Category: CBAC News

One of the highlights of Springforth is the graduation of the volunteers that have completed their studies in the Youth Leader Training Program (YLTP). This is a 14 month program that is designed for youth leaders to help them gain some basic training for their… Read More »

Dr. Anna Robbins & Rev. Jeremiah Johnston Acadia Divinity College (ADC) has recently announced two new appointments to the ADC family. Dr. Anna Robbins has been appointed by the Board of Trustees as the Director of Doctoral Studies, overseeing the Acadia Doctor of Ministry program,… Read More »

Ministry in our camps is starting to ramp up for the summer. It’s an exciting time as camp directors, staff and potential campers hope for lots of great weather, time with friends and opportunities to share God’s love. Did you know – the churches and… Read More »

Here’s an update on our recent story about the flooding in Perth-Andover. In a conversation with the pastor, Rev. Michael Fredericks, he shared that the community is still in cleanup and recovery mode. With a third of the town flooded, people displaced from their homes,… Read More »

As the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches we are always looking for opportunities and tools for supporting and encouraging churches in their God-given mission of faithfully living out the Good News of Jesus Christ. We’re happy to announce one such resource: in conjunction with Commitment… Read More »

Well, it seems spring has arrived! Not only does the calendar tell us, but so does the weather we’ve been having. It’s a small reminder to us of God’s involvement in every aspect of our lives. I wanted to update you on some of what… Read More »

On Friday March 23rd Perth-Andover was declared a state of emergency as the Saint John River spilled its banks into our village in Northwestern New Brunswick. Around 500 people were directly affected when their homes or businesses were damaged by record-level floodwaters. Our Church building… Read More »

Canadian Baptist Ministries (CBM) announces the resignation of Global Field Staff Paul and Kelly Carline, effective June 30. The Carlines are currently on home assignment and will continue deputation until June, when they will return to Kenya for a few weeks to say farewell to… Read More »

After nearly twenty-four years of dedicated service at the Senior Staff level of the Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches, Dr. Malcolm Beckett will be leaving later this year to assume the role of Lead Pastor of Grand Bay Baptist Church in Grand Bay, NB. In… Read More »

Dr. Robert Knowles has been appointed as Crandall University’s next Vice President for Advancement, effective August 1, 2012. An alumnus of Crandall (BA ‘89), Acadia University (MDiv ’93), Providence Theological Seminary (MA ’99) and Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary (DMin ’05), Dr. Knowles has also completed… Read More »