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Rob is the Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry and Program Coordinator at Briercrest College. For thirty years, he pastored across Canada in youth, young adult, worship, and executive leadership roles. He is passionate about equipping and empowering emerging leaders, the focus of his doctoral dissertation work. He holds a DMin in Preaching and Leadership, as well as an MA in Leadership and Management and an MA in Religion. As a consultant (robchartrand.com), Rob has helped churches, non-profits, businesses, and denominations position themselves for continued strategic success. He is also the host and producer of the Church in the North podcast (churchinthenorth.ca). < Back Rob Chartrand Rob is the Assistant Professor of Christian Ministry and Program Coordinator at Briercrest College. For thirty years, he pastored across Canada in youth, young adult, worship, and executive leadership roles. He is passionate about equipping and empowering emerging leaders, the focus of his doctoral dissertation work. He holds a DMin in Preaching and Leadership, as well as an MA in Leadership and Management and an MA in Religion. As a consultant (robchartrand.com), Rob has helped churches, non-profits, businesses, and denominations position themselves for continued strategic success. He is also the host and producer of the Church in the North podcast (churchinthenorth.ca). Navigating Suffering and Resiliency in a Hedonistic World 2:45pm | Breakout 03 Read More

What if your next great leader isn't on a stage, but sitting quietly in the back? In His Kingdom, God often chooses unlikely people to do amazing things. Learn how to champion the underdogs around you and foster a culture where everyone's potential is recognized and valued. < Back Track 3 | Ministry Tools How to Look for the Underdog Student 1:15pm | Breakout 02 Board Room SESSION SPEAKER Afope Sanyade Learn More What if your next great leader isn't on a stage, but sitting quietly in the back? In His Kingdom, God often chooses unlikely people to do amazing things. Learn how to champion the underdogs around you and foster a culture where everyone's potential is recognized and valued. Apply Now

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 Living with the End in Mind: A Eulogy Exercise 1:15pm | Breakout 02 Room 011A 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.

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.

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 Living with the End in Mind: A Eulogy Exercise 1:15pm | Breakout 02 Cafe 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.

Neurodivergent teens often experience the world with heightened intensity, unique strengths, and real challenges that can be misunderstood. In this session, you'll gain practical tools for creating spaces of belonging, reducing overwhelm, and responding to behaviours helpfully. Together we’ll explore how to honour each young person as an image-bearer of God, support their regulation, and build routines and relationships that can help them thrive. < Back Track 3 | Ministry Tools Caring Well for Neurodivergent Youth 10:45am | Breakout 01 3013 SESSION SPEAKER Iona Snair Learn More Neurodivergent teens often experience the world with heightened intensity, unique strengths, and real challenges that can be misunderstood. In this session, you'll gain practical tools for creating spaces of belonging, reducing overwhelm, and responding to behaviours helpfully. Together we’ll explore how to honour each young person as an image-bearer of God, support their regulation, and build routines and relationships that can help them thrive. Apply Now

Lydia Kidd serves at Centre Street Church and brings over seven years of ministry experience, including four years leading their student leadership program. Originally from New Zealand, she is passionate about equipping the next generation to grow in faith and leadership. < Back Lydia Kidd Lydia Kidd serves at Centre Street Church and brings over seven years of ministry experience, including four years leading their student leadership program. Originally from New Zealand, she is passionate about equipping the next generation to grow in faith and leadership. Student Leadership: How to Help Students Lead and Serve 1:15pm | Breakout 02 Read More

Steve’s passion is to be an encourager and catalyst for emerging leaders. His ministry adventure has spanned over a couple decades and has taken him around the globe, supporting leaders in camp and youth ministry on four continents. The teams he’s served with have pioneered dynamic ministries that reach hundreds of thousands every week. He deeply loves connecting with Jesus, people, and good pizza. < Back Steve Zacharias Steve’s passion is to be an encourager and catalyst for emerging leaders. His ministry adventure has spanned over a couple decades and has taken him around the globe, supporting leaders in camp and youth ministry on four continents. The teams he’s served with have pioneered dynamic ministries that reach hundreds of thousands every week. He deeply loves connecting with Jesus, people, and good pizza. The Feels Are Strong With This One: Walking With Teens in Emotional Development 1:15pm | Breakout 02 Read More

Unpacking what it looks like to build a sustainable leadership model in youth ministry of youth, by youth and for youth. This breakout will highlight a great program called “Leadership Easentials” by YouthQuake. < Back Leadership Essentials: Building a Sustainable Youth Ministry 1:15pm | Breakout 02 Room 205 SESSION SPEAKER Chris Whitelaw Learn More Unpacking what it looks like to build a sustainable leadership model in youth ministry of youth, by youth and for youth. This breakout will highlight a great program called “Leadership Easentials” by YouthQuake.

Lydia Kidd serves at Centre Street Church and brings over seven years of ministry experience, including four years leading their student leadership program. Originally from New Zealand, she is passionate about equipping the next generation to grow in faith and leadership. < Back Lydia Kidd Lydia Kidd serves at Centre Street Church and brings over seven years of ministry experience, including four years leading their student leadership program. Originally from New Zealand, she is passionate about equipping the next generation to grow in faith and leadership. Student Leadership: How to Help Students Lead and Serve 1:15pm | Breakout 02 Read More

Josh serves as the Director of the FaithSpark App; a free discipleship app for youth workers. He is constantly looking for new ways to help youth workers thrive in digital spaces. < Back Josh Woodcock Josh serves as the Director of the FaithSpark App; a free discipleship app for youth workers. He is constantly looking for new ways to help youth workers thrive in digital spaces. Faith and Phones: Developing a Theology of Technology for Ministry 2:45pm | Breakout 03 Read More

After ten years as a youth pastor and speaker, Ben joined Alpha Canada to create and host the Alpha Youth Series. He currently devotes his time to coaching youth workers, speaking, and creating content to help make faith come alive for youth, kids, and adults. Ben has a joy and enthusiasm for life that is infectious. He and his wife, Melissa live in Vancouver with their daughter, Livia. Find him on Instagram at @benwoodman. < Back Ben Woodman After ten years as a youth pastor and speaker, Ben joined Alpha Canada to create and host the Alpha Youth Series. He currently devotes his time to coaching youth workers, speaking, and creating content to help make faith come alive for youth, kids, and adults. Ben has a joy and enthusiasm for life that is infectious. He and his wife, Melissa live in Vancouver with their daughter, Livia. Find him on Instagram at @benwoodman. The Preacher’s Lab 1:15pm | Breakout 02 Read More