2024 Presenters

Dr. Hellwege is presently serving as pastor of Salem Lutheran Church in Farrar, MO and Zion Lutheran Church in Crosstown, MO. From 2015-2023 he was an Associate Professor of Theology at Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Edmonton.He holds a Ph.D. in Historical Theology from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis with a focus on the Modern World. John writes:

“My studies have been driven by trying to understand why people think and believe as they do in order to help bring God’s Word to them.This has led me to research and write on postmodernism, the Woke/Social Justice Movement, and the increasingly divergent sexualities in our society. I blog on these topics at my Substack."

Deacon Olding is currently serving as Sessional Assistant Professor of Education at Trinity Western University. At TWU, Lisa works with undergraduate students from a variety of backgrounds and faiths. She teaches her students about integrating faith and learning in both public and independent school settings while being mindful of the requirements of the BC Teachers Council and Professional Standards for BC Educators. 

Previously, Lisa served at Hope Lutheran School in Port Coquitlam and Prince of Peace Lutheran School in Calgary teaching a variety of subjects and grades. She holds a Masters in Education from Simon Fraser University with a focus on Teaching English as an Additional Language. Lisa also serves as part of the team that organizes and delivers regional Confirmation retreats for young people in the Lower Mainland.