Connect Ottawa Conference

October 18, 2024 | 6PM-9PM
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (CDCC)
290 Lisgar Street, Ottawa

"I came home so encouraged and so inspired. It was very uplifting to hear of all the organizations and the difference they are making in Ottawa. It was a super conference and I am so glad for it. I look forward to next year!"
- 2023 Attendee

"Together Serving Those in Need for Jesus."Join us at the Connect Ottawa Conference on October 18, 2024 as we unite churches and organizations serving the city's vulnerable. This free evening event aims to foster collaboration, connect potential volunteers and partners with service organizations, and provide a platform to pray for and with others involved in similar work. With keynote addresses, networking opportunities, and breakout sessions, the conference will bring together Christians, ministry organizations, and leaders to inspire and mobilize mission-focused partnerships. Don't miss this chance to make a difference in the lives of the vulnerable and enhance the impact of your ministry.This event is "Pay as You Please" to be inclusive of all who wish to attend. Register now or simply meet us at the Dominion Chalmers Centre Friday night!

  • 5:45PM - Doors Open

  • 6:00PM - Organization Expo | Workshops

  • 7:00PM - Keynote Sessions

  • 8:00PM - Organization Expo | Workshops

Ray has been working with city-wide collaborative movements for nearly 30 years. In 1996, while serving on the pastoral staff at Fellowship Bible Church he was called to join a movement to unite churches in the community. The story of Fellowship Bible Chur

Ray Williams has been working with city-wide collaborative movements for nearly 30 years. In 1996, while serving on the pastoral staff at Fellowship Bible Church he was called to join a movement to unite churches in the community. The story of Fellowship Bible Church's impact was captured in the book, "The Church of Irresistible Influence".
Ray loves the city of Little Rock and the surrounding areas and has become involved in almost every aspect of ministry, social justice organizations and community projects during those years. He has a passion for seeing cities flourish through a united and thriving church.

Martine Kelsey is a Canadian singer/songwriter, recording artist & worship leader. Her latest album titled "Sweet Hallelujah" is a compilation of original songs that tell stories of redemption, lyrics that speak of God's love, and uplifting melodies. Her music has been recognized by the GMA's Canada & ECMA's. Martine is an ordained Worship Pastor and has been serving the local church in Canada for over two decades (including conferences, festivals & special events). Her love and passion for unity in the body of Christ has been instrumental in crossing denominational barriers.

Richard Long has spent 35 years pastoring churches and fostering city-wide unity in Toronto, Hamilton, and Ottawa. He currently serves with the One Way Ministries team in Ottawa, which has been supporting the city-wide Church for over 27 years. Additionally, he advises the Canadian City Leaders Network and is a member of the City Advance Strategic Team. He is married to Terry and together they serve as elders at Vineyard Ottawa, a church they co-planted 7 years ago. Recently, Richard released "The City-Wide Church" found at city-widechurch.ca

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Connect Ottawa Conference

October 18, 2024
Leadership Summit 3PM-6PM | Conference 6PM-9PM
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (CDCC)
290 Lisgar Street, Ottawa

"I really enjoyed the opportunity to connect with other ministries / leaders. The breakout room that allowed us to each speak briefly about what our ministries do also added increased ability for connection."
- 2023 Organization Representative

"Together Serving Those in Need for Jesus."Join us at the Connect Ottawa Conference on October 18, 2024 as we unite churches and organizations serving the city's vulnerable.Our Partnering Organizations are the heartbeat of the conference as we aim to foster collaboration, connect potential volunteers and donors with service organizations, and provide a platform to pray for and with others involved in similar work. With keynote addresses, networking opportunities, and breakout sessions. The conference will bring together Christians, ministry organizations, and leaders to inspire and mobilize mission-focused partnerships.We are anticipating hundreds of potential volunteers, donors and partners to participate in our organization fair on Friday evening, and so we invite each of our partnering organizations to have a booth in our organization fair. We will also be publishing a yearbook this year to be given to each attendee, with a full page profile of each organization.As a partnering organization, you are invited to a special Leadership Summit focused on ministry collaboration and support. This smaller, more intimate pre-event will feature a special keynote session, breakout sessions, and collaborative space for you to meet others operating in the same spheres of ministry. We will also provide dinner for up to two of your organization's representatives. Don't miss this chance to make a difference in the lives of the vulnerable and enhance the impact of your ministry.Our registration fee of $150 goes toward the costs of the event and dinner for two of your organization's reps.

  • 3:00PM - Leadership Summit

  • 4:00PM - Leadership Summit Breakout Sessions

  • 5:00PM - Leadership Summit Dinner and Booth Setup

  • 5:30PM - Doors Open

  • 6:00PM - Organization Fair | Breakout Sessions

  • 7:00PM - Keynote Sessions

  • 8:00PM - "Organization Fair | Breakout Sessions

Ray has been working with city-wide collaborative movements for nearly 30 years. In 1996, while serving on the pastoral staff at Fellowship Bible Church he was called to join a movement to unite churches in the community. The story of Fellowship Bible Chur

Ray has been working with city-wide collaborative movements for nearly 30 years. In 1996, while serving on the pastoral staff at Fellowship Bible Church he was called to join a movement to unite churches in the community. The story of Fellowship Bible Church's impact was captured in the book, "The Church of Irresistible Influence".
Ray loves the city of Little Rock and the surrounding areas and has become involved in almost every aspect of ministry, social justice organizations and community projects during those years. He has a passion for seeing cities flourish through a united and thriving church.

Martine Kelsey is a Canadian singer/songwriter, recording artist & worship leader. Her latest album titled "Sweet Hallelujah" is a compilation of original songs that tell stories of redemption, lyrics that speak of God's love, and uplifting melodies. Her music has been recognized by the GMA's Canada & ECMA's. Martine is an ordained Worship Pastor and has been serving the local church in Canada for over two decades (including conferences, festivals & special events). Her love and passion for unity in the body of Christ has been instrumental in crossing denominational barriers.

Richard Long has spent 35 years pastoring churches and fostering city-wide unity in Toronto, Hamilton, and Ottawa. He currently serves with the One Way Ministries team in Ottawa, which has been supporting the city-wide Church for over 27 years. Additionally, he advises the Canadian City Leaders Network and is a member of the City Advance Strategic Team. He is married to Terry and together they serve as elders at Vineyard Ottawa, a church they co-planted 7 years ago. Recently, Richard released "The City-Wide Church" found at city-widechurch.ca

Co-Hosting Organizations

Participating Organizations

Connect Ottawa Conference

October 18, 2024
Leadership Summit 3PM-6PM | Conference 6PM-9PM
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (CDCC)
290 Lisgar Street, Ottawa

"I came home so encouraged and so inspired. It was very uplifting to hear of all the organizations and the difference they are making in Ottawa. It was a super conference and I am so glad for it. I look forward to next year!"
- 2023 Attendee

"Together Serving Those in Need for Jesus."Join us at the Connect Ottawa Conference on October 18, 2024 as we unite churches and organizations serving the city's vulnerable.It is our heart to strengthen the ties between those organizations serving the vulnerable in the city and the local churches of the city. For that reason, we are inviting pastors and church leaders to join us for a special Leadership Summit and dinner with our organizational partners. This smaller, more intimate pre-event will feature a special keynote session, breakout sessions, and collaborative space for you to meet others operating in the same spheres of ministry. We will also provide dinner for you between events.The Connect Conference aims to foster collaboration, connect potential volunteers and donors with service organizations, and provide a platform to pray for and with others involved in similar work. With keynote addresses, networking opportunities, and breakout sessions. The conference will bring together Christians, ministry organizations, and leaders to inspire and mobilize mission-focused partnerships.Don't miss this chance to make a difference in the lives of the vulnerable and enhance the impact of your ministry.We are not charging pastors for this event*, but should you or your church with to financially partner wish the Connect Conference, we are able to provide charitable receipts through Power to Change's online portal.* one pastor per local church body

  • 3:00PM - Leadership Summit

  • 4:00PM - Leadership Summit Breakout Sessions

  • 5:00PM - Leadership Summit Dinner and Booth Setup

  • 5:30PM - Doors Open

  • 6:00PM - Organization Fair | Breakout Sessions

  • 7:00PM - Keynote Sessions

  • 8:00PM - "Organization Fair | Breakout Sessions

Ray has been working with city-wide collaborative movements for nearly 30 years. In 1996, while serving on the pastoral staff at Fellowship Bible Church he was called to join a movement to unite churches in the community. The story of Fellowship Bible Chur

Ray has been working with city-wide collaborative movements for nearly 30 years. In 1996, while serving on the pastoral staff at Fellowship Bible Church he was called to join a movement to unite churches in the community. The story of Fellowship Bible Church's impact was captured in the book, "The Church of Irresistible Influence".
Ray loves the city of Little Rock and the surrounding areas and has become involved in almost every aspect of ministry, social justice organizations and community projects during those years. He has a passion for seeing cities flourish through a united and thriving church.

Martine Kelsey is a Canadian singer/songwriter, recording artist & worship leader. Her latest album titled "Sweet Hallelujah" is a compilation of original songs that tell stories of redemption, lyrics that speak of God's love, and uplifting melodies. Her music has been recognized by the GMA's Canada & ECMA's. Martine is an ordained Worship Pastor and has been serving the local church in Canada for over two decades (including conferences, festivals & special events). Her love and passion for unity in the body of Christ has been instrumental in crossing denominational barriers.

Richard Long has spent 35 years pastoring churches and fostering city-wide unity in Toronto, Hamilton, and Ottawa. He currently serves with the One Way Ministries team in Ottawa, which has been supporting the city-wide Church for over 27 years. Additionally, he advises the Canadian City Leaders Network and is a member of the City Advance Strategic Team. He is married to Terry and together they serve as elders at Vineyard Ottawa, a church they co-planted 7 years ago. Recently, Richard released "The City-Wide Church" found at city-widechurch.ca

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2023 Conference

We held our first ever Connect Ottawa Conference on June 16, 2023.
Thanks to everyone who attended! To recap, the conference connected:160 Attendees | 33 Organizations | 45+ ChurchesWhat an amazing day of collaboration and unity!

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