Ministerial Meetings

Ministerial Meetings happen regularly around the Lower Mainland (BC, Canada) to provide opportunities for fellowship and mutual support among pastors and other ministry leaders. Contact the facilitator for more details.

Abbotsford

  • Abbotsford Christian Leaders Network (ACLN)
    • 3rd Wednesday of the month | 12:00-1:30 PM| Location changes. ACLN also hosts the city prayer breakfast honoring the Mayor, city councillors, and first responders generally in April or May.
    • Facilitator: Rose Stegenga (email)

Burnaby

  • Burnaby Pastors -
    • 4th Tuesday of the month | 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Location changes.
    • Facilitator: Pastor Brad Bates (email)

Vancouver

  • East Vancouver - Vancouver East Ministerial Association (VEMA). The purpose of VEMA is to connect our congregations and ministries in bringing a collaborative witness to the Kingdom of God in the city of Vancouver. Pastors and Para-church leaders who are active members of a Christian congregation are invited.
    • 3rd Thursday of the month | 12:30 - 2:00 pm (No meetings in July and August)| at Westcoast Christian Fellowship (3198 E Georgia St. Vancouver, BC V5K 2L)| Lunch provided.
    • Facilitator: Pastor David Bornman (email)
  • West Side Christian Leaders' Fellowship (WSCLF). The purpose of the WSCLF is to create space where Christian Leaders (Pastors and Para-church Leaders) can know each other and build trust and care as an expression of friendship and unity under Christ.
    • 4th Thursday of the month | 12:00 pm - 1:45 pm | at Granville Chapel (5901 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6M 3C9)| Lunch provided.
    • Facilitator: Pastor Ted Ng (email)

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