Join us for the Mobilize Leaders Conference in October 2025!
This transformative event is designed to equip and empower leaders with
a kingdom culture mindset. Through specialized sessions and practical resources, you’ll be inspired to lead with vision, purpose, and a heart for mission.
Come ready to grow, connect, renew, and be mobilized to lead with kingdom principles that impact the local church and the world for God’s glory.
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breakout
sessions
developing leaders & engaging volunteers
â–¶ Led by: Jess Disabatino
Cultivating leadership and engagement with volunteers is essential for fostering a strong, vibrant ministry that can grow and effectively serve the community in alignment with its mission. So how do we do all of that? Join this breakout session to learn practical steps to ensure volunteers and leaders are equipped to step into roles that carry forward the church’s mission and vision.
discipleship
â–¶ Led by: Jeremy Albrecht
Are you ready to take discipleship in your church to the next level? Join us for an engaging and practical training session designed to equip you with the tools and strategies needed to cultivate a thriving discipleship culture. This session will provide biblical insights, proven methods, and hands-on guidance to help you make disciples who make disciples. Learn how to foster deeper connections, mentor effectively, and empower others to grow in their faith. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your church and fulfill the Great Commission.
spirit empowered ministry
â–¶ Led by: Chris Padiath
It's crucial to invite the Holy Spirit into our ministry, worship gatherings, and everyday lives. Come and explore practical ways to host the Holy Spirit in our services and daily routines, making intentional space for His presence to move. Additionally, we’ll cover guiding principles that will help you lead with spiritual empowerment, fostering an environment where the Spirit can work freely and powerfully.
leadership health
â–¶ Led by: Patti Miller
Join us for an impactful breakout session focused on maintaining spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being in your leadership role. Discover key insights on how to stay healthy, stay focused, and lead from a place of strength. Whether you're in full-time ministry or leading in other areas, this session will equip you to lead with sustainable passion and purpose. Don't miss this opportunity to refresh, renew, and strengthen your leadership journey!"
coaching - helping others find answers
â–¶ Led by: Jeff Hillier
The tendency for many pastors is to feel the obligation to find answers to the problems in congregants' lives. But for many, the answers are within their reach – they just need someone to ask the right questions. Coaching provides a means to help others solve problems while developing strong thought processes that will strengthen the church's overall ministry.
who should come
Mobilize is designed for all EOND ministry leaders (credential and non-credential holders). Bring your family and your ministry staff team with you!
why you should come
Mobilize is a unique opportunity for the District family to come together for ministry, connection, leadership development, rest, and a lot of fun!
where it's happening
This event is taking place at Deerhurst Resort in Huntsville, Ontario. This venue is beautifully surrounded by nature, making it the ideal location for a time away together. Deerhurst Resort offers on-site accommodations and a variety of family-friendly activities!
conference schedule
tuesday
2:00 PM Registration Opens
4:00 PM Hotel Check-In
4:30 PM Dinner Connections*
6:30 PM Children & Students Check-In
7:00 PM General Session 1
9:00 PM EOND Family After-Party
wednesday
7:30 AM Breakfast
9:30 AM Children & Students Check-In
10:00 AM General Session 2
11:45 AM Lunch Breakouts (On-Site)
1:30 PM Children & Students Pick-Up
2:00 PM Recreation and Rest
4:30 PM Dinner (On Your Own)
6:30 PM Children & Students Check-In
7:00 PM General Session 3
9:00 PM EOND Family After-Party
thursday
7:30 AM Morning Muffin Café
9:30 AM Children & Students Check-In
10:00 AM General Session 4
12:00 PM Homeward Bound
*Dinner Connections provide a fantastic opportunity to share a meal and connect with others during the conference. Whether you're attending solo, with your team, for the first time, or simply looking to catch up with family and friends, this is the perfect chance to get together! There are plenty of dining options available both at the resort and in the surrounding area, so plan ahead to meet up with someone. If you are coming on your own and indicated on your registration
form that you'd like to participate in Dinner Connections, we will add you to a group.
Please note: Dinner Connections are not included in the registration fee.
additional details
accommodations
All conference sessions, programming, and activities will be held at Deerhurst Resort.
We invite you to book your accommodations at the resort! A special guest block has been secured at a reduced rate from Monday, October 20th to Thursday, October 23rd. To take advantage of this discount, please call Deerhurst Resort directly at 1 (800) 461-4393 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM, and select the Group Reservation option. Be sure to mention you are with the Eastern Ontario & Nunavut District.
Please note that reservations must be made by September 20th to qualify for the group rate. After this date, discounted rates will only be honoured based on availability.
children & students
Programming will be available for children and students!
There will be three age groups:
2-5, 6-10, and 11-15.
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Stay tuned for more details!
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Please note that we will not have supervision for children under 2, but a parent room will be available for those with young children.
activities & experience
Deerhurst Resort offers plenty of opportunities for exploration and fun! Surrounded by scenic hiking trails, it's perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.
For those looking to stay indoors, we have a special surprise for you! We have privately rented the indoor pool, the indoor treehouse play space, and the arcade. We want to make sure our EOND families have a great time! These indoor spaces have been reserved just for you on Wednesday, October 22nd from 2:00 - 4:00 PM.
There's something for everyone to make the most of your time at the resort! More activities are in the
works — keep an eye out for additional details!
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Why should I be in a Cluster?Have you ever found yourself feeling isolated in ministry, feeling like others don't understand what it's actually like to be you, or wishing you had a mentor in your life? Or maybe you're always in conversations about how to have a thriving ministry, but you can't focus on that becuase you have things going on at home. You're not alone. When talking with other pastors, we found that many of you were saying the same things. So we developed these Clusters as a response to the need that people (even pastors!) need community. We are healthy when we have people in our lives that are walking with us, caring for us and that we can do the same with. So we invite you to be in a Cluster if you want to ensure that you are a Healthy Leader. And Healthy Leaders are in community.
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What are Clusters?Healthy Leader Clusters are small groups designed for like-minded leaders and pastors. The three main objectives of a Cluster are for each leader to: 1. Participate in a safe and vulnerable space. 2. Connect and build relationship with others. 3. Grow and develop as a leader.
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What is the time committment?1 hour, once a month.
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How big is a Cluster?3-4 people This is because we really want you to have time and space to be cared for and to care for the people in your Cluster.
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How will Clusters be formed?Once you complete our registration form, we will consider your selected preferences. You will be assigned to a Cluster based on these preferences, your geographical location, and guidance from the Holy Spirit. Please note that we have three onboarding months: January, April, and October. Registration is always open, however you will be onboarded to a Cluster on one of those months. For example, any registrations placed before Dec. 31 will be onboarded in January. If you register in June, you will be placed in a Cluster in October!
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Will the Clusters be mixed gender?We listened to you and most preferences indicated all male and all female groups. So you will be in a Cluster with your same gender.
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I love this idea, but I'm nervous to be in a group of people I don't know. What can I do?We get it. When the purpose of this group is to go deep, that can be intimidating when you don't know the other people you are with. We do encourage you to register anyways. You can never under-estimate what God can do with your step of courage. He may place you with a group of people that you need in this season! Alternatively, you may have a few people you know that you would love to cluster with. If that's the case, reach out to us on the registration form and we would love to connect with you to make that happen. Our main goal is that you have community!
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How will I meet with my Cluster?Each Cluster will decide how they want to meet. You can meet in person, or over Zoom, FaceTime, Google Meets etc.
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What if I can't make it to a Cluster meeting?We do hope that these Clusters will be a priority for you, however, we also understand that things come up last minute. We recommend that you try to reschedule with your Cluster if you are unable to make it to a meeting.
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How do I register?Click this link to fill out a quick and simple registration!
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How will I get conected with the people in my Cluster?Each cluster has a Host. We will reach out to you with the Host's contact information, but they will also be given your contact info (that you provided on the registration form) and they will connect you with the others in your cluster.
