Last updated: 2001/09/05

Phil Callaway -- Plenary Speaker An award winning author and speaker, Phil Callaway is known worldwide for his humourous yet perceptive look at the Christian life. He is the best-selling author of six books, including I Used to Have Answers -- Now I Have Kids, Making Life Rich Without Any Money, Honey, I Dunked the Kids, and Who Put the Skunk in the Trunk? Callaway is editor of Prairie Bible Institute's Servant magazine, which he started in 1988 with the goal of encouraging, edifying and educating Christians. One of Phil's greatest joys is helping others laugh and learn about the things that matter most. "The only thing better than Phil's humour is his honesty. Phil is, quite possibly, the funniest Canadian alive." -- Martha Bolton, Bob Hope's joke writer Debbie Palsky -- Children's Track Debbie Palsky has worked with children as a volunteer, a parent, and on several church staffs. She has a passion for coaching those who work with children. Her sessions will encourage and challenge you to be your best for God. She is currently the Children's Ministry Director at Bow Valley Alliance Church in Calgary and coaches children's workers across Alberta. Jay and Brenda Gould -- Youth Track Jay and Brenda Gould are assistant pastors at The Garden Foursquare Church in Calgary. They are responsible for the youth and young adult ministry and are also involved in the music ministry. The Garden, in partnership with the Foursquare Outreach Society, recently completed a community focused family resource centre that includes a food bank, clothing bank, and a fantastic youth centre. Jay and Brenda have a passion for outreach and believe it is the church's role to be community focused first. Mary Reimer (Alpha) -- Adult Track As an Alpha Advisor in Winnipeg and the coordinator of Alpha in her church, Mary brings a wealth of Alpha experience. She has been involved in eight night time Alphas, as well as daytime and Campus Alphas, and has been instrumental in the growth and success of Alpha in her church. Mary is an Associate Pastor at Fort Garry Mennonite Brethren in Winnipeg, Manitoba where she oversees Worship, Small Groups, Women's Ministries and the Alpha course.