Born in Kelowna, Matt has been called and lead by the presence of Jesus to a life of radical surrender. Through suffering Jesus has preserved Matt for and to Himself. Consumed by God’s heart for British Columbia and the nations, he is committed to one thing: seeing Jesus loved, known, and experienced in your life. He carries the heart of the Father, reminding the bride of Jesus it is “not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit declares the Lord.” (Zech 4:6) 

Matt is opening the conference Thursday night at General Session One. Matt and his wife Melissa pastor Centre Church in Vancouver.

Born in Indonesia, as a missionary kid, James has consistently felt a passion to see the bride of Christ ignited in His presence. Released to bring Jesus to the world! James carries a mission to show people the reality of Jesus being a real person who can be followed, known, and experienced!

James is the Executive Director of Mission Central and is preaching Friday Morning at General Session Two along with Greg Musselman. James will also be closing General Session Seven, the Encounter night.

Ryan carries the precision and accuracy of Jesus’ heart. This leads people to lay everything aside for one thing, to love, follow and be with Jesus. Jesus’ leadership is Ryan’s greatest goal for the next generation! Jesus has given Ryan a message for them. The next generation will want the presence of Jesus over all and be at the core of BC’s next revival!

Ryan is preaching at the Friday Night Youth Rally (General Session Four). Ryan and his wife, Sara, co-pastor Church Untitled in Vancouver. 

With the heart of Elijah and the longing of David, Steve Schroeder takes you to the waters’ edge of faith into a vision of hope you didn’t know you could have. Over decades, Steve’s consistent love for leaders has dug wells within people’s lives which continue to keep souls watered today. His desire is to be with His Lord and see every generation made strong.

Steve and his dad, Harvey, have laid a blueprint that many are walking in without knowing it. On Saturday afternoon, they will impart wisdom and inspiration from over 80 years of ministry experience at a special seminar.

Steve co-leads Mission Central and is on the board. 

Greg’s heart reflects the apostle Paul’s. Like Paul’s overseeing call over Jesus' churches, Greg’s love and encouragement is sent to the persecuted and martyred bride of Christ. Greg’s passion is to equip the church to suffer with Jesus, to be strengthened by the Lord Himself, and be ready to die with Him. Greg and His wife share their all to Jesus in a way that will inspire you to see what’s possible when you say “yes.” Greg is a part of the team at Voice of the Martyrs and on the board of Mission Central.

He is preaching during the school field trip day and preaching the closing General Session Seven on Saturday night. 

After serving Youth for Christ for 15 years along with his wife Melissa, Adam experienced an encounter with Jesus. The Lord's affection and direction led him to create a multi-organizational initiative aimed at igniting mission across Canada.

Adam knows Jesus the same way He is described in Acts 10:38: “…anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power, He went about doing good, and healing all who were oppressed.”

He is the Executive Director of Disciple a City, and passionately committed to catalyzing revival and making disciples in our nation. Adam is equipping students on Thursday (school field trip attendees only) and is equipping attendees Friday afternoon (registration required) to go share the Gospel during the conference in the city of Chilliwack. Read more here.

He is preaching Saturday morning at General Session Five.

Hear firsthand stories of God’s love and power from experienced missionaries at the afternoon General Sessions on Friday and Saturday. Watch this space for updates on panel guests—or just register, and you’ll get the updates via email!

About the host: Chris served for several years in church ministry, helping leaders of different teams stay productive together, and building relationships between various marketplace ministries. He wants to see the whole body of Christ healthy, effective, and connected. He, his wife Tiffany, and their three children recently left many of the things that were familiar in order to follow the Lord’s call—the only catch is that the Lord hasn’t explained all the details yet. Chris now serves by connecting and resourcing the missionary agencies of Mission Fest.