Family Camp
Week 2: July 20-25
Week 1: July 13-18
Family Camp Week 1
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Mark Quinlan
SPEAKER
Mark is a dedicated pastor, husband, and father with a deep passion for ministry and the local church. He has been married to his wife, Erica, for 20 years, and together they are proud parents of three wonderful children.
With 17 years of pastoral experience, Mark has spent the last 7 years serving as the Lead Pastor of New Life Brantford. His heart for ministry is rooted in a love for people and a strong belief in the power and purpose of the local church.
Mark is deeply committed to making Jesus the center of his life and ministry. His greatest desire is to invest in others, helping them grow in their faith and experience the transforming love of Jesus Christ.
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Laure Gerard
KIDS MINISTRY
Laura is the Kids & Outreach Pastor at New Life Church in Brantford, ON. Originally from Northern Ontario, Laura's passion for working with children and families grew during her time as a Child & Youth Worker. Her experience supporting families with unique needs has equipped her to develop inclusive programs that make every child and family feel like they truly belong in the church community. Outside of ministry, Laura enjoys creating, sipping coffee, playing board games, and cherishing time with her husband, Trevor, and their three energetic boys.
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Brantford Youth Team
YOUTH MINISTRY
We’re thrilled to announce that the Brantford Youth Team is coming to lead our youth program at Family Camp this year!
This passionate group leaders loves God and is full of energy, excitement, and heart for students. They’re coming ready to pour into the lives of our youth through fun, connection, and powerful moments with God.
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Melissa Mclaren
WORSHIP
Melissa has been the Assistant Pastor at Bethel Church, Stratford for the past 11 years, and has been in ministry for the last 23 years. She has a passion for the presence of God and leading people into a more intimate relationship with God through prayer, worship and intercession. In her spare time she loves firey game nights with her 2 kids, Myles and Emma and her husband Chad.
Family Camp week 2
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Mark Hazzard
SPEAKER
Mark and his wife, Val, have pastored for 38 years in PAOC churches in Western Ontario: Petrolia, Huntsville, Barrie and at Parkwood in Windsor for almost 23 years. Mark now serves as the PAOC Regional Missions Director for Latin America and Caribbean. Mark and Val have three children and seven grandchildren. Mark is also a Leafs fan. :)
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Summer Heath
KIDS MINISTRY
Summer Heath is the Associate and Children’s Pastor at Christian Life Centre in Ajax. She loves the North, coffee, the outdoors, and spending time with friends. She is passionate about your children knowing God and experiencing the Holy Spirit through a personal relationship with Jesus, and can’t wait to see what God will do at Silver Birches this year.
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Kaeden Janes
YOUTH MINISTRY
Pastor Kaeden has been serving as a Youth Pastor at Christian Life Centre in Ajax for the past three years, hanging out with young people. This summer will be his first time at Silver Birches Camp, and he can’t wait to see what all the hype is about. Kaeden is a Chicken Wing enthusiast and believes the best conversations happen when lemon pepper wings are involved. He loves campfires, talking about sports, reading, biking, and running. Kaeden is excited to serve and see how Jesus moves this Summer!
