2025 APD Conference & Registration
October 24-25
Bezanson Community Church/Bezanson, AB
Bezanson Community Church/Bezanson, AB
Engaging Conflict in the Church
Guest Speaker
Darrin Hotte/Certified Mediator
BA, MDiv, Cert. ConRes., FMC Cert. CFM, RRM, FEA,
Assistant Professor/Beedie School of Business (SFU),
Faculty/Justice Institute of BC
Conflict is unavoidable in the life of the church—but it doesn't have to be destructive. In this engaging and practical keynote series, conflict resolution specialist Darrin Hotte will help us reframe conflict not as a failure, but as an opportunity for growth, clarity, and Kingdom witness. Through biblical insight, real-life experience, and practical tools, we'll explore why conflict erupts in Christian communities, what's often going on beneath the surface, and how to engage with courage and clarity. Some of the topics include:
Whether you're currently navigating difficult conversations or simply seeking to build a healthier church culture, these sessions will equip you to better lead with wisdom, compassion, and hope. Sessions will include teaching, reflection, and Q&A.
- The 6 Causes of Conflict
- Benefits of Conflict
- Christian Culture's Conflict Problem
- The Role of Emotion
- Iceberg Model of Conflict Needs
Whether you're currently navigating difficult conversations or simply seeking to build a healthier church culture, these sessions will equip you to better lead with wisdom, compassion, and hope. Sessions will include teaching, reflection, and Q&A.
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Darrin has mediated, coached or facilitated over 900 conflicts, along with having decades of leadership experience.
He is an active firefighter, and trainer for the Resilient Minds© program, designed to train firefighters to become more resilient while regularly dealing with traumatic events. He has taught de-escalation strategies to hundreds of people from dozens of organizations and schools. Darrin draws on his experience as a Mediator and active firefighter to help train others to manage hostility, and the resulting impact of those difficult experiences. Visit Darrin's website at www.newsolutionmediation.com. |
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APD Superintendent Marvin Penner welcomes Darrin Hotte
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LOCATION
Location Bezanson Community Church Schedule
9801 103 Street | Bezanson, AB | T0H 0G0
9801 103 Street | Bezanson, AB | T0H 0G0
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Friday Evening Oct 24
6:00 pm Guest arrival, coffee/fellowship 7:00 pm Banquet Getting to know President Shaun Wick - Interview and questions Saturday Oct 25 9:00 am Session #1 Keynote address with Darrin Hotte 10:45 am Coffee/fellowship 11:00 am Business session 12:30 pm Lunch 1:30 pm Business session Elections APD Budget 2:00 pm Coffee fellowship 2:30 pm Session #2 Lower Pacific District Report - Evans Church Planting Discussion Keynote address with Darrin Hotte 4:00 pm Coffee/fellowship 4:15 pm Workshop Four Fields - Jesus Strategy for Ministry with Kelly Steffen; Program Director - Pastoral Care from Prairie College 5:00 pm Session #3 Keynote address with Darrin Hotte Q&A with Darrin Hotte 6:30 pm Coffee/fellowship |
ACCOMODATION
You are responsible for your own accommodations.
Hotel options in the area include:
Days Inn by Wyndham | 10218 162 Avenue, Grande Prairie, 780 532 2773 | $139.00/night | Includes breakfast (amenities: gym, restaurant)
Pomeroy Hotel & Conference Centre | 11633 100 Street, Grande Prairie, 780 532 5221 | $149.00/night | Includes breakfast (amenities: pool/whirlpool, restaurant)
Ramada Inn & Suites | 7201 99 Street at Highway 43, Clairmont, 780 814 7448 | $179.00/night | Includes breakfast (amenities: gym, restaurant)
Note: Lower prices may be found through Expedia.ca, Booking.com, etc.
BUSINESS MEETING VOTING INFORMATION
Who Can Vote?
Delegates of an APD member church. (See Delegate Limits below)
Additionally:
- Pastors of an APD member church.
- All EFCC licensed or ordained persons who attend an APD member church.
- Duly elected members of the APD Board of Directors.
Delegates of an APD member church. (See Delegate Limits below)
Additionally:
- Pastors of an APD member church.
- All EFCC licensed or ordained persons who attend an APD member church.
- Duly elected members of the APD Board of Directors.
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Delegate Limits:
Each member church shall be entitled to be represented at an Annual or General Meeting by two voting delegates for the first 50 members, or fraction thereof, and an additional delegate for each additional 25 members, or fraction thereof, providing that no church shall have more than 5 delegates. |
REGISTRATION
When you register you will have the option to indicate if you will be attending the Banquet.
Registration deadline is October 17, 2025.
Registration deadline is October 17, 2025.
Registration Options
To register, choose one of the options below. Please fill out one registration form per person attending.
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Member/Adherent of the
host church (Voting or non voting) Member and adherents of the host church are invited to attend the conference at no cost, but please buy a banquet ticket if you will be attending the banquet. |