New Hope Wesleyan (Scott Prime) celebrated with about 140 gathered on Sunday to watch 11 people be baptized – PTL!
- Crosspoint (John Sherwood) also celebrated a young life commited to follow Jesus!
Don’t miss this great opportunity to jump-start your men’s ministry this fall…
CLICK HERE to register!
CLICK HERE to register!
Deep Water BLT (Timothy & McCaila Andrews) hosted their first full-day VBS this month; a week-long adventure with 80+ kids signed up from the church, a local Christian school, and the surrounding neighbourhood. The Andrews shared, “We explored how the truth of the gospel shapes our lives and how we fit into God’s bigger story. We ended the week by inviting everyone back for a movie night, creating another point of connection with parents and kids from our neighbourhood who don’t regularly attend church. We’re watching in real-time the incredible things God is doing through our church.”
“Serve Sunday” is one of Deep Water BLT’s favourite weekends of the year. The Andrews shared, “It’s a chance to share Jesus’ love in tangible ways, start conversations we might not otherwise have, and roll up our sleeves to live out what Jesus taught us about His Kingdom.”
- This year, they reached out to neighbours to ask how we could help—and on Sunday, 45 people came together and took on 11 projects to meet practical needs in our community. They had refreshment stations along the BLT Trail, garbage cleanup in high-traffic areas, and others spreading out across BLT to use skills like carpentry, deck building, demolition, gardening, and painting—so the Kingdom of God could be experienced in Halifax just as it is in heaven.
This week I travelled to the two-day DBMD Institute at Indiana Wesleyan with DBMD Chair Dale MacDonald (Woodstock Wesleyan), DBMD Assistant Secretary Evan Oxner (Amherst Wesleyan & Connection), & Janet Starks (Kingswood University).
- It was a schedule packed with quality presentations and training offered by Education & Clergy Development (Executive Director Johanna Rugh) with dozens of DBMD members from all across North America including Krista Shaver from Central Canada District. A group picture with the Canadian participants and our HQ leaders featured General Superintendent Wayne Schmidt’s spiritual gift of socks!
Want to know more about how to discern your calling to leadership in ministry?
- CLICK HERE for the E&CD Credentialing webpage
- CLICK HERE for the Atlantic District Credentialing webpage
It was a privilege during our time in Marion, Indiana, to take part in a special meeting at College Wesleyan Church (Steve DeNeff) as momentum continues to build for PROOF (Praying on Offense) in mobilizing marketplace disciple-makers.
- CLICK HERE for a detailed summary of how this vision was made available during the Marketplace Discipleship Conference during Beulah Family Camp.
Start planning now to attend the Wesleyan Holiness Women Clergy Parakaleo E2026 Conference in February 23-25, 2026 in Minneapolis, MN. It is open to all women clergy, ministerial students, women discerning a call, and male advocates for women in ministry.
- CLICK HERE for a video promo & more info. Early registration ends Nov 1 – price is $350 USD. After Nov 1 it goes to $450 USD and late registration after January 6 is $500 USD. Student registration is $300 USD. Hotels and flights are extra, some meals are included. If you have any questions or need anything further – please email Natalie Gidney (natalie.gidney@worldhope.ca).
Another great opportunity is available on September 15th with the Exponential Women in Ministry Webinar. CLICK HERE for more detail and online registration.
- Congratulations to Rev. Janet Gutherie on her election last month as Shenandoah District Superintendent! CLICK HERE to read more about this historic election.
Prison Chaplain Judy Adams Featured in WesLife
CLICK HERE to be inspired by her ministry!
CLICK HERE to be inspired by her ministry!
OCTOBER SURVEY ANNOUNCEMENT
Coming in October:
Flourishing in Ministry Wellbeing Assessment
for all Atlantic District Pastors
Flourishing in Ministry Wellbeing Assessment
for all Atlantic District Pastors
The Atlantic District aims to cultivate a healthy culture of care, support and safety for all pastors and their families. To that end, we are engaging the services of Dr. Chris Adams, a leading researcher in clergy wellbeing at the Rosemead School of Psychology at Biola University. Dr. Adams will be conducting the Flourishing in Ministry Assessment (FIM) of the wellbeing of all Atlantic District clergy. The assessment will take place October 7-22. More details to come in the following weeks.
- CLICK HERE for full details regarding our Clergy Culture of Care.
Camp Survey & Exciting Announcement
We are incredibly blessed by the leadership of Director-Elect Wayne Clark at Beulah Camp & Conference Center. CLICK HERE for his recent newsletter with a survey to contribute your feedback. Don’t miss the big announcement about the recent land purchase for the long-term future of BCCC & CLICK HERE to registerfor this Thursday’s Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.
Caton’s Island Summer Update
Caton’s Island Director-Elect Ben Canney shared this exciting update:
It’s hard to believe that this week marks our final camp of the season! I’m thrilled to share that we’ve seen 133 salvations and recommitments so far this year! Please continue to keep us in prayer as we wrap up this camp and move into our last one. With nearly 140 teens registered, we are anticipating a truly impactful week.
- On top of that wonderful news, I’m excited to announce that the Island has been richly blessed by people who have come alongside us in countless ways—whether addressing water issues, contributing to new buildings, preparing meals, felling trees and milling boards for new construction.
Because of this generosity, we are moving forward with a new canteen building beside the Stephenson Center, with groundbreaking planned for this fall. We have been brainstorming about what this facility could be and how it could be leveraged to generate additional revenue for the island into the future. Thank you all for your continued prayer, support, and partnership in the ministry taking place here.
GP Missionaries Allan & Sheri Stevens
CLICK HERE for an important video update from the Stevens. Their current funding levels are at a critical low-point and now is the time to respond with our strong support.
- Additionally, support for Carl & Maya Gilles is another priority need in our partnership with ends of the earth ministry in the International Conference of The Wesleyan Church.
Ellen joins me in expressing condolences on behalf of our Atlantic District family for the extended family of Robin & Yoko White (GP Missionaries to Japan) and his brother Mike on yesterday’s passing of their father, Doug. CLICK HERE to share words of support. Service details are TBD. We especially lift up Doug’s dear wife, Myrna, during these difficult days of loss.
- Discipleship happens when we get out there and make mistakes and get coached and guided in the real time living out of our faith. (Ryan Ott)
- Invite people in – this is not just something I want FROM you but something I want FOR you. (Ethan Linder)
- If we care in the marketplace, we may earn the right to evangelize. If we try to just evangelize, we will do neither. (Jeff Clark)
CLICK HERE for the 2025 Atlantic District Journal
Kingswood University Golf Classic – CLICK HERE to Register
Kingswood Golf Classic is September 5, 2025 – Tee-off at 1 PM at the Sussex Golf Course with Awards Banquet to follow at Kingswood University.
- Last year we had over 100 golfers raising over $40,000, and with our corporate sponsors, we raised a record-breaking $76,500 for student scholarships! With your help, we can break another record this year.
There are all kinds of options to plan a great day or mini-retreat with your group. Registration is open – CLICK HERE! For more information CLICK HERE. Questions? Contact Debbie at bensond@kingswood.edu or call 506.432.4411.
CLICK HERE to Register Your Children/Youth Workers
