Speakers and Band

Ben woodman

After ten years as a youth pastor and speaker, Ben joined Jay at Alpha Canada to create and host the Alpha Youth Series. He currently devotes his time to coaching youth workers, speaking, and creating content to help make faith come alive for youth, kids, and adults. Ben has a joy and enthusiasm for life that is infectious. He and his wife, Melissa live in Vancouver. Find him on Instagram at @benwoodman.

sanctus worship

Sanctus Church Worship is the touring team from the Durham-based, Sanctus Church. They are passionate about seeing the Lord move and encounter individuals as they lift the name of Jesus through song. SCW embodies the expression of what God is doing in the local church, incorporating all generations and cultures into a unified sound, bringing together the current popular worship anthems with timeless classics the church has sung for decades. The team has answered the call to write and record original worship songs since 2017, with their latest singles released in 2023. We know the ministry of Sanctus Church Worship will bless you at this event.

jason ballard

Jason is a church planter and pastor of the Way Church in Vancouver, Canada. A few years ago, he helped create the Alpha Youth Series and hired his old youth pastor, Ben, to come work with him. Jason also leads the Canadian Christian Leaders Network (CCLN) and hosts the CCLN podcast which helps create resources to serve the church in Canada and around the world. When he is not speaking at events, creating content, and working to inspire and equip leaders, you can find him at home with his wife, Rachael, and three kids. Find him on Instagram at @jasonaballard.