WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

Session # 1 – 11:15am

A Witness on the Streets

Serenity Coffee House

Daniel Beveridge

A healthy, Spirit led model for street evangelism.

Neurodivergence And Spiritual Formation

Main Hall

Teresa Stainton BSW, MSW

Understanding individuals with neurodivergence and best practices for integrating into spiritual community

Aboriginal Realities in Canada

Upper Room

Dan Collado – Aboriginal Bible Academy

In this session he will outline the distinctions between First Nations, Metis and Inuit and guidelines for building meaningful connections.

Session # 2 – 1:30pm

Bridging The Gap with Children in Poverty

Serenity Coffee House

Kim Zdunich – #YQGKids

YQG Kids is an outreach to children and families experiencing poverty. Come hear about some of the victories and challenges
and ways to get involved.

Principles of Prayer Engagement for the City

Main Hall

Bob Cameron – Feeding Windsor-Essex

Principles of Prayer Engagement for the City.

Collaboration and Speaking Well of Each Other

Upper Room

Rodger Fordham – Feeding Windsor-Essex

Feeding Windsor-Essex has a long history of collaborating across the spectrum of faith groups and social agencies. From things that ‘went well’ and ‘not so well’, Rodger shares key ideas about working together without worrying who gets the
credit.

Session # 3 – 2:45pm

Accompaniment for Families in Crisis

Serenity Coffee House

Joanne Fear – Safe Families Windsor

Safe Families Canada is an agency that assists families in crisis before things get to the stage of Child Protective Services being required. This practical workshop will share ideas and principles that bring wholeness to fractured families.

Windsor Black History and Principles of Reconciliation

Main Hall

Brian Harrison – Parkwood Outreach Centre

Brian Harrison is the outreach pastor for Parkwood Gospel Church and Parkwood Outreach Centre. Windsor has a rich heritage of black history including its’ churches and community leaders. This session will focus on racial reconciliation and the power of unity.

Spiritual Practices of Intentional Community

Upper Room

Sam & Ruth Kamminga

Living on mission is difficult, living in community with others is difficult. Many attempt, few continue, especially long-term. What practices are helpful short-term and long-term in cultivating intentional community and seeing Jesus’ Kingdom in our neighbourhoods? With a combined 34 years of experience in 4 countries starting, leading, and being part of intentional
communities, Ruth and Sam will share some helpful practices that both bear fruit and sustain us long-term while also sharing about their current intentional community in downtown Windsor.