Plenary Session 1

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Phil is Lead Pastor at Hope City Church in Edmonton Alberta.  Hope City is a multi site, multi service church that has experienced an amazing move of God over the past few years.  They have a vision of reaching one percent of Edmonton and are praying for and believing God for this.  Phil is passionate about next gen leaders and reaching those far from Jesus.  He is married to Marla and they have two young adult daughters.

Plenary Session 2

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Kadi Cole is a leadership consultant, author, and speaker with over 25 years of experience in organizational development. A former Executive Director at one of America’s largest multi-site churches, she specializes in helping churches and organizations harness the leadership potential of both men and women.

Kadi’s innovative and practical approach equips leaders to navigate challenges and thrive in their calling. She is the author of bestselling books like Developing Female Leaders and co-founder of the Momentum Marketplace mentoring program, fostering intergenerational discipleship in students, young adults and marketplace leaders in local churches.

Plenary Sessions 3 & 4

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Julius Rwotlonyo is the Team Leader/Senior Pastor of Watoto Church Ministries, a vibrant cell-based community church with a congregation of over 35,000 people across 17 campuses in Uganda, Juba – South Sudan and Online.

He passionately believes that over and above our love for Jesus, the Church must pay attention to the community pains that break Jesus’ heart. Watoto is actively engaged in restoring dignity to vulnerable single moms and rescuing orphaned /vulnerable children.

Julius is happily married to Vernita Rwotlonyo who co-leads with him and together they have four lovely children – Hayil, Hank, Hannela and Halyn.

Kadi Cole: Best Practices for Female Church Leaders

Based on research and years of consulting with churches and organizations, Kadi Cole will share practical ministry tips and best practices to help you grow in confidence, overcome challenges, and thrive in the leadership roles God has called you to.

Kadi Cole: How to Unlock the Doors for Female Leaders

Kadi Cole leverages over 30 years of church leadership and consulting, along with research, to equip leaders with best practices that unlock and open doors for female leaders on their teams. This workshop offers practical strategies to help you strengthen your leadership habits and create a culture that equips and encourages every member of your team.

Phil Kniesel: Principles that Can Change the Trajectory of Your Church

Growth is both a supernatural move of God and what we do to work in partnership with God – you can’t have one without the other. Simply said, it’s when God does His part and when we do our part. This Learning Lab will dive into the things we can do, the things that are in our control, to help us partner with what God is doing. Everyone wants to see growth, but not everyone knows how to handle it or what to do. You will hear 7 principles that can help you steward growth in your church/ministry.

Julius Rwotlonyo: The Power of Focused Vision

Lessons from Pastor Julius’ Watoto journey that demonstrate the importance of staying focused. By maintaining a clear and unwavering vision, they have been able to reach more people and sustain steady growth as a church. Their experience highlights how focused commitment can drive outreach, impact, and long-term success.

Dorothy Pang: All Nations, Tribes & Tongues – God is Bringing the World to Canada

Long before time began, God envisioned a redeemed humanity—a kaleidoscope of colours and cultures reflecting His glory. Today, that vision is on our doorstep: Canada’s neighbourhoods, schools, and churches are filled with the nations God has brought to us.  How can the Canadian Church, rooted in the Gospel and empowered by the Spirit, create communities where every culture belongs and the beauty of reconciliation in Christ is unmistakable? Intercultural competency isn’t optional or reserved for specialists—it’s part of following Jesus. This interactive Learning Lab will introduce the markers of an intercultural mindset and outline a practical path toward becoming leaders who embody God’s heart for all nations.

Jamie Nelson & Justin Driedger: Calling All Creatives

Creativity is not a rare talent but the birthright of every person made in God’s image. In this Learning Lab, we’ll reframe creativity as a spiritual reset and a vital way to partner with God’s work. Through teaching, story, and reflection, participants will be inspired by reallife creative journeys—dreams realized, redirected, or just beginning. Practical guidance will help identify habits, voices, and communities that nurture creativity, while faith and relationships provide fuel for the journey. Attendees will leave encouraged to embrace their God- given creativity as a meaningful contribution to His kingdom.

Jamie Nelson & Justin Driedger: Developing the Creative Dream

Building on Session 1, this Learning Lab helps participants move from inspiration to action. After a short recap, we’ll model live dream coaching and invite participants into “Dream Dialogues”—guided peer conversations to clarify ideas, surface obstacles, and name next steps. With prompts, prayer, and encouragement, creativity shifts from abstract hope to tangible possibility. The session concludes with testimonies, Q&A, and open dialogue, offering both practical and s piritual insights . Participants will leave with fresh clarity, encouragement, and confidence to pursue their God-given dreams in partnership with the Holy Spirit.

Gerry Tonn: Understanding Anxiety

Have you ever tried to push aside anxiety, only to find yourself lying awake at night, feeling emotionally overwhelmed, or struggling with fatigue? In this Learning Lab, we’ll explore the realities of anxiety, why it affects us the way it does, and practical ways to navigate it with greater clarity and resilience.

Kevin Shepherd & Panel: Family Life Health, Marriage Health

Pastoring through the Pain—Rick and Cheryl share personally how they continued to lead during some difficult days in their lives and how
their marriage was made stronger because of it. Supporting Each Other—James and Hema share how they help each other, shoulder responsibilities, balance work-life, and support each other emotionally, especially when they feel they are standing at the edge of burnout. They will share a few thoughts with life examples that might help other leaders.

Life Seasons—Paul and Rachel share on having a strong marriage through changing life seasons and how they’ve prioritized their marriage and worked through the many challenges that come with unexpected change, whether that be in ministry, career or family.

PAUL & RACHEL BERENGUER
Paul and Rachel have been married for just over nine years and are raising three little ones, ages six, four, and two. They’ve been serving side by side in ministry for nearly 15 years and love building the church together. Paul now leads Champion Life Centre Brampton, stepping into pastoral ministry just as he was about to excel in the business world — a call neither of them ever expected but both wholeheartedly embrace. Rachel is a Kindergarten teacher and leads the Children’s Ministry at their church, passionate about shaping young hearts both in the classroom and in the Kingdom. Together, their heart is to serve God, strengthen families, and live out His call with joy.

RICK & CHERYL BOYES
Rick and Cheryl have been married and serving in ministry together for 37 years. They are proud parents of two daughters and grandparents to four wonderful grandchildren. In their free time, they enjoy traveling and cycling. Rick is an avid golfer, while Cheryl finds joy in gardening.

JUSTIN DRIEDGER
Justin Driedger is the Weekend Experience Director at Central Community Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON. He leads with creativity—solving problems, guiding teams, and helping people encounter Jesus. Beyond his role at Central, Justin runs Make Sunday Better Inc., a company that serves dozens of churches across North America through creative media. His heartbeat is for Jesus, his beautiful wife Melanie (Central’s Worship Director), and their two boys, Eli and River. He also loves traveling the world—and enjoys, perhaps a little too much, a just shy of frozen Coke Zero. Rumour has it Justin is an Enneagram 3, always chasing possibility, and he holds a firm belief: there is no limit to what God can do in and through you.

JAMIE NELSON
Jamie is passionate about engaging a generation to become fully committed followers of Jesus. He does this through his “My Pleasure” heart for serving, his creative communication style, and his simple, practical approach to following Christ. Since becoming the Lead Pastor at The Summit in 2020, Jamie’s creativity and clarity have helped guide the church through one of its biggest seasons of change in years. He has also served the Western Ontario District in a variety of roles— camp committee member, youth section representative, district executive member, Creative Resource Lead Team, and now as the Section Pastor for Algoma. Jamie married his high school sweetheart, Michelle, in 2005, and together they are raising four amazing kids: Jacob, Hayley, Isaiah, and Asher. Life is full (and a little crazy!), but when he’s not engaged in ministry, you’ll likely find Jamie on the water—or the ice—chasing that next trophy fish. He also enjoys music, hockey, and making memories with his family.

DOROTHY PANG
Dorothy brings 25 years of experience in law, business, and executive leadership to the TIM Centre team. She is a dynamic facilitator and speaker, passionate about building collaborative, healthy, and diverse communities. A certified IDI administrator and ICS facilitator, she also holds a Certificate in Intercultural Studies from UBC. For a decade, she served as an executive leader in a large intercultural church in Toronto, championing the vision of a Rev 7:9 church where all are fully seen and welcomed. Dorothy lives in Canada with her husband and enjoys exploring the city’s multiethnic tastes and sounds.

JAMES & HEMA PATHROSE
James and Hema are a dynamic couple blessed with two boys. With over a decade of ministry experience, they have been serving as co-vocational ministers for the past seven years. As a church planter, Pastor James leads a multicultural community church that welcomes congregations from both Tamil and English backgrounds. Alongside their ministry, they are in full-time jobs and a business. Their passion for youth, discipleship, and outreach is at the heart of their mission, with the church’s motto, “church behind the walls” guiding their efforts to reach the unreached.

KEVIN SHEPHERD
Kevin has been in ministry leadership for over 25 years. Most recently, from 2008-2020 he was lead pastor of Glad Tidings Church in Burlington, ON. During that period the church experienced significant growth, expanding to four Sunday services at two sites, with priority given to community engagement and leadership development. His ministry is motivated and characterized by inspiring generations of diverse people to grow and experience the joy of faith in Jesus together. Kevin has been part of the Western Ontario District Executive of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC) for over ten years and presently serves as the Assistant Superintendent. Additionally, he serves the national fellowship of the PAOC on the General Executive, lends strategic support to the Multiply Network and served on the Board of Governors for Master’s College & Seminary for six years. Kevin is married to his beautiful, long-time best friend, Sherri, and is thrilled to be the father of their son Caleb and their daughter Sadie.

GERRY TONN
Gerry Tonn brings over 40 years of experience as a pastor, professor, and mental health consultant, equipping leaders and communities with resilience, clarity, and compassion. Holding Master’s and Doctoral degrees in theology, psychology, and leadership, he has taught at Master’s Bible College and Seminary for more than 15 years and leads over 20 mental health seminars annually, including for the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Known for his relational approach, Gerry works
closely with pastors in the Western Ontario District of the PAOC, offering guidance in pastoral care and restoration. He and his wife, Elaine, enjoy family life with their two daughters, two sons-in-law, and five grandchildren.