Farewell to Rev. Jon Turner

From Dr. Peter Reid:
We were thrilled when Rev. Jon Turner, his wife Jessica, and their two girls Michaela and Alyssa came from England one year ago to join our new staff team. Jon’s ministry has been well received and we have seen significant fruit in our midst in the short time they have been with us.

It is with sadness that I write to inform you that on June 15, 2014 I received Rev. Jon Turner’s resignation as Associate Executive Minister of New Congregations and, Director of the Atlantic Baptist Mission Board, effective July 1, 2014.

There seems to have been increased pressure on their family since coming to Canada, and after several months of agonizing attempts to work things out, the Turner family felt that it was best to return to England and put their marriage and family relationship first. We still believe that God called them to Canada to serve with us but we equally believe that family is our first calling under God and this must take precedence. We grieve over the difficulties the Turner family has experienced and ask that you hold them in your prayers for healing at this time. We deeply mourn their leaving. Our staff team was beginning to connect and work well together and we regret the loss of Jon’s leadership. The Church Planting ministry, which really started to blossom in the past year with many new opportunities on the horizon will be impacted by this change.

Please be in prayer for the CABC family and for the Executive Minister and the Council of Convention as they consider next steps and find a way to move forward at this time.

The Council of Convention is now in the process of appointing a Search Committee to begin a search for a new Associate Executive Minister. The position will be posted later in the summer and a search will be conducted this Fall to fill the vacancy. Please watch for a detailed posting with a job description and clear timelines for filling the position. Rev. Greg Jones has been appointed Interim Director of the Atlantic Baptist Mission Board and the Senior Staff team is working together to fulfill the responsibilities formerly held by Rev. Jon Turner. If you have questions feel free to contact the office of the Executive Minister or Rev. Greg Jones at the CABC office.