READING
01
Highlights
Ontario
Winter 2021
Edition:
A collection of stories, articles, testimonies, and updates from across the Ontario Conference. Please click the button below to read the latest edition (Winter 2021)
Read Here
Holidays
02
Greetings
Holiday
President Edwards
from
A Video Greeting from Mansfield Edwards, President of the Ontario Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Please click the play button below!
WORSHIP
02
Click to CONNECT
COVID 19
03
COVID-19
Holiday
& Information
Resources
Stay connected and informed in regards to all the latest updates and information relevant to COVID-19, the Ontario Conference, and your local church. Please click the button below to visit the official Ontario Conference COVID-19 site
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PRAYER
04
Phone Line
Prayer Phone Line
Prayer Request Form
&
If you are looking for prayer, please feel free to either call 1-888-984-2326 (Sunday - Friday, 12:00pm - 8:00pm) or click on the button below to submit a prayer request online
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UPCOMING
EVENTS

Latest upcoming conference events in Ontario
Sabbath School

Nov 7 Ends: Jan 30 10:30am - 12:30pm

Sabbath School Enrichment Training Series (Qualified)
Mens Ministries

Jan 7 Ends: Jan 29

Men’s “Recalibrate Mission” Series
Ministerial

Jan 23 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Elder’s Round Table
Children’s Ministries & Education

Jan 30 5:00pm - 7:00pm

The “Why Care About…?” Series
Youth

Feb 4 Ends: Feb 6

“Calibrate” Youth Ministries Convention
Sabbath School

Feb 6 Ends: Mar 20 10:30am - 12:30pm

Qualified Sabbath School Teacher Course
Sabbath School

Nov 7 Ends: Jan 30 10:30am - 12:30pm

Sabbath School Enrichment Training Series (Qualified)
Mens Ministries

Jan 7 Ends: Jan 29

Men’s “Recalibrate Mission” Series
Ministerial

Jan 23 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Elder’s Round Table
Children’s Ministries & Education

Jan 30 5:00pm - 7:00pm

The “Why Care About…?” Series
Youth

Feb 4 Ends: Feb 6

“Calibrate” Youth Ministries Convention
Sabbath School

Feb 6 Ends: Mar 20 10:30am - 12:30pm

Qualified Sabbath School Teacher Course
Sabbath School

Nov 7 Ends: Jan 30 10:30am - 12:30pm

Sabbath School Enrichment Training Series (Qualified)
Mens Ministries

Jan 7 Ends: Jan 29

Men’s “Recalibrate Mission” Series
Ministerial

Jan 23 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Elder’s Round Table
Children’s Ministries & Education

Jan 30 5:00pm - 7:00pm

The “Why Care About…?” Series
Youth

Feb 4 Ends: Feb 6

“Calibrate” Youth Ministries Convention
Sabbath School

Feb 6 Ends: Mar 20 10:30am - 12:30pm

Qualified Sabbath School Teacher Course
Sabbath School

Nov 7 Ends: Jan 30 10:30am - 12:30pm

Sabbath School Enrichment Training Series (Qualified)
Mens Ministries

Jan 7 Ends: Jan 29

Men’s “Recalibrate Mission” Series
Ministerial

Jan 23 7:00pm - 8:45pm

Elder’s Round Table
Children’s Ministries & Education

Jan 30 5:00pm - 7:00pm

The “Why Care About…?” Series
Youth

Feb 4 Ends: Feb 6

“Calibrate” Youth Ministries Convention
Sabbath School

Feb 6 Ends: Mar 20 10:30am - 12:30pm

Qualified Sabbath School Teacher Course
Click Here For Full Conference Events List
Latest upcoming local church events in Ontario
Click Here For Full Local Church Events List

LATEST
UPDATES

LATEST ANNOUNCEMENTS

General Ontario Conference | Jan 5, 2022
Jan 5th – COVID-19 Guidelines Update – PLEASE READ
Stewardship | Jan 1, 2022
2022 Sunset Calendar and Sabbath Offerings
General Ontario Conference | Dec 25, 2021
Departmental Season Greetings
Adventist Christian Bookstore | Nov 26, 2021
ABC Bookmobile Schedule – Dec 2021 & Jan 2022
Communications | Nov 5, 2021
“I Will Go” Global Campmeeting Adventist Collective

LATEST MEDIA

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LATEST NEWSLETTERS

Communications | Dec 31, 2021
Ontario Highlights Magazine
Communications | Dec 24, 2021
Ontario Conference News
Communications | Dec 10, 2021
Ontario Conference News
Seniors | Sep 29, 2021
Seniors' Perspectives
Family Ministries | Sep 15, 2021
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BLOG POSTS,
NEWS & ARTICLES

Communications
Oct 27th, 2021
Connecting Like Jesus Through Acts of Kindness

In a world where breaking news is often violent and tragic and the COVID-19 menace seems determined to stay, it is worth investing in our capacity to be kind and generous to our fellow human beings. In the U.S. and Canada, there is a day set aside called Random Acts of Kindness Day. In Canada, […]

Author
Mansfield Edwards
Conference President
Communications
Oct 22nd, 2021
Worship That Connects

This year, we introduced the theme of “Connecting Like Jesus” as a vehicle for becoming a conference of only growing and multiplying churches. Our first-ever virtual camp meeting and ministries convention (June 29 – July 3, 2021) successfully conveyed that, to fulfill the gospel commission, we must first connect with God, then with others, like […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Oct 22nd, 2021
Connecting Across Our Differences

The second virtual Society of Adventist Communicators Conference (Oct. 17-19) gave attendees from across the North American Division more tools to connect like Jesus through media and communications. In the final keynote speech on the 19th, titled “Connecting Across Our Differences.” Pastor Joanne Cortes of Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church (Washington, D.C., area) shared some gems […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Oct 8th, 2021
Lessons on Connecting Like Jesus from Heritage Green Church Retreat

This past weekend (Fri., Oct. 1 to Sun., Oct. 3), I joined roughly 90 people for the Heritage Green Church’s family retreat at Camp Frenda. Most participants were Heritage Green members, but visitors came from Immanuel, Bronte, Guelph, Richmond Hill and Willowdale Churches. It was a blessing to fellowship in person, outside the church setting, […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Oct 1st, 2021
Ontario Conference Dedicates Future Camp Meeting Site to God

On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, nearly 30 Ontario Conference office workers gathered for a dedication ceremony at our new campground, the beautiful, 56.2-acre Rolling Hills, just outside of Barrie. They were joined by a virtual audience (817 to date), viewing the live stream at youtube.com/AdventistOntario. The day had a joyous, relaxed tone, as, after years […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Sep 17th, 2021
Second Virtual Workers’ Meeting Helps Ontario Conference Workers Connect Like Jesus 

At the Ontario Conference’s second virtual workers’ meeting (Monday to Wednesday, September 13 to 15, 2021), Ontario Conference workers gained timely tools and wisdom for “Connecting Like Jesus”—our current theme. Bible workers, pastors and teachers alike appreciated getting equipped to navigate ministry given COVID-19 and other challenges. Raul Gonzalez, pastor of Brampton Spanish and Spanish […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Aug 25th, 2021
Tips for Renewing Your Mind This Fall

Fall has long been one of my favourite seasons, from the promise of a new school year to the beauty of trees changing colours to the family gatherings. For many, autumn also brings increased activity and a drive to end the year strong after the dog days of summer. As the pandemic lingers, this fall […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Aug 6th, 2021
Over 102K Learn to Connect Like Jesus During Ontario Conference’s First-ever Virtual Camp Meeting

For most Adventists, Camp Meeting is as much of a staple as haystacks; so much so that in 2019, 7,700+ Ontario church members gathered at Mississauga’s International Centre for a full day of Camp Meeting services. Unfortunately, COVID restrictions shut down our 2020 Camp Meeting. But this year, President Mansfield Edwards and other Conference leaders […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
General Ontario Conference
Jun 24th, 2021
There’s Something for the Whole Family at our 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Camp Meeting

There’s Something for the Whole Family at our 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Camp Meeting Registration live at ConnectingLikeJesus.com! In 2020, the world changed forever, including how we worshipped. But we are building upon the foundation set last year for ministry without borders with our first-ever virtual camp meeting. Our 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Camp Meeting […]

Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
General Ontario Conference
Jun 24th, 2021
SPOTLIGHT ON YOUTH MINISTRY AT CAMP MEETING Youth and Young Adult Camp Meeting, June 29-July 3

A much-anticipated highlight of this year’s 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Virtual Camp Meeting is a separate camp meeting for Ontario youth, young adults (13-35+) and supporters. All programming for youth and young adults will centre on leading them into a growing, maturing relationship with Jesus Christ so they can make disciples. Specifically, the Youth and […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Jun 10th, 2021
Southern Ontario Camp Meeting 2021 Reaching More Viewers Around the World

Having conducted its first virtual camp meeting in 2020, the Southern Ontario district was determined to meet the needs of more people virtually in 2021. With Matthew 28:19-20 in mind, and more aware of the capability of media, the committee purposed to spiritually feed anyone they could reach. By God’s grace, for our June 4 […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Personal Ministries
Jun 10th, 2021
One-on-One and in the Crowd with London’s Muslim Community

London, Ontario, is home to approximately half a million people. It is a vibrant, lush suburb nestled in southwestern Ontario, about two hours’ drive west of Toronto. It is known as a tranquil, peaceful, uneventful city, an escape from the hustle and bustle of Toronto. However, June 6, 2021, will forever be remembered by Londoners […]

Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Communications
May 14th, 2021
Winning Tips for Planting Digital Seeds as a Church

On Tuesday, May 11, the Greater Toronto Area Ministerial Association (GTAMA) got the 411 on digital seed-planting from Dr. Rohann Wellington—English Ministers Coordinator, Greater New York Conference, Managing Director, Atlantic Union Adventist Media. In a presentation titled “Equipping Pastors for Effective Ministry in the Digital Age,” Wellington shared a virtual evangelism success strategy using agricultural […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Apr 23rd, 2021
Toronto North and Salem Become Ephesus, Expanding God’s Work in Scarborough

Last Sabbath, April 17, 2021, Ontario Conference leaders officiated the merger of two established Scarborough-area congregations into one. President Mansfield Edwards, Treasurer Virene Meikle, Ministerial Director Damson Oppong and Chief Auditor Egberth Jeffers joined Pastor Leonard Northe and members as Toronto North and Salem Company became Ephesus. The day’s theme was “To God Be the […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Youth
Mar 26th, 2021
Ontario Conference’s First Virtual Global Youth Day Special Highlights Service to Essential Workers and Others

On March 20, 2021, the continued pandemic did not faze the hundreds of Ontario children, youth, young adults and young at heart serving their communities on a sunny Global Youth Day. Instead, it inspired them even more to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Since 2013, Global Youth Day has challenged young people to […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
General Ontario Conference
Mar 12th, 2021
Ontario Conference Hosting First-Ever Virtual Camp Meeting June 29 – July 3

Over 7,000 people attended our last in-person camp meeting at the International Centre in Mississauga. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will shift operations from offline to online. New for 2021, we will host a combined camp meeting and ministries’ convention, where church departmental leaders will benefit from ministry training. From Tuesday to Friday […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Oct 27th, 2021
Connecting Like Jesus Through Acts of Kindness

In a world where breaking news is often violent and tragic and the COVID-19 menace seems determined to stay, it is worth investing in our capacity to be kind and generous to our fellow human beings. In the U.S. and Canada, there is a day set aside called Random Acts of Kindness Day. In Canada, […]

Author
Mansfield Edwards
Conference President
Communications
Oct 22nd, 2021
Worship That Connects

This year, we introduced the theme of “Connecting Like Jesus” as a vehicle for becoming a conference of only growing and multiplying churches. Our first-ever virtual camp meeting and ministries convention (June 29 – July 3, 2021) successfully conveyed that, to fulfill the gospel commission, we must first connect with God, then with others, like […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Oct 22nd, 2021
Connecting Across Our Differences

The second virtual Society of Adventist Communicators Conference (Oct. 17-19) gave attendees from across the North American Division more tools to connect like Jesus through media and communications. In the final keynote speech on the 19th, titled “Connecting Across Our Differences.” Pastor Joanne Cortes of Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church (Washington, D.C., area) shared some gems […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Oct 8th, 2021
Lessons on Connecting Like Jesus from Heritage Green Church Retreat

This past weekend (Fri., Oct. 1 to Sun., Oct. 3), I joined roughly 90 people for the Heritage Green Church’s family retreat at Camp Frenda. Most participants were Heritage Green members, but visitors came from Immanuel, Bronte, Guelph, Richmond Hill and Willowdale Churches. It was a blessing to fellowship in person, outside the church setting, […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Oct 1st, 2021
Ontario Conference Dedicates Future Camp Meeting Site to God

On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, nearly 30 Ontario Conference office workers gathered for a dedication ceremony at our new campground, the beautiful, 56.2-acre Rolling Hills, just outside of Barrie. They were joined by a virtual audience (817 to date), viewing the live stream at youtube.com/AdventistOntario. The day had a joyous, relaxed tone, as, after years […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Sep 17th, 2021
Second Virtual Workers’ Meeting Helps Ontario Conference Workers Connect Like Jesus 

At the Ontario Conference’s second virtual workers’ meeting (Monday to Wednesday, September 13 to 15, 2021), Ontario Conference workers gained timely tools and wisdom for “Connecting Like Jesus”—our current theme. Bible workers, pastors and teachers alike appreciated getting equipped to navigate ministry given COVID-19 and other challenges. Raul Gonzalez, pastor of Brampton Spanish and Spanish […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Aug 25th, 2021
Tips for Renewing Your Mind This Fall

Fall has long been one of my favourite seasons, from the promise of a new school year to the beauty of trees changing colours to the family gatherings. For many, autumn also brings increased activity and a drive to end the year strong after the dog days of summer. As the pandemic lingers, this fall […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Aug 6th, 2021
Over 102K Learn to Connect Like Jesus During Ontario Conference’s First-ever Virtual Camp Meeting

For most Adventists, Camp Meeting is as much of a staple as haystacks; so much so that in 2019, 7,700+ Ontario church members gathered at Mississauga’s International Centre for a full day of Camp Meeting services. Unfortunately, COVID restrictions shut down our 2020 Camp Meeting. But this year, President Mansfield Edwards and other Conference leaders […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
General Ontario Conference
Jun 24th, 2021
There’s Something for the Whole Family at our 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Camp Meeting

There’s Something for the Whole Family at our 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Camp Meeting Registration live at ConnectingLikeJesus.com! In 2020, the world changed forever, including how we worshipped. But we are building upon the foundation set last year for ministry without borders with our first-ever virtual camp meeting. Our 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Camp Meeting […]

Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
General Ontario Conference
Jun 24th, 2021
SPOTLIGHT ON YOUTH MINISTRY AT CAMP MEETING Youth and Young Adult Camp Meeting, June 29-July 3

A much-anticipated highlight of this year’s 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Virtual Camp Meeting is a separate camp meeting for Ontario youth, young adults (13-35+) and supporters. All programming for youth and young adults will centre on leading them into a growing, maturing relationship with Jesus Christ so they can make disciples. Specifically, the Youth and […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Jun 10th, 2021
Southern Ontario Camp Meeting 2021 Reaching More Viewers Around the World

Having conducted its first virtual camp meeting in 2020, the Southern Ontario district was determined to meet the needs of more people virtually in 2021. With Matthew 28:19-20 in mind, and more aware of the capability of media, the committee purposed to spiritually feed anyone they could reach. By God’s grace, for our June 4 […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Personal Ministries
Jun 10th, 2021
One-on-One and in the Crowd with London’s Muslim Community

London, Ontario, is home to approximately half a million people. It is a vibrant, lush suburb nestled in southwestern Ontario, about two hours’ drive west of Toronto. It is known as a tranquil, peaceful, uneventful city, an escape from the hustle and bustle of Toronto. However, June 6, 2021, will forever be remembered by Londoners […]

Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Communications
May 14th, 2021
Winning Tips for Planting Digital Seeds as a Church

On Tuesday, May 11, the Greater Toronto Area Ministerial Association (GTAMA) got the 411 on digital seed-planting from Dr. Rohann Wellington—English Ministers Coordinator, Greater New York Conference, Managing Director, Atlantic Union Adventist Media. In a presentation titled “Equipping Pastors for Effective Ministry in the Digital Age,” Wellington shared a virtual evangelism success strategy using agricultural […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Apr 23rd, 2021
Toronto North and Salem Become Ephesus, Expanding God’s Work in Scarborough

Last Sabbath, April 17, 2021, Ontario Conference leaders officiated the merger of two established Scarborough-area congregations into one. President Mansfield Edwards, Treasurer Virene Meikle, Ministerial Director Damson Oppong and Chief Auditor Egberth Jeffers joined Pastor Leonard Northe and members as Toronto North and Salem Company became Ephesus. The day’s theme was “To God Be the […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Youth
Mar 26th, 2021
Ontario Conference’s First Virtual Global Youth Day Special Highlights Service to Essential Workers and Others

On March 20, 2021, the continued pandemic did not faze the hundreds of Ontario children, youth, young adults and young at heart serving their communities on a sunny Global Youth Day. Instead, it inspired them even more to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Since 2013, Global Youth Day has challenged young people to […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
General Ontario Conference
Mar 12th, 2021
Ontario Conference Hosting First-Ever Virtual Camp Meeting June 29 – July 3

Over 7,000 people attended our last in-person camp meeting at the International Centre in Mississauga. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will shift operations from offline to online. New for 2021, we will host a combined camp meeting and ministries’ convention, where church departmental leaders will benefit from ministry training. From Tuesday to Friday […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Oct 27th, 2021
Connecting Like Jesus Through Acts of Kindness

In a world where breaking news is often violent and tragic and the COVID-19 menace seems determined to stay, it is worth investing in our capacity to be kind and generous to our fellow human beings. In the U.S. and Canada, there is a day set aside called Random Acts of Kindness Day. In Canada, […]

Author
Mansfield Edwards
Conference President
Communications
Oct 22nd, 2021
Worship That Connects

This year, we introduced the theme of “Connecting Like Jesus” as a vehicle for becoming a conference of only growing and multiplying churches. Our first-ever virtual camp meeting and ministries convention (June 29 – July 3, 2021) successfully conveyed that, to fulfill the gospel commission, we must first connect with God, then with others, like […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Oct 22nd, 2021
Connecting Across Our Differences

The second virtual Society of Adventist Communicators Conference (Oct. 17-19) gave attendees from across the North American Division more tools to connect like Jesus through media and communications. In the final keynote speech on the 19th, titled “Connecting Across Our Differences.” Pastor Joanne Cortes of Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church (Washington, D.C., area) shared some gems […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Oct 8th, 2021
Lessons on Connecting Like Jesus from Heritage Green Church Retreat

This past weekend (Fri., Oct. 1 to Sun., Oct. 3), I joined roughly 90 people for the Heritage Green Church’s family retreat at Camp Frenda. Most participants were Heritage Green members, but visitors came from Immanuel, Bronte, Guelph, Richmond Hill and Willowdale Churches. It was a blessing to fellowship in person, outside the church setting, […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Oct 1st, 2021
Ontario Conference Dedicates Future Camp Meeting Site to God

On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, nearly 30 Ontario Conference office workers gathered for a dedication ceremony at our new campground, the beautiful, 56.2-acre Rolling Hills, just outside of Barrie. They were joined by a virtual audience (817 to date), viewing the live stream at youtube.com/AdventistOntario. The day had a joyous, relaxed tone, as, after years […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Sep 17th, 2021
Second Virtual Workers’ Meeting Helps Ontario Conference Workers Connect Like Jesus 

At the Ontario Conference’s second virtual workers’ meeting (Monday to Wednesday, September 13 to 15, 2021), Ontario Conference workers gained timely tools and wisdom for “Connecting Like Jesus”—our current theme. Bible workers, pastors and teachers alike appreciated getting equipped to navigate ministry given COVID-19 and other challenges. Raul Gonzalez, pastor of Brampton Spanish and Spanish […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Aug 25th, 2021
Tips for Renewing Your Mind This Fall

Fall has long been one of my favourite seasons, from the promise of a new school year to the beauty of trees changing colours to the family gatherings. For many, autumn also brings increased activity and a drive to end the year strong after the dog days of summer. As the pandemic lingers, this fall […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Aug 6th, 2021
Over 102K Learn to Connect Like Jesus During Ontario Conference’s First-ever Virtual Camp Meeting

For most Adventists, Camp Meeting is as much of a staple as haystacks; so much so that in 2019, 7,700+ Ontario church members gathered at Mississauga’s International Centre for a full day of Camp Meeting services. Unfortunately, COVID restrictions shut down our 2020 Camp Meeting. But this year, President Mansfield Edwards and other Conference leaders […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
General Ontario Conference
Jun 24th, 2021
There’s Something for the Whole Family at our 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Camp Meeting

There’s Something for the Whole Family at our 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Camp Meeting Registration live at ConnectingLikeJesus.com! In 2020, the world changed forever, including how we worshipped. But we are building upon the foundation set last year for ministry without borders with our first-ever virtual camp meeting. Our 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Camp Meeting […]

Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
General Ontario Conference
Jun 24th, 2021
SPOTLIGHT ON YOUTH MINISTRY AT CAMP MEETING Youth and Young Adult Camp Meeting, June 29-July 3

A much-anticipated highlight of this year’s 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Virtual Camp Meeting is a separate camp meeting for Ontario youth, young adults (13-35+) and supporters. All programming for youth and young adults will centre on leading them into a growing, maturing relationship with Jesus Christ so they can make disciples. Specifically, the Youth and […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Jun 10th, 2021
Southern Ontario Camp Meeting 2021 Reaching More Viewers Around the World

Having conducted its first virtual camp meeting in 2020, the Southern Ontario district was determined to meet the needs of more people virtually in 2021. With Matthew 28:19-20 in mind, and more aware of the capability of media, the committee purposed to spiritually feed anyone they could reach. By God’s grace, for our June 4 […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Personal Ministries
Jun 10th, 2021
One-on-One and in the Crowd with London’s Muslim Community

London, Ontario, is home to approximately half a million people. It is a vibrant, lush suburb nestled in southwestern Ontario, about two hours’ drive west of Toronto. It is known as a tranquil, peaceful, uneventful city, an escape from the hustle and bustle of Toronto. However, June 6, 2021, will forever be remembered by Londoners […]

Author
Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Communications
May 14th, 2021
Winning Tips for Planting Digital Seeds as a Church

On Tuesday, May 11, the Greater Toronto Area Ministerial Association (GTAMA) got the 411 on digital seed-planting from Dr. Rohann Wellington—English Ministers Coordinator, Greater New York Conference, Managing Director, Atlantic Union Adventist Media. In a presentation titled “Equipping Pastors for Effective Ministry in the Digital Age,” Wellington shared a virtual evangelism success strategy using agricultural […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Apr 23rd, 2021
Toronto North and Salem Become Ephesus, Expanding God’s Work in Scarborough

Last Sabbath, April 17, 2021, Ontario Conference leaders officiated the merger of two established Scarborough-area congregations into one. President Mansfield Edwards, Treasurer Virene Meikle, Ministerial Director Damson Oppong and Chief Auditor Egberth Jeffers joined Pastor Leonard Northe and members as Toronto North and Salem Company became Ephesus. The day’s theme was “To God Be the […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Youth
Mar 26th, 2021
Ontario Conference’s First Virtual Global Youth Day Special Highlights Service to Essential Workers and Others

On March 20, 2021, the continued pandemic did not faze the hundreds of Ontario children, youth, young adults and young at heart serving their communities on a sunny Global Youth Day. Instead, it inspired them even more to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Since 2013, Global Youth Day has challenged young people to […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
General Ontario Conference
Mar 12th, 2021
Ontario Conference Hosting First-Ever Virtual Camp Meeting June 29 – July 3

Over 7,000 people attended our last in-person camp meeting at the International Centre in Mississauga. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will shift operations from offline to online. New for 2021, we will host a combined camp meeting and ministries’ convention, where church departmental leaders will benefit from ministry training. From Tuesday to Friday […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Oct 27th, 2021
Connecting Like Jesus Through Acts of Kindness

In a world where breaking news is often violent and tragic and the COVID-19 menace seems determined to stay, it is worth investing in our capacity to be kind and generous to our fellow human beings. In the U.S. and Canada, there is a day set aside called Random Acts of Kindness Day. In Canada, […]

Author
Mansfield Edwards
Conference President
Communications
Oct 22nd, 2021
Worship That Connects

This year, we introduced the theme of “Connecting Like Jesus” as a vehicle for becoming a conference of only growing and multiplying churches. Our first-ever virtual camp meeting and ministries convention (June 29 – July 3, 2021) successfully conveyed that, to fulfill the gospel commission, we must first connect with God, then with others, like […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Oct 22nd, 2021
Connecting Across Our Differences

The second virtual Society of Adventist Communicators Conference (Oct. 17-19) gave attendees from across the North American Division more tools to connect like Jesus through media and communications. In the final keynote speech on the 19th, titled “Connecting Across Our Differences.” Pastor Joanne Cortes of Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church (Washington, D.C., area) shared some gems […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Oct 8th, 2021
Lessons on Connecting Like Jesus from Heritage Green Church Retreat

This past weekend (Fri., Oct. 1 to Sun., Oct. 3), I joined roughly 90 people for the Heritage Green Church’s family retreat at Camp Frenda. Most participants were Heritage Green members, but visitors came from Immanuel, Bronte, Guelph, Richmond Hill and Willowdale Churches. It was a blessing to fellowship in person, outside the church setting, […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Oct 1st, 2021
Ontario Conference Dedicates Future Camp Meeting Site to God

On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, nearly 30 Ontario Conference office workers gathered for a dedication ceremony at our new campground, the beautiful, 56.2-acre Rolling Hills, just outside of Barrie. They were joined by a virtual audience (817 to date), viewing the live stream at youtube.com/AdventistOntario. The day had a joyous, relaxed tone, as, after years […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Sep 17th, 2021
Second Virtual Workers’ Meeting Helps Ontario Conference Workers Connect Like Jesus 

At the Ontario Conference’s second virtual workers’ meeting (Monday to Wednesday, September 13 to 15, 2021), Ontario Conference workers gained timely tools and wisdom for “Connecting Like Jesus”—our current theme. Bible workers, pastors and teachers alike appreciated getting equipped to navigate ministry given COVID-19 and other challenges. Raul Gonzalez, pastor of Brampton Spanish and Spanish […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Aug 25th, 2021
Tips for Renewing Your Mind This Fall

Fall has long been one of my favourite seasons, from the promise of a new school year to the beauty of trees changing colours to the family gatherings. For many, autumn also brings increased activity and a drive to end the year strong after the dog days of summer. As the pandemic lingers, this fall […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Aug 6th, 2021
Over 102K Learn to Connect Like Jesus During Ontario Conference’s First-ever Virtual Camp Meeting

For most Adventists, Camp Meeting is as much of a staple as haystacks; so much so that in 2019, 7,700+ Ontario church members gathered at Mississauga’s International Centre for a full day of Camp Meeting services. Unfortunately, COVID restrictions shut down our 2020 Camp Meeting. But this year, President Mansfield Edwards and other Conference leaders […]

Author
Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
General Ontario Conference
Jun 24th, 2021
There’s Something for the Whole Family at our 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Camp Meeting

There’s Something for the Whole Family at our 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Camp Meeting Registration live at ConnectingLikeJesus.com! In 2020, the world changed forever, including how we worshipped. But we are building upon the foundation set last year for ministry without borders with our first-ever virtual camp meeting. Our 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Camp Meeting […]

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Website Admin
The Website Administrator
General Ontario Conference
Jun 24th, 2021
SPOTLIGHT ON YOUTH MINISTRY AT CAMP MEETING Youth and Young Adult Camp Meeting, June 29-July 3

A much-anticipated highlight of this year’s 2021 Connecting Like Jesus Virtual Camp Meeting is a separate camp meeting for Ontario youth, young adults (13-35+) and supporters. All programming for youth and young adults will centre on leading them into a growing, maturing relationship with Jesus Christ so they can make disciples. Specifically, the Youth and […]

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Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Jun 10th, 2021
Southern Ontario Camp Meeting 2021 Reaching More Viewers Around the World

Having conducted its first virtual camp meeting in 2020, the Southern Ontario district was determined to meet the needs of more people virtually in 2021. With Matthew 28:19-20 in mind, and more aware of the capability of media, the committee purposed to spiritually feed anyone they could reach. By God’s grace, for our June 4 […]

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Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Personal Ministries
Jun 10th, 2021
One-on-One and in the Crowd with London’s Muslim Community

London, Ontario, is home to approximately half a million people. It is a vibrant, lush suburb nestled in southwestern Ontario, about two hours’ drive west of Toronto. It is known as a tranquil, peaceful, uneventful city, an escape from the hustle and bustle of Toronto. However, June 6, 2021, will forever be remembered by Londoners […]

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Website Admin
The Website Administrator
Communications
May 14th, 2021
Winning Tips for Planting Digital Seeds as a Church

On Tuesday, May 11, the Greater Toronto Area Ministerial Association (GTAMA) got the 411 on digital seed-planting from Dr. Rohann Wellington—English Ministers Coordinator, Greater New York Conference, Managing Director, Atlantic Union Adventist Media. In a presentation titled “Equipping Pastors for Effective Ministry in the Digital Age,” Wellington shared a virtual evangelism success strategy using agricultural […]

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Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Communications
Apr 23rd, 2021
Toronto North and Salem Become Ephesus, Expanding God’s Work in Scarborough

Last Sabbath, April 17, 2021, Ontario Conference leaders officiated the merger of two established Scarborough-area congregations into one. President Mansfield Edwards, Treasurer Virene Meikle, Ministerial Director Damson Oppong and Chief Auditor Egberth Jeffers joined Pastor Leonard Northe and members as Toronto North and Salem Company became Ephesus. The day’s theme was “To God Be the […]

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Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
Youth
Mar 26th, 2021
Ontario Conference’s First Virtual Global Youth Day Special Highlights Service to Essential Workers and Others

On March 20, 2021, the continued pandemic did not faze the hundreds of Ontario children, youth, young adults and young at heart serving their communities on a sunny Global Youth Day. Instead, it inspired them even more to be the hands and feet of Jesus. Since 2013, Global Youth Day has challenged young people to […]

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Christelle Agboka
Communications Director
General Ontario Conference
Mar 12th, 2021
Ontario Conference Hosting First-Ever Virtual Camp Meeting June 29 – July 3

Over 7,000 people attended our last in-person camp meeting at the International Centre in Mississauga. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, we will shift operations from offline to online. New for 2021, we will host a combined camp meeting and ministries’ convention, where church departmental leaders will benefit from ministry training. From Tuesday to Friday […]

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Christelle Agboka
Communications Director

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