Now the Lead Pastor of Restoration Church, Pastor Sergio Najarro first answered his call to serve in late 2004 after traveling to Latin America, where he felt God’s call to expand on the ministerial work of his father’s Spanish-speaking congregation. Restoration Church now operates independently as a church-plant, and purposes to shake the world with God’s presence, see a massive harvest of lives saved, and to be part of the end-time generation that will usher in the second coming of Jesus.

James Fam joined the ministry team at Coastal Church after leaving a successful career as a professional engineer working at Translink. James completed his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering and Masters degree at UBC, and has been active in campus ministry for over a decade.

Shane and Rachel Johnston lead CLA Coquitlam campus with a vision to see those far from God find and follow Jesus. They are parents of a baby girl (Aviya) and expect to one day add to their family through adoption. Christian Life Assembly is a church that meets in multiple campuses around British Columbia. Their desire is to be a life-giving church where people can connect with God and experience His presence and power in a real way. They believe that what God has been doing among us in changing lives, restoring families, and building audacious faith is just the beginning!

Helen and John planted Victory Christian Centre (today called Relate Church) in 1986, after John left his prosperous dental practise to become a full-time pastor. Helen and John are passionate about building people and families, equipping the next generation to live life well. As a couple they host the television program Relate with John and Helen, an interactive magazine-format talk show that gives insight and wisdom on relationships in a humorous, real and practical way.

International rock artist Manafest (real name: Chris Greenwood) knows the saying well; his uphill climb began at age five when his father committed suicide. Years of childhood insecurity and fear gave way to a promising skateboarding career, but then an injury took that away, too. Music soon filled the void, and it would prove to be a perfect fit. Putting words to driving rhythms gave Chris a way to be a visible light.

Sarah Bessey is a blogger-turned-author whose newly released book, Jesus Feminist, critically analyzes the Scriptures and church practices that are still often used against gender equality, as well as advocates for more diverse experiences and female leadership positions to become part of the contemporary church.

Regen Speaker - August 13, 2014

Koby and his wife Jenna are Relate Kids & Relate Generations Pastors from Relate Church in Surrey. www.relatechurch.ca

Now the Lead Pastor of Restoration Church, Pastor Sergio Najarro first answered his call to serve in late 2004 after traveling to Latin America, where he felt God’s call to expand on the ministerial work of his father’s Spanish-speaking congregation. Restoration Church now operates independently as a church-plant, and purposes to shake the world with God’s presence, see a massive harvest of lives saved, and to be part of the end-time generation that will usher in the second coming of Jesus.