CONNECT LEADERSHIP GROUP
Who is CONNECT?
"CONNECT is a group of pastors and leaders located in and around the city of Calgary, Alberta. The group is organized by Dr. Phil Nordin along with other city leaders who recognize the importance of pastors meeting together in an informal environment outside their professional responsibilities. The monthly breakfast meetings have brought a sense of camaraderie and friendship to city pastors and leaders that has fostered authentic friendships. "Pastors do not have to be isolated or alone - we can encourage one another- beyond our respective networks."We are "Better Together”.
Purpose:
To gather pastors and leaders who desire to meet for the purposes as outlined below:
- To promote interaction and relationship among City leaders, beyond that of our individual networks.
- To provide a context for encouragement to each member through periodic meetings built on an environment of trust and respect.
- To provide a vehicle whereby members may experience a sense of cooperation and involvement in larger city events.
- To provide a forum for discussion of spiritual, social, and moral issues which shape our city and our culture.
- To provide an environment whereby we can confirm, through collective contribution any course of action we sense is appropriate in response to regional or national issues.
Meetings: (Meetings resuming September 6, 2023)
CONNECT Leaders Network meets the first Wednesday of every month from September to June at 8:30 AM for a breakfast meeting at the Holiday Inn and Suites (South Calgary Conference Centre) 8360 Blackfoot Trail SE Calgary.AB .
Meetings are limited to 1 1/2 hours and our typical agenda includes:
Meetings are limited to 1 1/2 hours and our typical agenda includes:
- Breakfast
- Introduction of attending leaders
- Motivational message (guest speaker) and time for specific prayer needs
- Any announcements of (approved) city events
Leadership:
The meetings are organized by Dr. Phil Nordin together with other city Pastors.
Membership:
Membership is open to all ministers and leaders who recognize the importance of working together
Benefits include:
Benefits include:
- Enhanced relationships with other city Pastors
- A safe place to meet to address issues or concerns
- Information (awareness of) city wide events and national issues
- Current resource to educate and inform attendees
- Website with bulletin board and link to member ministries (as requested by members)
Membership Fees:
Annual membership fee (September to June) is $100.00
Those who become paid members enjoy:
Annual membership fee (September to June) is $100.00
Those who become paid members enjoy:
- Complimentary tickets to the CONNECT Leaders Annual Christmas Banquet (spouse included) $170.00 value.
- Complimentary access to Annual Golf Tournament ($140.00 Value)
- Opportunity to publish your (approved) event to our membership list.