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Join Ben Woodman as he reviews real sermons - some live, some recorded - and puts those preachers on the hot seat for real-time feedback. Drawing on years of experience preaching to students, Ben will give honest yet encouraging feedback as he unpacks what makes messages clear, engaging, and memorable for students. Want to be one of the preachers in the hot seat? Apply here, to have your sermon reviewed live." < Back Track 1 | Leadership The Preacher's Lab 1:15pm | Breakout 02 Chapel SESSION SPEAKER Ben Woodman Learn More Join Ben Woodman as he reviews real sermons - some live, some recorded - and puts those preachers on the hot seat for real-time feedback. Drawing on years of experience preaching to students, Ben will give honest yet encouraging feedback as he unpacks what makes messages clear, engaging, and memorable for students. Want to be one of the preachers in the hot seat? Apply here, to have your sermon reviewed live." Apply Now

Known as one of the friendliest people in the Christian event industry, Mike is also one of the most booked Christian speakers in North America, with over 3,250 speaking engagements and counting. An ordained pastor with eight years of post-secondary education, Mike has teamed up with renowned speakers like Nick Vujicic, Francis Chan and Bob Goff, shared the stage with bands like Tobymac, Skillet, and For King & Country, and spoken in cities including Jerusalem, Dubai, London and many more. < Back Mike Gordon Known as one of the friendliest people in the Christian event industry, Mike is also one of the most booked Christian speakers in North America, with over 3,250 speaking engagements and counting. An ordained pastor with eight years of post-secondary education, Mike has teamed up with renowned speakers like Nick Vujicic, Francis Chan and Bob Goff, shared the stage with bands like Tobymac, Skillet, and For King & Country, and spoken in cities including Jerusalem, Dubai, London and many more. Bridging the Gap: From Youth Group to Thriving Young Adult Ministry 1:15pm | Breakout 02 Read More

This session invites participants to reflect on life and ministry through the lens of legacy. By writing a personal eulogy, participants are guided to consider what truly matters, clarify their values, and realign daily practices with long-term purpose. It’s a practical yet deeply spiritual exercise that helps participants live and lead with intentionality, rooted in the hope of eternity. < Back Track 3 | Ministry Tools Living with the End in Mind: A Eulogy Exercise 2:45pm | Breakout 03 3012 SESSION SPEAKER Josh Thompson Learn More This session invites participants to reflect on life and ministry through the lens of legacy. By writing a personal eulogy, participants are guided to consider what truly matters, clarify their values, and realign daily practices with long-term purpose. It’s a practical yet deeply spiritual exercise that helps participants live and lead with intentionality, rooted in the hope of eternity. Apply Now

Ryan has held leadership roles in various youth and young adult ministries over the past decade. He currently serves as the Family Director at The Meeting Place Church in downtown Winnipeg. Alongside his pastoral work, Ryan studies with the YWC Coalition and serves on the leadership team for the Collide Conference in Manitoba. He is a husband to his wife, Laura, a father to two energetic boys, Jack and Elias, and an unapologetic DnD nerd. < Back Ryan Murray Ryan has held leadership roles in various youth and young adult ministries over the past decade. He currently serves as the Family Director at The Meeting Place Church in downtown Winnipeg. Alongside his pastoral work, Ryan studies with the YWC Coalition and serves on the leadership team for the Collide Conference in Manitoba. He is a husband to his wife, Laura, a father to two energetic boys, Jack and Elias, and an unapologetic DnD nerd. Building Healthy Connections With Students - Inside & Outside of Your Program 2:45pm | Breakout 03 Read More

Ginny Olson is a youth ministry speaker, consultant, and author based in Minneapolis, MN, and serves as Director of Next Gen Ministry for the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church. She co-authored Youth Ministry Management Tools 2.0 and wrote Teenage Girls: Exploring Issues Adolescent Girls Face and Strategies to Help Them. Her work focuses on developing young leaders, equipping churches, and shaping conversations around youth culture and ministry. < Back Ginny Olson Ginny Olson is a youth ministry speaker, consultant, and author based in Minneapolis, MN, and serves as Director of Next Gen Ministry for the Northwest Conference of the Evangelical Covenant Church. She co-authored Youth Ministry Management Tools 2.0 and wrote Teenage Girls: Exploring Issues Adolescent Girls Face and Strategies to Help Them. Her work focuses on developing young leaders, equipping churches, and shaping conversations around youth culture and ministry. Thriving in Co-Vocational Youth Ministry 10:45am | Breakout 01 Read More

Andrew Stanley is a worship leader from Kelowna, BC, where he leads a team of Creatives at Trinity Church Kelowna. With a heart for facilitating sacred moments, he is passionate about pointing others towards a life-changing collision between heaven and earth through worship. < Back Andrew Stanley Andrew Stanley is a worship leader from Kelowna, BC, where he leads a team of Creatives at Trinity Church Kelowna. With a heart for facilitating sacred moments, he is passionate about pointing others towards a life-changing collision between heaven and earth through worship.

< Back Kevin Fawcett Kevin is the Pastor of Community at Prairie Alliance Church in Portage la Prairie, MB. Before moving to Manitoba six years ago, he served as Lead Pastor of The Gathering in Caronport, SK. Over his 21 years in Caronport, he held a number of roles at Briercrest College - overseeing college dorms, directing Youth Quake, and serving as a mentor to students in the Youth Ministry program. In one shape or another, he has been in ministry for a little over three decades. Kevin loves walking alongside people and helping them discern God’s presence and guidance in their everyday lives. It is a particular joy to be able to pastor pastors, drawing on the insights and experiences of a life of ministry. Kevin has been married to Melanie for 33 years. They have four adult children and five grandchildren - including two born this spring! He enjoys reading, writing, playing disc golf (poorly), and biking the trails around Portage. Read More

Tristan Kruse is a husband and father to three beautiful kids. He is currently serving as the National Director for Christar Canada and participating member of the Sending Collective, a multi agency organization that focuses on reaching out with the Gospel to those who have yet to hear the good news of Jesus. He has been active in youth ministry both in Canada and overseas and has a heart to see the next generation equipped to fulfill Christ's call on their lives, wherever that might be. < Back Tristan Kruse Tristan Kruse is a husband and father to three beautiful kids. He is currently serving as the National Director for Christar Canada and participating member of the Sending Collective, a multi agency organization that focuses on reaching out with the Gospel to those who have yet to hear the good news of Jesus. He has been active in youth ministry both in Canada and overseas and has a heart to see the next generation equipped to fulfill Christ's call on their lives, wherever that might be. Leading Your Youth Towards Missions 1:15pm | Breakout 02 Read More

Youth aren’t just the future of the Church—they’re leaders today. In this workshop, we’ll explore how we can disciple students by calling out their God-given potential, equipping them to serve, and walking alongside them as they grow in faith and influence. You'll leave with practical tools to empower the next generation to lead with purpose—starting this week. < Back Student Leadership: How to Help Students Lead and Serve 2:45pm | Breakout 03 Board Room SESSION SPEAKER Shane Fraser Learn More Youth aren’t just the future of the Church—they’re leaders today. In this workshop, we’ll explore how we can disciple students by calling out their God-given potential, equipping them to serve, and walking alongside them as they grow in faith and influence. You'll leave with practical tools to empower the next generation to lead with purpose—starting this week.

The stereotype of middle school ministries comes in one phrase: out of control! The label is understandable when you think of the chaotic combination of hormones, drama, and energy. Is it possible to have chaotic fun and structure? Absolutely! We'll look at creative and effective programming for middle schoolers-- activities that will leave your students wanting more. Plus, we'll introduce simple and essential guidelines that will allow you to retain your volunteers, parents' respect, and personal sanity! < Back Track 3 | Ministry Tools Effective Programming for Middle School Ministry: Celebrating Chaos & Implementing Structure 10:45am | Breakout 01 Auditorium SESSION SPEAKER Heather Flies Learn More The stereotype of middle school ministries comes in one phrase: out of control! The label is understandable when you think of the chaotic combination of hormones, drama, and energy. Is it possible to have chaotic fun and structure? Absolutely! We'll look at creative and effective programming for middle schoolers-- activities that will leave your students wanting more. Plus, we'll introduce simple and essential guidelines that will allow you to retain your volunteers, parents' respect, and personal sanity! Apply Now

The global body of Christ has a unique opportunity to demonstrate love and grace to the nations of the world. This session aims to provide tools and methods that can enhance our love and service to all people, regardless of our current circumstances. < Back Track 3 | Ministry Tools Loving and Serving Every Tribe, Nation, and Tongue 10:45am | Breakout 01 3011 SESSION SPEAKER Virginia Ward Learn More The global body of Christ has a unique opportunity to demonstrate love and grace to the nations of the world. This session aims to provide tools and methods that can enhance our love and service to all people, regardless of our current circumstances. Apply Now

Behind every student you care so deeply about, there's a mom and a dad who need to be part of your ministry strategy. The family stories may be complicated. In fact, both parents may not be actively involved in your students life, but you will be missing a huge ministry opportunity if you write them out of the story before you get to know them and find a way to team up! Whether you are a rookie or a veteran, a small group leader, mentor or a youth pastor, this workshop will give you practical tools and ideas for connecting with parents in ways you never thought possible. We will explore why parents matter, while working with parents is so hard, and nine strategies for building bridges to Parents that have proven to be effective. Don't let the parents of your students be "pains in the neck" when they can become your most effective partners in ministry. < Back Track 3 | Ministry Tools Parents! The Most Important Youth Workers Ever 2:45pm | Breakout 03 Nikkel Hall SESSION SPEAKER Marv Penner Learn More Behind every student you care so deeply about, there's a mom and a dad who need to be part of your ministry strategy. The family stories may be complicated. In fact, both parents may not be actively involved in your students life, but you will be missing a huge ministry opportunity if you write them out of the story before you get to know them and find a way to team up! Whether you are a rookie or a veteran, a small group leader, mentor or a youth pastor, this workshop will give you practical tools and ideas for connecting with parents in ways you never thought possible. We will explore why parents matter, while working with parents is so hard, and nine strategies for building bridges to Parents that have proven to be effective. Don't let the parents of your students be "pains in the neck" when they can become your most effective partners in ministry. Apply Now