District Staff Retreat
January 18-21, 2010
"Living as Called People in a Driven World"
at the
Grand Okanagan Hotel in Kelowna
Staff Retreat is for our licensed workers and their spouses in the Canadian Pacific District.
It is a time of relaxation and fellowship with one another. This is an informal event, so your ties, suits and fancy dresses are not needed!
Registration starts today! Review the information below and then click the link to get registered!
SCHEDULE
Monday January 18
4:00pm - Registration begins
5:00pm - Supper on your own
7:00pm - Evening Session - Sunder Krishnan
8:30pm - Social Reception
Tuesday January 19
8:30am - Morning Session - Sunder Krishnan
10:00am - Brunch
11:15am - Workshops: with Garry Schmidt or Dan Reinhardt
1:00pm - Free Time
5:00pm - Supper on your own
7:00pm - Evening Session - Sunder Krishnan
Wednesday January 20
8:30am - Session with Morris and Ruth Dirks
10:00am - Brunch
11:15am - Sharing/Prayer and Communion
1:00pm - Free Time
5:30pm - Banquet - Sunder Krishnan
Thursday January 21
8:30am - Breakfast Buffet and Conclusion
10:00am - Check Out
GUEST SPEAKER
REV. SUNDER KRISHNAN
Sunder Krishnan was born into an orthodox Hindu family in India and grew up in the capital city of New Delhi. Sunder Krishnan came to know Jesus Christ as his Saviour through the ministry of Youth For Christ in the city of New Delhi during his first year of undergraduate studies. After moving to Toronto, Sunder and his family began attending Rexdale Alliance Church. And in January of 1997 Sunder accepted a position as Senior Pastor at Rexdale Alliance Church.
Rev. Krishnan has been the featured speaker at the General Assembly of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada, the General Council for the Christian and Missionary Alliance in the United States, in several Bible Colleges, and numerous missionary conferences. In addition he has ministered to many missionaries and pastors overseas. In April 2000, he was given an honorary doctorate from the Canadian Bible College and Theological Seminary in Regina, Canada.
SEMINAR PRESENTERS
Since we are wrapping the District In-Service Training agenda into Staff Retreat, here is some information on what's coming:
DR. MORRIS and RUTH DIRKS will be leading a session on a theme that will resonate with many leaders: "Difficult Emotions in Ministry."
DR. GARRY SCHMIDT is a new member of the staff at Fairhaven Ministries. He is a certified spiritual director and pastoral counselor. You'll be heartened by his journey into the ministry of befriending and helping pastors. He will lead a seminar on burnout in ministry.
DR. DAN REINHARDT is the Director of CREST Leadership Centre. They run a program much like the Arrow Leadership program, but targeting those in mid-life and ministry. It would be a great sabbatical idea, and Dan will lead a seminar on the mid-life issues in ministry renewal.
STAFF RETREAT COSTS
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Licensed Worker: $295.00 (registration includes the catered meals). Lodging and Travel is your responsibility. Please review our rebate program to see if it applies. Meals other than those catered are your own responsibility as well.
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Spouse of Worker: $110.00 (includes catered meals)
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Retired Personnel: $80.00 (includes catered meals) Spouses of Retired Personnel register under this as well.
LODGING
Booking accommodations at the Grand Okanagan Hotel in Kelowna is the individual's responsibility. Please be sure to make your reservation before December 18, 2009, to ensure you are able to get the discounted rate for rooms reserved by the District!
Prices are as follows:
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$90.00*plus taxes for Standard Single/Double with one or two queen beds
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$166.00*plus taxes for Junior Suite with Jacuzzi, Single/Double, One Queen Bed
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This is only for single or double occupancy. For triple or quadruple occupancy there is an additional charge of $20.00 per person.
- There is an additional charge for parking each day charged by the hotel
**Please note that the Grand is pleased to extend the conference rate for two days before January 18 and two days after January 21 for those that want to make the retreat last longer!
To make your hotel reservation please call the Hotel reservations department at 1-800-465-4651 and identify the group as "Christian and Missionary Alliance" to receive conference rates. All reservations need to be made by December 18, 2009!
TRAVEL
There is a District Staff Retreat Travel Rebate System. Please click here to view the Policy and see if you are eligible.
CHILDREN
Please note that this retreat is meant to be a time for our workers to relax and connect with God and one another. The atmosphere of the event does not lend itself to children, and we ask that those with young children make other arrangements so that disruption during the event is limited. Nursing mothers and babies of course are welcome, but please remember to be respectful of the quiet, reflective times during sessions.
OPTIONAL EVENTS
This year, as in other years there will be some optional, informal connection times that you are welcome to attend. These events are centered around different ministry areas that you may serve in. Here are some that are being offered. More information will become available at the retreat, but you can register for the following events with your retreat registration form.
- Youth Pastors Snacks
- Youth Pastors Football Game
- Children's Pastor's Snacks and Social
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