Pastors’ News
If you are a CBOQ Pastor, this is for you!
Below you will find links to recent issues of the CBOQ Pastors’ Update, news about where your fellow pastors are starting or finishing ministry and information about important upcoming events that are geared towards you and your ministry.
Now that you’ve been re-opened for at least a few weeks, how is it going? What has worked and what hasn’t? What have been the joys and challenges? What opportunities are before you? How are you?
On October 28 a group of pastors and leaders talked about these topics and others. Read the Summary.
Additional Resources:
Feeling Exhausted, Burned Out?
Here are some resources to provide you with some support and encouragement.
- Work life Health – This is a 24/7 hotline available to you at no cost through your benefits. Call 1-800-387-4765 (English) or 1-800-361-5676 (French) or visit: www.workhealthlife.com.
- Counselling
Tyndale Counselling Services – available for individuals, couples, and families
Living Waters Counselling Centre – available in English and Cantonese - Spiritual Direction
Emmaus Formation Centre – please contact Sandy Broadus for referrals.
Tyndale Association of Spiritual Directors (TASD)
Feel free to contact Paul Lam if you have any questions about these resources.
CBOQ Now
On the second Thursday of the month (September-April) at 10:00 am. CBOQ Now hosts a conversation on topics that are current and relevant to pastors and churches today.
December 9: Mapping Your Neighbourhood
January 13: Listening and Learning Together
February 10: Decolonizing Evangelism
March 10: Dreams as Mission
Pastoral Transitions
Beginning Ministry
| Silas Chan | Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church | June 1, 2021 |
| Kathryn Root Parr | Westview Baptist Church | July 1, 2021 |
Concluding Ministry
| Ronald Hawkins
(retiring) |
Hagersville Baptist Church | September 1, 2021 |
| Edmund Blank
(retiring) |
Mississauga City Baptist Church | September 19, 2021 |
| Benjamin Li (retiring) | North Toronto Chinese Baptist Church | September 30, 2021 |
| Xi Chen | Burlington Missionary Baptist Church | November 1, 2021 |
| John Lambshead (retiring) | First Baptist Church Listowel | November 1, 2021 |
Examining Council
| James Knight | Donway Baptist Church | November 26, 2021 |
Ordination
| Lily Hung | Mississauga Grace Missionary Baptist Church | November 28, 2021 |
| Wei-Neng Hung | Mississauga Grace Missionary Baptist Church | November 28, 2021 |
Weekly Pastor’s Prayer
CBOQ hosts a weekly prayer time for pastors, Tuesdays at 11am. Sign up here and we will send you a weekly reminder:
Fill out my online form.
Monthly Pastors’ Update
Missed an issue? The Pastors’ Update is sent out on the third Thursday of each month.
If you have any questions about the Pastors’ Update, or if you’re not receiving the Pastors’ Update on a monthly basis, please contact Carol Gouveia, Team Coordinator, Church Life and Leadership.
Past Issues
On the Blog
Upcoming Events
CBOQ Now
On the second Thursday of the month (September-April) at 10:00 am. CBOQ Now hosts a conversation on ...
December 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amCBOQ Now
On the second Thursday of the month (September-April) at 10:00 am. CBOQ Now hosts a conversation on ...
January 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amListening and Learning
Never has listening been such an important practice particularly as we consider indigenous issues. F...
January 13, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amChurch Planters Gathering
CBOQ Church Planters gather together quarterly for inspiration, encouragement, fellowship and prayer...
January 20, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pmDiscipleship Culture Series
Sept 30 | Nov 25 | Jan 27 | March 10 | May 26 10am-12pm The Discipleship Culture series will refle...
January 27, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
