Wednesday, December 5, 2007 — Garry Unger

Garry Unger started in the Maple Leaf line-up in February 1968 and stayed in the NHL line-up through to the 1979-80 season,  smashing the existing iron-man record, previously held by Andy Hebenton by 284 games, and played 914 consecutive games in his hockey career.

He’s played with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, St. Louis Blues and Atlanta Flames.  The trade to Atlanta put him in contact with Paul Henderson, whom he'd been traded for in 1968, and a group of Christian players.  It was from them that Unger discovered the spirituality that he had been missing.

With a new sense of purpose, Unger entered the coaching ranks, leading Tulsa to a championship in 1992-93, and can be found teaching at hockey schools during the summer months.

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Wednesday, November 7, 2007 — Randall Mark

Host of The Standard, OMNI Television

"We chose Randall Mark to helm The Standard because his knowledge and expertise brings an important and insightful dynamic to the programme,” adds Jonathan D. Roth, Senior Producer of The Standard.  “His background truly complements our multi-faith mandate.”

Before assuming his position with The Standard Randall Mark was a professor of Religion, Philosophy and Ethics at Trinity Western University for six years, and a professor of World Religions at Simon Fraser University.  His writing and research interests have included the interplay of film with spirituality and the importance of inter-religious dialogue in Canada.

Mark has written numerous articles and book reviews and has recently penned an academic book exploring the religious and political thought of Canada’s premiere philosopher, George Grant.  He also has extensive experience as a public speaker and corporate trainer and has developed a number of seminars that deal with topics such as marital communication, spirituality and dealing with grief and loss.

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Wednesday, October 3, 2007 — Terry O'Neill

Award-winning journalist/commentator

Terry O'Neill is an award-winning journalist/commentator and noted speaker on moral and social issues.

He has been a commentator/analyst for

    * CBC Newsworld
    * CBC Radio
    * Global TV
    * CKNW Vancouver
    * Canadian Press

His noted contributions include:

    * First News CKVU-TV Vancouver, assignment editor
    * BC Report Magazine, columnist/editor-in-chief
    * The Report magazine, associate editor/BC bureau chief
    * Citizen's Centre Report magazine, associate editor
    * CKST Vancouver, fill-in host
    * X-change NOWTV, producer

Terry's current work includes being a senior writer for Western Standard magazine, founding news anchor and regular contributor with Steve Burgess The Standard OMNI-TV and weekly contributor to Tri-City News Coquitlam.

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Wednesday, September 5, 2007 — Kathy Kreiner-Phillips

Olympic Gold Medalist, Youth Unlimited

With a keen interest to see young people start off on the right foot in life Kathy is devoting her time to mentor young athletic youth as they pursue their dreams. She works for a non-profit organization, Youth Unlimited that allows her to use her athletic background and faith to help youth and young adults reach their potential as whole people.

She is also a board member with the Vancouver Whistler Games Network working to mobilize the Christian Community to rally around and serve the 2010 Olympics.

Kathy is an Olympic Gold medalist in Alpine Skiing and holds a masters degree in Sport Psychology.

She lives with her husband, and three children in North Vancouver.

Wednesday, August 1, 2007 — Marilyn Mahoney

Marilyn Mahoney is an Education Consultant with Fraser Health Authority, where she works with leaders and teams facilitating workshops and seminars on a range of organizational and personal development topics. Marilyn is involved in outreach organizations and is the Vancouver chairperson for Women Alive, a national corporation hosting women’s conferences and events in respect of spiritual development. She also speaks at a variety of symposiums bringing an uplifting message of hope and healing.

Marilyn’s overcoming story of faith is seasoned with passion and inspiration. Using truths from her studies and her own experience, Marilyn will share keys to encourage you in your journey, motivate you in your purpose, and help you to maximize your potential.

Marilyn and her husband Terry minister individually and as a team in a variety of settings including churches, business events, and on television. Marilyn serves with Terry in pastoring the newly-formed West Coast Biker’s Church, which is part of a national ministry reaching the harder core of the biker culture.

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Wednesday, July 04, 2007 — Sean Millington

Sean Millington played 12 years in the CFL with the Edmonton Eskimos, Winnipeg Blue Bombers and BC Lions and has been a part of the CFL ON CBC Pre-Game Show team since 2003. The former running back is never afraid to pull punches and tell things as they are, making for some interesting dialogue on the show.

A graduate of Simon Fraser University, The Diesel' was awarded the Most Outstanding Canadian Player and West Division all-star in 2000 when he broke the 1,000-yard rushing barrier for the first time in his career. He was also voted the Most Outstanding Canadian Player in the 2000 Grey Cup game. Millington has acted on such TV shows as The X-Files, The Outer Limits and Stargate.

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Wednesday, June 06, 2007 — Michael d'Abadie, CA

Michael is the owner/operator of his own mid sized accounting practice and a fitness gym in Langley. Michael enjoys spending time with his wife of 35 year, Judy, their 3 children and 2 grandchildren.

Raised a Roman Catholic, Michael started building his relationship with God in 1980 through a series of "God Breathed Interventions". Since then, God has shown his blessings in helping Michael succeed in many areas outside his comfort zone.

Come hear a story of change and faith, and how his family walked with God through times comfortable, and uncomfortable.

Wednesday, May 02, 2007 — Howard Olsen

President, High Output Training Systems

Howard Olsen is of North Americas leading authorities on peak sales performance and an expert in the psychology of selling. He has been a sales champion coach and mentor the entirety of a career that has spanned over 20 years taken him to over 20 countries.

Whether you are a parent or a professional, you make sales presentations every day. Howard will talk about turning talents into strengths and will share three key communication skills you can use immediately to positively impact your performance! He'll conclude his talk by sharing how his faith in God has profoundly impacted both his personal and professional life.

Wednesday, April 03, 2007 — Phebe Chan

LL.B., Miller Thompson LLP 

Phebe Chan is an associate at the law firm of Miller Thomson LLP. She practices mainly in the areas of immigration law and commercial litigation. She is also particularly interested in aboriginal and human rights issues.

Prior to entering the field of law, Phebe completed her Bachelor of Commerce degree and thought she had found her life-long career in marketing and public relations. She then heard the unmistakable call to enter the legal field where she has encountered more challenges, and yet more joy, than anticipated.

While she is more familiar with preaching to teenagers in church or making submissions before judges, Phebe will share about her journey thus far and explain why her office is equipped with a lava lamp and writing on the wall.

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Wednesday, March 07, 2007 — Dave Krysko

Executive Producer, New Horizons Productions

As the executive producer of New Horizons Productions, Dave Krysko has been producing corporate videos and multi-media shows since 1984. His clients include corporate giants like John Deere and Timberjack, the world's largest manufacturer of forestry machines. New Horizon Productions recently won a golden Aurora Award in the Corporate Identity / Image Group

These awards are designed to recognize excellence in the film and video industries. Previous Aurora ward recipients include A&E Television, Discovery Channel, The History Channel, The Learning Channel, Walk Disney Pictures, and Warner Bros.

In October of 2005 Dave also founded a Web site for children called Club Penguin. This safe chat and game site for children has been another great avenue for Krysko's Christian values to be expressed. The site is enjoyed by millions of children and was recently written about in the New York Times and the Globe and Mail.

Come hear what can happen to a former bar singer who followed his dream to become one of the most successful men doing business on the world wide web. The success is staggering and it is just getting started. The wonderful wacky world of David Krysko

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Wednesday, February 07, 2007 — Bill Schulz

Holloway Schulz & Partners

Before founding Holloway Schulz & Partners in 1972, Bill trained as a CGA and held senior administraive and accounting positions in the financial, manufacturing and forest industries.

A Certified Personal Consultant. Bill has over thirty years combined experience in recruiting and managing staff. He has successfully recruited for a wide variety of positions including general managements, executive directors, financia/accounting, sales/marketing, human resources and the property development/management field.

Bill Schulz has a distinguished record of service with both community and charitable organizations. He has been an active member of the Rotary Club of Vancouver since 1983 and Persident for the year of 2000-01. Bill is also a recipient of the Rotary Paul Harris Award and the CGA Community Service Award. He is director of Union Gospel Mission and an active member of his local church in Burnaby.

Wednesday, January 03, 2007 — Jack Harding

Regional Director of Engineering, Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Jack Harding is the Regional Director, Pacific Northwest Region, for the Fairmont Hotel Group. In his 10 years as Director, he has organized the maintenance and capital projects for The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. He also a resource for engineering operations and projects at The Fairmont Hotels in Seattle, Victoria, Whistler as well as the Fairmont Waterfront and Airport Hotels in Vancouver and Richmond.

Jacks work is about building and maintaining buildings, but what truly is important to him is building relationships. He will share how God so patiently guided him from a non-existent relationship with his troubled, youngest daughter to one of being best friends with her.

Jack and Marilyn Harding are long time resident of Vancouver with 4 kids and 5 grandchildren.

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