Senior High Retreat 2023

Grant is a philosophy professor at Briercrest College. In his preaching and teaching, Grant loves opening up new perspectives and rediscovering old ones, and finding connecting points between the Gospel and culture. Though he might prefer to be on the basketball court, most days you can find Grant with a cup of coffee and a book. Grant and his wife Rosalyn are parents of three children.

Elisa  lives in Edmonton, Alberta where she serves as Youth Pastor at Beulah Alliance Church. Elisa graduated from Vanguard College with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology, majoring in Youth Ministry. Growing up as a pastor's kid, Elisa was able to develop a deep love for the church and leading the next generation in what it means to be the body of Christ. Her blunt humour, obscure Sunday-school references, stories of her childhood as a Pastor's Kid, and as a result of said upbringing, her expressed love for the Church makes her messages truly memorable.

(nee Garner). Currently I am a volleyball coach, teacher & I work as a local missionary with Athletes in Action. My passion is walking with people as they bring faith and sport together. God made sport, we get to enjoy it, yet it doesn't define who we are one bit.  God is the only one who can define us. We have Nothing to Prove, as we already have a seat at the table with the Creator of the Universe.

Patrick is currently in his third year of the Christian Ministry program at Briercrest College. He works at Victory Church in Moose Jaw, SK. He is very passionate about sparking revival wherever he goes.

Kolten has used his love for Jesus, His people, and music to serve as Worship Pastor In Edmonton for the past 5 years. Kolten desires to have others fall more and more in love with Jesus through his music and ministry. As a person with a passion for songwriting and sharing the truth of Jesus, Kolten has found ways to use creativity and music to spread the reality of God's Kingdom to those around him.

Drew is a former missionary who lived abroad for nearly 7 years before returning stateside to get married. He is married with a daughter and another on the way. Drew loved his time living in other nations getting to see other cultures and see God intertwined in it all. He and his family are spending time in the US before they will eventually move overseas to live long-term in Africa sharing the Gospel full time.

Hey y'all! My name is Ashten Miller and I am a third year biblical studies student from Yorkton, Saskatchewan. I am a huge Bible nerd and I love LOVE all things outdoors! You can catch me in my free time surfing behind a boat, going on hikes, climbing in the gym, or reading a book. I am looking forward to seeing all your lovely faces and hearing your stories!

I am a Psychology student here at Briercrest. I grew up going to Ignition youth group at the Weyburn Free Methodist Church. I was always unsure of how to trust God when I couldn't see or understand Him. Now even when I can't see God moving and I get impatient waiting for Him to answer me, I know that He has a bigger plan and He wants me to be an active part of it.

Known as one of the friendliest people in the industry, Mike Gordon is also one of the most booked speakers in North America with almost 3000 speaking engagements to date. As an ordained pastor with 8 years of post-secondary education, Mike has found a way to combine theology and comedy which has made him one of the most unique Bible communicators in the world. During his years speaking, he has spoken at churches in places like Jerusalem to Christian music festivals in the middle of nowhere. Today Mike is currently a speaker with JRA in Nashville who also represents Skillet, For King and Country, Casting Crowns and more.

Katy is a student at Briercrest Seminary working towards her MA in Biblical Languages and Exegesis. Originally from Balgonie, SK, Katy now works at Norquay Covenant Church in Norquay, SK, doing youth and worship ministry. Jesus has totally changed her life through summer camp, bible school, and even YouthQuake! She is passionate about Scripture, music, camp, her family and friends, and most importantly- helping others find their place within God's people.

While currently on Paternity leave, Daniel formerly served as the Minister of Youth, Local Outreach, and Young Adults at Westside Church in Vancouver. Daniel now lives in Moose Jaw, SK with his Wife Elise and their twin baby girls Gwenyth and London

You may know AJ as the speaker from the YQ at Home video series. AJ has a deep passion for seeing youth and young adults be shaped by the Bible. He grew up in a pastor's family and after spending some time in Toronto and Vancouver, he settled down here in Caronport, Saskatchewan. For 15 years he has lead things like Youth Quake, our high school chapel program, and the Recruitment office. Over these years AJ has also travelled Canada as a youth speaker. He currently serves as the Vice-President of External Relations for Briercrest. A's wife Cheryl is a teacher here at Briercrest Christian Academy and they have 3 great kids. You could also say he likes shoes and the Toronto Maple Leafs

From speaker to youth pastor to youth ministry professor, to youth ministry volunteer, Sid has been involved in youth ministry for over 25 years. Sid Koop is the Executive Director of the Youth Worker Community where he and his team are dedicated to equipping, empowering, and relationally supporting youth workers to help the next generation know Jesus. YWC is shaping ministry to adolescents in Canada through digital resources, consulting, leadership development, and youth worker training events, equipping and encouraging thousands of youth workers each year. Currently, his "most important" contract is working for his wife at Green Bay Bible Camp as the Director of Leadership Development and Discipleship for the summer staff and campers.