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Small groups can be a catalyst for inspirational fellowship and growth… or they can be draining spawns of destruction. Which kind is yours? This workshop will offer 4 tips on improving small group dynamics. < Back Track 3 | Ministry Tools How to Lead a Better Small Group 10:45am | Breakout 01 Sanctuary SESSION SPEAKER Ken Castor Learn More Small groups can be a catalyst for inspirational fellowship and growth… or they can be draining spawns of destruction. Which kind is yours? This workshop will offer 4 tips on improving small group dynamics. Apply Now

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.

For over eight years, Afope has been pastoring teenagers in North Calgary and is passionate about seeing youth become disciples of Jesus who nurture Christ in everyone they meet. He loves engaging in conversations about theodicy, ethnicity, and reconciliation, and can often be found building up his Letterboxd and Crunchyroll portfolio. Afope is committed to equipping the next generation of leaders to live out their faith in a complex world. < Back Afope Sanyade For over eight years, Afope has been pastoring teenagers in North Calgary and is passionate about seeing youth become disciples of Jesus who nurture Christ in everyone they meet. He loves engaging in conversations about theodicy, ethnicity, and reconciliation, and can often be found building up his Letterboxd and Crunchyroll portfolio. Afope is committed to equipping the next generation of leaders to live out their faith in a complex world. How to Look for the Underdog Student 1:15pm | Breakout 02 Read More

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 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

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

Dr. Ken’s 35 years of student ministry in the US and Canada have made him more convinced than ever that Jesus is amazing and is changing lives. From the Award-winning Jesus-Centered Bible to books like Grow Down and the Bible Trivia Devotional, Ken wants to resource students, youth workers, and parents in their walk with Jesus. Ken recently launched the Make a Difference Youth Bible (NLT), a get-off-the-couch-and-do-something-with-your-faith sort of Bible. < Back Ken Castor Dr. Ken’s 35 years of student ministry in the US and Canada have made him more convinced than ever that Jesus is amazing and is changing lives. From the Award-winning Jesus-Centered Bible to books like Grow Down and the Bible Trivia Devotional, Ken wants to resource students, youth workers, and parents in their walk with Jesus. Ken recently launched the Make a Difference Youth Bible (NLT), a get-off-the-couch-and-do-something-with-your-faith sort of Bible. How to Lead a Better Small Group 10:45am | Breakout 01 Read More

God calls us to love and follow him with all our thoughts, attitudes, and actions -- to be integrated whole people. But that's challenging to do in a disintegrated broken world. We'll talk about how both leaders and students can move toward wholeness and holiness as they pursue deep discipleship. < Back Track 3 | Ministry Tools Head-Heart-Hands: Whole and Holy Discipleship 10:45am | Breakout 01 Multipurpose 011A SESSION SPEAKER Crystal Kirgiss Learn More God calls us to love and follow him with all our thoughts, attitudes, and actions -- to be integrated whole people. But that's challenging to do in a disintegrated broken world. We'll talk about how both leaders and students can move toward wholeness and holiness as they pursue deep discipleship. Apply Now

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

How can we help high school students transition smoothly into vibrant young adult communities? With experience launching multiple young adult ministries (including one that grew to 550 people!!!) Mike will explore what youth workers should do now to help their students thrive in young adult ministries in their future. You'll also learn practical ideas and principles for building a healthy, growing young adult ministry in any context. < Back Bridging the Gap: From Youth Group to Thriving Young Adult Ministry 2:45pm | Breakout 03 Choir/Lecture Theatre SESSION SPEAKER Mike Gordon Learn More How can we help high school students transition smoothly into vibrant young adult communities? With experience launching multiple young adult ministries (including one that grew to 550 people!!!) Mike will explore what youth workers should do now to help their students thrive in young adult ministries in their future. You'll also learn practical ideas and principles for building a healthy, growing young adult ministry in any context.

How can we help high school students transition smoothly into vibrant young adult communities? With experience launching multiple young adult ministries (including one that grew to 550 people!!!) Mike will explore what youth workers should do now to help their students thrive in young adult ministries in their future. You'll also learn practical ideas and principles for building a healthy, growing young adult ministry in any context. < Back Bridging the Gap: From Youth Group to Thriving Young Adult Ministry 1:15pm | Breakout 01 Blue Room SESSION SPEAKER Mike Gordon Learn More How can we help high school students transition smoothly into vibrant young adult communities? With experience launching multiple young adult ministries (including one that grew to 550 people!!!) Mike will explore what youth workers should do now to help their students thrive in young adult ministries in their future. You'll also learn practical ideas and principles for building a healthy, growing young adult ministry in any context.

After serving pastorally for several years, Jeremy joined the team at Alpha Canada with a passion to serve the Church in its mission to help people to discover Jesus. His heart is to help young people give their full “yes” to Jesus and discover their God-given purpose. With a deep love for the Church and a conviction that God is at work in this generation, Jeremy seeks to equip and encourage leaders to create spaces where faith can be explored and lives transformed. < Back Jeremy Vincent After serving pastorally for several years, Jeremy joined the team at Alpha Canada with a passion to serve the Church in its mission to help people to discover Jesus. His heart is to help young people give their full “yes” to Jesus and discover their God-given purpose. With a deep love for the Church and a conviction that God is at work in this generation, Jeremy seeks to equip and encourage leaders to create spaces where faith can be explored and lives transformed. This is Gen Alpha: Curious, Courageous, Connected 1:15pm | Breakout 01 Read More