Upcoming Events
Stay informed about upcoming events, workshops, and gatherings.
Ascent Summit
We are living through a time of profound upheaval—nations trembling, institutions faltering, and the Church wrestling to rediscover her true voice and calling.
Yet throughout history, moments of disruption have often become the soil for revival. In this turbulent age, the ground is ripe for a move of God defined by hope, joy, and renewed witness. Join us for the inaugural Ascent Summit, a national gathering for pastors, planters, and leaders who long to see a new chapter in the witness of the Church across North America. Together, we’ll explore what it means to live out A Hopeful Witness for a Joyful Church.
This year’s plenary speakers will help us navigate the Church’s present moment and future mission:
Meeting the Moment – Let Beth Moore help us uncover the core character of the Church for our time.
Mission in Transition – Explore the global shifts reshaping Christianity and how the Church in North America can learn from movements around the world.
Called to Joy – Reignite your sense of calling along with Charlie B. Dates and celebrate God’s work through new leaders, churches, and ministries.
The Unfinished Commission – Be inspired to take up Jesus’ mission with renewed passion as the Church approaches its 2,000th year.
A Practical Missiology for Mission in North America – Ed Stetzer brings new data and practical insights to help leaders engage their communities with confidence.
Contact Mark Maserjian-Smith or Denise Veselicky for a discount code!
How to Share Your Faith Webinar (Pt 2)
Have you ever felt like you’re speaking truth, but no one is hearing it? That in our culture today, the noise, distractions, and even hostility make it harder than ever to share the hope of Christ?
You’re not alone—and there is a way forward.
We invite you to join us for a free, dynamic webinar designed to equip you and your congregation to share your faith with fresh passion and confidence, even when the world seems to have tuned out.
Steeple to Street
In December, our ABCOPAD Regional Board voted to partner with the Ascent Movement. The Ascent Movement brings together a network of ministries with one shared vision: to evangelize North America. The Ascent Home Page states, " We are passionate about engaging the growing de-churched, un-churched, never-churched community AND engaging all the peoples of the world that are finding their way into our cities, towns, and neighborhoods. It is our joy to partner with you toward this awesome task of living out the great commission locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.” https://www.ascentmovement.org/
Chris Backert, Senior Director for the Ascent Movement, and I are excited to announce the 2025 Steeple to the Street Event, taking place this September in ABCOPAD. This will be an opportunity for the pastors and congregational leaders of our region to learn more about Ascent and the resources it has to offer. Chris shared this message along with links to the registration page and a short survey. Chris and I look forward to seeing you this September. -Mark Mahserjian-Smith
With a desire to make sure that this event takes into careful consideration the needs of the leaders and congregations throughout ABCOPAD, we have developed a quick survey to fill out. We want to make sure that the schedule and content are tailored (as best we can) to your needs as our partner in this endeavor. If you would take a minute to answer these few brief questions, it will help us craft the best experience possible for you and ensure that care for the issues you are facing is given in the planning.
How to Share Your Faith Webinar
Have you ever felt like you’re speaking truth, but no one is hearing it? That in our culture today, the noise, distractions, and even hostility make it harder than ever to share the hope of Christ?
You’re not alone—and there is a way forward.
We invite you to join us for a free, dynamic webinar designed to equip you and your congregation to share your faith with fresh passion and confidence, even when the world seems to have tuned out.
Restored by the Shepherd (Eastern)
Location: Harvey Cedars Bible Conference
Registration is now closed.
Cost is significantly reduced if you register by March 15. Come away to be refreshed, so you can return restored by the Shepherd.
Restored by the Shepherd (Western)
Location: Laurelville Retreat Center
Registration is now closed.
Cost is significantly reduced if you register by March 15. Come away to be refreshed, so you can return restored by the Shepherd.
Church Planting Discovery Call
Join us for a free one-hour Discovery Call designed to help you discern the next steps in your journey!
We'll talk about:
Why we plant churches
3 things that stop potential Church Planters and 3 things that can help them make it for the long haul
How one new planter decided to make the leap
How Ecclesia can help YOU discern
Q & A
Register here: https://www.ascentmovement.org/CPDiscovery
Gathered to Scatter
If you are interested in attending, please click on the link below to register.