IDENTIFY | EQUIP | CONNECT
MAY 24, 2025
TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY
Langley, BC
PRESENTED BY
ABOUT
This is not your typical youth event. The goal of the WYS is to identify, equip, and connect our students. This event is for students grade 9-12. Youth pastors and youth leaders are welcome, and we encourage you to bring your student leadership team.
IDENTIFY
Have you ever noticed universities don’t wait until students arrive on campus to figure out their basketball or volleyball team? Neither should we.
Research consistently shows that the transition from high school to university and career is a crucial time for faith development. It’s a time when students either deconstruct their faith or construct a faith of their own. Those students who are equipped and connected going into university and career are often the ones who emerge not only with their faith intact but are sharing their faith with others.
EQUIP
The WYS is designed to help students with apologetics training so that they are better prepared for university and career. Equipping will take place through the main sessions and a host of different breakout sessions addressing a variety of key topics. These sessions will be recorded and made available to attendees and parents.
CONNECT
The WYS is designed to connect students with trusted Christian organizations and to introduce them to like-minded peers. This will aid in a better handoff and continued discipleship opportunities both during and after high school. As well, we are working on a database for students and parents for information on campus ministries, solid churches near campuses, gap year programs, summer ministry opportunities, scholarships, and much more.
WORSHIP
TROY LYDIATE
Troy Lydiate is a multifaceted artist, speaker, and Creative Director at Apologetics Canada, where he also serves as host of The AC Podcast. Operating under the artistic moniker Scribe Music, Troy has unveiled multiple studio albums, skillfully utilizing his music as a conduit to convey the gospel message. Embracing a mission to catalyze both cultural and global transformation, Troy's approach is firmly anchored in love, releasing hope by loving God and loving people.
ISAIAH FABER (POWFU)
Born and raised in Mission, BC with 3 younger siblings. Isaiah, commonly known as ‘Powfu,’ started making music in his bedroom with minimal equipment at the age of 14. In his senior year he started releasing music under the artist name ‘Powfu’ and found a rapid growing fanbase. Within his first few years of his music career he signed with a major label, gained millions of followers, and received billions of streams. He is now married, has a daughter, and continues to create new music while openly speaking about his faith in Jesus.
TWU WORSHIP TEAM
The TWU Worship Team is a collective of experienced leaders from the Trinity Western community, united by their desire to lead others into deep and transformative worship experiences. Trinity Western University seeks to be a catalyst for Christ-centred community and mission by inviting people into embodied, communal, global, and spiritually formative worship. Rooted in a rich history of live worship, our heart is to foster meaningful encounters with God through intentional gatherings.
MAIN SESSION SPEAKERS
WESLEY HUFF
Wesley is currently the Director of Central Canada for Apologetics Canada and has participated in numerous talks and interfaith dialogue events at universities and colleges across North America. He has been participating in public dialogues on issues of faith, belief, and religion for the last ten years.
ISAIAH FABER (POWFU)
Born and raised in Mission, BC with 3 younger siblings. Isaiah, commonly known as ‘Powfu,’ started making music in his bedroom with minimal equipment at the age of 14. In his senior year he started releasing music under the artist name ‘Powfu’ and found a rapid growing fanbase. Within his first few years of his music career he signed with a major label, gained millions of followers, and received billions of streams. He is now married, has a daughter, and continues to create new music while openly speaking about his faith in Jesus.
ALANZO PAUL
Alanzo is passionate about literature, philosophy and theology. His work primarily focuses on questions such as, ‘Why does God allow suffering and injustice?’ and ‘What is the meaning of life?’. Additionally, he enjoys exploring topics such as the Occult, identity, Gen Z, difficult passages in the Old Testament, and the case for the historical Jesus. He currently lives in the UK, pursuing a D.Phil at Oxford and runs a student ministry at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.
MARY JO SHARP
A former atheist who found faith, Mary Jo Sharp has navigated two distinct American cultures: the post-Christian Pacific Northwest and the evangelical Bible Belt. She is the author of the widely popular Bible study Why Do You Believe That? with LifeWay Christian Resources. Her most recent book with Zondervan, Why I Still Believe, reflects her dedication to clear communication and her passion for sharing profound truths about her faith journey.
SID KOOP
From camp speaker to local youth pastor to youth ministry professor, Sid Koop draws from over 25 years of youth ministry experience. He 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, The Coalition, Youth Worker Training Events, and Youth Ministry Coaching, and Consulting, equipping and encouraging thousands of youth workers each year.
ANDY STEIGER, PH.D
Andy Steiger is the founder and president of Apologetics Canada Ministries (AC). He passionately engages pressing issues related to our humanity from a Christian perspective. Andy has published widely from children’s books to the Supreme Court Law Review. His most recent book, Reclaimed: How Jesus Restores Our Humanity in a Dehumanized World was awarded runner up to evangelistic resource of the year. Andy is known for making complex theological and philosophical ideas understandable through the art of storytelling as seen in AC’s video resources. Between his 20 years of pastoral experience and a PhD from the University of Aberdeen, Andy brings both experience and research to his work. Andy currently lives in Abbotsford, British Columbia, with his wife, Nancy, and their two sons. Most weekends you’ll find the Steigers in the mountains or lakes of BC.
BREAKOUT SPEAKERS
MARKO ZOLOTAROV
Marko Zolotarov is a Ukrainian advocate and '25 political science graduate from Trinity Western University, passionate about integrating faith into public life. Having lived through the realities of war, Marko focuses on using faith, resilience, and advocacy. Through his journey, Marko will share how a holistic faith, rooted in the Gospel, can transform life's challenges into powerful opportunities and serve as a compelling testimony to the world.
BRYAN & BONNIE PUE
Bryan & Bonnie are co-founders of The Union Movement, a group that exists to help people find wholeness by presenting a gospel-centred, holistic approach to the topics of identity, sexuality, and relationships. We develop resources, speak at events, and support local churches and leaders who desire to cultivate healthy cultures.
ISAAC PAUL
Isaac holds a Masters Degree in Linguistics and Translation from the Canada Institute of Linguistics and has received training in Classical Arabic, Islamic law, and Qur'anic interpretation from the Hedayet Institute for Arabic Studies in Cairo Egypt. Isaac teaches seminars throughout BC in order to equip Canadian Christians to engage with people of other faiths in truth and love. He currently works as an international translation consultant based out of Western Canada.
LINDSAY MARTIN
Lindsay Martin has served with youth and young adults through church and camp ministries since 2008 and began her journey with Apologetics Canada at the first Leadership Summit in 2022. Having recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in History from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Lindsay has developed a passion for integrating her faith into academic study in secular spheres and sees education primarily as a tool for uncovering the truth of God in his world.
ALANZO PAUL
Alanzo is passionate about literature, philosophy and theology. His work primarily focuses on questions such as, ‘Why does God allow suffering and injustice?’ and ‘What is the meaning of life?’. Additionally, he enjoys exploring topics such as the Occult, identity, Gen Z, difficult passages in the Old Testament, and the case for the historical Jesus. He currently lives in the UK, pursuing a D.Phil at Oxford and runs a student ministry at the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics.
AVALON REIMER
Avalon Reimer is an Alpha Canada intern passionate about relational evangelism. With experience in cross-cultural missions and navigating faith in secular environments, Avalon enjoys helping others discover meaningful ways to share Jesus through authentic conversations.
MARY JO SHARP
A former atheist who found faith, Mary Jo Sharp has navigated two distinct American cultures: the post-Christian Pacific Northwest and the evangelical Bible Belt. She is the author of the widely popular Bible study Why Do You Believe That? with LifeWay Christian Resources. Her most recent book with Zondervan, Why I Still Believe, reflects her dedication to clear communication and her passion for sharing profound truths about her faith journey.
STEVE KIM
A follower of Christ with a heart for apologetics, Steve experienced a faith crisis in his early 20s due to intellectual undernourishment. Through this experience, he has come to see apologetics as the “intellectual care of the soul” and now feels a personal burden to walk with others who may be struggling with doubt and/or seeking sincerely. Steve holds a diploma in Worship Arts and a BA in Biblical Studies from Columbia Bible College in Abbotsford, BC. He has completed a master’s degree in Christian Apologetics through Biola University in La Mirada, CA. He began his PhD studies through the University of the Highlands and Islands in Scotland, exploring any proper limits of human enhancement.
A native of Korea, Steve now lives in the Edmonton area with his wife, Sharina, and two children, Maya and Tavin.
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VENUE
TRINITY WESTERN UNIVERSITY
22500 University Dr, Langley Twp, BC
SCHEDULE
This is an equipping session for parents. In this session, Andy Steiger, Sid Koop, and Phil Hills will be discussing how to prepare your child for life outside of high school. As well, we will be sharing and discussing a database of information, which Apologetics Canada created, on campus ministries, solid churches near campuses, gap year programs, summer ministry opportunities, scholarships, and much more.
There will be an opportunity to tour the TWU campus and ask questions for those parents who are interested.
Phil Hills has served ACSI Western Canada as Regional Director for 19 years.
- Loving God's Word - Wesley Huff
- Loving God's Goodness - Isaiah Faber
- Loving God When Life Gets Hard - Alanzo Paul
- How Can I Show the Bible is Trustworthy? - Wesley Huff
- How to Be a Christian on a Secular Campus - Lindsay Martin
- A Young Christian's Guide to Being Political without Getting Political - Marko Zolotarov
- What's a Simple Way to Demonstrate How Christianity and Science Work Together? - Andy Steiger
- How Do I Effectively Share My Faith? - Avalon Reimer
- To ChatGPT or Not to ChatGPT: How Can Christians Best Use AI in School and Life? - Steve Kim
- Explaining How Jesus is Different in a World of Religions - Isaac Paul
- Deconstructed: How to Help a Friend Reconstruct their Faith - Mary Jo Sharp
- My Social Dilemma: Navigating a TikTok Culture - Alanzo Paul
- The Rizz Bizz: Healthy Relationships & Dating - Bryan & Bonnie Pue
Lunch is included with registration and catered by Sodexo at TWU. This is a networking lunch where students can eat and meet with a variety of organizations from high school volunteer opportunities to university campus ministries. There is something for everyone.
Spanning the breadth of the TWU campus, this race will test your strength, wits, and team work. From rock walls to giant puzzles this will truly be an AMAZING race with AMAZING prizes for the winners.
- How Can I Show the Bible is Trustworthy? - Wesley Huff
- How to Be a Christian on a Secular Campus - Lindsay Martin
- A Young Christian's Guide to Being Political without Getting Political - Marko Zolotarov
- What's a Simple Way to Demonstrate How Christianity and Science Work Together? - Andy Steiger
- How Do I Effectively Share My Faith? - Avalon Reimer
- To ChatGPT or Not to ChatGPT: How Can Christians Best Use AI in School and Life? - Steve Kim
- Explaining How Jesus is Different in a World of Religions - Isaac Paul
- Deconstructed: How to Help a Friend Reconstruct their Faith - Mary Jo Sharp
- My Social Dilemma: Navigating a TikTok Culture - Alanzo Paul
- The Rizz Bizz: Healthy Relationships & Dating - Bryan & Bonnie Pue
Dinner is included as part of registration and will be a great time to connect with friends and make new ones.
- Loving People in Times of Doubt - Mary Jo Sharp
- Loving People with My Attention - Sid Koop
- Loving People as a Calling and an Identity - Andy Steiger
REGISTER
Early Bird
$55 Group Rate: $49 for groups of 5+
Expires Mar. 16
Regular
$70 Group Rate: $55 for groups of 5+
Available Mar. 17 - May 17
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes and yes! Youth pastors and youth workers are welcome to join their youth for this event. We particularly encourage churches to bring their student leadership team. Every attendee, including youth pastors and youth workers, must register.
Each main session ("Equip Session") will have three speakers giving brief presentations in a manner similar to TED Talks. There will be groups discussions and Q&A between the talks.
Yes. There is a waiver for attending this event and participating in the Amazing Race. The form will be emailed to you after registration.
Yes. Please reach out to us at [email protected] with any financial requests. Funding is not guaranteed but it is our goal to help everyone attend.
All parents are welcome even if you do not have a student attending the event. Space is limited. Please email us at [email protected] to secure a spot in this session.
Yes. All vehicles need a valid parking pass.
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