Toronto Pastors Fellowship tag:www.torontopastors.org,2008-09-02://1 2011-01-27T18:34:24Z Movable Type 4.21-en March's Meeting: The Call to Plant Churches tag:www.torontopastors.org,2011://1.88 2011-03-28T14:00:00Z 2011-01-27T18:34:24Z The Format: This will be our third meeting featuring the panel of leaders and teachers. Interaction, questions, and comments will be welcomed. This topic in particular should lend itself to some lively and provocative interaction! The Topic: One thing that... Administrator

The Format:

This will be our third meeting featuring the panel of leaders and teachers. Interaction, questions, and comments will be welcomed. This topic in particular should lend itself to some lively and provocative interaction!

The Topic:

One thing that has come to characterize this generation of evangelicals is the church-planting movement. Each of the speakers at this month's meeting have been involved in church-planting over the past few years in and around the GTA and each will bring a unique perspective.

Why should we plant churches? Is church-planting something every pastor is called to? What should be the role of denominations and associations in the planting of churches? Is there a specific way church-planting should be done? What have you learned through your time in church planting? We will tackle these and many more questions as we think about church-planting in the 21st century.

The Speakers:

Dan MacDonald.jpgDan MacDonald, Senior Pastor of Grace Toronto, was born in Montréal. An avid sports fan, he dreamed of playing professional sports until he looked in the mirror. He graduated from McGill University in ’84, and was accepted into law school at Western. It was there, in his first year, that he became a Christian.

After law school, he practiced law indifferently for several years and felt the call to Christian ministry in 1990. He became a youth pastor and then a campus ministry worker for the next decade. In 2000, feeling called to the pastorate, and headed to Florida for seminary, not Disney.

After seminary, Dan worked as an associate pastor in Jacksonville, Florida, before deciding to return to his home and native land to re-plant Grace Toronto in the summer of 2005. He has been enduring Toronto’s winters, and waiting for her summers, ever since. Dan is happily married to Sue, and God has blessed them with one daughter, Shaila Grace.

Jacob ReaumeJacob Reaume was born and raised in Guelph, and has served in various capacities among churches in Ontario. Jacob also helped plant a church in southern Indiana, and he pastored a church in central Kentucky. He holds a Bachelor of Religious Studies degree from Heritage College in Cambridge, Ontario, and a Master of Divinity from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. In April, 2009 Jacob graduated from the Harvest Training Center for Church Planters, located on the campus of the Harvest Bible Chapel in Elgin, Illinois.

Jacob is currently the Senior Pastor of Harvest Cambridge, and possesses a strong sense of God’s calling to minister in the Waterloo Region. He loves the people of the Tri-Cities, and he longs to see God use Harvest Bible Chapel Waterloo as an epicenter for church-planting and church-revitalization.

Jacob is married to his high school sweetheart, Joanna, and together they have four children.

Habib SakrHabib Sakr is a resident of Markham. He holds a B.R.E. in Biblical Studies from what was known then as Ontario Bible College (Tyndale College & Seminary) and an M.T.S. from Wycliffe College of the University of Toronto, Ontario.

Since 1993 he has pastored churches in Toronto and Markham, Ontario and is the founding pastor of Grace Chapel, which was planted in 2009. The focus of pastor Habib’s ministry is the verse-by-verse exposition of God’s Word.

Habib and his wife, Anna, and their daughter Rachel live in Markham and have dedicated their lives to the furtherance of the Gospel in their beloved city.

The Media:

Forthcoming.

]]> Spring = Planting tag:www.torontopastors.org,2011://1.91 2011-03-15T15:43:04Z 2011-03-15T16:03:33Z Spring is almost upon us. And with spring comes planting. But in our case we're not talking about gardens, we're talking about churches!Whether you've thought about church planting much in the past, or whether you're new to the concept, our... Administrator Spring is almost upon us. And with spring comes planting. But in our case we're not talking about gardens, we're talking about churches!

Whether you've thought about church planting much in the past, or whether you're new to the concept, our TPF meeting for the month of March promises to be challenging and thought-provoking. As with all the meetings in our new discussion format, we anticipate some great interaction between panellists and audience. 

For this topic, we've asked three men who have planted churches to speak both from their understanding of Scripture and from their experience in church-planting. Their training, theological convictions, and philosophies of planting will vary from each -- and we expect all of us will benefit from their interaction. Questions will be raised, presuppositions will be challenged, and God willing, we will all be edified and pushed to greater obedience to Scriptures.

So come out and participate in the discussion on church planting with Dan MacDonald, Jacob Reaume, and Habib Sakr on March 28, 2011!

See you then, God willing!
Julian

PS -- As always, directions to the meeting can be found here.

]]> Pray! tag:www.torontopastors.org,2011://1.90 2011-01-27T17:31:10Z 2011-01-27T17:39:54Z One of the most striking things about this month's TPF meeting was the a comment actually repeated a few times. In answer to the question, 'How can someone learn how to pray?' the answer was given was: 'Pray!' What was... Administrator

One of the most striking things about this month's TPF meeting was the a comment actually repeated a few times. In answer to the question, 'How can someone learn how to pray?' the answer was given was: 'Pray!'

What was remarkable about that was the stirring conversation that took place over the hour or so of the panel discussion was that it was far from strictly academic -- the conversation actually made us want to pray more.

So, if the goal of learning and talking about prayer is more prayer and more effective prayer, then I would say this meeting was a success. But don't take my word for it! Check out the audio and video resources available for free download here.

Stay tuned for details coming shortly relating to March's meeting on church planting!

]]> January's Meeting: The Pastor's Prayer tag:www.torontopastors.org,2011://1.87 2011-01-24T15:00:00Z 2011-01-27T17:30:36Z Administrator

The Format:

As we did in with November's meeting, we will conduct an interactive panel featuring this month's speakers and input from you with Q&A interspersed.

The Topic:

What topic is more relevant for pastors than prayer? What would be better for pastors to think about at the beginning of a new year than how to be more faithful and more effective in their prayers for their flock? The speakers lined up for this month bring a diverse set of backgrounds, convictions, habits, and practices to the table as we discuss together how to be more obedient and honouring to God in our prayer life. 

The Media:

The Pastor's Prayer Life (Charles Price, Tim Kerr, Ken Davis) from Toronto Pastors Fellowship.

The Speakers:

Charles Price (2).jpgCharles Price has been the Senior Pastor of The Peoples Church in Toronto, Ontario, Canada since September 2001, with a weekly congregation of 3500 people. He has a weekly hour-long television programme, Living Truth, which is broadcast coast to coast in Canada each week, as well as in the United Kingdom, Europe, India, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Korea and Japan.

Charles came to Christ through a Billy Graham film at the age of twelve in Hereford, England. On leaving school he farmed for two years in Zimbabwe before returning to England to attend Capernwray Bible School for one year. He then spent three years at the Bible Training Institute in Glasgow, Scotland. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by Tyndale University in Toronto in 2004.

In September 1993, Charles was appointed Principal of Capernwray Bible School while continuing in a wide international conference, convention and evangelistic ministry. He has preached in over 75 countries on 5 continents around the world and is the author of 7 books, some of which have been translated into German, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Malayalam, Farsi, Korean and Latvian.

Charles has been married to Hilary since 1980. They have three children: Hannah, Laura and Matthew.

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Although Tim Kerr was born in Canada, he has spent over half his life in Asia. When Tim was a year old, his parents moved from Canada to India and lived there for the next 10 years. Tim has many fond memories of his childhood growing up in places like Calcutta and Bangalore. Later the family returned to Canada for Tim's high school years.

During college, Tim met his sweetheart Joanne, who had grown up in "Little Italy" in the St Clair area of Toronto. After college Tim and Joanne moved to Japan for 12 years. Tim was involved in starting new churches in that fascinating country. In 2000, their family moved back to Canada. Tim was involved in mentoring men one-to-one as a full time job for the next 5 years.

He has been the pastor of Sovereign Grace Church Toronto since its beginning in the summer of 2004. Tim and Joanne have 4 children aged 13-19.

Ken Davis (2).jpgKen Davis is no stranger to anyone who has been around the Toronto Pastors Fellowship for any length of time; he is a regular contributor and participator. Ken has faithfully led Thistletown Baptist Church, an urban church in the Rexdale area of Toronto for many years. 

Those who know Ken know him as a man of prayer, compassion, heartfelt conviction. He is a faithful and wise preacher and pray-er. He has served as a Trustee for Toronto Baptist Seminary, and on the committee for the Greater Toronto Spiritual Life Convention, and is always looking for ways to help advance the cause of the gospel in the city of Toronto.

Ken is married to Heather, and they have been blessed with four children: Steve, Kristine, Kaitlyn, and Samantha.


]]> January's Meeting: The Pastor's Prayer tag:www.torontopastors.org,2011://1.89 2011-01-10T15:21:41Z 2011-01-11T15:43:52Z Administrator

The Format:

As we did in with November's meeting, we will conduct an interactive panel featuring this month's speakers and input from you with Q&A interspersed.

The Topic:

What topic is more relevant for pastors than prayer? What would be better for pastors to think about at the beginning of a new year than how to be more faithful and more effective in their prayers for their flock? The speakers lined up for this month bring a diverse set of backgrounds, convictions, habits, and practices to the table as we discuss together how to be more obedient and honouring to God in our prayer life. 

The Speakers:

Charles Price (2).jpgCharles Price has been the Senior Pastor of The Peoples Church in Toronto, Ontario, Canada since September 2001, with a weekly congregation of 3500 people. He has a weekly hour-long television programme, Living Truth, which is broadcast coast to coast in Canada each week, as well as in the United Kingdom, Europe, India, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Korea and Japan.

Charles came to Christ through a Billy Graham film at the age of twelve in Hereford, England. On leaving school he farmed for two years in Zimbabwe before returning to England to attend Capernwray Bible School for one year. He then spent three years at the Bible Training Institute in Glasgow, Scotland. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree by Tyndale University in Toronto in 2004.

In September 1993, Charles was appointed Principal of Capernwray Bible School while continuing in a wide international conference, convention and evangelistic ministry. He has preached in over 75 countries on 5 continents around the world and is the author of 7 books, some of which have been translated into German, Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Hindi, Malayalam, Farsi, Korean and Latvian.

Charles has been married to Hilary since 1980. They have three children: Hannah, Laura and Matthew.

Tim Kerr (2).PNG

Although Tim Kerr was born in Canada, he has spent over half his life in Asia. When Tim was a year old, his parents moved from Canada to India and lived there for the next 10 years. Tim has many fond memories of his childhood growing up in places like Calcutta and Bangalore. Later the family returned to Canada for Tim's high school years.

During college, Tim met his sweetheart Joanne, who had grown up in "Little Italy" in the St Clair area of Toronto. After college Tim and Joanne moved to Japan for 12 years. Tim was involved in starting new churches in that fascinating country. In 2000, their family moved back to Canada. Tim was involved in mentoring men one-to-one as a full time job for the next 5 years.

He has been the pastor of Sovereign Grace Church Toronto since its beginning in the summer of 2004. Tim and Joanne have 4 children aged 13-19.

Ken Davis (2).jpgKen Davis is no stranger to anyone who has been around the Toronto Pastors Fellowship for any length of time; he is a regular contributor and participator. Ken has faithfully led Thistletown Baptist Church, an urban church in the Rexdale area of Toronto for many years. 

Those who know Ken know him as a man of prayer, compassion, heartfelt conviction. He is a faithful and wise preacher and pray-er. He has served as a Trustee for Toronto Baptist Seminary, and on the committee for the Greater Toronto Spiritual Life Convention, and is always looking for ways to help advance the cause of the gospel in the city of Toronto.

Ken is married to Heather, and they have been blessed with four children: Steve, Kristine, Kaitlyn, and Samantha.

The Media

Forthcoming.

]]> November's Meeting: The Pastor's Preaching tag:www.torontopastors.org,2010://1.85 2010-11-15T15:00:00Z 2011-01-10T15:16:53Z The Format: We can't wait to experience the new format of meetings beginning in November! We will now be aiming to learn from the combined wisdom of several pastors on a panel as they discuss issues of great importance facing... Administrator

The Format:

We can't wait to experience the new format of meetings beginning in November! We will now be aiming to learn from the combined wisdom of several pastors on a panel as they discuss issues of great importance facing pastors and churches today.

The Topic:

What topic is more relevant for pastors than preaching? For the first meeting of this style we have assembled a group of proven preachers and our aim is to hear from their diverse backgrounds, convictions, and preferences. How does each man prepare for the preaching of God's Word? What are their convictions concerning delivery? What is biblical and what is preference? How does each follow up on the ministry of the preached word? We'll talk about these issues and more, as well as opening up a time of Q&A with you as a group.

The Media

Video



Audio

The Speakers:

Robbie Symons.jpgRobbie Symons holds a Master's of Divinity from McMaster University. He has served as an Associate Pastor in two churches and then undertook a one year residency of Pastoral training with Harvest Bible Fellowship. Robbie began a Bible study in 2003 with 18 people that would eventually become Harvest Bible Chapel of Oakville, where he currently serves as Senior Pastor. He and his wife Gillian make their home in Burlington, Ontario. They have two sons, Aidan, and Cale.

Dr Darryl Dash.jpg

Darryl Dash is a graduate of the University of Waterloo, Heritage Theological Seminary, and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

Darryl is married to Charlene, and has two children, Christina and Josiah, and has pastored Richview Baptist Church since 1998.



Pastor Carl Muller.jpgCarl Muller brings a B.Th. from Ontario Bible College, a B.A. From Waterloo University, and most importantly, over 25 years of pastoral experience to bear on this important topic of faithfully preaching God's Word. Carl is currently pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, in Burlington, Ontario.

]]> Looking Ahead to November! tag:www.torontopastors.org,2010://1.86 2010-10-12T16:49:27Z 2010-10-12T17:38:39Z Administrator
Friends,

36033_409205859630_516039630_4303179_1338223_n.jpgI am getting really excited about November's meeting! This month's meeting will feature:

  • Our new panel teaching format and a revamped meeting schedule aimed at increasing the quality of teaching, the value of the interaction, and the fellowship between pastors
  • A discussion with Q&A on the preaching ministry of the pastor
  • Three very gifted and qualified speakers: Robbie Symons (Harvest Oakville), Darryl Dash (Richview Baptist), and Carl Muller (Trinity Baptist)
For more information, check out the page for November's meeting. For a map to Richview Baptist church, click here. Or click here to register for this month's meeting.

I'm so looking forward to seeing you on November 15 at 10am!

Julian


]]> Resources from Alistair Begg tag:www.torontopastors.org,2010://1.84 2010-10-08T19:40:51Z 2010-10-08T19:43:24Z Brothers and sisters,Thanks to all who came out and made our first meeting of the new season a wonderful time together!For those who were not able to make it out, audio and video resources are now available. Just click here... Administrator Brothers and sisters,

Thanks to all who came out and made our first meeting of the new season a wonderful time together!

For those who were not able to make it out, audio and video resources are now available. Just click here to access them! 

Stay tuned for information on upcoming meetings in November, January, and March!

Julian
]]> September's Meeting tag:www.torontopastors.org,2010://1.81 2010-09-16T15:13:17Z 2010-10-13T13:16:41Z Administrator alistair begg.jpg
Alistair Begg was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland, and from there went to Trent University, London School of Theology, and Westminster Seminary. He has been the senior pastor of Parkside Church in Cleveland since September 1983. His main responsibilities include preaching and setting the strategic vision for Parkside Church. His teaching is also featured on the radio program Truth For Life. He and his wife, Susan, have three children.

September's meeting will be a chance for you to hear Alistair teach, but also to spend some time together with him in a more intimate setting as we fellowship and enjoy some time of Q & A with him.

Resources from September's Meeting:


Alistair Begg - Toronto Pastors Fellowship from Toronto Pastors Fellowship.


Alistair Begg Q&A on Pastoral Ministry with Paul Martin from Toronto Pastors Fellowship on Vimeo.

]]> Test tag:www.torontopastors.org,2010://1.82 2010-09-03T16:59:01Z 2010-11-17T21:15:21Z Administrator ]]> Alistair Begg at TPF, September 16! tag:www.torontopastors.org,2010://1.80 2010-09-02T20:36:31Z 2010-09-03T15:48:51Z Administrator
Dear brothers, 

The response we received from you regarding the Toronto Pastors Conference was very positive and a great encouragement to our elders here at Grace Fellowship Church. It’s our aim to, in turn, continue to be an encouragement to you, the pastors of Toronto, as you persevere in your areas of service to the Lord. 

And so it is our great delight to announce Alistair Begg will be speaking to us at our next Toronto Pastors Fellowship on September 16, 2010. 

I have been blessed to sit under Alistair's ministry a number of times: at the Basics Conference and in the 80s and early 90s at The Master's College and Seminary. He has been one of those unique influences the Lord has used to shape my life and ministry and I am eager for you to learn from, and be encouraged by Alistair. 

To accommodate Alistair’s schedule, our normal fellowship schedule will alter slightly. While we will still begin our morning at 10:00 a.m., Alistair will speak right away, followed by our discussion with him, until 11:30 a.m. Coffee and a time of relaxed fellowship will round out our time together. 

As usual, we'll meet at Richview Baptist Church. Just click here for a map and directions to the meeting! 

See you on September 16! 
Paul Martin
]]> Thanks for a Great Conference! tag:www.torontopastors.org,2010://1.73 2010-06-18T13:42:32Z 2010-09-02T20:34:51Z We are so thankful to God for much answered prayer at TPC 2010! The turn-out was great, the fellowship was sweet, the word was preached, and most importantly--we met with our God.I'm so thankful for Mike Bullmore, Dan MacDonald, Robbie... Administrator We are so thankful to God for much answered prayer at TPC 2010! The turn-out was great, the fellowship was sweet, the word was preached, and most importantly--we met with our God.

I'm so thankful for Mike Bullmore, Dan MacDonald, Robbie Symons, and Paul Martin for faithfully bringing the word to us. I'm also thankful for the volunteers who served us so well over the three days and for all those who kept us in prayer.

Here are some links that will (hopefully) go live over the coming few days:
Enjoy your summer and God willing, we'll see you all again in the autumn!
]]> Looking Forward to TPC '10! tag:www.torontopastors.org,2010://1.71 2010-04-23T16:32:41Z 2010-05-06T16:24:58Z The Toronto Pastors Conference 2010 is coming soon! Make sure you check out all the info below:Want to get to know the speakers?Bios, resources, and preaching topics for all the speakers available here!Want to know what's on the line up?Check... Administrator
Want to get to know the speakers?
  • Bios, resources, and preaching topics for all the speakers available here!
Want to know what's on the line up?
Want to know why you should hear Mike Bullmore? 
  • He comes to us personally recommended by D.A. Carson, Mark Dever, Joshua Harris. 
  • "... one of the most engaging, penetrating, insightful preachers I know." (Carson)
  • "... a cross between John Piper and CJ Mahaney - and I can't think of a higher compliment to pay a preacher." (Harris)
  • Read more endorsements
Want to know why you should come to this conference?
Want to know where to register?
Not sure about the cost?
  • $55 for full-time students // $140 regular rate
  • Can't afford a hotel? We have billeting available. Contact us for more info.
  • Can't afford the full amount? We have scholarships available. Contact us for more info.
  • Please don't let cost keep you away. Write us and we would be glad to help.
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]]> The Pastor as ... Prepared (2 Tim 4.2) tag:www.torontopastors.org,2009://1.52 2010-04-12T20:31:35Z 2010-04-12T17:57:51Z Carl Muller brings a B.Th. from Ontario Bible College, a B.A. from Waterloo University, and most importantly, over 25 years of pastoral experience to bear on this important topic.How does a pastor continue to train himself and grow? Carl... Administrator carl_muller.jpg

Carl Muller brings a B.Th. from Ontario Bible College, a B.A. from Waterloo University, and most importantly, over 25 years of pastoral experience to bear on this important topic.

How does a pastor continue to train himself and grow? Carl will exhort us to continue to sharpen ourselves in order to faithfully fulfill our charge. 

Carl is currently pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, in Burlington, Ontario.

Resources to Download:


]]> The Pastor as ... Evangelist (2 Tim 4.5) tag:www.torontopastors.org,2010://1.53 2010-03-08T21:39:42Z 2010-03-10T17:10:44Z Rev. Joe Boot is an apologist, educator, author and pastor. His undergraduate work was in theology at Birmingham Christian College in England and his post-graduate research is in Missiology with the University of Manchester. He served with Ravi Zacharias... Administrator Thumbnail image for Joe Boot.jpg

Rev. Joe Boot is an apologist, educator, author and pastor. His undergraduate work was in theology at Birmingham Christian College in England and his post-graduate research is in Missiology with the University of Manchester. He served with Ravi Zacharias for seven years as an apologist in the U.K and Canada working for five years as Canadian director of RZIM and continues to serve as an adjunct apologist.

He has spoken all over  the world in over 20 countries in numerous universities, seminaries, churches, colleges and conferences, including Eton College Windsor, Oxford University, University of Toronto, University of Waterloo, London School of theology, Virginia Tech, Forman University in Lahore, Pakistan and has publicay debated leading atheists in North American universities.

His apologetic works include Searching for Truth, Why I Still Believe and How Then Shall We Answer, which have been published in Europe and North America. He is visiting lecturer at the Oxford Centre for Christian apologetics at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, England and is a contributing author to the major apologetics volume Beyond Opinion.

He lives in Toronto with his wife Jenny and three children Naomi, Hannah and Isaac where he is pastoring Westminster Chapel and launching the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity.

Joe will be addressing us on our need to evangelize the lost as part of fulfilling our charge as ministers of the gospel.

Resources to Download:


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