Location: JAG Soundhouse Main Stage with Chris Chase

Each of us have been tasks with preaching the good news to everyone (Mark 16:15) and making disciples (Matthew 28:19), right? So how can we do this and not make Jesus look like someone to avoid and the church as a scary place to join. Is the gospel meant to be cool? Purposefully divisive? How do we step out in faith, stand on the Father’s business and stay connected to the mission of Christ without becoming odd in the process? Let’s talk about it together.

 Location: George Street United Church Basement (Young Adults) with Nelly Latchman

How to reconcile trusting in God, while knowing He never fails, and yet feeling like He kinda failed you. Life isn’t rainbows and sunshine, we know this, but how do we hold space for disappointment while holding onto Jesus’ faithfulness? In this workshop, Nelly will share parts of her story as well as how she held on to faith during some disappointing times. 

Location: JAG Soundhouse Balcony with Tiffanie Rowley

So you’ve said YES to following Christ - but have you actually read the fine print? Do you really know what following Him requires? In our current cancel culture of being shut down for saying and doing what others don’t agree with…would Christ ever “cancel” you? Join me for a hands-on, transparent exploration of the Bible. With literal highlighters and paper in hand, we’ll dig into the fine print of discipleship - examining what it truly means to follow Jesus.  Come ready to challenge your assumptions, ask bold questions, and see what Scripture really says about being His disciple.

Location: George Street United Church Sanctuary with Jeremy Nippard

Some people want to be influencers. Some people just want a moderate amount of happiness and peace. Ever since he was 12, Jeremy has wanted to be a saint, to actually live like Jesus before he dies. If Christianity is true, it seems like it should be possible. If you’d like to join him in his quest, cheer him on, or just enjoy a good story with some practical takeaways for your everyday Christian life, this session is for you.

Location: JAG Soundhouse Main Stage with Chris Chase

Are you an influencer? Potential podcaster? Theology police officer? A mirror image of your favourite celebrity ministry crush? Or something else entirely? Is your leadership based on a mentor? A movement? Or is it a mishmash of things. All of those things are fine if your foundation is first built on knowing who you are in Jesus. Once that’s known, whatever your status or job is, you’ll hopefully do it with the right heart and process. This talk is designed to help us relearn our identity in Christ, reframe our leadership output and recharge our impact in our communities.

 Location: George Street United Church Basement (Young Adults) with Nelly Latchman

“Excuse me sir, do you have a moment to talk about our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ?” and other strategies to share your faith that may have a better impact. In this workshop, Nelly will share about her experience as a local missionary in a Canadian University context and what “living on mission” and “evangelism” can look like without chasing anyone down.

Location: JAG Soundhouse Balcony with Jeshuran Beadle

When you hear God’s Global Mission, what comes to mind? Distant countries, Global Workers, or maybe something that feels far from your world? The truth is, from Genesis to Revelation, God’s heartbeat has always been for the nations and there’s a role for you in it! In this workshop, we’ll unpack the Bible’s biggest theme in a way that’s real, practical, and unforgettable. Expect inspiring Global Worker stories, interactive challenges, and a few surprises that will help you see how God’s global mission is not far out of reach, it needs and includes you in it.

Location: George Street United Church Sanctuary with David Kentie

In 2 Timothy 3:16, Paul argues that the Bible is essential for followers of Jesus to read. But how can we trust the Bible and know what it says is true? Many atheists and social media influencers have made challenging claims about the Bible, often arguing that it is historically inaccurate, contradictory, and that some books were left out and kept secret by Church leaders. Are these claims true? This session will explore such questions and provide a path for Christians to trust the Bible and determine whether the Biblical and theological claims made by scholarly and social media critics are accurate.