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“...that we may present everyone mature in Christ”
                  Colossians 1:28 ESV

North American Baptist Conference
    Triennial 2018
           EDMONTON, ALBERTA
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TRIENNIAL 2018
Dear NAB family,                                       The theme of the 2018 Triennial is “Shaped for
                                                       Mission.” Together we will explore and discover
In the last two years, my wife and I have              how God’s Spirit can and is shaping His church to
celebrated with our two children as they both          join His mission in this world. We will remember
journeyed through graduations from university to       how God’s Word reminds us that God is the
engagements and weddings. These mountaintop            master artisan, placing His skilled hands on the
experiences created opportunities to gather family     clay of our lives and forming—and sometimes
and friends together for great joy and fanfare.        reforming and transforming—us into something
Desiring for many to enjoy the achievements of         beautiful for His purposes. Like the apostle Paul,
our children, we threw parties. We sent invitations    we come together with a desire to proclaim Christ,
and people gathered. Loved ones told stories—          to pronounce His wisdom, and to present everyone
both embarrassing and embraceable—that                 fully formed—or mature—in Christ. “We proclaim
highlighted a lifetime of memorable relationships.     Him, warning and teaching everyone with all
While we as hosts served up considerable helpings      wisdom, so that we may present everyone mature
of food and fun, those loved ones connected with       in Christ” (Colossians 1:28 ESV).
our kids laughed and hugged and cried, and then
laughed and hugged and cried some more. For            This Triennial will be a special time of gathering
us, these times were beautiful. Older generations      and celebrating with others from NAB churches in
taught lessons to the younger, and the young in        Canada and the US, as well as with international
turn infused a zest for life into all. Though our      missionaries and ministry partners from around
wallets are now emptier, our hearts are fuller         the world. Your hearts will be encouraged by
knowing that great love was poured upon our            authentic community as you refresh long-standing
family on those special days.                          friendships and forge new ones. Your voices will
                                                       join in worship and praise, and you will hear God’s
Every three years, the NAB family gathers for a        truth communicated clearly and passionately. You
celebration. For a few days, we gather to laugh        will hear stories of how God is shaping churches,
and hug and cry, and laugh and hug and cry some        pastors, missionaries, and others from the NAB
more. We embrace the reality that God has knit         family and then sending them into this world for
our hearts together as a conference of churches,       His glory.
and we celebrate the relationships—some older,
some newer, and some yet to be formed. Pastors         Make plans now to attend the 2018 Triennial
and missionaries tell stories of yesteryear. Leaders   conference.
and speakers teach important lessons, turning our
hearts and minds toward the future. And God            Come and be shaped!
infuses life into the entire mix.

The leadership team of the North American
Baptist Conference and the Alberta Baptist
                                                                        Dan Hamil
Association invite you to the 2018 Triennial
                                                                        Executive Director
conference in Edmonton, Alberta, July
                                                                        North American Baptist Conference
26‑29, 2018.
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                                           to share.

               Contents
SPEAKERS..........................................4
EVENTS..............................................6
CHILDREN & YOUTH.........................10
CALENDAR-AT-A-GLANCE.................12
BREAKOUTS......................................14
LODGING & MEETING SPACE...........16
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION............18
REGISTRATION................................20
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TRIENNIAL SPEAKERS

Mark Buchanan                                                        Kent Carlson
Mark is the rare author who writes wonderfully and                   After just a few minutes of listening to Kent, you will be
communicates well in front of an audience, with theological          embraced by his deep love for people and his desire for
depth driving both. He loves Jesus and the church. He is gifted      followers of Jesus to find deeper connections with Jesus. With
in bringing biblical truth through the telling of biblical stories   an infectious laugh, Kent will move you to understand deep
live. Mark is a professor of Pastoral Theology at Ambrose            spiritual formation with a fresh biblical approach. The NAB VP
Seminary in Calgary and has written several books, including         of Leadership Formation and the pastor emeritus of Oak Hills
Your Church is Too Safe, which challenges the church to be a         Church in Folsom, California, Kent seeks to encourage pastors
disruptive force to whoever opposes the Kingdom of God and           and leaders in their own spiritual formation. His co-authored
a healing power to those who seek it.                                book, Renovation of the Church, has stimulated churches to
                                                                     rethink the role of the church and pastoral ministry.

Don Davis
A man of humble roots, Don’s passion for the church and the          Stephanie Fast
gospel will engage your heart and soul. As the founder and           Hearing Stephanie tell the story of her journey toward
director of The Urban Ministry Institute, he has been involved       faith and transformation will inspire you. As she shares her
in urban ministry and missions since 1975. He has authored           compelling journey of being abandoned by her mother as a
a number of books, curricula, and study materials designed           young child and rescued from the streets of Korea by a World
to equip, empower, and release biblical leaders to serve the         Vision nurse, your heart will be shaped with praise for a
Church of Jesus among the most vulnerable and unreached              God of transformation and a new compassion for the plight
urban communities and display Kingdom transformation                 of orphans around the world. Stephanie’s moving story will
where they live and minister.                                        remind you that God can reshape every heart and soul, no
                                                                     matter how deep the wounds.

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Dan Hamil                                                         Barry Jones
As the NAB executive director, Dan’s warm and caring spirit       Barry combines the deep insights of a seminary professor and
will bring you into a comfortable space where he will help you    the meaningful words of a teaching pastor to move hearers to
explore the hard questions of what it means to be the church      embrace biblical incarnational living. A professor of Pastoral
in a post-Christian era. With a long history in the NAB and       Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary and a teaching
a love for the NAB family, he ushers leaders into a future of     pastor at Irving Bible Church, Barry’s words will open doors of
gospel engagement with an ever-changing world.                    understanding on how to engage life with God for the world.
                                                                  He will infect you with his passion to train leaders who are
                                                                  deeply rooted in their faith. His book Dwell is a must read for
                                                                  all in the church seeking biblical missional living.

Norm Poehlke
Norm brings a driven intensity to helping leaders understand
ministry both in North America and around the world. As
the NAB VP of Ministry Outreach, he strives to promote and
                                                                  Cam Roxburgh
foster ways for the church to reach the world around us through   Cam serves as the VP of Missional Initiatives for the NAB.
planting churches and missional communities and sending and       With eyes on the horizon for cultural changes that are deeply
supporting international missionaries.                            influencing today’s churches and leaders, he provocatively asks
                                                                  questions that stir listeners to better understand the biblical
                                                                  vision of the church on mission. As an expert on the missional
                                                                  movement in North America, Cam seeks to equip leaders and
                                                                  churches to become missional, to multiply, and transform their
                                                                  neighborhoods. He will inspire you to become a missionary
                                                                  who brings the transforming gospel into your personal context.

Stu Streeter

                                                                              Triennial,
Stu’s experience in two decades of full-time ministry, nearly
half of which has been planting and leading Disciples Church
in Folsom, California, has shaped his heart for feeding into
church leaders and pastors. As the NAB VP of Ministry

                                                                               to learn.
Advancement, he uses his God-given passion for equipping,
encouraging, and spiritually challenging others to resource and
walk alongside pastors and leaders.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018, 12:15 PM–1:45 PM

Women’s Luncheon
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
All ladies are invited to attend a special luncheon at The Westin Edmonton. Explore as women what it means to be “Clay
in the Potter’s Hands” as God molds and shapes lives for His specific purpose. Enjoy connecting with friends, old and new.
Hear how women throughout the NAB are letting the Potter mold and shape them to be on mission with God in their
neighborhoods and communities. Hosted by the NAB Women’s Ministry Leadership Team, this luncheon will provide
inspiration for ways to connect with other NAB women.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM                        THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2018, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM

Youth Pastors and Spouses Dinner                                 SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED                                        All-Conference Receptions
If you are a youth pastor, you and your spouse are invited       Everyone is invited to two free receptions. Connect with
to join the YMLT (Youth Ministry Leadership Team)                old friends immediately following the evening session on
for dinner and a time of fellowship. Hear a YMLT                 July 26, and celebrate how God moved at Triennial after
member share about some exciting upcoming events.                the evening session on July 28. Coffee and light dessert
Dinner is free, but please pre-register.                         will be served.

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         TRIENNIAL 2015 MEMORIES

   You blessed us richly during this past   SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018, 12:15 PM–3:15 PM

   Triennial Conference. The time spent     All-Conference BBQ
     with our NAB family was great,         PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

   the fellowship together in study and     Join us for an all-conference lunch at award-winning Prairie
                                            Gardens and Adventure Farm, just north of Edmonton. Partake in
     worship was heartwarming and           locally sourced ingredients grown on the farm. Enjoy train rides,
                                            hayrides, a beautiful seven-acre corn maze, garden center tours, a
   the time to celebrate with so many of    shooting gallery, live music, and any number of other fun festival
                                            activities for all ages; you’ll even take home a spice rub you’ve created
    our family in ministry and various
                                            using dried herbs from the farm. Prairie Gardens was established in
         supporters was just great.         1956 as a sustainable family farm that strives to connect every visitor
                                            with the source of the food they eat. In addition to growing thirty-
                  – Ron S.                  five acres of produce naturally, Prairie Gardens hosts festivals and
                                            events throughout the year.

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FRIDAY, JULY 27, 2018, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM

               Taylor Seminary Dessert Reception
               PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

               Taylor College and Seminary is hosting a dessert night for all alumni and friends. Join in
               this Triennial tradition, and connect with old classmates, friends, and fellow alumni! In
               addition to enjoying dessert and good conversations, hear the story of continued renewal at
               the seminary, including the growing partnership with Sioux Falls Seminary and the signif‑
               icant, innovative changes taking place in theological education. The signs of God’s work at
               Taylor are unmistakable.

               SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018, 7:00 AM–8:30 AM

               Sioux Falls Seminary Breakfast
               PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
               Sioux Falls Seminary has a story to tell. God is doing great things in and through your
               seminary! Join President Greg Henson for breakfast and fellowship as he shares Sioux
               Falls Seminary’s passion for developing servants for participation in the Kingdom mission
               and talks about the growing, vital relationship with Taylor Seminary. Hear how God has
               made it possible for enrollment to double and for theological education to be re-envisioned,
               becoming truly affordable, accessible, relevant, and faithful.

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CHILDREN & YOUTH
     The children’s program and youth events have been specially designed to instruct and engage. Volunteers
     committed to loving and caring for the children and youth who attend Triennial will foster an environment that
     is sure to create lasting memories. We’re confident that every child and student who attends will leave inspired
     and encouraged in their faith.

     Nursery
     We will provide a room for parents to care for their infants and toddlers during the conference.

     Preschool & School-Age (Age 4 to Grade 5)
     Every child who attends will take part in age-appropriate activities, from worship to times of exploration about
     how God shapes us. Snacks are provided every day. (Children must be toilet trained.)

     The children’s program will be offered during all Bible teaching and worship sessions, general sessions, and breakouts.

     Youth (Grades 6 to 12)
     All youth are invited to special events and outings designed with them in mind. In addition to these special
     outings, all youth are invited to join in Triennial sessions and events alongside their parents or guardians.

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PRE-CONFERENCE EVENTS
                                                  WEDNESDAY                              THURSDAY
                                                   July 25, 2018                         July 26, 2018

                                                                                       8:00 AM–9:50 AM

                                                                                  Registration Open
                                               TRIENNIAL 2015 MEMORIES

                                              What a blessing it was to
Wednesday, July 25, 2017
1:00 PM–4:30 PM                               experience by so many the

White Cross Open House                        spirit of unity and a new

White Cross Canada will be hosting an           spirit of commitment.
Open House on the Taylor campus. Come
and tour the facilities, meet other White             – Ron N.
Cross volunteers, have some refreshments,
and celebrate with us all that God is doing
through His people as we serve together.
If you have some White Cross supplies
that you are planning to bring with you to
Edmonton, this would be a great time to
drop them off. There is no cost to attend.
                                                                                      10:00 AM–12:00 PM
                                                                                    Opening Session
                                                                                           Don Davis

                                                                                       2:00 PM–5:00 PM
                                                                                   Business Meeting
                                                                                        SEE PAGE 18 FOR
                                                                                     DELEGATE INFORMATION

Wednesday, July 25, 2017
7:00 PM–9:00 PM                                                                        5:45 PM–6:45 PM
Hymn Sing                                        12:00 PM–5:00PM                Exhibit Booths Open
Taylor Seminary warmly invites                Registration Open
you to join us for a special pre-
Triennial hymn sing! It will be                                                        7:00 PM–9:00 PM
held on the Taylor campus in the
newly renovated lecture theatre,                                                    General Session
Stencel Hall; we’ll enjoy some of              PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED                  Don Davis
the great hymns of the faith, share               6:00 PM–8:00 PM
some laughter and memories, and
even have a special guest or two.              Youth Pastors &                         9:00 PM–11:00 PM
This event is free, but please pre-            Spouses Dinner               All-Conference Reception
register online.
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-AT-A-GLANCE
 AT-A-GLANCE
             FRIDAY                                  SATURDAY                         SUNDAY
           July 27, 2018                             July 28, 2018                  July 29, 2018

         8:00 AM–8:35 AM                        PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

   Exhibit Booths Open                             7:00 AM–8:30 AM
                                              Sioux Falls Seminary
         8:45 AM–9:50 AM
                                                   Breakfast
 Bible Teaching & Worship
                                                 8:00 AM–8:35 AM
         Mark Buchanan
                                              Exhibit Booths Open
        10:00 AM–12:00 PM
           Teaching                               8:45 AM–9:50 AM

    Executive Team Member                   Bible Teaching & Worship
                                                  Mark Buchanan
                                                                                  9:00 AM–10:30 AM
                                                                             Worship, Teaching,
                                                 10:05 AM–10:55 AM
                                                                              & Communion
                                                 & 11:05 AM–11:55 AM
                                                                                  Mark Buchanan
                                                    Breakouts

       PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
                                                                                Triennial Ends
         12:15 PM–1:45 PM
    Women’s Luncheon
                                                                               TRIENNIAL 2015 MEMORIES

                                                 PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
         2:00 PM–5:00 PM                                                        I want you to know that
     Business Meeting                             12:15 PM–3:15 PM
                                              All-Conference BBQ              Triennial had an impact on
          SEE PAGE 18 FOR
       DELEGATE INFORMATION                                                   me. This was a great event!

                                                                             You left room—without lasers,
                                                   5:45 PM–6:45 PM
         5:45 PM–6:45 PM
   Exhibit Booths Open                        Exhibit Booths Open             without smoke and without

                                                                             show—to allow God to work
         7:00 PM–9:00 PM                                                     in our lives as individuals and
      General Session                              7:00 PM–9:00 PM

           Barry Jones                          General Session               as a community of churches.
                                                   Stephanie Fast                      – John P.
      PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED

         9:00 PM–11:00 PM
                                                  9:00 PM–11:00 PM
 Taylor Dessert Reception                   All-Conference Reception
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BREAKOUTS
SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018, 10:05 AM–10:55 AM & 11:05 AM–11:55 AM

Breakout Sessions
Breakouts are a unique opportunity to participate in engaging presentations.

Presentations will highlight missionaries, both globally and locally, from our NAB family, as well as church leaders who are
pursuing authentic transformation in their missional endeavors.

International Sessions*                                        Formational/Missional Sessions*
EMBRACING ETHNIC AND INTERNATIONAL                             PRACTICING PASTORAL FORMATION IN THE
ENGAGEMENT IN NORTH AMERICAN CITIES AND                        CHURCH
TOWNS                                                          BARRY JONES

CONNECTING WITH HISPANIC OUTREACH AND                          PRACTICING HEARING GOD THROUGH HIS WORD
DISCIPLESHIP IN NORTH AMERICA                                  MARK BUCHANAN

RENEWING GLOBAL THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION                          THE PRACTICE OF PURSUING NEIGHBORHOOD
THROUGH INNOVATIVE SEMINARY PARTNERSHIPS                       TRANSFORMATION
                                                               HOWARD LAWRENCE
COOPERATING FOR PASTORAL EDUCATION AND
CHURCH GROWTH WITH BRAZILIAN SEMINARIES                        PRACTICING THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL
                                                               MIKE LUEKEN
DISCOVERING NEW WAYS TO ESTABLISH LONG-
TERM PARTNERSHIPS WITH INTERNATIONAL                           THE PRACTICE OF LETTING THE BIBLE READ US
CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS                                     DAVID WILLIAMS AND GREG HENSON

REVISIONING AN EFFECTIVE LOCAL CHURCH                          THE PRACTICES OF AN UNHURRIED LEADER
MISSION BOARD OR LEADERSHIP TEAM FROM A                        STU STREETER
KINGDOM PERSPECTIVE
                                                               THE PRACTICES OF NEIGHBORLINESS
BUILDING AND BROADENING NAB MISSIONARY                         KAREN WILK
AND CHURCH PARTNERSHIPS IN ROMANIA
                                                               THE PRACTICE OF MUTUAL SUBMISSION AND
                                                               LEADERSHIP IN THE CHURCH
                                                               KENT CARLSON

                                                               THE PRACTICE OF GATHERING
                                                               CAM ROXBURGH
*Breakout topics are subject to change.

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to gather.                Shaw Conference Centre
              Located in the heart of Edmonton, Shaw Centre is
               on the northern bank of the North Saskatchewan
             River, and a portion of the largest urban park system
                  in Canada, River Valley Parks System, is within
                 walking distance. The size and location of Shaw
                Centre make it the perfect spot for this Triennial.

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LODGING & MEETING SPACE
    Lodging
    When you choose to stay at Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Edmonton or The Westin Edmonton for Tri‑
    ennial 2018, you will receive a significantly discounted room rate. Registering at these host hotels ensures that the
    NAB can keep other Triennial costs down. More importantly, staying at one of these hotels will provide a better
    NAB family experience for Triennial 2018.

    The convenience of being next door to Shaw Centre              Located one block from Shaw Centre, the
    makes the Courtyard Marriott the ideal location                Westin Edmonton is in the heart of the city and
    to stay during Triennial 2018. The Courtyard                   within a short walk to premier dining, arts, and
    Marriott features views of the North Saskatchewan              entertainment, including Edmonton City Centre
    River valley and downtown Edmonton. Each room                  Shopping. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi access and a
    includes free Wi-Fi access and guests can partake              daily discounted breakfast buffet. Early check-in is
    of the daily breakfast buffet at a discount. Late              11:00 a.m., and late checkout is 5:00 p.m.
    checkout is 1:00 p.m.
                                                                   The NAB has locked in a discounted nightly rate of
    Make reservations at https://tinyurl.                          $145 CAD. Reserve online at https://tinyurl.com/
    com/triennial-marriott. You can also call                      triennial-westin. You can also register by calling
    1-800-MARRIOTT (627-7468) to set up a                          1-800-WESTIN1 (937-8461) and make sure to
    reservation; be sure to share that you are a part              mention the North American Baptist Triennial.
    of the 2018 NAB Triennial to ensure you get the
    discounted nightly rate of $139 CAD.

                               Booking deadline for guaranteed discount rate: June 25, 2018

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Airline Discounts                                                  Exhibits and Displays
The following airlines will offer discounts on flights from most   Browse ministry exhibits and displays in the main hall. Speak
airports to Edmonton International Airport (YEG):                  with ministry leaders and missionaries about recent happenings.
                                                                   Grab brochures and get information about how to connect.
United                                                             Discuss new opportunities with experts.
Book online via united.com, or call United Reservations
Meetings Desk at 1-800-426-1122. When booking, use                 Exhibitor registration is available, but space is very limited. If
promotional code ZZ3C255406.                                       you are interested in hosting a booth at Triennial, please contact
                                                                   Caryn Young at (916) 797‑6222, ext. 222, or serve@nabconf.
Delta                                                              org.
Reservations and ticketing are available at delta.com/meeting.
Select “Book Your Flight” and enter Meeting Event Code             Delegates
NMQQ9. Reservations may also be made by calling Delta              The NAB business sessions allow official delegates to have a voice
Meeting Reservations at 1-800-328-1111.                            in the direction of the ministries of the conference. Churches are
                                                                   encouraged to send delegates, who will vote on major leadership
Westjet                                                            appointments and governing issues. See website for details.
Visit westjet.com to place a reservation online, or call 1-888-
937-8538. Use coupon code U1E2RGV when booking your                Pastor Scholarships
flight.                                                            Church Investor’s Fund (CIF) is graciously offering 2018
                                                                   Triennial scholarships for pastors. Every church with a current
Things to Do in Edmonton                                           relationship with CIF is welcome to apply for a scholarship
Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton’s premier horticultural             covering the cost of registration for one pastor. Complete CIF’s
attraction, is located directly across the North Saskatchewan      application form online at tinyurl.com/CIFScholarship. If
River from the Shaw.                                               awarded, CIF will provide a scholarship code to use for Early
                                                                   Bird registration only.
Gather a group and take part in Escape Entertainment, one
of many escape rooms within a ten-minute walk.                     Dining/Badge Program
                                                                   Available beginning in mid-June, the Triennial page at
One of Canada’s leading natural history museums, The Royal         nabconference.org/triennial will have a link to a list of
Alberta Museum, is only 3 mi/5 km to the west of the Shaw.         restaurants participating in the Dine Around program that
                                                                   coordinates dining reservation times with Triennial break times.
West Edmonton Mall is home to more than eight hundred              Participating restaurants will offer discounts or free items when
stores, restaurants, and attractions, including an indoor ice      you reserve a table through the link on our page.
rink, a water park, bowling, an underground aquarium, and
black-light mini golf.                                             Wheelchairs
                                                                   For those needing assistance, wheelchairs are available for a rental
Visit Fort Edmonton Park to interact with historical               fee for the entire week. Pre-registration is required. See page 20.
interpreters in costumes from different eras.
                                                                   Additional Information
Stroll, ride a bike, or drive a Segway through River Valley, the   Additional information concerning Triennial 2018 is available
largest urban park system in Canada at over 18,000 acres.          at the NAB website. Go to nabconference.org to find links and
                                                                   further details.
Check out the Triennial page at nabconference.org/triennial
for links to these attractions and more.                           This brochure is subject to change.

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                                         to reflect.
REGISTRATION     Opens November 1, 2017

                    REGISTER ONLINE www.nabconference.org/triennial
                      REGISTER BY PHONE (916) 797-6222 EXT. 243

Registration Pricing Information                               Registration Deadlines
Pricing information in this brochure reflects costs in         Early bird registration must be received on or before
Canadian dollars (CAD) and US dollars (USD). When              January 31, 2018. Pre-registration online or by phone
you register online, please click either CANADA or             ends June 25, 2018. After this date, please call the
US, based on where you live, to register. Please note the      Triennial Registrar at (916) 797-6222 ext. 243.
hotel rates are reflected in Canadian dollars only. When
you reserve your hotel, you will be charged at the current     Cancellation and Refund Policy
exchange rate if paying in US dollars.                         If you must cancel for any reason, notify the Triennial
                                                               Registrar by phone at (916) 797-6222 ext. 243, on or
Triennial Hotel Discounts                                      before Monday, June 25, to receive a refund, less $50, to
When you choose to stay at Courtyard by Marriott               cover administrative costs.
Downtown Edmonton or The Westin Edmonton for
Triennial 2018, you will receive a significantly discounted
room rate. Registering at these host hotels ensures that
the NAB can keep other Triennial costs down. More
importantly, staying at one of these hotels will provide a
better NAB family experience for Triennial 2018. Hotel
information can be found on page 17.

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Triennial Conference Registration
Registration for Triennial 2018 includes all general sessions, breakout sessions, plus two all-conference receptions. Special
events and special receptions are not included and may require an extra fee.

   Early Bird! ADULT REGISTRATION
                                                                                          $309 CAD | $269 USD
   Early Bird Registration Period: November 1, 2017–January 31, 2018

   ADULT REGISTRATION                                                                     $399 CAD | $339 USD
   Registration Period: February 1, 2018–June 25, 2018

Child & Youth Conference Registration
   YOUTH REGISTRATION                                                                     $129 CAD | $109 USD
   Students Grade 6–Grade 12
   Registration Period: November 1, 2017–June 25, 2018

   CHILD REGISTRATION                                                                      $99 CAD | $79 USD
   Age 4–Grade 5
   Registration Period: November 1, 2017–June 25, 2018

Special Events and Options
 Pre-registration required.

   YOUTH PASTORS AND SPOUSES DINNER
                                                                                                      FREE
   Wednesday, July 25, 2018, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM

   WOMEN’S LUNCHEON
                                                                                              $50 CAD | $40 USD
   Friday, July 27, 2018, 12:15 PM–1:45 PM

   TAYLOR DESSERT RECEPTION
                                                                                                      FREE
   Friday, July 27, 2018, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM

   SIOUX FALLS SEMINARY BREAKFAST
                                                                                              $13 CAD | $10 USD
   Saturday, July 28, 2018, 7:00 AM–8:30 AM

   ALL-CONFERENCE BBQ
                                                                                                      FREE
   Saturday, July 28, 2018, 12:15 PM–3:15 PM

   WHEELCHAIR
                                                                                              $35 CAD | $28 USD
   Rental for the full length of the conference

   DONATION TO EMERGING LEADERS
   Donate to allow younger leaders the opportunity to attend Triennial 2018.                     SEE WEBSITE

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Triennial, to remember.

 In 1958, the NAB held the 32nd Triennial at the Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton, Alberta. This was the first
                                        Triennial held in western Canada.

Join us for Triennial 2018 at Shaw Convention Centre, exactly sixty years to the day after our first Triennial in Edmonton.
                                          This truly is history in the making.
Become a part of history.
Triennial 2018, Edmonton, Alberta
NORTH AMERICAN BAPTISTS, INC.
            1219 PLEASANT GROVE BLVD.
            ROSEVILLE, CA 95678
North American Baptists, Inc.
Return service requested.

                 See you at Triennial!
                                www.nabconference.org/triennial
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