Breakout Sessions

Planting Seeds of Change:
Women Thriving Worldwide

CBM She Matters
with Brenda Halk

Explore the ways women around the world are experiencing life and faith in all its dimensions. In this session, we’ll explore the She Matters campaign, learning about the challenges women face globally and how CBM initiatives are making a tangible difference.

Just as a well-watered garden nurtures every plant, this session reminds us that caring for women’s flourishing in the world cultivates a more vibrant, life-giving community.

Nourished by the Word:
Cultivating Spiritual Growth

Bible Study
with Jen Gilbertson

Dive deep into Scripture with a focus on what it means to be a “well-watered garden” in faith, relationships, and personal growth. This reflective session will encourage participants to consider their own spiritual flourishing and ways to nurture others.

Directly aligned with the event’s central metaphor, this study invites participants to root themselves in God’s care, growing strong and fruitful in all areas of life.

Walking Through a Living Garden: Ministries in Action

Immersive
at Thornhill Baptist Church

Step into a space where faith, history, and community come alive through three interactive stations:

Testimony – The Human Journey
Be inspired by a personal story of faith and transformation, reflecting how God waters our lives.

Living History
Discover the story behind our baptisms, including 160 in 2025 and 120 more awaiting, and learn the meaning of this cherished tradition.

The Community Table – Food & Fellowship
Connect over food, art, and cultural stories from Iran, and take home a small flower as a reminder of being a “well-watered garden.”

Experience growth, connection, and celebration as you walk through this living garden of ministry in action.

Bloom Together:
Stories of Women Flourishing in Faith

Panel Discussion
with Abby Lambshead

A panel of women will share stories and practical ideas for developing women’s groups that foster personal and communal growth. This session includes the Kindred Moms story and resources for starting a group that encourages flourishing—both spiritually and relationally.


Flourishing communities are like gardens: they thrive when nurtured with intentional care, connection, and support.

True Vine: Alpha Canada

Prayer Workshop
with Kathy McIntosh

Come and hear stories of how prayer has transformed the lives of people across Canada. Be encouraged as you discover the power of prayer, why, when, where and how to pray. Your life can be transformed when you abide in Christ and communicate with him on a regular basis. Come expecting and let's see what God does.