Life on Mission

Ready, Willing, & Equipped


May 2-3, 2025

Hope Bible Church

Oakville, ON

What is Life on Mission?

What is the Life on Mission Conference?

 

GCC Canada’s bi-annual Life on Mission conference is for those who serve and lead in the local church. Whether you are serving in children’s ministry, leading a small group, or involved in another area of ministry in your local church this conference is for you. Come and join the GCC Canada network of churches for two days of encouragement and equipping.

Main Sessions

Worship the Lord and hear from God’s Word with other ministry leaders.

Workshops

Gain practical wisdom & insights on various topics related to leadership in ministry.

Stronger Together

Iron sharpens iron. Spend time with other like-minded brothers and sisters in ministry.

FEATURED SPEAKERS

Scott Hollingshead

Lead Pastor

Doxa Church | Rocklin, CA

Norm Millar

Senior Pastor

Redemption Bible Chapel London

Kaj Ballantyne

Lead Pastor

Harvest Church Muskoka

Jason Matta

Senior Pastor

Hope Church Toronto West

Workshop Topics

More workshops to come

  • The Purpose of Youth Ministry
  • Best Practices for Youth Ministry
  • Your Presence in Youth Ministry
  • The Secret Role of a Kids Director
  • Equipping Parents for Family Discipleship
  • Best practices of an Intentional Kids Ministry
  • How to equip and send homegrown missionaries?
  • Compassion in Action
  • The Unchanging Gospel in a Changing Culture
  • Teach Wisely: The Small Group Leader as TEACHER
  • Spur Change: The Small Group Leader as LEADER
  • Care for Souls: The Small Group Leader as SHEPHERD
  • Discipling a Culture of Soul Care
  • Discipling a Soul Care Team
  • Discipling the Care of Your Own Soul
  • 3 Pitfalls in Worship Ministry
  • Best Practices
  • Songwriting
  • Technology and the Church: Practical Innovations to Support Ministry
  • Design Process
  • Creative & Communications Toolbox
  • Preaching
  • My Personal Growth in Christ
  • Executive Admin/Assistants Best Practices
  • Discover GCC Canada Info Session
  • PCO How To
  • Discipleship Principles for Women from Titus 2

Conference Schedule

FRIDAY, MAY 2

12:00PM | Registration Opens
1:00-2:30PM | Main Session 1
3:00-4:00PM | Workshop 1
4:00-7:00PM | Dinner *offsite
7:00-8:30PM | Main Session 2


SATURDAY, MAY 3

8:00-9:00AM | Doors open & Breakfast
9:00–10:30AM | Main Session 3
11:00AM–12:00PM | Workshop 2
12:00PM–1:30PM | Lunch Break *offsite
1:30–2:30PM | Workshop 3
3:00–4:30PM | Main Session 4

Hotel Information

 

Hilton Garden Inn

Group Name: Hope Bible Church

Arrival Date: May 2, 2025

Departure Date: May 3, 2025

Block code: 90D

Booking Link

 

Courtyard Marriott

Book your group rate for Hope Bible Church

Location

 

Hope Bible Church

500 Great Lakes Blvd

Oakville, ON

L6L 6X9