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Tom and his wife, Karen, have three children, Jonathan, Matthew, and Anna.  A businessman for more than ten years, Tom was in three partnerships and started two companies before entering the ministry.  He holds a doctorate from Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA, and is ordained in the Presbyterian Church of Canada.  He was research assistant for two years to John Stott, one of the chaplains to the Queen of England.  He was Assistant, Associate, and Senior Pastor for ten years in both California and Washington states.  In 1988/89, Tom was honorary Chaplain-in-residence at Regent College, University of British Columbia campus.  "There is a spiritual poverty in the city that no amount of wealth or power can camouflage...  I am staggered at the hundreds of phone calls we receive monthly, and the cross-section of people needing guidance in relationships, careers, and in their walk with God.  Behind the facade of the gleaming city are people who are lonely and need to know that they are loved."  More info is available at www.cityinfocus.ca.

Sandy Rosen is an itinerant missionary and the director of Dance Barn Studio. As a speaker, dancer, and musician, Sandy is passionate about seeing Jesus transform nations through creative expressions of the Gospel.  She's recently published "Off the Map"  (http://www.offthemap.info/index.html), a story of the five-year faith journey of average folks who dared to trust in the power and love of God as they travelled across our country for the sake of God and Neighbour.  She and her husband, Russ, live with their three daughters on the west coast of Canada.

Randy has been a follower of Jesus since the age of seven.  Currently, he is involved in teaching high school students at South Delta Baptist Church.  Randy has served as a deacon and has participated in short-term missions trips to Russian, Mexico, Philippines, and Dominican Republic.  He has a degree in Architecture from the University of Southern California and is presently active in real estate development in British Columbia.  Randy is married to Sandy, and they have three children, Luke, Rachael, and Hannah.

An avid traveler, Kara has studied in Mexico, USA and Canada.  After graduating from Trinity Western University with an undergraduate degree in Communications, Kara worked for a couple of years writing government proposals and business/communication plans for a non-profit organization.  Kara then moved to Chicago where she worked at The Center for Youth Ministry Studies at North Park University which exists to develop and equip men and women who minister to youth, and their families, churches, and communities.  During her stay in Chicago, Kara was also able to complete her MBA with an emphasis in Marketing.  You can find Kara and her husband, Tyler, enjoying city life, hanging out with friends, and dreaming of their next big trip.

Jon has been in youth ministry for over ten years and has spent much of his time mentoring teens. He is a dynamic communicator with a love for the Scripture who desires to see this generation impact and change the world through Jesus Christ.  He currently works at Pacific Academy Outreach Society where he oversees their Kibaale project in Uganda.  Jon also has a Bachelor's degree in Religious Education from Northwest Bible College and a Masters of Divinity from Regent College.  He's married to Debbie and has three children, Benett, Abigail, and William.

Rev. Bill emigrated from England to Canada in 1966 and within 6 months was converted through an unmistakable call of God.  Since then, he's studied at International Bible College and Ontario Bible College; has worked in children's ministry and youth ministry; served as a Senior Pastor in Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Wimbledon, England; he's planted a church in South Wales; and has worked extensively with '100 Huntley Street' and Crossroads Christian Communication as fund-raiser, evangelist, and regional director.  Most recently, in 1997 Bill became the BC District Director of the Canadian Bible Society where he ministers in churches and finds volunteers who are passionate about seeing the Bible translated and distributed around the world.   www.biblesociety.ca