Our working lunch break will take place from 12:00–1:30pm.
Lunch boxes and drinks will be provided. During this time, attendees are invited to pick up their lunch, take a short break, use the washrooms if needed, and then head to the breakout session room of their choice.
Breakout room locations will be clearly marked throughout the church, and attendees are also welcome to ask any member of our team for directions or assistance.
We ask breakout speakers to begin their session at approximately 12:20pm and finish around 1:20pm. This will allow attendees enough time to return to the main session area before the conference resumes at 1:30pm.
Date
May 23, 2026
Time
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Location
Edmonton (Meadowlands Baptist Church)
Investment
$40 (includes all sessions + food)
Brian Hunter and
Pastor Kevin Williams
(MEADOWS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
Operating a Christian School: Need, Start-Up, Structure, and Challenges
Explore the growing need and unique opportunities for Christian education through the real-life story of launching and operating an accredited independent school in Alberta. This session will cover practical insights on start-up, leadership structure, partnerships, and the challenges of building a Christ-centered school that supports both churches and families.
Bios:
Pastor Kevin Kevin - Kevin and his wife, Holly, moved to Edmonton in 2007 to serve as Associate Pastor of Meadowlands Baptist Church. After five years of ministry in Edmonton, Kevin served as a senior pastor in the United States. In 2015, he returned to Meadowlands as Senior Pastor. Pastor Kevin’s passion is to encourage and equip God’s people through clear practical teaching from the Bible. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Studies and a Master of Divinity. Kevin and Holly have four children.
Keith Penner (AISCA)
Starting an Independent School: Registered vs. Accredited
This breakout session will explore the key differences between Registered and Accredited independent schools, including the benefits, challenges, and regulatory requirements of each model. Participants will gain an overview of the application process, expected timelines, and important considerations for those interested in starting an independent school.
Bios:
Pastor Kevin Kevin - Kevin and his wife, Holly, moved to Edmonton in 2007 to serve as Associate Pastor of Meadowlands Baptist Church. After five years of ministry in Edmonton, Kevin served as a senior pastor in the United States. In 2015, he returned to Meadowlands as Senior Pastor. Pastor Kevin’s passion is to encourage and equip God’s people through clear practical teaching from the Bible. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Pastoral Studies and a Master of Divinity. Kevin and Holly have four children.
John Hilton -O’Brien (Parents for Choice) Christian Advocacy
Christian Advocacy
How to Advocate for Christian Schools and Values, from your children's schools to the Legislature. This breakout session will help attendees explore practical ways to engage in advocacy — from everyday involvement to political action. Together, we will identify key issues participants are passionate about and discuss meaningful ways to bring change within their communities and spheres of influence.
Bio:
John Hilton-O'Brien is a philosopher, and formerly a social worker. He was on the founding board of the Wildrose Party, and served as President. He helped to found Parents for Choice in Education 14 years ago, and currently serves as its Executive Director. His track record includes many items in provincial policy, as well as advocacy for individuals and schools.
Dr Nathanael King (CMI)
From Genesis Onward: Equipping Families with a Biblical Worldview
Creation and Evolution offer competing versions of the history of the earth. Can both be true? How do we know which to believe? Why does it matter? This talk explains how the two histories are not compatible with each other, and shows how biblical history is a better match for the evidence.
Amy Davison (Mama Bear Apologetics)
TBD
TBD
Bios:
Amy is an Air Force veteran turned apologist with Mama Bear Apologetics. She received her MA in Christian Apologetics from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and writes on biblical sexuality, cultural challenges to Christianity, and equipping parents to raise warriors in the faith. When she isn’t writing, she and her husband are busy raising 3 boys and a little girl in a little house in North Texas.
