REST

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion?”

Jesus invites us to come to find rest in him: “Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” (Matthew 11:28-30, MSG)

In this world that seethes with turmoil, genuine peace seems unattainable. In this conference, Dr. Siang-Yang Tan will:

1. Show us how we can transform stress into rest by God’s grace;

2. Help us understand what is the true nature of rest;

3. Challenge us to experience rest through nine key disciplines;

4. Appreciate the true meaning of eternal rest through the salvation of Christ

DATE: 
May 24 (Saturday), 9 AM-5 PM
(doors open at 9 AM for check-in and refreshments)

VENUE: 
New Hope Chapel, Light Presbyterian Church
(6965 Professional Court, Mississauga)

TARGET AUDIENCE: 
Pastors, elders, deacons, ministry leaders, small group leaders or any members of a local church who would like to learn the unforced rhythms of grace and experience God’s peace in the midst of the busyness of life and ministry.

REGISTRATION FEE:
(Fee includes snacks, refreshments and booklet.)
Early Bird Rate: $15 (until May 4, 11:59 PM)
Regular: $25 (From May 5-May 20)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 
May 20, 2025

This conference is hosted by New Hope Fellowship (English Ministry of Light Presbyterian Church) and sponsored by KPCA (Korean Presbyterian Church Abroad) English Ministry Committee to bless churches in the GTA.

For questions, please contact: SFConference2025@newhopefellowship.ca.

SCHEDULE

9:00 Check-in & Refreshments

9:45 Welcome & Praise

9:45 Session 1
Explaining Rest; Experiencing Rest: Shepherd-Centeredness; Spirit-filled Surrender

10:45 Break

11:00 Session 2
Experiencing Rest: Solitude & Silence; Simplicity; Sabbath; Sleep

12:00 Lunch (buy your own)

1:30 Session 3
Experiencing Rest: Spiritual Community; Servanthood

2:15 Break

2:45 Session 4
Experiencing Rest: Stress Management

3:30 Break

4:00 Session 5
Eternal Rest & Conclusion

4:45 Closing Prayer

SPEAKER

Rev. Dr. Siang-Yang Tan (Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, McGill University) is a Senior Professor of Clinical Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary and Senior Pastor Emeritus at First Evangelical Church Glendale.

He is a licensed psychologist and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. He has published over 100 articles and 17 books, including Rest: Experiencing God’s Peace in a Restless World, on which the conference is based.