaders will benefit from ministry training. From Tuesday to Friday […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Children’s Ministries & Education

Attendees of First WWWJ Training Inspired to Make Disciples Online

Posted: Feb 12th, 2021

It all began with a few Facebook posts. In 2015, Weng Daquila was approached by Queeny, who’d seen her posts of her daughter, Onyx, then 5, eating a vegetarian diet and singing for Jesus. Queeny wanted the same for her son, Simon. This interaction led to Queeny, her husband and son attending children’s Sabbath School […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Children’s Ministries & Education

Digital Evangelism Initiative for Children & Youth Off to a Strong Start

Posted: Feb 5th, 2021

In times past, the word, missionary, indicated that you left home and went to a distant land to share the gospel or engage in service projects. Today, when 60% of the world is online, you can be a missionary without even leaving your bedroom. This considered, on Sabbath, Jan. 30, 5 to 6:30 pm, Ontario […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications

“Change or Die!” First ‘Ministering During a Crisis’ Panel Delivers Many Gems

Posted: Jan 21st, 2021

The first of our “Ministering During a Crisis” panels, streamed live on Tuesday, the 19th, offered viewers a chance to finally hear the story of how the pandemic has impacted our “frontline workers”—pastors, Bible workers and elders. The response was positive, as viewers got a sense of not being alone in their struggles and gleaned […]
Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications

Ontario Conference Day of Prayer and Fasting: Seeking Revival Together

Posted: Jan 20th, 2021

Our two days of prayer and fasting started strong on Sabbath, January 9, with a state of the conference address from Executive Secretary Jakov Bibulovic and a compelling message from President Mansfield Edwards calling us out of complacency. Viewers were also blessed by multilingual prayers, beautiful music, and a testimony from a young lady challenging […]
Author
Kristen Bailey
Secretary, Communications

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