Bishop T.D. Jakes
Bishop T.D. Jakes, one of the world’s most revered masterminds, leverages his pioneering vision and instinct to serve others in areas extending beyond the church. In order to help lead people to their destiny, you have to meet people where they are in life. It is with this earnest approach that Bishop Jakes has been able to reach millions of people from all socioeconomic backgrounds, races, nationalities, and creeds. Digital media, film, and television, among others, have been instrumental in helping Bishop Jakes meet the disparate needs of countless individuals. In September 2016, T.D. Jakes launched the TD Jakes Show, an intellectually invigorating, yet practical daytime talk show, where Bishop helps his guests lead empowering lives through candid conversation. As a visionary leader, T.D. Jakes encourages you to think differently – and progressively – so that you can create a more meaningful life experience that is truly your own. The adage, “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime” is the bedrock of Bishop’s visionary leadership. In his latest book “When Women Pray”, Bishop Jakes brings focus to our current time when women carry more influence than any other generation, the power of prayer has never been more important to remind us that we do not have to bear our crosses alone. We need prayer to stand guard over our hearts and minds and over the hearts and minds of our families. Women today are shattering glass ceilings and forging new paths in the world. What Happens When a Woman Prays is a clarion call for women to continue their progressive march of empowerment by dreaming like their daughters and praying like their grandmothers. Through exploring the lives of 10 prayer-filled women of the Bible, Bishop Jakes emphasizes the life-changing power that women have when they find their identity, their strength, their healing, and their voices in Christ. https://www.tdjakes.org/

Anne Miranda
Anne’s greatest passion is sharing the good news of Jesus and his teachings. She is currently the Pastor of Women’s Ministries at Village Church based in Surrey B.C, and currently 8 locations across Canada. She also loves to develop women in leadership roles, through a network she co-founded called Leverage. Through this ministry leaders are equipped with practical resources, inspired by the Word of God and connect with like-minded leaders of leaders. She is heavily involved as a board member of Ally Global, an organization that focuses on empowering women and children who have been rescued from sex trafficking by providing safety and education. Born and raised in a Lebanese heritage, Anne understands the challenges and beauty of being first generation Canadian. Her personal background is rooted in social justice. She developed Crime Prevention Programs for youth under the Attorney General’s Office in British Columbia. She also loved her time in the classroom as an educator, teaching high school Spanish and English Literature. She lives in Surrey, British Columbia with her husband Carlos and their children Nathaniel and Hannah. They enjoy walks on the beach usually with an ice cream in hand or on rainy days hot chocolate is a family favorite! http://annemiranda.ca