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A faithful servant to his Lord and to the CABC churches here in Atlantic Canada, Rev. Dr. Keith Hobson, 94, passed away this past Sunday at his home. As a retired pastor, former CABC Executive Minister (1970-1983), and Interim General Secretary of the Baptist Federation… Read More »

Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) is pleased to announce that Rev. Alden Crain has been appointed to the role of Atlantic Canada Representative, starting July 29, 2013. Alden and his wife Tracey previously served as Global Field Staff with CBM from 2000 – 2006 in Kenya,… Read More »

On May the 12th a beautiful service of Baptism took place at North Head Baptist Church when two ladies were led through the waters of Baptism by Pastor Rev. Ed Shaw. Names of the two are: Mrs. Rosalie Guthrie & Ms. Mary Dale Markee. After… Read More »

Have you had opportunity to help lead women’s retreats, small group Bible studies, a ‘Ladies’ Morning Out’ program or taught children’s Sunday School, led DVBS or mid-week children’s programs? Would you like to be involved in a Short Term Mission experience that would encourage women… Read More »

I firmly believe that Baptists in Atlantic Canada should be praying about how to start new congregations and birth fresh expressions of church in our region. There is a need for renewal in many of our struggling congregations and I wonder if some shouldn’t be… Read More »

This is our second year doing this Mission Camp (May 30-June 2) and I am really excited with how God is piecing all the details together.  We have a great group of special speakers lined up for the weekend.  Our Keynote address on Friday evening will… Read More »

Mothers Day is a day we set aside to honour our mothers (whether they be our birth moms, foster moms, or people who cared for us like a mom). Truth be told it shouldn’t have to be just one day; it should be everyday. They… Read More »

This weekend Acadia Divinity College will host graduation celebrations beginning with a Commissioning Service for its graduates on Friday evening, followed by the Baccalaureate Service Sunday morning and Convocation Sunday afternoon. For many the Commissioning Service is a spiritual high point of the school year… Read More »

This is Mental Health Week in Canada. For 62 years the Canadian Mental Health Association (http://www.cmha.ca) has been promoting awareness and open dialogue around mental health issues. The Rapha Network(formerly the Rapha Initiative) has been working in our Convention helping to shed light on the darkness… Read More »

Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) recently announced that Global Field Staff Aaron and Erica Kenny will be the new Africa Team Leaders, effective immediately.  The Kennys replace Colin Godwin, who will be departing CBM as of June 30, 2013 to become the President of Carey Theological… Read More »