In the surveying of other leaders we are responding to the needs expressed and are attempting to create a more intensive track for you to be able to focus on a specific area in your leadership development. This means that you will choose one of the six tracks to concentrate on during the conference. We realize that is difficult to do as a leader but are encouraging FOCUS!

If you are attending with your team (which we hope you are!) You may want to attend one track together as a team OR consider splitting your team to attend two or three different tracks. You will have opportunity to make your selection at registration on the day of the conference. Each track will be taught by qualified instructors who have significant experience and training in their prospective track.

Strength

Dare to lead from a place of strength by building your spiritual muscle with a prayerful heart tuning your ear to listen and obey God.

Rosslyn Delmonico: Speech Language Pathologist / Co- Founder Christian Womens' Network - Masters in Speech-Language Pathology and work with a variety of ministry outlets and employers.

Greta Sheppard: Speaker, Clergy/Chaplain/Author, Apostolic Churches of Pentecost - Wedding Chaplain/Pastor to the un-churched of Greater Vancouver and the Valley Author of 3 books on surviving childhood sexual abuses.

Identity

Dare to surrender who you think you are to become who God says you are and rise to the heights of your calling as a leader.

Kim Blackaby: Speaker - Pastor’s wife in both Canada and Norway. Leads women’s ministries in a church in Maple Ridge, BC and speaks at various women’s events.

Justice

Dare to plunge into uncharted territory to do something beyond your comfort zone that reveals an extension of God’s love to those who have no voice.

Elsie Goerzen (Speaker): Abuse Response and Prevention Coordinator, MCC

Denise Einer: Program Coordinator, Sardis DoorWay for Mothers and Children

Delaine Milette: Trainer on Human Trafficking, Salvation Army BC Division

MaryAnne Connor: NightShift Street Ministries Society, Founder/President

Linda Rathjen: Volunteer with Restorative Justice Organization

Lorri Sawatsky: Founder, Hunger Response International (The Rice Raiser)

Panelists

Sarah Hu: Actor, Director, Board President (Gallery 7 Theatre)

Jean Dykshoorn: Associate Pastor, New Life Church

Dr. Hopelyn Brown: Doctor of Strategic Leadership, Life Purpose Coach

Eden Jersak: Team Leader, Fresh Wind Christian Fellowship

Donna Inglis: Retired Missionary, World Team Missions

Truth

Dare to lead on the front lines with scriptural integrity and be a conduit of truth in a world where biblical truth is seen as irrelevant.

Bev Peters: Pastor For Women, Northview Community Church - Cares deeply for women leaders and their essential contribution to the building up of the church. Her own journey has taken her from lay leadership to ordained pastoral ministry.

Nurture

Dare to empower women toward authentic and accountable leadership connecting others to Jesus and each other.

Cathy Hardy: Musician, Musician Instructor, Taize Prayer Leader, Retreat Facilitator - Has a passion to create sacred space for the healing of the heart and for deep connection with God. Involved in leading ecumenical Taize services, contemplative retreats, and teaching about stillness and rest.

Change

Dare to plant your feet firmly on solid ground to weather life and leadership transitions to stay on the cutting edge of ministry.

Helen Balzer: Associate Pastor, Relate Church (formerly Victory Christian Centre) - Over the past 23 years, Helen has fulfilled a number of roles on the Relate Church staff from Children's Pastor for 18 years to pastoral and/or administrative oversight in a number of departments. She is passionate about serving humanity and helping every person reach their fullest potential in Christ.