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Summit 2026

Five main sessions with Dr. Alan Strange and Rev. John Bouwers, and breakouts that walked through the fruit of the Spirit.

August 3–7, 2026Mount Royal University, Calgary
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About Summit 2026

“And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever, the Spirit of truth.”John 14:16–17a

Out-Day options

  • White water rafting
  • Hiking in Kananaskis
  • Calgary Zoo
  • Bow River float
  • Downhill karting
When
Monday, August 3 to Friday, August 7, 2026.
Where
Mount Royal University, Calgary, staying in the West Residence.
Fee
$485 to $605, depending on the Out-Day and airport transfer.

Summit 2026

The speakers.

Dr. Alan Strange
Main Session

Dr. Alan Strange

Mid-America Reformed Seminary, Dyer, Indiana

Dr. Alan D. Strange has served as President and Professor of Church History at Mid-America Reformed Seminary and as a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. His teaching and writing focus on Reformed ecclesiology, church polity and historical theology; he is general co-editor of the Trinity Psalter Hymnal.

Rev. John Bouwers
Main Session

Rev. John Bouwers

Hope Reformed Church (URC), Brampton, Ontario

Pastor John Bouwers is a graduate of Mid-America Reformed Seminary and lead pastor of Hope Reformed Church, a church replant in Brampton. He is a regular speaker at Camp Tamarack youth camp and a strong promoter of Reformed ecumenical relations and missions.

Breakout sessions

  • LovePastor Rich AnjemaProvidence Reformed Church (URC), Winnipeg, MB
  • JoyPastor Julius Van SpronsenImmanuel CanRC, Edmonton, AB
  • PeacePastor Bradd NymeyerFirst URC, Chino, CA
  • PatiencePastor Joel DykstraWellandport URC, Wellandport, ON
  • KindnessDr. William den HollanderCanadian Reformed Theological Seminary, Hamilton, ON
  • GoodnessPastor Bill PolsCornerstone URC, Edmonton, AB
  • FaithfulnessPastor Ralph PontierCovenant URC, Pella, IA
  • GentlenessPastor Ken WieskeSt. Albert CanRC, St. Albert, AB
  • Self-ControlPastor Kelvin TiemstraFaith URC, Telkwa, BC
  • Purity (guys)Pastor Hendrik AlkemaSmithers CanRC, BC
  • Purity (ladies)Kristen Kottelenberg AlkemaPastor’s wife and counselor, Smithers CanRC, BC
  • Sins Against the SpiritPastor John BouwersHope Reformed Church (URC), Brampton, ON
  • Praying for the Holy SpiritPastor Tim SchoutenMessiah CanRC, Prince George, BC
  • The Holy Spirit and Union with ChristPastor Gary ZekveldNew Westminster URC, New Westminster, BC

Summit 2026 on video

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