Missionfest Manitoba Conference 2026

Timothy Tennent joined the faculty of Beeson Divinity School in January 2025 after serving for 15 years as the president of Asbury Theological Seminary. He previously directed the missions programs at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary from 1998-2009. He teaches courses in missiology, focusing on the Christian response in both Muslim and Hindu contexts. He also has served for more than three decades as a regular adjunct professor of missions at the Luther W. New Jr. College in Dehra Dun, India. He has published many books and articles on missions and co-authored with his wife, Julie, a metrical psalter and a theological journey through the Psalms. He is ordained in the Global Methodist Church.

Toe-Blakey Roy is was born in St-Gédéon, Québec. In 1970 his family encountered the gospel. At 16, during a mission’s conference at his home church, the Lord called Toe-Blake to full-time service. Toe-Blake undertook the task of learning English by moving to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and then pursued a Bachelor of Religious Education in Pastoral Studies at Briercrest Bible College, a Masters of Divinity at London Baptist Seminary, a Masters of Theology in Old Testament at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary and a Masters of Arts: Administrative Studies in higher education and organizational leadership at Briercrest Biblical Seminary. The Roys have served as Church planters in Quebec with Fellowship French Mission for 15 years. Since 2006 Toe-Blake has served as the director of BLF Canada which aim to reach French speaking people for Christ through evangelism, literature and pastoral training at home and oversea.

Don joined the staff of Bridges for Peace in December, 2013, and currently serves as National Director. He studied at McMaster Divinity College and pastored Baptist churches for twelve years. Secular employment followed for twenty years. During this period, God opened his eyes to the centrality of Israel in his purposes. He is passionate to see more believers have this revelation. In addition, building relationships with the Jewish community in Winnipeg, Canada and Israel is an immense privilege afforded through this ministry.

Mawande Mani is a FRONTIERS CANADA representative, actively engaging in mobilization and outreach. He promotes church planting movements and gospel transformation, especially within Muslim communities. Since joining FRONTIERS CANADA in 2020, he has organized youth events and trained church teams from Manitoba. His passion lies in making disciples, planting healthy churches locally and internationally, and leading prayer trips to foster spiritual renewal and church growth among Muslims. Mawande's work emphasizes evangelism, discipleship, and church multiplication in diverse contexts.

Scott Gillespie is the Director of Promotion and Recruitment for Action International Ministries. He has been involved in full-time ministry for over 40 years, from First Nations outreach in Canada to ministry trips in several countries overseas. He has a passion for using what God has given him, both for hands on ministry and to encourage and motivate others to get involved as well.

Jason Mandryk grew up in Winnipeg, although he is old enough to have St Boniface on his birth certificate. After deciding to follow Jesus, somehow surviving to adulthood, and getting his MA in Global Christian Studies at Providence University College and Theological Seminary, he moved to England as a “short-term missionary”. He proceeded to live there for more than 20 years, serving with Operation World, a ministry of WEC International. He has also served in mission for multiple years on the MV Doulos, in Singapore, and South Korea, where he currently resides with his wife Becky. From Seoul, he leads a diverse and fully virtual Operation World team spread across 16 time zones. Jason finds joy and satisfaction being part of a ministry that gets to sit at the juxtaposition of the dynamic movements of world mission, Christian research, and intercessory prayer. Helping other followers of Jesus connect the dots between their lives, the wider world, and the Great Commission is a delight – and even more so when it can involve data, maps, and charts!

Dr. Mary Ho is the International Executive Director of All Nations (http://allnations.international), a global Christian missions organization with workers making disciples and church planting in 45 countries. She also serves as an adjunct professor at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, co-leading a three-year doctoral program on “Mission, Development and Leadership in the Global Christian Context.” Dr. Ho is passionate about finishing the Great Commission in this generation by sharing the love of God among every people and in parts of the world where the name of Jesus Christ is little or not known. Dr. Ho received her Doctor of Strategic Leadership from Regent University, VA, U.S.A. in 2016. She is married to John. They have two young adult sons.

Spending the last two decades in international, pastoral, and church planting ministry, Tony’s love for the gospel is undeniable. With a passion for evangelism and disciple-ship, his relatable approach to communication is refreshing for all ages. Tony currently serves in leadership at New City Church and as the regional manager of Shareword Global. He resides with his lovely wife Joanna and two teenage children in Niverville, Manitoba

Faith Woods, the daughter of MPI founders Ron and Heather Garrison, has been a member of MPI’s team since 1998. Faith gained extensive experience in Christian missions and international aid by traveling and ministering overseas, leading multiple Mission Teams. In 2016, Faith started working with MPI in an expanded role, working as Leader-in-Training. In June 2018, she was named Executive Director. Faith takes the role of Executive Director seriously, setting vision and direction, and managing all written and online communication. Faith also works hard to forge new relationships and partnerships all while caring for the supporters who are part of the MPI Connect family.

Amilkar Hernandez is a Cuban pastor for 25 years who ministered under communist Cuba.

Viktor Matveyev is a leader serving on the frontlines in war-torn Ukraine.

Aaron Pierce serves as the International Mission Director of Steiger International, a global mission organization dedicated to mobilizing followers of Jesus to reach young people who would not walk into a church. Aaron is deeply passionate about inspiring and equipping followers of Jesus to live lives of radical faith and to courageously share the message of Jesus in our increasingly secularized culture. His prayer is that God would raise up a radical missionary movement that will transform the Global Youth Culture for Jesus. Aaron’s most important role is his role as husband to Jennifer and dad to Asher, Selah, Hudson, and Wesley. Aaron and his family live in Minneapolis, MN (USA).

Kene Jackson is the Executive Director for the Native Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. He brings a lot of experience with him, having worked extensively in Ministry Leadership, Administration, and Gospel Music. Kene and his wife Milly are Gospel Musicians and Recording Artists, with 16 recordings together. They are Plains Cree members from the Whitefish Lake Band #128 in Northern Alberta. They have 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren. NEFC is active in Church Planting & Development, Gospel Radio (CJTL-30 stations), Counselling, Christian Publications, Marriage Retreats and other Christian outreaches

Howard and Kathy Weir have been involved with One Hope Canada for over 40 years, serving at Galilean Bible Camp in ON in various roles and Turtle Mountain Bible Camp in MB as their first full-time Directors. They’re excited about their new role with One Hope Canada, which involves recruiting, assisting with promotional events & coaching missionaries to help them develop their partnership teams. Their greatest encouragement is seeing the ripple effect of the Gospel.