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.
CBOQ Now is a webinar series designed for you!
Each month we guide you through topical discussions with practical next steps and resources that will help you navigate the COVID-19 reality.
Sign up below and spend an hour each month with your fellow church leaders who want to navigate the challenges and opportunities before us.
Missed a session? View past webinars here.
Upcoming Session
Effective Communication in a Pandemic – March 11, 10:00 am
How can you help your community engage with your church and its message?
Soul Day: Disorientation and Orientation
Monday, February 8, 9:30-4:30
It has been a difficult year for you, pastors. You have sacrificed your own life for the sake of others. It’s time to receive an invitation to rest from Jesus. It’s time for Him to minister to you. We invite you to Soul Day for Pastors to receive that rest. Rest in our souls and our bodies is needed more than ever. For this Soul Day, we will be spending time meditation on John 21 which was a space of disorientation to reorientation for the disciples.
This guided personal retreat experience will provide a blend of online worship and community and off-line personal spiritual practices.
Weekly Pastor’s Prayer
CBOQ hosts a weekly prayer time for pastors, Tuesdays at 11am. Sign up for a reminder here:
New Resource: Spiritual Practices Guide
A guide for a personal retreat or to lead a small group or your leadership team.
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
Pastors Transitions January 21, 2021
Beginning Ministry
Karl deSouza | Montreal Chinese Baptist Church | December 8, 2020 |
Andy Lin | Wismer Baptist Church | January 1, 2021 |
Xuelian Yang | Montreal Chinese Baptist Church | December 1, 2020 |
Concluding Ministry
Brian Affleck (retired) | Carelton Place Baptist Church | January 1, 2021 |
James Alford | Whitby Baptist Church | December 31, 2020 |
Melissa Aukema | Bridle Trail Baptist Church | January 1, 2021 |
Eric Campbell | Central Baptist Church Sarnia | January 1, 2021 |
Kevin Chan | Scarborough Chinese Baptist Church | January 1, 2021 |
Brenda Cheung | Wismer Baptist Church | January 20, 2021 |
John Cullen | Lorne Park Baptist Church | October 1, 2020 |
Kenneth Johnston | Inniswood Baptist Church | February 1, 2021 |
Michael Lau (retired) | Logos Baptist Church, York Region | January 1, 2021 |
James McBeth (retired) | First Baptist Church Fort Erie | January 1, 2021 |
Christina Ng | Calvary Logos Baptist Church | February 1, 2021 |
Gordon Rutledge | Hillsburgh Baptist Church | February 1, 2021 |
Chris Taylor | Edmison Baptist Church | January 1, 2021 |
Bill Terris (retired) | Blenheim Baptist Church | February 1, 2021 |
David West (retired) | First Baptist Church Brampton | January 1, 2021 |
C. David Young (retired) | First Baptist Church Meaford | January 1, 2021 |
Jun Yu | North Toronto Chinese Baptist Church | February 1, 2021 |
Ordination
Lucas Jervis | Avenue Road Baptist Church | January 17, 2021 |
Upcoming Events
Discipleship Online: Christian Maturity and Emotionally Healthy Discipleship
We are continuing our discipleship online series. Our purpose is to cultivate a culture of discipl...
March 4 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmJourney Together: Race and the Individual
This is the second in a series of four conversations on race and the church hosted by CBOQ. We long ...
March 10 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pmJourney Together: Race and Youth | Families
This is the third in a series of four conversations on race and the church hosted by CBOQ. We long t...
April 21 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm