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Connect is the annual gathering of the FEBC (formerly known as the “FEBC Convention”). Pastors, leaders, and congregation members from around the FEBC gather in one place to fellowship, learn, worship, and to conduct the business of our organization. The goal of Connect is to connect you with people, information, and resources that will help you do ministry better.
Connect happens in early July. |
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While many pastors and church leaders attend this event, it is open to anyone who is interested in ministry or in our Fellowship. There is plenty going on that will help you do ministry, whether you are a paid staff member, a volunteer leader, or a layperson who just wants to help.
Each FEBC church is asked to provide delegates to Connect, to vote at our Annual General Meetings. Both the national and international meetings are held during this event. If you are interested in attending, ask your church leaders if they still need delegates. |
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Both print and online registration forms will be available here on our website. Your local church leaders should also be able to help you register. Before registering, ask your local church leaders if they need more delegates.
Registration includes:
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What can i expect at connect?
Expect to feel like you are at a family gathering. There is something special about believers from similar churches in different parts of Canada and the US coming together to fellowship and to encourage one another. You will quickly find that you have far more in common than you might have guessed.
Expect a casual environment, with a healthy dose of fun to go with lots of learning and engagement. Expect to come away with new ideas for ministry and new friends that are experiencing the same struggles and victories in ministry as you.
Expect a casual environment, with a healthy dose of fun to go with lots of learning and engagement. Expect to come away with new ideas for ministry and new friends that are experiencing the same struggles and victories in ministry as you.
What are daily schedules like?
Below is a typical Connect schedule:
On Thursday morning, show up at the church by 11am to check in and get your tickets for the afternoon Group Outings. A box lunch will be served (unless your outing includes lunch), followed by an exciting outing with fellow believers (select your outing when you register).
Dinner is at 5:30pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm – where you will hear from our Keynote Speaker. At 8pm, grab a snack and stick around for fellowship.
Friday – Sessions begin at 9am and continue until 3pm (with a half-hour break at 10:30 and an hour for lunch at noon). Breakout Sessions are from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Dinner is at 5:30pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm. We’ll fellowship around a bonfire at 8pm.
Saturday – Sessions begin at 9am. At 11am, we will have a working session where you help us do ministry better, followed by lunch at noon. At 1pm, we will have Directed Ministry Conversations. Breakout Sessions are from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Dinner is at 5:30pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm. Snacks and fellowship are at 8pm.
Sunday – Here from the Keynote Speaker or FEBC President during the morning service.
Dinner is at 5:30pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm – where you will hear from our Keynote Speaker. At 8pm, grab a snack and stick around for fellowship.
Friday – Sessions begin at 9am and continue until 3pm (with a half-hour break at 10:30 and an hour for lunch at noon). Breakout Sessions are from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Dinner is at 5:30pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm. We’ll fellowship around a bonfire at 8pm.
Saturday – Sessions begin at 9am. At 11am, we will have a working session where you help us do ministry better, followed by lunch at noon. At 1pm, we will have Directed Ministry Conversations. Breakout Sessions are from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Dinner is at 5:30pm, and the evening service begins at 6:30pm. Snacks and fellowship are at 8pm.
Sunday – Here from the Keynote Speaker or FEBC President during the morning service.
What are evening services like?
Each evening, we will come together for a time of worship. The service includes a few FEBC highlights, along with worship music and a challenging message from our Keynote Speaker. Snacks and fellowship follow the service.
what are breakout sessions
A Breakout Session is an opportunity to dive deeper into one topic in a smaller group setting. There are sessions on Friday and Saturday afternoon, so you can choose two of the sessions. Each year we bring in experts to address various topics relevant to local church ministry.
what are directed ministry conversations?
Directed Ministry Conversations are opportunities to get together with others who work in the same area of ministry as you to discuss methods, stories, and ideas. You’ll talk about things that work well and things that haven’t worked so well to sharpen what your church is doing. You are not alone!
Following are some typical conversation topics:
Following are some typical conversation topics:
- Lead Pastors
- Youth / Children
- Music /Worship
- Global Partners (Missions Support)
- Church Administration / Policy
what is the project offering about?
Each year, the FEBC selects a project to support with offerings at Connect. Traditionally, churches and individuals have supported this offering by mailing gifts before the event and by bringing gifts to the event. This may be a project involving a supported missionary or camp, or an FEBC need.
should I come to connect?
