We are excited to invite you to come together on Saturday, February 15, for an Association event designed to help us all as we make strides toward becoming intercultural congregations. Dr Steve McMullin, Professor Emeritus and Consultant on Intercultural Competency at Acadia Divinity College, will be leading us in two sessions as we learn together about this vital part of our mission.

Halifax is one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, and we have an enormous number of new Canadians coming into our region. Many of our churches have seen the effects of these changes. It is exciting but can
also be overwhelming as we seek to keep up and minister well amidst the new diversity in our churches.

This event will be hosted by New Beginnings Ministries, 26 Cherry Brook Rd, Cherry Brook. We are grateful for New Beginnings' willingness to share their facility and their hospitality with us.

Coffee and lunch are a vital part of this event, as you'll have the opportunity to form and deepen relationships with others who share in our wider community, so come early and plan to stay for the duration!

The event will begin with registration at 9:00 am, and will run from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm.

PLEASE REGISTER TO INDICATE YOUR PLANS TO ATTEND THIS EVENT:

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Dr McMullin will lead two sessions:

Session 1: Why Intercultural Congregations? Why Now?

As people from around the world move to Atlantic Canada, what are the implications for Christian witness and ministry?

Session 2: Becoming Intercultural Congregations: What Does It Mean?

In practical ways, how can local congregations incorporate people from around the globe in ways that are faithful to our Christian mission?

About Dr McMullin:

Dr. Steve McMullin served as a pastor for 27 years before becoming Professor of Evangelism and Mission at Acadia Divinity College. He and his wife Rosalie have facilitated international student ministry for many years at RiverCross Church in Saint John. Having retired from ADC at the end of 2022, he now serves as Professor Emeritus and as Consultant on Intercultural Competency.


We hope to see you there!