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FLOURISHING CONGREGATIONS

The Canadian Context  and your Church

LECTURER

Joel Thiessen, PhD, MA, BA

Professor, Sociology
Director, Flourishing Congregations Institute

I am a sociologist passionate about learning and excellence, from the classroom instructing students to the research field gathering data to consulting settings bridging sociological knowledge with ‘real world’ concerns. Since joining the Ambrose faculty in 2008 I have used teaching, research, and speaking opportunities to demonstrate how the sociological perspective enables us to think carefully, critically, and scientifically about human attitudes and behaviours, often challenging ‘common sense’ myths with sound empirical data. In the classroom, I stress the sociological imagination, critical thinking and communication skills, various teaching and assessment methods, and the integration of faith and learning. As a researcher, I actively gather new data and publish research in my main area of interest, the sociology of religion and especially religion and culture in Canada.

I am married to Helen and we have a dog, Shadow. I am an avid sports fan, a drummer, and I enjoy reading biographies and exercising.

Learn More

Lecture 1: None of the Above: Having No Religion in Canada

Lecture 2: Evangelism in Canada: From the Pulpit to the Pew

Lecture 3: Flourishing Congregations in Canada: Signs of Life and Vitality

Panel: Evangelism and the Changing Canadian Culture
Dr. Anna Robbins and Dr. Stephen McMullin

Workshop: Practical Evangelism Strategies
Dr. Stephen McMullin

SCHEDULE

DateEventTimeLocationInformation
Monday
Feb 11
2019
Panel

Evangelism and the Changing Canadian Culture

3:00 pm – 5:00 pmSheldon L. Fountain Learning CommonsDr. Anna Robbins

Dr. Steve McMullin

Lecture #1

“None of the Above: Having No Religion in Canada”

7:00 pm – 9:00 pmSheldon L. Fountain Learning CommonsDr. Joel Thiessen
Tuesday
Feb 12
2019
Prayer Breakfast8:30 am – 10:30 amManning Memorial ChapelSpeaker: Dr. Spencer Boersma

Worship Leader: Chris Diotte

Informal Discussion Session11:00 am – 12:00 pmSheldon L. Fountain Learning CommonsDr. Joel Thiessen
Workshop

“Lead Fresh & Flourish: Being More Intentional Spiritual Leaders”

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sheldon L. Fountain Learning Commons
Cheryl Ann Beals
What does it mean to be flourishing pastors who are intentional about our spiritual formation and wellness? What difference does it make for the people we lead and the kingdom of God?  It will be an interactive workshop with an opportunity for experiential learning.”
Workshop

“Practical Evangelism Strategies.”

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sheldon L. Fountain Learning Commons
Steve McMullin
We will consider together ways that local congregations can effectively reach their changing communities through ministries of hospitality, by thinking intentionally about media, and by understanding how society is changing.
Lecture #2

“Evangelism in Canada: From the Pulpit to the Pew”

7:00 pm – 9:00 pmSheldon L. Fountain Learning CommonsDr. Joel Thiessen
Wednesday
Feb 13
2019
Informal Discussion Session
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
10:00 am – 11:00 amSheldon L. Fountain Learning CommonsDr. Joel Thiessen
Worship Service
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(Service on Campus cancelled due to weather)
11:30 am – 12:30 pmLIVE STREAM ONLYPreacher: Rev. Phil Woodworth 
 Community Lunch
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
12:30 pm – 1:30 pmManning Memorial Chapel$4 suggested donation
 Workshop
“Leading Flourishing Congregations.”
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
2:00 pm – 4:00 pmSheldon L. Fountain Learning CommonsRev. Carolyn Steeves, Rev. Thelma McLeod
 Workshop

“What Mission-Edge Churches can learn from Chaplaincy”
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

 

2:00 pm – 4:00 pmSheldon L. Fountain Learning CommonsDorothy Hunse
 ADC Friends and Alumni Supper
CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
5:00 pm – 6:30Wolfville Baptist ChurchAll Welcome
There will be an opportunity to give a gift in support of the College
 Lecture #3
“Flourishing Congregations in Canada: Signs of Life and Vitality”
7:00 pm – 9:00 pmLIVE STREAM ONLYDr. Joel Thiessen

Note:
All times listed in Atlantic Standard Time (AST -0400)

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