Eastern Canada Youth Conference
Eastern Canada Youth Conference is a grass-roots, youth-led movement of Seventh-day Adventist students and young professionals who aim to inspire, train, and mobilize a generation of Adventists to hasten Christ's coming.
About Us
Since 2009, the Eastern Canada Youth Conference has been a pioneer for inspiring and equipping young people to become more active in the work of evangelism. ECYC isn’t just a conference, it is a missionary movement. In addition to our yearly conference, we hold weekend events in churches throughout eastern Canada to train and mobilize young people. We also organize and execute mission trips, giving young people opportunities to be active in mission work. ECYC is an independent supporting ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada (SDACC).
Our Mission
Eastern Canada Youth Conference is a grass-roots, youth-led movement of Seventh-day Adventist students and young professionals who aim to inspire, train, and mobilize a generation of Adventists to hasten Christ’s coming.
Our Principal Objectives
- Organize an annual Bible-based training conference
- Organize rural and urban mission trips in eastern Canada
- Empower the youth of Eastern Canada for useful service in evangelism at work or in school
- Network the youth of Eastern Canada with other like-minded youth and youth ministries
Our History
In the fall of 2008, God began to bring like-minded young people together who were envisioning a revival of biblical godliness among their fellow Adventist youth in Eastern Canada. This diverse group of young people, included African Canadians, Caucasians, Koreans, and Chinese with diverse educational backgrounds consisting of health sciences, nutrition, business, and fitness. Together, this team of young people shared one goal: to see a revival of biblical godliness among Canadian Adventist young people to ensure the fulfillment of the Gospel Commission.
Through the inspiration of the words of Christ, for people to go, teach, and prepare the world for His second coming (Matthew 28:19), youth from across Ontario came together to begin the ECYC. With a shared desire to organize annual Bible-based training conferences that would empower Seventh-day Adventist youth to dedicate their time to service through evangelism at work or in school, a small group of youth began planning for the ECYC.
The goal was to host a Bible-based worship event organized by young people with the purpose of calling other Seventh-day Adventist youth in the Toronto area to arise to biblical godliness. From January 2-3, 2009, at the Willowdale Seventh-day Adventist Church, the first youth convention, Eastern Canada Youth Weekend (ECYW), took place. The ECYW had an attendance of over 80 committed youth from across Southwestern Ontario, eager to learn more about what God has prepared for their lives. The weekend theme was ARISE!...And He said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise! (Luke 7:14). Sebastien Braxton, the keynote speaker, addressed the relevancy for youth to utilize their time wisely because we only have just this one time to do whatever is needed to be done.
On Sabbath, youth attended seminars by Jonathon Zita, George Cho, Pastor Philip Lee, Miguel Han, and Benjamin Mora. Youth were encouraged not to just witness, but to become a witness and to arise to victory, while preparing to meet their King. Youth left the ECYW feeling inspired and motivated to finish the work that Christ started, and to hasten His second coming.
As of February 2009, the ECYW became the ECYC, with new objectives to organize an annual Bible-based training conference, to empower the youth of Eastern Canada for useful service in evangelism at work or in school, and to network the youth of Eastern Canada with other like-minded youth and youth ministries. After months of planning and dialoguing with Conference leaders, youth and youth leaders, and a number of youth-led ministries, the ECYC was underway.
Our Leadership
The Executive Committee is wholly comprised of committed Seventh‐day Adventist young people, whom are members in good standing and actively involved in ministry in his/her local church, and/or pursuing higher education at institutions of learning. The leadership has welcomed the guidance of the Board of Directors, wholly comprised of leaders at the local church, conference and union levels; and professionals whom are active laymen in the church. The Board commands the respect of the e‐com for its expertise, experience and commitment to the Seventh‐day Adventist Church and ECYC.
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George Cho MFSc CEP CSCS - President
Student, Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine Editor, radMED, radicalmed.com |
Wesley Sifflet - Treasurer
DEC, Accounting & Management Youth Team, Norwood SDA Church |
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Mirriam Norte - VP Evangelism
Full-time Missionary Evangelist, UNIT Ministry |
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Daniel Cho - VP Logistics
Associate Editor, radMED, radicalmed.com Literature Evangelist, Canada Youth Challenge |
Edwin Chung - VP Programming
BEng, Electrical Engineering, Ryerson University Youth Leader, Toronto Chinese SDA Church |
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Benjamin Middleton - VP Resources
BA, English, Wright State University Co-founder, UnScene Media Group - unscene.me |
The ECYC Board of Directors
Dragan Stojanovic,
Vice President of Administration, SDACC
Grace Mackintosh,
Legal Counsel, SDACC
Paul Llewellyn,
Youth Director, Maritimes Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Valmy Karemera,
Graduate student, Andrews university seminary
David Kokiong,
Graduate student, Andrews university seminary
Jonathan Zita,
Director, Canada Youth Challenge literature ministry
George Cho, (Chairman)
Medical Student, Canadian College of Naturopathic medicine
Edwin Chung,
BEng, Electrical Engineering, Ryerson University
Daniel Cho,
BSc, Nutrition & Physiology, University of Toronto
Wesley Sifflet,
DEC, Accounting & Management
Benjamin Mora,
Graduate student, University of Toronto, Board member, SDACC
As an independent supporting ministry, Eastern Canada Youth Conference endorses the total mission of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, of which it is not controlled by or legally affiliated with. Therefore, Eastern Canada Youth Conference does not hold the right to collect tithe on behalf of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church.
Conference
Make Me a Servant
Jesus Christ is the humblest of all. The Creator of the universe, who being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men to save us. Jesus, being an ultimate example, has also called us to serve fellow men. This convention will be the showcase of what does it take to be the servant of God.
Theme Text
2 Timothy 2: 24:25 – “And a servant of the Lord must not quarrel but be gentle to all, able to teach, patient, in humility correcting those who are in opposition, if God perhaps will grant them repentance, so that they may know the truth.” NKJV
Dates
Begins: Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 2pm
Ends: Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 12pm
Location
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites
5875 Airport Road
Mississauga, ON L4V 1N1
Speakers
Dwayne Lemon
Jean Ross
Benjamin Ng
Jonathan Zita
Grace Mackintosh
Daniel Saugh
Valmy Karamera
David Kokiong
Dragan Stojanovic
Nwamiko Madden
Seminars
Media + Social Network Evangelism - Society today is driven by media technology. The use of internet, television networks, computers, cellphones etc. is prominent among young, old, Christian and non-Christian individuals. Media can be a curse or a blessing depending on how it’s used. In this seminar, we will discuss about how media technology can be utilized as a venue to do service for God and help increase knowledge about Christ’s love. Come learn how to glorify God through media ministry.
Understanding World Religions: Sharing the Everlasting Gospel - With Islam on the rise, Buddhism and Hinduism dominating Asia, how can the everlasting gospel be shared with the world in this generation? In order to reach the world, Adventist Youth must first understand the world. Come and be equipped to answer the hard questions concerning various world religions. See what sets Seventh-day Adventism apart. Win the confidence of those who follow these various traditions, and gain decisions for Jesus Christ. "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." - Matthew 24:14
School is more than School - Joshua 1:9- “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” When we think about Evangelism, do we often associate a specific time, date and place for sharing the gospel? Or do we realize that everywhere we go, in everything we do, God has called us to be a servant and share his love. As we focus on Evangelism at school, we will learn tools on how to reach out to fellow students and teachers remembering that, even there, God is with us.
Canvassing 101 - Have you ever thought of going door to door but then became too scared to go? Or even worse, have you ever gone and been rejected? Well this seminar is perfect for you. Inspiration tells us that, " The canvassing work, properly conducted, is missionary work of the highest order, and it is as good and successful a method as can be employed for placing before the people the important truths for this time." (6T chapter 39) It is time that the youth of our day enlist themselves in this most noble work, the question is how? Join us as we explore how to do successful door to door ministry, and how to build up the courage to do so. Learn the secrets to one of the toughest forms of evangelism, and prepare to experience the many benefits you will receive from this extremely satisfying work. Hopefully you will be inspired to try it out for yourself as you see the great need for this line of evangelism!
Multiply from Within – As you ponder on why some churches are growing and others are not, you have a dream to grow your church. You are ready to go but have so many questions you don't know where to start! How do I develop a strategic plan? What kind of outreach and marketing should I do? What type of people should I work with? So many questions, you just want a little help getting pointed in the right direction. Then this seminar is for you. We will focus on evangelism funnel and evangelism cycle, the blueprint that was used in Gateway Adventist Centre in Melbourne, Australia, the fastest growing Adventist church.
Leading Your Loved Ones to Christ – Everyone knows someone who hasn't accepted Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior and many of us are concerned about the salvation of our loved ones Perhaps he/she wants nothing to do with Him, or perhaps you haven't told your loved one yet what Jesus has to offer and how He has changed your life for the better. This seminar will focus on how to reach the hearts of your loved ones and how to lead them to Christ.
From Health to Him – Everyone wants better health. In fact, Christ used the health approach to draw people to Himself when He was doing His ministry on earth. Offering a free health seminar can bring people into the walls of your church who would otherwise not come. And the transition from teaching physical health to spiritual health is almost seamless.
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Bible Boot-Camp
Bible Boot-camp is short intense bible training for those who wish to be enlisted into the Lord's army for evangelism. Here you will learn evangelism techniques and make plans for sharing Christ with specific people in their lives. Attendees will have the opportunity to enroll for Bible Boot-camp with Jean Ross, AFCOE Director. Boot-camp registrants are obligated to sit through for the entire eight session courses. Courses include Hermeneutics, Apologetics, Health Message as an Opening Wedge, and Giving Simple Bible studies. Seating is limited to 40 people and is on first-come-first-serve basis.
Schedule
Thursday: August 16, 2012
12:00 – 2:00pm Registration Opens
2:00 – 3:00 pm Boot-camp 1 †
3:15 – 4:15 pm Boot-camp 2 †
4:30 – 5:30 pm Boot-camp 3 †
5:30 – 6:45 pm Break
6:45 – 8:30pm Evening Devotional
8:45 – 9:30pm Small Groups
9:30 – 10:30pm Exhibition / Prayer Room Opens
Friday: August 17, 2011
7:00 – 8:00am Morning Devotional
8:00 – 8:15 am Prayer Session
8:15 – 9:30am Breakfast / Exhibition
9:30 – 10:30am Seminar Session 1 / Boot-camp 4 †
10:45 – 11:45am Seminar Session 2 / Boot-camp 5 †
12:00 – 1:00pm Plenary A
1:00 – 2:15pm Lunch / Exhibition
2:15 – 3:15pm Seminar Session 3 / Boot-camp 6 †
3:30 – 4:30pm Seminar Session 4 / Boot-camp 7 †
4:45 – 5:30pm Break / Exhibition / Boot-camp 8 †
5:30 – 6:45pm Break / Exhibition
6:45 – 8:30pm Evening Devotional
8:45 – 9:30pm Small Groups
9:30 – 10:30pm Exhibition / Prayer Room Opens
Saturday: August 18, 2011
7:00 – 8:00am Morning Devotional
8:00 – 8:15 am Prayer Session
8:15 – 9:30am Breakfast / Exhibition
9:30 – 10:15am Mission Spotlight
10:15 – 11:15am Sabbath School
11:30 – 1:00pm Divine Service
1:00 – 2:30pm Lunch / Exhibition
2:45 – 5:30pm Outreach
5:30 – 6:45pm Break / Exhibition
6:45 – 8:30pm Evening Devotional
8:45 – 9:30pm Small Groups
9:30 – 10:30pm Exhibition / Prayer Room Opens
Sunday: August 19, 2011
7:00 – 8:00am Morning Devotional
8:05 – 8:15 am Prayer Session
8:15 – 9:30 am Breakfast / Exhibition
9:30 – 10:00am Networking
10:15 – 11:30pm Dedication
† for those who registered for Bible Boot-camp only
Registration & Accommodations
Registration Prices:Early-bird: $120 (up to May 31)
Standard: $140 (June 1 - July 31)
Late: $160 (August 1 onward)
Registration prices include breakfast and lunch. Attendees are responsible for their own dinner.
Accommodations:
Registration prices do not include accommodations and attendees are responsible for booking their own rooms. ECYC is pleased to offer attendees a discounted rate of $99/night (plus taxes). Rooms include 2 double-beds and can accommodate up to 4 attendees. If you have trouble finding roommates, please e-mail
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Please note: Immediately upon completion of registration, the form will automatically redirect to the Hilton website for room bookings under a special rate. If for any reason the booking site does not load, please click here to book rooms.
Group Registration Discount
For every 10 registrations, groups will receive one complimentary registration. Attendees must register together as a group for this to apply. In order to do this, please download and complete the group registration spreadsheet with all of the individuals in your group. Then complete the registration form (below), providing the contact information for one designated contact person. There will be an option to upload the completed group registration spreadsheet in the form. Alternatively, you may also email the spreadsheet to
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When selecting the quantity of registrations in the form below, exclude the complimentary registrations. For example, if your group has 12 attendees, you are eligible for one complimentary registration. Complete the spreadsheet with the information for all 12 attendees, but when selecting the quantity of attendees in the registration form, indicate that you have 11 attendees. This way, you will only be charged for 11 registrations.
Early Bird Registration now available below.
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Click here for the minor registration form.
News from Revival Weekend - Windsor
The ECYC team was pleased to be in Windsor for the weekend for what was our first revival weekend at Windsor Seventh-day Adventist Church. Our theme for the weekend was "Pour It Out," and the weekend gave young people the opportunity to reflect on the topic of the Holy Spirit and how His presence can become real in the lives of each individual.
ECYC Missions
KNOCK Missions
2-week youth mission and leadership training intensive
ECYC is launching 2-week youth leadership training and canvassing missions in various areas of Ontario with little Adventist presence. KNOCK uniquely integrates practical leadership and evangelism training, mentorship, and colporteuring to train godly and competent youth evangelism leaders for mission service in Canada.
| Leadership training | Practical leadership training from godly youth and church leaders. Topics include: Jesus’ as a leader, conflict resolution, effective communication, leadership traits, discipleship, church leadership, and case studies of past and present leaders |
| Mission training | Studies on the process of evangelism, Jesus’ evangelism methods, qualities of an evangelist, youth evangelism, medical work, how to organize and effective execute mission projects |
| Canvassing | We will be sharing health and spiritual literature, and iHEAL: 24 Days to Realistic Health and Healing, a new innovative media book the takes people step by step through Adventist-based lifestyle principles to improve physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. For more information on this product, please visit www.lifestylecanada.org |
If you want a life-changing experience and have a passion to share the Adventist message to Canada, we would love for you to join us on one these exciting missions.
| Date: | Sunday August 19 – September 1 2012 (immediately following ECYC 2012) |
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| Location: | Windsor, ON |
| Sponsors: | ECYC / Canada Youth Challenge |
| Fee: | $50 |
| Application form: | Click here |
| Contact: | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
* Payment of fee will be required only after approval of application.
Newfoundland Mission 2012
We are excited to announce our next mission trip. Our goal is to spread the gospel throughout eastern Canada, and to accomplish this, we are enlisting the help of young people. This year, the ECYC evangelism committee has organized a mission to the Central Newfoundland District, in Canada's youngest and eastern-most province. Youth from eastern Canada will engage in dynamic door-to-door evangelism, literature evangelism, children’s ministry, and health ministry. They will also participate in evening evangelistic meetings.
Mission Trip Details
Date:May 24 – June 18, 2012
Cost:$400 Mission Fee (Includes meals and accommodations) **
Objectives:
- Door-to-door Ministry
- Children’s Ministry
- Health Ministry
- Community Service
- Literature Evangelism
- Evangelistic Campaign
Application deadline: March 31, 2012
** Requires a deposit of $200 payable to ECYC, non-refundable with the submission of the application. Balance can be paid no later than April 15th 2012. The cost of the plane ticket or travel is NOT included.
Those individuals interested in being involved in Newfoundland Mission 2012are invited to fill out the application form. However, there is a limit to the number of missionaries of ECYC will be able to take to Newfoundland. Thus, the completion of this application does not guarantee a place on the mission team. Eastern Canada Youth Conference evangelism committee reserves the right to select as missionary team members those individual applicants, which it deems appropriate. All applicants will be notified of the committee's decision about their status.
To download the application form, CLICK HERE.