Category: Youth and Family Ministries

It has been said that members of the current generation are “digital natives”: not knowing a world without the internet, cell phones, text messaging and social media. This reality does present some challenges, but it also offers many opportunities with respect to ministry and sharing… Read More »

Last weekend almost 200 leaders in children / family ministries from all over the Atlantic Provinces gathered for an exciting time of connecting, worship, and training!  This is the second year for NEXT Conference, and it was a great success! NEXT Conference is an annual… Read More »

After eight years of dedication and service, we sadly announce that Rev. Dale Stairs will leave his role as Director of Youth & Family Ministries with the CABC at the end of August. Dale will take on the new position as Director of the Bachelor… Read More »

Are you involved in children’s ministry, either as a staff member or as a volunteer? Are you looking for quality training for yourself and your teams? Feeling under resourced or alone in ministry and want to connect with other leaders in children’s ministry? If you… Read More »

On April 1st, Adrian Gardner will be starting a part time position as an Associate Director of the Youth and Family Ministries Department of our Convention. He will work alongside the current staff, taking on specific responsibilities in Tidal Impact, Family mission tours and Potential… Read More »

In ancient times, the well was a gathering place in the community for people to collect water. It was also a place for relationships and conversation that might even lead to a transforming experience. At least that’s what John tells us in his gospel about… Read More »

One of the key ways that the Youth and family department helps strengthen the churches of our Convention in ministering effectively to youth, young adults and families is by equipping leaders to become more effective in youth ministry (History & Purpose). Throughout the year there… Read More »

In September 2010, Rev. Marion Jamer started a contract position as Family Ministries Coordinator within the Youth and Family Ministries Department of our Convention, and she very quickly became a valued member of the team! Marion’s primary areas of responsibility were the coordination of family… Read More »

Tidings Article, February 2006By Lois Mitchell, PhD On any given day, as God’s gaze scans the earth, I can only imagine the sights he sees and the emotions these sights stir in our Creator. I once saw a book of paintings by Pieter Bruegel (the… Read More »

Family Violence Committee Convention of Atlantic Baptist Churches If you hold to my teaching you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:31b-32 The family is an institution ordained by God and designed for… Read More »