Meet Our 2026 Speakers

Ruth Clarence - Preschool
Rev. Ruth Clarence, B Ed, BTh is an elementary school teacher, a Christian education director for 30 years, former Pastor’s wife and counsellor. She is married to Simon and lives in Devon, Alberta. She has two grown young adult children and four adorable grandchildren.
Mrs. C, as she is affectionately known, has been conducting preschool ministry at Sonrise Camp for many years and loves interacting with the precious 2-5 year olds teaching them to know and love Jesus. ❤️
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Heather Greiner & Brittani Whitehead- Children's Church
This duo will be teaching in the Children's Tab
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Mark McKnight
Rev. Mark McKnight
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Kim Croker
This talented group will be providing worship music in the adult tab
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Savannah Breitkreitz - Barrhead Bethel
Worship Band

Sean Gurnsey
Sean Gurnsey is a professional Voice Actor and Youth Pastor from Yellowhead County, Alberta. He's worked in a variety of ministry roles with youth and young adults since he was saved in his late teens. His story is a testimony of God's amazing grace, and he's always more than happy to share it with you!
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Larissah Lashley
Pastor Larissah Lashley

Jason Small
Rev. Jason Small serves as the Superintendent of the Western Ontario District of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (PAOC), overseeing more than 330 churches, 1,200 credential holders, four retreat centre campgrounds, and a Bible college.
Before stepping into this role, Jason was the Director of the New Churches Network, where he helped plant churches across Ontario. He also served as the Northern Regional Director, providing care for churches in Northern Ontario and coordinating First Nations ministry.
Prior to his work with in the PAOC office, Jason and his wife, Carla, planted a church in Waterdown, Ontario, pastored a church in Northern Ontario, and served as missionaries in Hong Kong. He has a deep love for the church in all its expressions and is passionate about helping people step into God’s best for their lives. Jason leads by serving, encouraging, and empowering others to become leaders. He is especially inspired when people explore new and creative ways to share the love of Jesus.
Jason and Carla live in Barrie, Ontario. Their adult children, daughter Grace, son Caleb, and daughter-in-law Daniela, are attending university. In his free time, Jason enjoys riding motorcycles, playing hockey, and downhill skiing.
