Kevin Makins – April 2nd

I’m the founding pastor of Eucharist Church in downtown Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. I also work on lots of side projects. They’ve led me to write, podcast, make videos, and tour one-man shows. With humour and (hopefully a little) depth, I aim to bridge the gap between the secular and sacred; the profound and profane. www.kevinmakins.squarespace.com…

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Brenda Drost – April 9th

Ever since I was a little girl sitting in church, listening to my daddy preach, I somehow knew that I was wired just like him. I didn’t know how or when, but I knew that someday I would follow in his footsteps. But life doesn’t always play out the way we think it will. I spent…

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Brooke Nicholls – March 5th & April 30th

For GMA Covenant Award Winner, Canadian Worship Leader and Songwriter Brooke Nicholls, the goal has always been to help people experience freedom through Worship. From humble beginnings in rural Churches in her hometown of Chatham, Ontario, to now traveling & leading Churches and ministries across Canada and beyond, Brooke’s heart remains the same: to usher…

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Matt Vincent – October 28th

Matt Vincent’s work and dream is to see new, creative and healthy expressions of spiritual communities, be planted in every major city across Canada. He loves the process of imagining, discerning, listening, and taking adventurous steps in following Jesus with others. He is also the Pastor of REUNION Church in Oakville, Ontario as well as…

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Lorie Hartshorn

Lorie Hartshorn, an esteemed international speaker, author, pastor, and former host of The 700 Club Canada TV Show. Lorie stands out for her commitment to spreading the teachings of Jesus and fostering spiritual growth. Lorie has shaped leaders globally with over two decades in education as a teacher, development director, and Director of Advancement for…

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Cheryl Weber

As the Director of Crossroads Cares, Journalist, Producer, Speaker and Television Host, Cheryl Weber has had the privilege of telling incredible stories of both need and life transformation from around the world. Her passion for justice and poverty alleviation has taken her from the top of Mount Kilimanjaro to some of the most desperate and…

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Coach Drew – December 20th

Dr. Andrew L. Blackwood, affectionately known as Coach Drew, is a proud father and devoted husband, living in the Greater Toronto Area. He earned a Master of Divinity in Counseling and holds a Doctorate of Ministry to Marriage and Family. He entered the Social Services Field in 2002 and has been meeting with Individuals, Couples,…

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Laura Loopstra – December 6th

Laura Loopstra is the owner of wellingtonandgrey.com, a boutique branding studio and blog. Laura specializes in building beautiful branding for her clients through personalized and custom graphic design. She has also been blogging for 6 years, with a focus on family fun, field trips, and recipes, and simple crafts that you can do with your kids. Laura lives in Mississauga with her husband Ryan and…

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Cheryl Hotchkiss – December 13th

I grew up in Southern Ontario and spent most of my years supporting my family’s dairy and beef farm until university. I have been working in the social justice advocacy field for 25 years with experience ranging from local community advocacy projects to international advocacy campaigns. My career began with Amnesty International Canada where I…

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