In the midst of COVID-19, we began hosting Zoom meetings called the Online Leadership Circle. This page has upcoming topics and important materials from previous gatherings.
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY MASTERCLASS
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Archived Meetings
December 2nd, 2020: The Launch Course
November 4th, 2020: How Our Shifting Culture and the Pandemic is Helping Us Reimagine the Church and Reshape the Future of the CBAC
October 21st: Special Guest, J.R. Briggs, Fresh Expressions US
September 30th: Re-Entering The Church Facility
June 10th: Listening and responding to racism and prejudice
Highlights:
- 7:11: Dr. Rhonda Britton on the reality of racism in North America
- 17:49: DeRico Symonds on systemic racism, the historical context of racial issues in Canada
- 23:46: DeRico Symonds on the problem with the response of, “yeah, but” and white privilege
- 33:25: DeRico Symonds on saying “black lives matter” vs. “all lives matter”
- 36:56: Dr. LeQuita Porter on becoming more sensitive to black people and becoming an ally
- 58:13: Dr. Rhonda Britton answers a question on educating ourselves without overwhelming Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour by making them share their experiences over and over again.
Resources:
- Slides from Dr. LeQuita Porter: “Allyship: A Compassionate Anti-Racism Response” (PDF)
- How to be a Christ-like Ally – Christianity Today
- Guide to Allyship (website)
- How to be an Antiracist – Ibram Kendi
- 10 Best Books on Anti-Racism – Esquire
- African United Baptist Association
June 3rd: Can’t Stop / Can’t Start – What our churches are learning during COVID-19
Highlights:
- Coming soon!
May 27th: Internet Safety and Security
Highlights:
- 7:42: Updating software, apps, and operating systems on your devices
- 9:37: Using Zoom safely
- 11:00: Using passwords securely and effectively
- 13:53: Cloud vs. local storage: how should we be storing our data?
- 15:42: Phishing and scams
- 22:49: Financial e-transfers and how to send them safely
- 23:43: Using wireless networks safely: church/home WiFi vs. public WiFi
- 29:19: Virtual Private Networks (VPNs): what they are and why you may need to use one
- 30:40: Smartphones, smart devices, and social media safety
Links:
- “CBAC Leadership Circle: Online Security” – Slides from Michael Jewett’s presentation (PDF)
- Canadian Internet Registry: “Canadian Shield”
- Beauceron Security: Free Resources and Tips
May 20th: Re-Opening and Children’s Ministry, Summer Programs, and Summer Students
Links:
- Neighbourhood Assessment Workbook (CBAC Youth & Family)
- Take-Out Church (CBOQ)
- Ministry Audit (CBOQ)
- Online VBS (Orange)
- Employer Supervision Tips and Resources (Dartmouth College)
- Discipleship Design: Developing a Plan to Flourish as a Disciple (Flourish Movement) (PDF)
- SMART Goals (Mind Tools)
May 13th: Re-Opening Our Churches Wisely and Well
Handouts:
- “Re-Opening Church Wisely and Re-Imagining Forward” – A guidance document designed to help churches to take steps forward in their re-opening plans—but to do so safely and flexibly. Produced by Kevin Vincent, Director of New Congregations, with contributions from six CBAC pastors. (PDF)
- “Charting A Direction” (The Journey Church) – An example of one CBAC church’s framework for the discussion and plans around re-opening. Produced by the leadership of The Journey Church, Moncton, NB. (PDF)
May 6th: Welcoming Guests Online and Digital Discipleship for Next Generation
Highlights:
- 5:31 – Tammy Giffen, Lead Pastor at Groundswell Church (NS) on a culture of welcome in our churches, and always thinking about the guest
- 12:54 – Jeremy Vincent, Site Pastor at Groundswell Church (NS) on actively welcoming guests in an online Sunday service and engaging people in your digital “lobby”
- 23:22 – Taylor Giffen, Site Pastor at Groundswell Church (NS) on the next steps for connecting with people who are interested in Groundswell, and how online connection will be different from in-person
- 30:57 – Nate Bartlett, Children’s Pastor at The Point Church (NB) on a philosophy of children’s ministry, engaging children online, and growing new and existing relationships with families
April 29th: Communication With Better Environments And Messages Online
April 22nd: Improving Online Church Gatherings
April 15th: Mental Health and Soul Care During The Pandemic
April 8th: Pastoral Care for the Critically Ill, Their Families, and for Funerals
Handouts:
Wednesday, April 1st: Finances
Handouts: