The Youth Pastor Summit is an event designed to equip, encourage, and connect youth ministry leaders as they continue their vital work with the next generation. This gathering offers a unique opportunity for youth ministry leaders within our denomination to come together in unity, share experiences, and find strength for the ministry ahead.

Taking place just before the National Celebration, the Youth Pastor Summit is an optional event that will seamlessly transition into our time of collective worship and vision for the future of our shared mission. Attending the Summit, whether as a standalone event or alongside the National Celebration, provides a powerful opportunity for growth, connection, and empowerment.

We encourage youth pastors and ministry workers to take part in both the Youth Pastor Summit and the National Celebration to be encouraged and equipped for the important work of youth ministry.

Venue:

Brookswood Baptist Church
20581 36 Ave
Langley, BC

Ramada by Wyndham Surrey/Langley

 19225 Hwy 10, Surrey, BC V3S 8V9

DEADLINE TO BOOK IS: April 28, 2025

Call: 1-888-576-8388 to reserve. please use dates spanning May 26, 2025 - May 29, 2025 referring to the block for BGCC National. The reservation must be called in and rates will NOT be valid for online bookings.

Room rates:

• Standard Room 2 Queens - $199 + taxes

• Business Rooms 2 Queens - $224 + taxes

All rates quoted are in Canadian funds and are based on single / double occupancy. A charge of $10 will apply for each additional adult of a maximum of 4 people in the room.

Rates do not include applicable taxes.

In addition to the guest room accommodation, the net rates provided also include the following:

• Complimentary breakfast buffet

• Complimentary Wireless Internet

• Complimentary use of our fitness facility and Indoor pool and hot tub

• 12% discount at The Sahota’s Live Grill

• Complimentary Parking (Motor coach parking available on a first come / first serve basis)

Sid Koop:

From camp speaker to local youth pastor to youth ministry professor, Sid draws from over 25 years of youth ministry experience. Sid Koop is the Executive Director of the Youth Worker Community where he and his team are dedicated to equipping, empowering, and relationally supporting youth workers to help the next generation follow Jesus. YWC is shaping ministry to adolescents in Canada through Digital Resources, The Coalition, Youth Worker Training Events, and Youth Ministry Coaching, and Consulting, equipping and encouraging thousands of youth workers each year. Currently, his "most important" contract is working for his wife at Green Bay Bible Camp as the Director of Leadership Development and Discipleship).

Sid Koop
Executive Director of Truth Matters Ministries | Youth Worker Community

Ken ‘Chopper’ Wilson:

With over 25 years of dedicated ministry service, I currently serve as the BGC Central District Coach and Global Ministries Personnel Director. My wife, Lisa, and I have been blessed with 4 wonderful daughters, 3 sons-in-law, and 4 precious grandchildren!

Our ministry journey has taken us across North America, having called Tennessee, Indiana, Northwest Ontario, and Manitoba home. Throughout this journey, We have served in various roles including Missionary Pilot and aircraft mechanic, camp ministries leader, youth pastor, families pastor, world missions director, and executive pastor.

I hold a degree in Mission Aviation from Moody Bible Institute and a Master's in Christian Leadership. My passion for global ministry extends beyond my formal education, as I enjoy serving on multiple international mission boards and leading teams on mission experiences around the world.

Lisa and I enjoy exploring the outdoors, discovering great restaurants, traveling, and having fun with our growing family.

Ken ‘Chopper’ Wilson
District Coach, Baptist General Conference - Central Canada