30th Annual Nova Scotia Leadership Prayer Breakfast April 15th, 2010 WTCC - Port Royal Room
“The purpose of the Nova Scotia Leadership Prayer Breakfast is to provide those in leadership positions the opportunity to gather for prayer, inspiration and fellowship in the spirit of Jesus Christ.”
Under the distinguished patronage of both Nova Scotia's Lieutenant Governor and Premier, and with their participation, the 30th Annual Nova Scotia Leadership Prayer Breakfast will take place on Thursday April 15, 2010 from 7:30-9:15 a.m. (Doors open at 7:15 a.m.)
Modeled after similar events held in major cities across Canada and the U.S., the event, expected to draw a crowd of more than 500, will include scripture, prayer, uplifting music, and an inspiring message.
Registration is now closed.Our Guest Speaker Terry LeBlanc
Terry is Mi’kmaq /Acadian, from Listuguj First Nation and Campbellton, NB, Canada. He and his wife Bev are in their 38th year of marriage. They have three adult children engaged in various areas of indigenous mission in Canada, the USA and the Philippines.
Terry has served in vocational ministry since 1979, the year he began a 15 year tenure with Youth for Christ, first in Winnipeg, then Portage la Prairie and finally, Brandon, Manitoba. He has been ordained since 1983. Following almost 9 years as Aboriginal Programs manager with World Vision Canada Terry took up his current work with My People International (MPI) – a holistic, training-focused ministry program with and for Native North Americans – where he serves as Executive Director for the three programmatic foci: MPI’s grassroots ministries, the North American Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies (NAIITS) and iEmergence, a program of western indigenous youth (twenty and thirty something’s) focused on the needs of other indigenous youth.
Active in Native North American affairs for many years, Terry has served the Native community in a variety of training and facilitative capacities. As a panellist for Sacred Assembly ’95, organized by Native Canadian Member of Parliament, Elijah Harper, Terry co-authored the event’s Reconciliation and Principles documents. In 1998 he served as co-chair of the second World Christian Gathering of Indigenous People held in Rapid City, SD, USA. He currently serves as one of the movement’s international “Keepers of the Vision.” His other work includes the Aboriginal Ministries Council under the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, membership on the board of Inter-Varsity, Canada and membership on the Envision panel of scholars.
Terry has taught as a sessional lecturer at various colleges, seminaries and universities, as guest lecturer and speaker at educational institutions across Canada and the United States and as adjunct faculty for several colleges and seminaries. He is one of the founders and current Director of NAIITS (North American Institute for Indigenous Theological Studies), a new approach to biblical and theological reflection, writing and education for Native North Americans.
An accomplished writer, Terry has been the recipient of several awards for his writing on social issues and intercultural encounter between Native and non-Native peoples. His contribution to the Zondervan published Faith in Action Study Bible, his contribution to the Edinburgh 2010 documents, a chapter for a Canadian book on adoption and a “work in progress” on Theologies of Freedom are examples of the variety in his writing. Terry also serves as managing editor for the annual journal of NAIITS and as a contributing editor to Cultural Encounters, a US journal exploring issues in culture and faith.
Terry is newly appointed adjunct faculty with Tyndale University College and Seminary in Toronto and Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky, where he is completing his PhD in Intercultural Studies.
Music for the 2010 NS LPB will be provide by three musicians & friends
Murdock Jean
Murdock Jean has been the Worship Leader at Seaside Community Baptist Church since it began 2 ½ years ago. Before that he played guitar on the Worship Team at StoneRidge Fellowship for about 8 years. God has certainly instilled in Murdock a passion for music. He loves playing and writing worship and praise songs. He is a devoted husband and father of four. Murdock loves to spend time enjoying and taking inspiration from, God’s creation in the nature around us.
Laurie Schmuland is a Lead Worshiper at StoneRidge Fellowship, and also leads in Production of Sunday morning services there. Laurie is in full time ministry through Halifax Christian Academy as well. She loves spending time with her hubby, her 4 kids and their dog! Musically, she is a songwriter at heart, and cherishes the time to write words of her Saviour's love.
Bruce Crump
Bruce Crump worships at StoneRidge Fellowship, where he supports musicians and singers in the development of their God-given talent. Bruce is committed to alleviating poverty throughout the developing world through his involvement with HOPE International Development Agency. As a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, he is deeply appreciative of the opportunity to share the joy of music with others.