Schedule

Check out the schedule for this year's Lead Forward Conference.

Tuesday

7:00 pm

Opening Reception

Summit Pacific College
Join us at Summit Pacific College for our opening Reception with Appetizers and H'orderves. Summit is celebrating their 50th anniversary in Abbotsford, and students will be joining us for Lead Forward this year.

Wednesday

9:00 am

Plenary #1

Sanctuary
The Lion is the Lamb
“Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest”, says the Lord; the kind of rest that allows us to stand firm, press on follow where He leads. What does resilient ministry look like? What does it take to be rooted in Christ so that we can stretch and serve the God who delights to invite us to co-labour with Him for the Kingdom

Wednesday

10:45 am

Wednesday

12:15 pm

Lunch Break

Gymnasium / Fireside Room (Mission Global Luncheon)
Lunch is included with your registration cost, unless you opted out of the lunch during your registration. Wednesday's Lunch is a Burrito Bowl with your choice of protein, selected on your registration. We are thrilled to invite you to this year's Mission Global Luncheon, happening during Lead Forward Conference. This luncheon is open to everyone; come join as we honour and connect with our incredible Global Workers. Our special guest, Murray Cornelius, the Mission Global Director, will share inspirational stories of how the gospel is transforming lives around the world. He’ll also discuss how churches can effectively partner with Global Workers as they are sent and serve in various corners of the world.

Wednesday

2:30 pm

Wednesday

7:00 pm

Plenary #2

Sanctuary
Restoring your Passion for Ministry - Strength
Do you sometimes feel like you’re just working the machine? Do you need a fresh perspective on what God has called you to do? This session will help restore your calling and help you believe for greater things ahead.

Thursday

8:30 am

Prayer & Communion Service

Sanctuary
Join us for this prayer and communion service ahead of our 3rd Main Session.

Thursday

9:30 am

Plenary #3

Sanctuary
NT Story for Missional Vitality
The narrative of Luke/Acts shows how the earliest church continued the mission of Jesus – with nonstrategic strategies like: react instead of act; go back to lead forward, and ignore prophecy.

Thursday

10:45 am

Thursday

12:15 pm

Lunch Break

Gymnasium / North Auditorium (Legacy Builders Lunch)
Lunch is included with your registration cost, unless you opted out of the lunch during your registration. Thursday's Lunch is a Greek Buffet with Chicken, Potatoes, Rice and Pita Bread. Legacy Builders (Seniors Lunch) will be held simultaneously in the North Auditorium.

Thursday

2:30 pm

Special Business Meeting

Sanctuary
Join us for a special business meeting to vote on constitution changes presented by the DLT.

Thursday

7:00 pm

Plenary #4

Sanctuary
Restoring the Fullness of the Spirit in You – Stability
Stability in leadership starts with deep reliance on the Holy Spirit. We can’t do this on our own. We need the power that comes from the Holy Spirit. Our churches need this desperately. As leaders, we can only give what we have. This session will inspire you to become the leader your church needs at this pivotal moment in our nation.