2023 Fall Cohort: Spiritual Awakening
Begins Sept. 16, 2023
Registration NOW OPEN
About Greenhouse
The purpose of The Envision Greenhouse is to provide diverse young leaders in the Alliance in Canada with meaningful mentoring relationships and creative environments to foster growth and collaboration that goes beyond the local context.
We believe that as Greenhouse Leaders and Mentors, we can benefit in learning from one another's backgrounds, ministry or career vocations, skills, and spiritual journeys for the sake of community and leadership development as part of the Kingdom of God.
What Happens at Greenhouse
"One-on-One" Mentoring
You get matched with a mentor that meets with you regularly for invidualized support in life, ministry and vocation.
Group Clusters
You are placed in a group to journey through peer-mentorship with other young leaders.
Digital Gatherings
You join peers for 3-4 online sessions that focuses on relevant teaching and practical exercises related to our cohort competencyis this you?
How do you get involved?
We try to make it easy by breaking it down into four stepsComplete an application form so we can get to know you a bit more and your preferences.
You will be asked some info about your background, how you are discerning your calling, and your experience in mentorship. All of this information helps us to pair you with the best mentor possible!
Upon your application, we ask if we can get in touch with your pastor or a mentor from your local church.
This helps all of us to be united in prayer and support for you, especially in getting your local community to support and champion you.
As a team, we discern and find a match for your 1-1 mentoring based on your life experience, preferences, skills, and expertise.
Mentors are approved licensed workers and screened lay leaders from across our Alliance Canada family!
Once you have been matched with your 1-1 mentor, you will be responsible to reach out to schedule your first meet up. After that, it's up to you and your mentor to schedule your mentoring sessions that fit your schedules! We recommend that you meet with them either weekly, or every other week, for the duration of the cohort.
Don't forget about showing up to digital gatherings - these are great opportunities to expand your network and meet with peers across the country!
Help Needed:
Looking to be a Mentor?
All our mentors are connected to the Alliance in Canada.
1-1 Mentoring
You can choose to journey and pour into an Greenhouse Leader by meeting with them weekly or bi-weekly.Group Clusters
Connect with other young leaders for support, debrief, and cross-pollination.Digital gatheringS
We love inviting people to come speak and share about particular areas including Biblical Foundation, Self-Awareness, Cultural Agility, Spiritual Awakening and Global Leadership.Some of our previous mentors
Thank you again for your time and leadership!Abigail Langlois
Youth & Young Adults Pastor
Cobourg Alliance Church
Amanda Corbin
Director of Missions Mobilization & New VenturesEastern Canadian District
Bernard Tam
PastorLiving Room Church
Chris Smith
Pastor and Alliance board memberThe Bridge Church
Cyril Guerette
Pastor, Prof, Rapper
Groundswell Church
Frances Kim
Former DirectorEnvision Canada
Godwin Tsang
Pastor & Leadership CoachIrene Quach Soquier
PhD Student - Early Judaism
McMaster University
Janice Anderson
Elder, Former Missionary and Professor of Missions
Hazelglen Alliance Church
Jennifer Singh
Assistant Professor of Intercultural StudiesAmbrose University
John Cook
Member Care
Global Ministries
Joze Reverente
International WorkerGlobal Ministries
Kathy Klassen
Director - Relational & Spiritual Vitality
Eastern Canadian District
Kenda Reimer
Pastor and Clinical CounsellorRiver Church
Kesha Wint
Singer, Songwriter, and Director of Worship and Creative ArtsUnionville Alliance Church
Kris Corbin
National Coordinator / Leadership CoachEnvision Canada
Lorilee Jespersen
Mobilizer
Saint Lawrence District
Mardi Dolfo-Smith
Discipleship PastorCoquitlam Alliance Church
Regan Neudorf
ImplementerNew Ventures Canada
Ruth Shareski
International Worker at-large
Canadian Pacific District
Ruth-Anne Gilbertson
Spiritual DirectorCanadian Pacific District
Ryan Graham
VP of NationalAlliance in Canada
Shawn Baran
Pastor of Communication Arts
Southview Church
Stafford Greer
Lead Pastor
Morden Alliance Church
Steve Kerr
Lead PastorGateway Church Caledonia
Stu Barton
Young Adults Pastor
Beulah Alliance Church
What's the process to be a Greenhouse Mentor?
We try to make it easy by breaking it down into four stepsFeel free to apply directly with us, or through your district (when applies)!
You will be asked some info about your background, your experience in mentorship, and your preferred role as a mentor (1-1 mentor, group mentor, or speaker).
We notify (and partner with) your district that you'd like to get involved as a Greenhouse Mentor.
Our offices ensure the vetting process refers to any possible existing licensing and ordination you have undergone.
As a 1-1 mentor, you will reach out to schedule your first meet up with your Greenhouse Leader.
As a group mentor, we will schedule a time for your first group meeting where you will meet your designated team.
As a all-mentee gathering speaker, we'll support you for your teaching and material.