MissionFest Toronto
WEST Regional Conference
Upcoming Event
Speakers
Mark Jurgeneit, YWAM Muskoka
Mark and Jerrilyn Jurgeneit are the co-leaders of Youth With A Mission Muskoka. They have been working with YWAM for 10 years commencing in Kona, Hawaii and moving to Mangere, South Auckland to restart a YWAM campus in a predominantly Pacific Island and Maori community.[read more=”Read More” less=”Read Less”] Before joining YWAM Mark was a secondary school teacher and a real estate entrepreneur, looking for “diamond in the rough” properties for which he could design and build residential or vacation homes. He is currently co-director of YWAM Muskoka, President of Margis Investments Ltd. (commercial/industrial ownership and management), a mortgage broker and completing his real estate licensing. Mark has a passion to combine business and mission, using business as a vehicle to support missions, recognize business as a place that needs the gospel and to disciple youth to fulfill their God given destiny.[/read]
Jude Hodgson, Director of Communication and Operations, ICEJ
Jude has a sincere love of Israel and the Jewish people and has served on the Board of Directors of the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem, Canada Branch, as a member from 2005 and then Board Chair till 2010.Since September 2011 she has worked for ICEJ Canada as the [read more=”Read More” less=”Read Less”] Director of Communication and Operations. She also has focused on missions and communications in the field, as a consultant and speaker to various ministries and churches.[/read]
Dave Marttunen, Director of Fellowship International
The traumatic loss of their 9 year old son Jonathan resulted in Dave and Donna along with their daughters Sarah and Ruth, living 3 months in Pakistan in 1992. This experience morphed into an ongoing ministry of membercare, first to Pakistan, and then to Japan. While living in Jo’burg[read more=”Read More” less=”Read Less”] South Africa, in 2005, their membercare role expanded into the 20 fields operated by Fellowship International. Dave took on the role of Director of Fellowship International in 2014. Under his leadership the mission has refocused its vision and values and is now engaged in catalysing Disciple Making Movements on its fields.[/read]
John G. Denbok, Executive Director, SIM Canada
John is the Executive Director of SIM Canada, a century old catalyst for global mission bringing good news to hard places where people are living and dying without the gospel. A former businessman and entrepreneur, .[read more=”Read More” less=”Read Less”] John is passionate about mobilizing the Church for missions and seeing all of its gifts used for the Kingdom. He has been leading mission organizations for 20 years.[/read]
Rev. Olu Jegede, Sr Pastor, Christian Centre Church
Rev. Olu Jegede and his wife, Jennifer, have been ministering at Christian Centre, an inner city church located in the Jane and Finch neighbourhood, since 1992. Beginning as a youth ministry volunteer, Olu eventually felt called to leave his career in IT, become a full-time pastor, and move into the local community. In addition to local missions, [read more=”Read More” less=”Read Less”] Olu is also passionate about global missions. In response to the devastating earthquake in 2010, he has been taking a missions team yearly to Haiti to help bring resources and the hope of the Gospel. Olu holds a Masters in Theology from Tyndale University as well as a BSc in Computer Science. He and Jennifer have four incredible children – Nicholas, Abigail, Elijah and Elizabeth.[/read]
Melani Pyke, Visual Artist
Ever since she was a young child, Melani has had a God-given gift for reaching the lost and hurting through her art. She has been creating prophetic paintings in oil and acrylic for 25 years which are enjoyed by collectors worldwide and serve as reminders of God’s love for us. Melani has completed paintings on each of the 150 Psalms, highlights from the life of Jesus, the book of Proverbs, and many others. Her painting Giving and Receiving was awarded Honourable Mention [read more=”Read More” less=”Read Less”] in the 2018 Oakton Foundation International Visual Art Competion. Melani has completed dozens of wall murals, illustrated books, regularly exhibits her work throughout Niagara and the GTA, and teaches painting classes.
Melani also enjoys sharing the word of God through art by painting live during worship regularly at her home church and others, as well as competing in Art Battle live painting competitions, making it to the Canadian National tournament in July 2018.
Melani completed graphic design at Mohawk College as well as School of Illustration with YWAM, and has been on mission trips to BC Canada and Thailand. She currently lives in Crystal Beach Ontario with her husband and two daughters.[/read]
SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY RESCUE CAMBODIA
Marie Ens, Founder Rescue Cambodia
Missionary Marie Ens left the prairies of Canada for the tropical land of Cambodia in 1960. After 40 years of service to the Cambodian people, she was ‘invited to retire’ when she reached the age of 66. Instead, she chose to return to Cambodia where she could live simply on her pension. Now at 83 years [read more=”Read More” less=”Read Less”] of age, she has no plans to retire or return to Canada. She hopes to remain in Cambodia serving at Rescue Orphanage for many years to come. Marie has a deep passion for the people of Cambodia and is delighted to remain obedient to her calling to the end. [/read]
Children of Cambodia Dance Troup
PROGRAM & SCHEDULE
FRIDAY | OCTOBER 19, 2018
Conference OPENS
1:00pm | Registration Check-in | MAIN ENTRANCE
1:00pm – 10:00pm | Exhibit Showcase & Forum OPENS | ATRIUM & RIALTO HALL
1:30pm – 4:00pm | West Regional Pastors’ & Leadership ROUNDTABLE (by invitation ONLY) | I AM. CALLED. We Are Commissioned. | TIVOLI ROOM
6:00pm | SHOWCASE HALL SPEAKERS FORUM | CrossRoads Communications | RIALTO ROOM
7:00pm | SHOWCASE HALL SPEAKERS FORUM | International Christian Embassy Jerusalem (ICEJ) Canada| RIALTO ROOM
8:00pm | SHOWCASE HALL SPEAKERS FORUM | ELIC (English Language Institute/China)| RIALTO ROOM
9:00pm | SHOWCASE HALL SPEAKERS FORUM | Wycliffe Bible Translation| RIALTO ROOM
7:30pm – 10:00pm | YOUTH MISSION eNGAGE | Encouraged for Mission. Equipped for Mission. Engaged for Mission. | TIVOLI ROOM
(NOTE: YOUTH MISSION eNGAGE — FREE for Youth | Added bonus for Conference Registrants)
Youth Worship Service | Daniel & Amy Mutter
Encouraged for Mission | Nicki Coles, TWR Canada
Equipped for Mission | Corey McKenna, The Cross Current
Engaged for Mission | Mark & Aiden Jurgeneit, YWAM Muskoka
10:00pm | Exhibit Showcase & Forum CLOSES | ATRIUM & RIALTO HALL
SATURDAY | OCTOBER 20, 2018
9:00am | Registration Check-in | MAIN ENTRANCE
9:00am | Exhibit ShowCase & Forum OPENS | ATRIUM & RIALTO HALL | Note: Exhibit ShowCase Highlights on the Hour in RIALTO HALL
9:00am – 9:30am | Open Prayer & Worship | TIVOLI ROOM
10:00am – 11:30am | MissionTalk Plenary Sessions & Q&A – TRADITIONAL MISSIONS | TIVOLI ROOM
Disciple-making Disciples by Dave Marttunen, Fellowship International | 6 Ways To Reach God’s World by Verdell Goulding, OMF Canada | A Biblical Case For Sending by Celeb Rome, SIM Canada
11:00am | SHOWCASE HALL SPEAKERS’ FORUM | Kerith Retreats – Focus on the Family | RIALTO ROOM
11:30am – 1:00pm | MissionTalk Plenary Sessions & Q&A – ARTS IN MISSIONS | TIVOLI ROOM
BENTO BOX faith by Patty Kingsley | Changing Lives Through Visual Art by Melani Pyke
12:00pm | SHOWCASE HALL SPEAKERS’ FORUM |Intercede International | RIALTO ROOM
1:00pm | SHOWCASE HALL SPEAKERS’ FORUM |Rescue Cambodia | RIALTO ROOM
1:00pm – 2:00pm | Lunch Break
2:00pm – 5:00pm | MissionTalk Plenary Sessions & Q&A — Business As Mission (BAM), Media, Education and New Movements | TIVOLI ROOM
The whole BAM thing by Peter Shaukat | Reaching the World for Christ … with Media? by Nicki Coles, TWR Canada | Those who CAN…Teach! by Jolene Dykstra, ELIC
CHRISTIAN ZIONISM – BALANCED & BIBLICAL by Jude Hodgson, ICEJ Canada | Transforming Cities – Can God transform a city? by Brian Beattie, Freedom House, Church Brantford | Global Social Justice: International Health by Leanne Ferris, Medical Ministry International
2:00pm | SHOWCASE HALL SPEAKERS’ FORUM | SIM Canada | RIALTO ROOM
3:00pm | SHOWCASE HALL SPEAKERS’ FORUM | Global Outreach Mission| RIALTO ROOM
4:00pm | SHOWCASE HALL SPEAKERS’ FORUM | GFA World | RIALTO ROOM
5:00pm | SHOWCASE HALL SPEAKERS’ FORUM | Transformation Canada| RIALTO ROOM
5:00pm – 7:00pm | Dinner Break
7:30pm – 10:00pm | Worship & Dance Ministry Presentation by Children of Cambodia Dancers | TIVOLI ROOM
Closing MissionTalk Plenary & Panel Discussion | TIVOLI ROOM
The Rain is Coming! by Mark Jurgeneit, YWAM Muskoka | Missions 24/7
Fulfilling the Call to be an Everyday Missionary by Rev. Olu Jegede, Christian Centre Church | Long-term Missionaries. We Still Need Them! by John Denbok, SIM Canada | Canada~A Community of Nations Called to the Nations by Rev. Peggy Kennedy, Twin Silver Trumpets
10:00pm | Exhibit Showcase & Forum CLOSES | ATRIUM & RIALTO HALL
Conference CLOSES
EXHIBIT SHOWCASE PARTNERS
- Africa Inland Mission Intl (AIMINT.org)
- AIM (Action International Ministries) (https://www.actioninternational.org)
Cross Current Ministry (https://thecrosscurrent.com/)
- Toronto Christian Directory (www.TorontoChristianDirectory.com)
- CROSSWORLD (https://crossworld.org/)
- ELIC (elic.org)
- Focus On Family
- Global Recordings Network (http://globalrecordings.net/en/ca)
Global Aid Network (GAiN) (https://www.globalaid.net/)
INTERCEDE INTERNATIONAL (https://www.intercedenow.ca/)
- ICEJ (https://int.icej.org/)
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews of Canada (http://www.ifcj.ca)
- Trans World Radio (https://www.twr.ca/)
MEDAIR (http://www.medair.org)
- SCOTT MISSION (https://www.scottmission.com/)
TEACH BEYOND CANADA (https://teachbeyond.org/)
CAP CANADA (https://www.capcanada.org)
- CrossRoads Canada (http://www.crossroads.ca/)
- Christian Service Brigade Canada (http://christianservicebrigade.ca/)
CHP Canada (https://www.chp.ca/)
- GFA WORLD (https://www.gfa.ca/)
- Global Outreach Mission (https://www.missiongo.org/)
- IN Touch Canada (https://www.intouchcanada.org/)
- Jews For Jesus (http://jewsforjesus.ca/)
- Mission Ventures Canada (https://missionaryventures.ca/)
OPEN DOORS (https://www.opendoorsca.org/)
- PIONEERS (https://pioneers.ca/)
- Raptim Humanitarian Travel (https://www.raptim.org/)
Rescue Cambodia (https://www.rescuecambodia.org/)
SIM Canada (https://www.sim.ca/)
- The Raw Carrot Soup (http://therawcarrot.com/)
Turning Point with David Jeremiah (https://www.davidjeremiah.org)
- Wycliffe (https://www.wycliffe.ca/wycliffe/)
WEC Canada (https://wec-canada.org/)
Milton Area Restaurants & Fast Food
Kelsey’s – Chisholm Dr
Swiss Chalet – Market Dr
Mary Browns Chicken – Market Dr
Boston Pizza – Maple Ave (10 minute drive)
East Side Marios – Main & Thompson
Downtown Milton (Many others)
Tim Hortons
McDonalds
Wendy’s
Starbuck
Wendy’s
Harvey’s
Subways
Hotel Accommodations
Best Western | Milton, ON
161 CHISHOLM DR , MILTON, ON L9T4A6 | Phone: 905-875-3818
Preferred Guest Room Rates for MissionFest Toronto (Friday October 19, 2018)
Queen Size standard room – $104.99 per night
Double room – $114.99 per night
King Size standard room – $124.99 per night
King Size suite – $139.99 per night
BE SURE TO MENTION MISSIONFEST to get best rate!
Home2 Suites by Hilton Milton Ontario
8490 Parkhill Dr, Milton, ON L9T 9B3
2 Queens – $149 | 1 King – $139
Please MENTION MISSIONFREST to get the conference rate
YOUTH MISSION eNGAGE
FREE Youth Mission eNGAGE | Friday October 19 7:30 -10:00pm | TIVOLI ROOM
Encouraged for Mission. Equipped for Mission. Engaged for Mission.
(NOTE: YOUTH MISSION eNGAGE — FREE for Youth | Added bonus for Conference Registrants)
Youth Mission eNGAGE PROGRAM
SPONSORS
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MISSION PRAYER NETWORK
Join us in partnership as we pray for Mission(s) together
James 5:16 The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
Prayer is a key to ensuring the successful vision and purpose for MissionFest.
[read more=”Read More” less=”Read Less”]The calling for every Christian in whatever sphere of influence that God has placed them; be it in the home, workplace, schools, creative arts, government, marketplace, church or in the various destinations of missions is to be fueled and connected through prayer.
NOTE: There will be ongoing prayer for the conference in a designated Prayer room /[/read]
PARKING
FREE on-site parking
VOLUNTEERS
Attention All Volunteers
We welcome all volunteers through our Online Registration. Thank you for your interest in volunteering for MissionFest.
The high needs areas for MissionFest conference have been for Ushers,
[read more=”Read More” less=”Read Less”]Parking Attendants & medical personal including First Aid workers.
MissionFest Toronto asks that you would read our statement of faith before filling out the volunteer registration. Below is the Department List with descriptions, skills and notes on each area.
Please read through and choose which departments you feel would best fit your skills and talents.
Volunteer Training Meetings are typically announced well in advance of the event.
Should you have any questions regarding volunteering please email our us at volunteer@missionfest.org[/read]