No, the spelling of the second word in our title is not in error. While I could have said Banff Bits or even Bits and Pieces, every aspect of the Banff Pastor’s and Spouses Conference had a challenge and a purpose to it; everything that we were exposed to had a holy restlessness to it. Here’s a sampler.
Eddie Gibbs is deadly serious that the Christian church is de-centralizing what it does and needs to live out community in neighbourhoods to be effective.
Dr. Ken Need is deadly serious that much of our morosity is a sin. That God in Christ is overjoyed when we are joyful and that a “joy in the Lord” is not only a strength but is psychologically healthy.
Joyce Chan warmly challenged us in our complacency around multi-culturalism and her presentation is core curriculum for churches who are seeking God’s wisdom in their neighbourhoods.
I would encourage you to listen to Tama Ward Balisky’s bible teaching in Colossians. Her story of family prayers being interrupted by Immigration enforcement officials is a stunning and understated story.
All the above presentations are available on a DVD (2 disc) set from your church or from the Resource Centre in Calgary (call Lisa Shierman at 1 800 820 2479). The DVD’s are the excellent work of Michael Gurney with film credits to Shelby Gregg and Claudia Wakeman. Thank you all so much.
The workshop leaders, titles and contact information is listed at the end.
Many thanks to Sam Chaise for leading us in worship; it was especially thoughtful.
Warmly,
In Christ,
Jeremy Bell