ON PURPOSE is a FREE one day educational & formative event for christian highschool students across Ontario. We are making space to further educate, equip & empower students to together, reach Ontario with the gospel wherever they find themselves, and wherever their feet take them. This event is hosted by Emmanuel Bible College & DCSS.

  • Emmanuel Bible College

    100 Fergus Avenue

    Kitchener Ontario

    October 29th 8:30-1:45

  • 8:30-9:00
    REGISTRATION + PRESHOW

    9:00-10:15
    SESSION 1: Worship | Apologetics 101 w/ Nathan Turner (Academic Dean EBC)

    10:30
    BREAKOUT SESSIONS

    A) Life & Leadership 101
    Prof: Tanner Philp (EBC)

    This session will dive into the key skills every student needs to grow as a leader and thrive in life. Together we’ll explore practical essentials like decision-making, communication, character, and influence—showing how leadership isn’t just about titles but about how you live each day. Students will walk away inspired with real-world tools to lead themselves well, impact those around them, and step confidently into the unique calling God has for them.

    B) Mental Health 101
    Madison Moore (Ember Counselling)

    In this session, Madison will provide students with practical tools and strategies to care for their mental health in everyday life. She’ll cover the basics of understanding mental health, recognizing common stressors students face, and developing simple habits that support emotional and spiritual well-being. Students will leave encouraged and equipped with practical steps they can take to build resilience, find balance, and approach life’s challenges in healthy ways.


    C) Living Life “On Purpose”
    Andrew Collard (Teacher DCSS)

    Andrew will be sharing how he has intentionally lived on purpose through different seasons and spaces of his life—showing students that “living on mission” can look unique for each person yet carry incredible impact. From sports and school to serving, media, music, or even social platforms, every sphere of life becomes an invitation to point people to Jesus.

    NOON
    LUNCH + STUDENT SOCIAL

    1-1:45
    CLOSING SESSION: Worship | Apologetics in Action w/ Nathan Turner (Academic Dean EBC)


  • Our speaker line up is amazing!

    Nathan Turner: Academic Dean Emmanuel Bible College

    Ashley Webber: Vice President Emmanuel Bible College

    Tanner Philp: Professor Emmanuel Bible College

    Madison Moore: Registered Therapist Ember Counselling

    Andrew Collard: Highschool Teacher DCSS

  • You can expect to have students leave On Purpose feeling equipped & empowered to live their everyday lives on purpose, better equipped to share their faith, and understanding what it looks like to live On Purpose in our comings & goings as believers no matter where we find ourselves.