Centre Street Church, Calgary, 3900 2 St NE
Join up to 650 people in Calgary at the Spark Business Leaders Conference on May 27th and 28th, 2026 and make the most of all you put into your business for legacy, impact, vitality, and life.
In conjunction with LeaderImpact, a ministry of Power to Change, we’re inviting you to a deeply invigorating experience that infuses the Gospel into your leadership, your money, and your success.
Why am I here? Who do I serve: myself or God? What is my purpose? And what will my platform be?We are focusing on sparking a movement in Canada of gospel patronage and marketplace ministry.
At Spark, the talks and mastermind workshops are motivational and practical, led by world-class entrepreneurs and philanthropists:
Shift your hearts relationship with money in service to God and break free of the lifestyle trap Steward your assets, wealth, and energy with a Gospel heart in a culture that prizes ego and self-idolatry Set your business up to balance ambition, drive, and growth with generosity, humility, grace, and family Elevate your leadership by recognizing you are second in command of your business—with God as the CEO We want to see leaders in the Church go from chasing the secular "Success to Significance" glide path, to the next level of Submission, Stewardship, Servanthood, and Surrender.
The business, philanthropic, and faith leaders at Spark are our proving ground. Together we’ll form a cohort of possibility and potential, encouraging each other in community.
Founder and Chairman of Capital III, Founder of Enterprise Stewardship, Owner at Electrex, Inc. and Seat King
Country music artist, Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer, Founder of #NotInMyCity that combats human trafficking
Former MP & Leader of the Opposition, Former Minister of International Trade, Minister of Public Safety
MLA for Chestermere-Strathmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Affordability and Utilities
Founder and President of the Ezra Institute for Contemporary Christianity
Co-Founders and Integrator at VAUSA, Army Ranger Veteran (Brett)
Animator, Illustrator, Writer, Producer, Director, Co-Founders at Hartman House
Campus Pastor - CPC and Men's Discipleship Director at Summit Church Capital Hills Campus, NC
MLA for Lacombe-Ponoka, serves on the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, and the Standing Committee on Families and Communities
On stage, at the table, and in practical, firelighting conversations, our Facilitators have deep experience rallying like-minded people and making the most of our time together.
Director of Development at Teen Challenge Canada
Former MP & Leader of the Opposition, Former Minister of International Trade, Minister of Public Safety
Country music artist, Canadian Country Music Hall of Famer, Founder of #NotInMyCity that combats human trafficking
| TIME | ACTIVITY | PROGRAM | SPEAKERS |
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| TUESDAY MAY 26 |  |
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| 6:00pm – 10:00pm |  |
Welcome Reception & Light Appetizers with special thanks to Speakers, Volunteers, and Supporting Donors | (Closed event) |
| WEDNESDAY MAY 27 | |
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| 7:00am |  |
Registration Open | |
| 7:00am & 7:30am |  |
Shuttle to Centre Street Church from The Westin Hotel | |
| 7:15am |  |
Breakfast | |
| 8:15am |  |
Morning Worship | Joy Robinson |
| 8:35am |  |
The Purpose of Spark | Jonathan Lewis introduce Conference and Jennie Nadeau as MC |
| 8:45am |  |
Session 1: The Theological Importance of Marketplace Ministry | Dr. Rev Joe Boot |
| 9:30am | |
Session 2: Three forms of Capital: Economic, Social & Spiritual Capital and Their Importance | Pete Ochs |
| 10:15am |  |
Coffee, Tea, Snack Break | |
| 10:30am | |
Introduction to Gospel Patronage | Jennie Nadeau |
| 10:40am | |
Session 3: History of Gospel Patronage: Humphrey Monmouth | John Rinehart |
| 11:15am | |
Session 4: Leadership Through Adversity | Speaker TBD in lieu of Kirk Cousins (Cousins deferred on account of Raiders) |
| 12:00pm | |
Lunch & Networking | |
| 12:55pm | |
Callback and Worship | Paul Brandt |
| 1:15pm | |
Session 5: Holistic Engagement in Marketplace Ministry with Your Business | Brett & Mary Elaine Baker |
| 1:50pm | |
Session 6: Art and Creativity as Worship | Butch & Julieann Hartman |
| 2:35pm | |
Coffee, Tea, Snack Break | |
| 2:55pm | |
Session 7: Pressing Through the Pain and Letting Your Business Be a River for the Great Commission | John Davenport |
| 3:30pm | |
Session 8: Winning in Business and Settling Ownership Question Once and for All | Alan Barnhart |
| 4:00pm | |
Time of Reflection and Prayer | Jonathan Lewis |
| 4:10pm | |
Call to Action | John Muller |
| 4:45pm | |
Break / Free Time / Networking | |
| 6:15pm | |
Welcome Reception | |
| 6:45pm | |
Dinner | |
| 7:30pm | |
Worship | Joy Robinson |
| 7:45pm | |
Session 9: Christian Nationalism vs Being Salt and Light | Stockwell Day |
| 8:25pm |  |
Day Concludes | |
| 8:30pm & 8:45pm | |
Shuttle back to The Westin Hotel |
| THURSDAY MAY 28 MASTERMIND SESSIONS | |
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| 7:00am | |
Breakfast & Networking | |
| 7:00am & 7:30am | |
Shuttle to Centre Street Church from The Westin Hotel | |
| 8:30am | |
Morning Worship | Joy Robinson |
| Our mastermind sessions take you beyond inspiration—equipping you to answer God’s call and live out what you’ve learned with purpose. |
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By selecting 2 of the available 6 mastermind sessions, you get to choose which sessions would be most valuable after participating in the first conference day. All sessions will have a question and answer period. | |
| 9:00am |  |
Mastermind Session 1 | A High Impact Business: Further learn how your business can create lasting economic, social, and spiritual impact. With Pete Ochs, John Davenport, Mary Elaine Baker, and Alan Barnhart. Facilitated by Chris Karram. |
| 9:00am | |
Mastermind Session 2 | Shaping Righteousness in Canada: Using Your Platform for Faithful Civic Influence. With MLA Jennifer Johnson, MLA Chantelle de Jonge, Stockwell Day, and Councillor Mike Jamieson. Facilitated by Michael Clark. |
| 10:30am | |
Mastermind Session 3 | The Theology of Gospel Patronage: An Expert Conversation on How Christian Leaders Fuel Gospel Advancement. With Dr. Rev Joe Boot, and John Rinehart, and Pastor John Muller. Facilitated by Rev. Tim Stephens. |
| 10:15am | |
Coffee, Tea, Snack Break | |
| 10:30am | |
Mastermind Session 4 | Couples session: Ministry as a Team Sport. With Mary Elaine & Brett Baker, Alan & Katherine Barnhart, Pete & Debbie Ochs, Butch & Julieann Hartman, John and Nia Davenport. Facilitated by Butch and Linda Howard. |
| 9:00am | |
Mastermind Session 5 | Turning Success into Legacy: Practical Pathways for Mission-Driven Wealth. With Lorne Jackson, Jonathan Lewis, Tyler & Julie Johnston, and Sheldon Wood. Facilitated by Peter Marshall. |
| 10:30am | |
Mastermind Session 6 | Faith Before Fortune: Structuring Your Business to Pass on Values and Valuables Across Generations. With Jonathan Wellum, Gordon Wusyk, Tim Jenkins, and Abe Toews. Facilitated by Lorne Robinson. |
| 11:45am | |
Convene for Final Charge/Closing Remarks, and time of prayer and hearing from the Spirit. With Jonathan Lewis, Jennie Nadeau, and Moufid Jarjour | NOT TO BE MISSED: BIG ANNOUNCMENTS FOR 2026 & 2027 |
| 12:15pm | |
Conference Concludes | Early bird one-time price for June 23-24 2027 – For conference attendees only. |
| 12:45pm & 1:00pm | |
Shuttle back to The Westin Hotel | |
See you in June 23-24, 2027 for a repeat in Calgary at Centre Street Church! |
The Westin Calgary is our preferred hotel for Spark 2026—the ideal environment for comfort. The Westin is conveniently located downtown near many of the city’s most celebrated restaurants, and within walking distance to beautiful river pathways.
Room serviceFitness roomPoolBusiness servicesOn-site restaurant
Experience the event together and save. Couples receive 20% off the second ticket when purchasing two tickets in the same transaction – this discounted option lets you share the experience while enjoying great savings. The discount is applied automatically at checkout when two tickets are purchased together.
LeaderImpact helps leaders thrive professionally, personally, and spiritually for lasting impact.
Our Supporting Donors make Spark possible with their financial investment and so much more. They model generosity, add depth to our conversations, and serve as proof-of-concept that our businesses can be Gospel-led and thrive.
Our Benefactors are a cohort of philanthropists who lead the way to generous giving, inspiring us with their ministries and bridging generosity with business. They infuse the room with their faith and energy, inspiring us all.
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