Indigenous Christian Leaders Conference
September 11 @ 4:00 pm - September 12 @ 3:30 pm
YOU ARE INVITED to join Indigenous ministry leaders from across North America to a special evangelism conference where you can experience worship, fellowship, and Bible-based tips to help as you are reaching out to those who need Jesus. We want to encourage and equip you as you “go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19, ESV).
Space is limited at this free event. Lodging is not included but a special rate is available at The Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre for guests.
Will Graham (William Franklin Graham IV) is the third generation of Grahams to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ under the banner of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA). He is the grandson of Billy Graham and the oldest son of Franklin Graham. He serves as executive vice president and vice chairman of the board of directors of the BGEA. Will and his wife Kendra live in the mountains of Western North Carolina and have three children.
George Canyon is a celebrated Canadian country music artist, known for his hit album “One Good Friend” and numerous awards including Junos and CCMAs. Inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame, he’s recorded 12 albums and shared the stage with Will Graham on recent tours. A passionate humanitarian, Canyon advocates for JDRF and the Canadian Armed Forces, earning him recognition including the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. He’s also recognized for acting roles in shows like “Heartland” and “Trailer Park Boys.” Canyon’s memoir, “My Country,” and latest single are out now.
Huron Claus is a fifth-generation follower of Christ from the Mohawk tribe of New York and the Kiowa tribe of Oklahoma. He is President of Christian Hope Indian Eskimo Fellowship (CHIEF), where he serves alongside his wife Lois. CHIEF’s vision is to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ in every Native First Nations tribe throughout the Western Hemisphere. CHIEF’s mission is to disciple and train strong Native American Christian leadership in the Word of God, empowering them to evangelize their people and beyond, and helping Native Christian leaders establish healthy indigenous churches. Huron travels globally speaking, networking, and encouraging ministry leaders everywhere.
Gary Quequish is from Round Lake, Ontario (Weagamow) and is a member of the North Caribou Lake First Nation. He first came to Christ over 50 years ago in 1973 through another First Nations Christian leader. He went on to Key Way Tin Bible Institute and then received his Master degree. He has worked as a mental health consultant, crisis and trauma worker, and counsellor in northwestern Ontario for over 25 years. Together, Gary and his wife, Christine, work in the same field and integrate faith and ministry in every aspect of their life and ministry.
Kene Jackson is from the White Lake Band #128 Cree Nation. He and his wife, Milly, have ministered in music across Canada and the US for over 40 years. Kene now serves as the Executive Director for Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, (NEFC). NEFC is a fellowship of Evangelical Native churches with the goal of fulfilling the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) among the First Nations people of Canada through evangelism, discipleship, equipping and teaching of God’s Word.
Vern Charette comes from the Anishanaabe people of the White Earth Nation of Minnesota. He grew up with an alcoholic father and had a sister die at the age of 39 due to alcohol and drugs. In the summer of 1990 and in a little store front church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Vern, broken by the power of the gospel, gave his life to Jesus. It was later in his life he sensed God’s call on his life to serve in ministry. In 1997, the GED graduate entered Oklahoma Baptist University and started his formal educational journey. He went on to seminary and received his Ph.D. from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Dallas, Texas. He now serves as Senior Pastor of Coweta Baptist Church.