National Evangelism Conference
National Evangelism Conference
Be inspired and equipped through powerful teaching, practical breakout sessions, worship, prayer, and fellowship—all focused on sharing the hope of Jesus across Canada.
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Guest Speakers
Dr. Bill Hogg
President,
Message Canada
Jess DiSabatino
Lead Pastor,
Journey Church, Calgary
Chris Stevens
National Director of Community Engagement, Message Canada & Lead Pastor, Neighbours Church Ottawa
Thom Braun
Lead Pastor,
New Hope Church, Niagara
Bill is a leading evangelist, missiologist, conference speaker, and church planter with a passion to see Canada reached for Jesus.
Jess DiSabatino is the Lead Pastor of Journey Church in Calgary, serving a diverse congregation of over 800. Passionate about ministry, social justice, and transformational leadership, she co-founded MySafeWork, earning a Governor General’s Award in 2017. Jess serves on multiple ministry boards and lives in Calgary with her husband, Dave, and four children.
Chris holds degrees in theology, business, and psychology, and was named a Canadian "Top 35 Christian Leader Under 35." Recognized by the mayors of Ottawa and Waterloo, he has planted and led multi-site, multi-language churches, along with key pastoral, church planting, and refugee networks across Canada.
Pastor Thom is a gifted, authentic communicator dedicated to teaching God's Word with passion. He has devoted his life to building a church environment that equips and launches successive generations for radical service to Christ.
Daniel Eduardo
National Director,
Message Brazil
Daniel Eduardo is an evangelistic preacher based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with his wife, Emily. After a decade leading the Christian indie-pop band Brightline, he now serves as National Director of The Message Brasil. Passionate about youth and creative mission, Daniel produces music as Lusitano and is an aspiring Ironman.
Doreen Katto
Pastor, Spirit of Life Church & Executive Director, Samaritan House Ottawa
Rev. Doreen Katto is the founder and Executive Director of Samaritan House Ottawa, supporting refugees in rebuilding their lives in Canada. She also serves as Lead Pastor of Spirit Life Miracle Centre, dedicated to demonstrating Christ’s love through compassionate, transformative service that restores dignity and hope.
Fraz Mirza
Itinerant Minister &
Evangelist PAOC
Fraz Mirza is an ordained minister, itinerant evangelist, and financial advisor. Raised Muslim, he encountered Christ at eighteen and holds degrees from Masters College and McMaster Divinity College. With 17 years in ministry, Fraz equips churches to stay mission-focused, share their faith, and experience God’s power and presence.
Jim Beaulne
Workplace Evangelist
Jim Beaulne is an Ottawa-based financial leader with 35 years of experience overseeing 50 Eastern Canada offices. Overcoming a traumatic childhood and a near-fatal accident, Jim surrendered his life to Christ, finding deep healing. Today, he inspires others to walk in their God-given calling as redeemed, unstoppable leaders.
Shayla Triemstra
Associate & Worship Pastor, Neighbours Church
Since 2008, Shayla has served in vocational ministry, with roots in worship leading dating back to the late 1990s. Passionate about drawing people into God’s presence, she serves at Neighbours Church by leading worship and sharing messages from the pulpit.
Patrick Narcisse
Jimmy Ntagabo
Advance French Ambassador, Message Canada, Moncton
Lead Pastor,
Peace Tower Church
Patrick Narcisse serves as French Ambassador for Message Canada, evangelist with the French Baptist Union, and Interim Pastor of Bonne Nouvelle Moncton. Trained in church planting, he has served in missions across Canada, Cameroon, and Haiti. Patrick is an MDiv student at Acadia Divinity College, husband, father, and grandfather.
Pastor Jimmy Ntagabo serves as Lead Pastor of Peace Tower Church in Ottawa. Passionate about cultivating a Spirit-filled, Christ-centered community, he is dedicated to leadership, discipleship, and local engagement—equipping believers to share the Gospel and live boldly on mission.
Brian Muhewezi-Banyweine
Minister, Worship,
Spirt of Life Church
Brian has served in ministry for eight years, finding immense joy in worship music. Passionate about drawing others into God's presence, he uses music to help people experience the depth of God's love.
Chris Byberg
Executive Director,
National House of Prayer
Chris has served as Director of the National House of Prayer (NHOP) alongside his wife, Marilyn, since 2021. NHOP is dedicated to praying for Canada and its leaders according to 1 Timothy 2:1–4. Chris firmly believes prayer and evangelism go hand in hand to lead others to salvation.
Marilyn Byberg
Executive Director,
National House of Prayer
Marilyn Byberg serves as co-Executive Director of the National House of Prayer in Ottawa alongside her husband, Chris. Drawing on years of pastoral leadership, she equips individuals and churches to pray intentionally for their communities and nation. Married over 42 years, Marilyn treasures time with her four children and three grandchildren.
Eden Stevens
Student Leader, Athletes in Action, Carleton University
Eden holds a BCom in accounting with Golden Key honours from Carleton University. She serves on the student leadership team for Carleton Athletes in Action and previously spent four years as the youth pastor at Neighbours Church.