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2023 Leadership Summit

Every January, many conferences and missions around the Adventist world organize their pastors’ meetings. Some conferences refer to them as “workers’ meetings.”

For the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference, we decided to call these meetings “Leadership Summit.”

And last week’s leadership summit was a huge success!

We brought together an inspiring group of people—pastors, chaplains, principals, care home CEOs, and administrative staff—to connect over their shared experiences in ministry.

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WOMEN’S MINISTRY RETREAT 2023

Do you want to renovate your life? Come join us at the Women’s Ministry retreat in Russell, Manitoba as we learn how to renovate our lives with God. You will be inspired by Paulie Rogers* as she tells her story of how she renovated her house with God’s help. You will not want to miss this amazing opportunity to learn and grow in your relationship with God. Register today and reserve your spot! Fill out the form below now to register for the retreat! **** Registration Information Registration fee is $183 which includes meals, GST, PST and Staff gratuities. Late registration will be $193 and

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ONE-YEAR ONLINE CERTIFICATES AT BURMAN UNIVERSITY

We are excited to launch two brand-new online certificate programs this winter, emphasizing Burman’s value of Service – Humanitarian Service Worker and Wholistic Care for Newcomers to Canada. Humanitarian Service Worker prepares graduates for entry-level roles with non-governmental organizations in development, relief, and disaster management roles, while Wholistic Care is beneficial for those who work with immigrants and refugees, as well as professionals new to Canada to seek orientation to our culture.

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Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference Elects New Executive Secretary

SASKATOON, Sask.—On Nov. 27, 2022, the executive committee of the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference elected Francis Douville as executive secretary. Christine Bergen, who has diligently performed the duties of executive secretary and treasurer for the past three years, was most recently in the position. She lifted the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference from operating in a deficit to a healthy financial position. Bergen will continue to serve as the conference treasurer.

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7 Ways Adventists Can Cultivate An Attitude of Gratitude

My favourite thing about Thanksgiving is that it allows me to take time to reflect on what I am thankful for and to slow down. It is important to be grateful every day, but sometimes life gets so hectic that I tend to forget. Here are seven ways to cultivate an attitude of gratitude throughout the year. 1. Be thankful for your trials and hardships. This may seem counterintuitive, but everything that happens to us – good or bad – is ultimately for our benefit (Romans 8:28). Just as a muscle grows stronger with resistance, our faith is strengthened when we

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