Deeper Life Day
Plenary Speaker
Dr. Domenic Ruso
A church planter, author & pastoral theologian who believes that we are living in a unique time of relearning for the church. His passion for the church led him to church plant (the180.ca) in the Montreal region where he grew up. Within this emerging secular context Dom engages with questions about faith, spirituality, truth and how those intersect with expressing the uniqueness of Jesus and the Bible. He has a PhD in Church History & his passion for teaching is fueled by his desire to see new leaders developed to grapple with realities of our emerging Post-Christian context.
Deeper Life Day: Finding Your Place In A Good & Beautiful Story
Date
Wednesday September 17, 2025
Guest Speaker
Dr. Domenic Ruso
Dom Ruso comes with a pastors' heart and conversational style that invites the Ambrose community to explore their place in God’s good and beautiful story.
Worship
Ambrose Chapel Worship Band led by Randall Heier
Schedule
9:30 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.
Session One: Dr. Domenic Ruso
10:30 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
Snack Break
10:45 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Session Two: Dr. Domenic Ruso
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.
Lunch
1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Breakout Sessions:
- Life Enhancing Anxiety, w/ Jim Creswell
- Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There, w/ Mark Buchanan
- Faith for the Generations, w/ Rob Snow
2:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Snack Break
2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Breakout Sessions:
- Embodying the Good & Beautiful Story in Diverse Vocations, w/ Christy Thomas & Claudia Sasse
- What Happens When You Find Yourself In A Bad & Ugly Story, w/ Kyle Jantzen
- Everything You Wanted to Know About the Bible (But Were Afraid to Ask), w/ Jonathan Lo & Colin Toffelmire
What is the purpose of Deeper Life Day?
The aim of Deeper Life Day is to integrate Christian faith and learning in a way that will help our students flourish in every way. The events of this day embody our spiritual goals for all Ambrose students—formation, discernment, and transformation. We encourage faculty members to participate in DLD, incentivize students to join them on the day, and consider how the themes could be integrated into the courses they are teaching this Fall Term.