Gathering 2026

May 8-9, 2026

Camp Evergreen – 31404 Range Rd. 52 Township Road 314 Mailing Address Box 492 Sundre, AB T0M 1X0 Bergen, AB T0M 1X0

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Gathering 2026, May 8-9 — Plant the Seed. Grow the Forest.
Pastors and family‑ministry leaders carry big questions: How do we make sense of the next generation? How do we disciple kids and teens in today’s world? Where can we find fresh ideas, renewed vision, and real hope? Gathering 2026 is designed to help you answer those questions together.

Join us at Camp Evergreen for a weekend focused on cultivating strong, faith‑filled disciples. This year’s theme — Plant the Seed. Grow the Forest. — invites us to consider how long‑term transformation begins with intentional investment today.

Learn from experienced voices including Jonathan Kornelsen, author of Youth Ministry Blueprint; Steve Kim from Apologetics Canada teaching on AI, Transhumanism, and Next‑Gen Realities; and Steve Brown from Columbia Bible College addressing Faith Formation in Young Adults. You’ll also experience meaningful worship, unhurried conversations, encouraging stories, and practical clinics led by leaders from our ABMB family.

Whether you’re looking for connection, clarity, encouragement, or fresh imagination for the future, this gathering will strengthen you and your ministry. Families are welcome, with on‑site lodging, RV options, and nearby hotels in Sundre. Limited childcare is available for ages 6–11.

Grow your capacity. Renew your hope. Strengthen your calling.

On-site shared accommodations are an optional “add-on” charge of $35/person when your register. This cost includes breakfast. For those choosing the family rate, accommodations are included.

Schedule:

Friday, May 8

Afternoon

12-1:00      Registration and Check-in (Please make your own arrangements for lunch)

1:15 Welcome and Orientation

1:30       Seminar #1 – Steve Brown (CBC) – “Cultivating Faith that Lasts (parenting teens & young adults)”

2:15 Seminar #2 – Steve Kim (Apologetics Canada) “Growing Up in the Shadow of AI and Transhumanism”

3:00       Coffee and Connections

3:15       Seminar #3 – Jonathan Kornelsen “The Hard and Holy Work of Youth MInistry”

4:00       Connections & Activities
    
Discussions:

  • Follow-up conversations with Presenters (Activity Centre)
  • Booths and Displays

Activities:

  • Prayer Walk
  • Trail Ride (must register as add-on; space is limited)
  • Archery
  • Disc Golf
  • Zipline
  • Relaxing

 

5:30        Dinner


Evening

7:00         Celebration Service (Everyone is Welcome – No Registration Required)

  • Worship, Witness, Word: Including stories from our churches in Alberta

9:00        Dismiss & Snacks in Dining Hall

9:30        After-Party for Youth and Young Adults

 

 

Saturday, May 9
         

8:00         Breakfast

9:00         Word & Worship Service

10:15       Coffee and Connections

10:45       Clinics/Breakouts #1

  • When Churches Work Together (vision of ABMB)
  • What in the World is Happening with MB’s? CCMBC & National Ministries, including MB Seminary, Multiply, Legacy.
  • Children’s & Family Ministry
  • Youth Ministry 

12:00        Lunch

1:30          Connections and Activities

Activities:

  • Prayer Walk
  • Trail Ride (must register as add-on; space is limited)
  • Archery
  • Disc Golf
  • Zipline

*Tuck shop will be open

2:30          Clinics/Breakouts #2

  • When Churches work Together (vision of ABMB)
  • What in the World is Happening with MB’s? CCMBC & National Ministries, including MB Seminary, Multiply, Legacy.
  • Children’s & Family Ministry
  • What is the Impact of Biblical Education? (ADVANCE, CBC, Seminary) 

3:30 Coffee and Connections

4:00         Word & Worship Service 

5:00         Adjourn