CBOQ"s Reel Family Time event happening on Saturday, July 30 to watch ICE AGE: Collision Course at Spheretech 14 In Ville St Laurent. Each registration includes a concession tray: kids tray of drink, popcorn and candy or adults receive a small drink and popcorn. (Program in English only) Click here to Register for this event! For more information such as accurate time, location, etc., please contact Tanya Yuen at tyuen@baptist.ca
Calling all CBOQ youth pastors and leaders to join together for three days of fellowship, networking and learning. We'll gather at Camp Kwasind with Jason Hildebrand as our keynote speaker and Darin Martin leading worship. Our time together will include: peer learning opportunities for ministry coaching some wacky group games moments to relax and reflect especially around your soul Registration costs: $99 before June 30 $149 * EXTENDED TILL SEPT
Avalanche is more than just a weekend retreat – it is often a life changing experience for many students. It is a chance for junior high students to join with 500 other young Canadian Baptists and see that they are not alone in their journey towards Jesus. Through high quality small group experiences, musical worship and engaging teaching, we aim to inspire your students, whether Christians or not, to begin
For over 17 years, these retreats have become landmark experiences for thousands of teenagers on their spiritual journey. This is one of the most anticipated and impactful weekends that students experience as it brings together fun, great teaching, spiritual growth, awesome food, and crazy activities. Our hope is that our churches make this a “must do” experience for their teens, as it is a place where the value of the
For over 17 years, these retreats have become landmark experiences for thousands of teenagers on their spiritual journey. This is one of the most anticipated and impactful weekends that students experience as it brings together fun, great teaching, spiritual growth, awesome food, and crazy activities. Our hope is that our churches make this a “must do” experience for their teens, as it is a place where the value of the
Today's Teens is the longest running, high quality (and most affordable!) one-day youth ministry training conference for youth workers, volunteer leaders, parents and student leaders. Register today at www.todaysteens.ca
The Compassion Experience-Six Nations (CE-SN) is an introductory weekend for youth and young adults from churches to better understand and explore First Nations ministries. We will be revamping this program and offering a template that you can use to prepare your own weekend experience. If there are any questions, feel free to email Alvin.
Make sure this is on your calendar because we want to increase the visibility of our point youth workers, both volunteer and paid! Assembly is a family gathering of Baptist churches, and an incredible time of networking, training, encouragement, worship and fellowship. There is also a special, off-site gathering on Thursday night for all youth ministry leaders that involves food and fun! Register for Assembly starting in 2016 at baptist.ca/assembly.
Avalanche is more than just a weekend retreat – it is often a life changing experience for many students. It is a chance for junior high students to join with 500 other young Canadian Baptists and see that they are not alone in their journey towards Jesus. Through high quality small group experiences, musical worship and engaging teaching, we aim to inspire your students, whether Christians or not, to begin
For over 18 years, these retreats have become landmark experiences for thousands of teenagers on their spiritual journey. This is one of the most anticipated and impactful weekends that students experience as it brings together fun, great teaching, spiritual growth, awesome food, and crazy activities. Our hope is that our churches make this a “must do” experience for their teens, as it is a place where the value of the
For 18 years, these retreats have become landmark experiences for thousands of teenagers on their spiritual journey. This is one of the most anticipated and impactful weekends that students experience as it brings together fun, great teaching, spiritual growth, awesome food, and crazy activities. Our hope is that our churches make this a “must do” experience for their teens, as it is a place where the value of the local
Compassion Experience-Dominican Republic March 8-17, 2018 | Los Alcarrizos, Dominican Republic Cost: $2,250/person (subject to US exchange rates) Previously known as mission trips, COMPASSION EXPERIENCES aim to equip and mobilize our churches, youth workers, youth to compassionately live out the message of Jesus locally, nationally, and internationally. Experience tells us that youth and young adults are profoundly transformed when they get out of their context and build relationships among those
Avalanche is more than just a weekend retreat – it is often a life changing experience for many students. It is a chance for junior high students to join with 500 other young Canadian Baptists and see that they are not alone in their journey towards Jesus. Through high quality small group experiences, musical worship and engaging teaching, we aim to inspire your students, whether Christians or not, to begin
For over 19 years, these retreats have become landmark experiences for thousands of teenagers on their spiritual journey. This is one of the most anticipated and impactful weekends that students experience as it brings together fun, great teaching, spiritual growth, awesome food, and crazy activities. Our hope is that our churches make this a “must do” experience for their teens, as it is a place where the value of the
For over 19 years, these retreats have become landmark experiences for thousands of teenagers on their spiritual journey. This is one of the most anticipated and impactful weekends that students experience as it brings together fun, great teaching, spiritual growth, awesome food, and crazy activities. Our hope is that our churches make this a “must do” experience for their teens, as it is a place where the value of the
Partnering with International Teams, CBOQ Youth is returning to the Lighthouse Project in Los Alcarrizos, Dominican Republic. This community school has been a great testimony of God’s work in the area. CBOQ Youth will be sending a team of up to 30 students and leaders as they further develop the ministry. Registration information is now available. Team applications are due September 28. Fill out my online form.
Transition 101 is a collaborative event for high school grads hosted by Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship, Power to Change, Ambassadors for Christ, the Navigators and the Canadian Baptists of Ontario and Quebec. We believe it is vital to connect graduating high school students going to college or university with a local faith community, both on campus and in a church. The purpose of Transition 101 is to facilitate those connections, not for any particular group,
Calling all CBOQ youth pastors and leaders to join together for three days of fellowship, networking and learning at Camp Kwasind. This year, we're focusing on Renegotiating Faith with one of the key authors, Rick Hiemstra (Evangelical Fellowship of Canada). Together, we'll delve deep into this research, discern how it impacts our local churches and across our region, and formulate some action steps out of this. Mike Janzen will lead
This annual outreach event features the Toronto Raptors against the Utah Jazz. We encourage youth ministries to invite unchurched friends to join in this special event. Not only will they experience a great game (hopefully), but also a post-game program courtside with games and likely a testimony from a Raptors player. Download the registration package for more details. Register Here REGISTRATION PACKAGE
Do you see yourself as you really are? In a world that tries to define each of us, each point of view tells maybe one part of our story (and some viewpoints are not true at all!). So who do we listen to? We’re reminded that as we know and grow closer to Jesus, he knows us as we really are (1 Corinthians 13:12). His voice is the one we
Along with CBOQ Kids, we are extending their Raptors 905 Faith and Family event to include a youth outreach component. This is a great opportunity to come watch hopefully-soon-to-be NBA players, then enjoy a post-game program featuring a Raptors 905 player and on-court games. (Think of this as Centre Court, G-League style.) Have your students invite their friends (and their families) for this affordable event! Fill out my online
Do you see yourself as you really are? In a world that tries to define each of us, each point of view tells maybe one part of our story (and some viewpoints are not true at all!). So who do we listen to? We’re reminded that as we know and grow closer to Jesus, he knows us as we really are (1 Corinthians 13:12). His voice is the one we
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Mental health in youth has always been a predominant subject in youth ministry. The last few weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic has escalated the issue much more. Brett Ullman, a leading youth ministry specialist in this area, presented his talk called "The Walking Wounded". The bigger opportunity is the Q&A session we'll have with him on Thursday, June 4, 7:30-8:30 pm; you can submit your questions online below and register
Each year, we gather our youth leaders together for rest, restoration and renewal. This year, we are excited to have Sam Lee (co-lead Pastor at Spring Garden Church) lead us through the movements of Henri Nouwen’s Life of the Beloved as part of his D.min studies for a 1-day online event. Why should I come to this retreat? Come and be part of exploring the spirituality of Henri Nouwen and
Thank you to those who joined us for Avalanche 2021: CBOQ Youth's epic jr. high school winter retreat. We will be "repackaging" all our materials into a do-it-yourself weekend retreat to be released in late February. Meisha's talks: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL32021TZjOyaIAxzB3V1GAlhnhjtrQjmE Connexus' worship playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL32021TZjOyZs91JgAqhUnqemOcVJadQb This year, you can buy “ONE” merchandise through Promotional Source (a 3rd party distributor). Items can be purchased on-demand in whatever quantities and various colour selections you’d like. They
Welcome to BLIZZARD 2021: CBOQ Youth's epic high school winter retreat. Because of the pandemic, we all met together online. That means you can also share in our Blizzard adventures with Dave Overholt's messages and Life Support's worship videos. Dave Overholt's messages Life Support videos This year, you can buy “ONE” merchandise through Promotional Source (a 3rd party distributor). Items can be purchased on-demand in whatever quantities and various colour
Join Alvin and Bret Chapman as they discuss your questions about how your youth ministry could minister in an online gaming environment.
Join Alvin and Bret Chapman as they take your questions from parents about online gaming and kids.
Join our CBOQ Youth team as they present our white paper on reopening for youth ministry. We'll also have time to share with one another and pray together. (Registration is required by clicking on the Zoom link.)
Canadian Baptist Youth Team is calling the Canadian Baptist family to prayer on behalf of our young people, especially during this pandemic. We invite you to join together nationally on JUNE 13, 2021 to pray for the upcoming generation. For more information, including resources to help, go to prayforyouth.ca.
We are looking forward to the opportunity to regather with our youth pastors this fall. This will be a concerted time of fellowship, prayer and future discernment together as we venture into this next phase of youth ministry in our (hopefully) post-pandemic world. Registration is now open (see the form below). If you register before August 31, you'll get a special gift upon arrival. (Note: If the campsite is not
We are excited to be hosting our 22nd Jr. high winter retreat: AVALANCHE! Due to changing circumstances, we're hosting a satellite retreat where your group can choose to join us in your own in-person gathering or as a group online. This year, we're making Avalanche FREE! (If you'd like to help offset our expenses, feel free to e-transfer to donation@baptist.ca or online with pw "youth2000"; just include "Avalanche 2022" in
We are excited to be hosting our 22nd high school winter retreat: BLIZZARD! Due to changing circumstances, we’re hosting a satellite retreat where your group can choose to join us in your own in-person gathering or as a group online. This year, we're making Blizzard FREE! (If you'd like to help offset our expenses, feel free to e-transfer to donation@baptist.ca or online with pw "youth2000"; just include "Blizzard 2022" in
CBOQ’s Reignite Conference features Dr. Andrew Root (the Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN and author of books such as “The Pastor in a Secular Age”, “The End of Youth Ministry” and “Faith Formation in a Secular Age”) on September 28-29 live online. Along with CBOQ’s Church Life and Leadership (CLL) team, we are excited to host in this great opportunity. AND
We are excited to announce we are hosting Centre Court 2022 on Saturday, December 3 @ Scotiabank Arena. What is Centre Court? It’s a first-point-of-contact for your youth ministry’s non-Christian friends. We host an event that happens courtside at Scotiabank Arena where some of your youth are invited to participate in on-court activities and to hear from a player how Jesus impacts their lives. It is also an
Avalanche 2023 is our jr. high winter retreat hosted at Muskoka Woods. This year’s speaker features Karra Busse. Why join on January 20-22? This will be the first in-person retreat we've hosted since January 2020. Your church will be one of 4 teams converging in Muskoka for an epic weekend of fun, worship and learning in God's word. We hope you'll join us on this "Roadtrip" where faith, life and
Blizzard 2023 is our high school winter retreat hosted at Muskoka Woods. This year’s speaker features Lisa Pak (with Finishing The Task (FTT) Global Strategist). Life Support will be returning to lead worship. Why join on February 10-12? This will be the first in-person retreat we've hosted since February 2020. Your church will be one of 4 teams converging in Muskoka for an epic weekend of fun, worship and learning
https://youtu.be/hK_fSQ1Db2s This new initiative from CBOQ Next Gen called Centre Court-Jr aims to provide a space for deeper faith conversations within families and church groups (such as sports camps, youth groups, or other ministry gatherings). Not only can you enjoy a fun Raptors 905 game together, you also have opportunities to hear about faith stories from a Raptors 905 team member plus kids can experience the opportunity to be
Inviting all Children and Youth Pastors to Camp Kwasind for our first ever CBOQ Next Gen Retreat. Join us for a time of networking, worship and equipping. Margaret Boersma, a passionate educator, trainer, consultant, and speaker who is dedicated to equipping educators, parents, and pastors with communication and leadership skills including novel teaching methods and emotional intelligence will lead us through an interactive and practical training session called "Empowering Your
Avalanche 2024 is our jr. high winter retreat hosted at Muskoka Woods. This year’s speaker features Jason Persaud with Sanctus Worship as our worship team. Why join on January 19-21? This is an epic retreat with 400+ jr. highs from churches across Ontario and Quebec gathering in the Muskokas. Your church will be one of 4 teams converging in Muskoka for an 40 hours of fun, worship and learning in
Blizzard 2024 is our high school winter retreat hosted at Muskoka Woods. This year’s speaker features Tammy Giffen with Life Support as our worship team. Why join on February 9-11? This is an epic retreat with 500+ high school students from churches across Ontario and Quebec gathering in the Muskokas. Your church will be one of 4 teams converging in Muskoka for an 40 hours of fun, worship and learning
https://youtu.be/mgEy_XTlxkw Watch the Toronto Raptors play against Oklahoma City Thunders, either in-person at Scotiabank Arena or in a watch party with your group. Following the end of the game watch a live streamed interview of Herbie Kuhn, Voice of the Raptors and co-Chaplain, as he shares fun stories of his faith journey. The hope is that is can be the catalyst for further faith conversations with friends. Register below
Faith Sticks is a family-friendly faith night with the Toronto Marlies! This is a amazing opportunity to watch a great afternoon of hockey with friends and family that have not yet come to faith. Following the hockey game, you will hear from a Toronto Marlies player share about Jesus' impact on his life! The after game event also includes SKATING ON THE ICE! Faith Sticks could be the break out
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Join us for a transformative journey of spiritual refresh and professional growth at our upcoming retreat designed exclusively for youth and children's pastors. Our featured speaker is Tim Teakle who will unpack Generation Alpha. Tim has served 20+ years in ministry and is currently the National Alpha Youth Director at Alpha Canada. He has a Master of Divinity in Youth and Family Ministry from Tyndale Seminary and a Bachelor of
Avalanche 2025 is our jr. high winter retreat hosted at Muskoka Woods. And we are excited to celebrate our 25th season of winter retreats! This year’s speaker features Tim Teakle with Shawn Wiebe with GoodCompany as our worship team. Why join on January 17-19? This is an epic retreat with 400+ jr. highs from churches across Ontario and Quebec gathering in the Muskokas. Your church will be one of 4
Blizzard 2025 is our high school winter retreat hosted at Muskoka Woods. And we are excited to celebrate our 25th season of winter retreats! This year’s speaker features Mike Gordon with Life Support as our worship team. Why join on February 7-9? This is a monumental retreat with 500+ high school students from churches across Ontario and Quebec gathering in the Muskokas. Your church will be one of 4 teams
