July 24 – August 01, 2026
Main Auditorium Speakers
More about Dr. Talbot…
Dr. Elizabeth Viera Talbot, Ph.D., is the speaker/director for the Jesus 101 Biblical Institute, a media ministry of the North American Division of SDA, designed to offer in-depth Christ- centered biblical studies resources. Elizabeth is regularly featured on TV channels, radio stations and social
media venues around the world. Elizabeth has authored several books, including the 2020 NAD daily devotional, “Jesus Wins!” The Jesus 101 website (www.Jesus101.tv) and smart phone
application (Jesus 101) offer many bible study resources, including daily devotionals, biblical studies, videos, podcasts, audio books, and more.
Elizabeth was born in Argentina to the home of Adventist missionaries. Since her early childhood her parents instilled in her the love of Jesus and she always envisioned preaching and teaching as she gathered her dolls as an audience. After completing her bachelor’s in music, Elizabeth went on to work in the business world for many years. She earned a master’s degree in Organizational Behavior at that time.
In 2001 she was invited to become a full-time pastor, which she gladly accepted as a call from God. She earned a master’s degree in Biblical Studies and subsequent Ph.D. Eventually she became a senior pastor for several years and an adjunct Biblical Studies professor. She has enjoyed evangelism in many forms and innovative venues and now leads the Jesus 101 media ministry. Elizabeth’s main identity is her passion about the good news of Jesus Christ: “It’s like fire in my bones” she says, and she means it!
More about John Bradshaw…
John Bradshaw is the president of It Is Written, a media evangelism ministry based in Collegedale, Tennessee. His programs have been filmed on six continents and are viewed globally on It Is Written’s own channel, It Is Written TV, and on numerous other channels. Pastor Bradshaw has held more than 100 evangelistic series around the world. He and his wife, Melissa have two children and one granddaughter.
More about Samuel Sinnanainar…
Pastor Samuel Sinnanainar (SIN-NA-NAI-NAR) was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies at Burman University in 2019 and immediately entered pastoral ministry, serving at Willowdale and Downsview Seventh-day Adventist Churches in Ontario. His work focused on preaching, discipleship, and helping members of all ages grow in their walk with Christ.
In August 2024, Pastor Samuel accepted a national appointment with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada (SDACC) as the speaker for Voice of Prophecy Canada and an evangelist/speaker for Hope Channel Canada. In this role, he hosts and produces multiple media programs and supports churches across the country through preaching, evangelism, and spiritual leadership.
Samuel met his wife, Luyando, during his years at Burman University, and they married in August 2023. In February 2025, they welcomed their first child, their son Sullivan.
Outside of ministry, Pastor Samuel enjoys spending time with his family, staying active at the gym, experimenting in the kitchen, and relaxing with video games when time allows.
Pastor Samuel’s passion is clear: to help people encounter a Saviour who is near, compassionate, and deeply present in the realities of everyday life. His ministry seeks to point people to the hope, strength, and grace found in Jesus Christ.
More about Mike & René Lemon…
Mike and René Lemon are the hosts for It Is Written Canada, a nationwide television ministry that spotlights the life-transforming power of trusting God’s Word. They are both 100% organic, non-GMO, sweet and sour lemons. René is the sweet one. Their two amazing daughters, Jo-Ann and Miclain, are extroverts, like their parents, and love to make meaningful connections with others. They have also been blessed with two gorgeous grandsons.
French Ministries
More about Patrick Dupuis…
Patrick Dupuis is an entrepreneur and co-founder with his wife of Crunchy Orchard, a freeze-dried fruit company.
He is also a certified spiritual care practitioner in hospitals, a military chaplain in the Canadian Armed Forces, and an ordained pastor of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Canada.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Concordia University and a master’s degree in Spiritual Care from Université de Sherbrooke.
Patrick is also the co-host of the French television program It Is Written, broadcast on Noovo in Quebec and Hope Channel Canada.
Married to Cindy Boivin a registered nurse and healthcare administrator, he is the father of four and enjoys traveling with his family and the values of the Adventist health message.
Seminar Speakers
More about Sasha Coleman…
Dr. Sasha Coleman is a Naturopathic doctor originally from Toronto, Ontario. She completed her undergraduate studies at McMaster University and earned her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from Sonoran University in Arizona. She currently practices in Mississauga and Newmarket, focusing on chronic disease, digestive health, women’s health, and autoimmune conditions.
Dr. Coleman was drawn to naturopathic medicine through its strong alignment with the Seventh-day Adventist health message. After being introduced to a plant-based lifestyle when she and her mother joined the church, she developed a passion for natural, lifestyle-centered healing. Witnessing her father’s journey with colon cancer further solidified her commitment to helping others pursue health through faith-informed, holistic care.
More about Stephen Matthews…
Compassion Ministries
Steve is a professional engineer and project management professional who worked in the in the building industry from 2002 to 2018. Originally from Port aux Basques,
Newfoundland, he attended the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, NB where he completed a Bachelor of Science followed by a degree in Environmental Engineering from Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS.
In March 2018, Steve was given the privilege to join ADRA Canada as their Chief Executive Officer in the Newcastle, ON office. In 2024 he led the creation of Hope Harvest, a social enterprise business wholly owned by ADRA Canada, to drive sustainable change through economic initiatives. Steve is driven by mission to help the world’s most vulnerable
people, partnering with communities to help build a brighter future for the many that ADRA works with.
Steve’s partner in mission is his wife Amanda, who is a teacher at College Park Elementary School in Oshawa, Ontario and a strong support to the work of mission. They are recent empty nester’s since their oldest son Ryan, entered the workforce, while Liam attends Andrews University and Madison is at Burman University.
More about Dr. José Antonio Pagán
Dr. José Antonio Pagán was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where he studied pastoral theology at Antillean Adventist University. He is married to Mrs. Marta Migdalia Pagán his unstoppable company.
After 9 years of ministry in Puerto Rico, Dr. José Antonio Pagán received a transfer to work in the United States. He has ministered in a variety of states, including Florida, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and California. Dr. and Chaplain Pagán has served the church over the past 35 years as a Senior Pastor, Evangelist and the conference as Ministerial Director, Evangelism Director, Multicultural Director, Family Ministry Director, Youth Director Family and Law Enforcement Chaplain with the endorsement of the General Conference. This diverse experience has enriched his perspective and adaptability in his ministry.
He has been an ordained pastor since 2000 and he has had a prosperous and blessed ministry in many states and internationally. Dr. José Antonio Pagán holds a master’s degree in Pastoral Ministry from Andrews University and a second master’s degree in psychology and family counseling from the University of the Family in Monterey, Mexico. He holds a doctorate in ministry with a concentration in urban ministry from Andrews University in Michigan. He is certified in assisting individual and group crisis intervention from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation.
Notably, he is the first Hispanic doctoral graduate in the 150-year history of Andrews University to do his dissertation on preparing pastors for police chaplaincy, to assist the city’s crises a significant contribution to the field.
Dr. José Antonio Pagán is a member of the International Police Chaplain Congress and member of the General Conference Chaplaincy ministries board.
He was Chaplain of the Johnson County Sherriff Department in Texas, serving seven cities in case of emergencies. He graduated from Class 45 as Auxiliary Deputy in Caddo Parish Shreveport, Louisiana, where he served as Chaplain to the Sherriff office.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed him as Chaplain of the becoming one of the 129 chaplains that the nation has in this distinguished federal institution of law and order.
He is currently the Assistant Director of Center of Community Change at The Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University.
Sabbath School Presenters
More about Stephen Matthews…
Compassion Ministries
Steve is a professional engineer and project management professional who worked in the in the building industry from 2002 to 2018. Originally from Port aux Basques,
Newfoundland, he attended the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, NB where he completed a Bachelor of Science followed by a degree in Environmental Engineering from Dalhousie University in Halifax, NS.
In March 2018, Steve was given the privilege to join ADRA Canada as their Chief Executive Officer in the Newcastle, ON office. In 2024 he led the creation of Hope Harvest, a social enterprise business wholly owned by ADRA Canada, to drive sustainable change through economic initiatives. Steve is driven by mission to help the world’s most vulnerable
people, partnering with communities to help build a brighter future for the many that ADRA works with.
Steve’s partner in mission is his wife Amanda, who is a teacher at College Park Elementary School in Oshawa, Ontario and a strong support to the work of mission. They are recent empty nester’s since their oldest son Ryan, entered the workforce, while Liam attends Andrews University and Madison is at Burman University.
More about Jamie Joseph…
Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, Jamie experienced a life-changing encounter with God at the age of 19. This defining moment ignited his spiritual journey and led him to guide his family to faith, culminating in the baptism of himself, his mother, and his two sisters.
Answering the call to ministry, Jamie pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies at Burman University, graduating in 2018. Following graduation, he began his pastoral ministry in St. John’s, Newfoundland, where he faithfully served for five years with a deep
commitment to seeing the church and entire community transformed by the gospel.
Jamie is an ordained minister, with his Master in Divinity from Andrews Theological Seminary. He is married to Sarah-Kay, who works passionately with youth and families in the social service sector. Together, they are blessed with a son, Jireh, and cherish building a strong, faith-centred family.
Pastor Jamie lives by a simple yet powerful mantra that defines both his ministry and his life: “serve with grace and run the Christian race.”
Youth Tent
More about Fernando Leite…
Pastor Fernando Leite currently serves in the Central California Conference (CCC) as the lead pastor of the Mountain View Central Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mountain View, California.
Born in Portugal, Pastor Leite pursued his theological studies in Spain and later completed his education in the United States. Prior to his ministry in the CCC, he served in both the Texas and Gulf States Conferences, gaining valuable pastoral experience in diverse communities.
Pastor Leite is married to Renee Leite, an educator. They met in Spain while attending the same school—he was studying Theology and she was studying Spanish. Together, they have a son, Gabriel, who is 12 years old.
His greatest passions are God, family, the church, and soccer, which continue to shape both his ministry and personal life.
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