David MacFarlane: EFC Director of National Initiatives

David is a humorous and engaging speaker, trainer and motivator who has spent over two decades on the front lines of ministry through local Canadian churches, some of which grew to over 1,200 and 1,500 in regular weekend attendance through prayerful strategic outreach. David’s inspiring, informative, practical and surprisingly humorous presentations have become popular with organizations, denominations and congregations who value relevance, church health and a desire to “engage their world.” David and his wife Diana have three grown daughters.

Comunity-Impacting Churches

New times require new ways of thinking: A practical four part seminar that offers tools, ideas plus inspiration to help any congregation to look “outward” in fresh new ways.
1. Stirring Passion for impacting a community: Reignite passion for community transformation which begins with motive and motivation. David shares some practical steps for helping others see the harvest opportunities with their heart as well as their mind.
2. Shaping a Strategy for impacting a community: Seven practical and helpful biblical steps for refocusing a good ministry to take it to the next level.
3. Sparking Imagination for impacting a community: Igniting the creative process to find bold, innovative “out of the box” thinking strategies. David will share how to “Idea Blast” and use “grids” to help you find new ways for outreach within your context, plus talk about methods that are being effective in Canada today.
4. Spiritual Shifts for impacting a community: A clarion call about present and future trends that will influence our effectiveness as Christians in Canada and the opportunities that each of them bring. What the community impacting churches of the future might look like. The most important activity during fast change is to keep moving forward.

REGISTRATION FEE (to be paid in full upon arrival, cheques made out to ECCC):
or you can pay online by credit card.

Couples: $320.00 (first12 to register will receive a king bed)
Single Private: $260.00 (Queen Bed)

Retired pastors will receive 50% off the registration price.

Financial assistance is available if necessary. Contact Jeff Anderson for details