Multicultural Ministries Summit 2026
About this Event
The Multicultural Summit is a gathering of 21 ministries within the United Pentecostal Church Multicultural Ministries that are focused on evangelizing specific cultures in North America. The Summit takes place every 2 years. This is a time to celebrate our diversity and growth in the UPCI, to hear from God concerning the future, and to equip attendees through lab seminars that will teach strategies for evangelizing specific cultural groups. The Summit is designed to promote evangelism, present training, offer resources, and bring the various leaders and constituents together to celebrate a multicultural revival in North America. The Multicultural Summit is hosted by UPCI Multicultural Ministries.
The Summit is open to everyone, and we encourage pastors, ministers, church leaders, and church members to attend.
General Session Speakers: UPCI General Superintendent David K. Bernard, UPCI Philippines General Superintendent Cesar Pestano, Multicultural Ministries Director Brocc Chavis, and others.
Keynote Speakers: Jeff Chavis, Don Hanscom
Lab Session & Forum Speakers: Scott Sistrunk, Shadi Azar, Ibtissam Azar.
Worship Leader: Josh DaVilla
Location: First Church Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1250 Markham Rd, Scarborough, Ontario
Vendors:
Multicultural Ministries and Missionary Exhibits
Host District: Ontario District - Superintendent Arnold MacLauchlan
Hotel: Delta Hotels: 50 East Valhalla Dr, Markham, Ontario, L3R OA3
Event Summary:
Start Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
End Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Last Day to Book: _________2026
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
Summit Schedule
Thursday, August 6th
5:30 Exhibits Open
7:00 PM Main Service
Conference Keynote – Jeff Chavis - MCM Native American Evangelism Director
Main Speaker – David Bernard - UPCI General Superintendent
Worship Leader – Josh DaVilla
Friday, August 7th
9:00-9:20 Prayer & Devotion
Devotion: Don Hanscom
9:20 – 10:00 Forum - “Theology of Multicultural Evangelism”
Moderator: Raymart Lugue
This forum answers the question, “Why should the church pursue multicultural ministry?”
Panel:
- David Bernard – UPCI General Superintendent
- Scott Sistrunk – UPCI North American Missions Director
- Art Wilson – United Nations Goodwill Ambassador & Special Envoy
- Don Hanscom – International Evangelist & Former Director of Multicultural Ministries
10:00-10:10 Break
10:10-10:50 General Session – Speaker David Bernard
11:00 -11:55 Lab Sessions
Lab #1 – Main Sanctuary – “Reaching the Nations Next Door – The Multicultural Missionary Initiative”
Moderator: Jeff Ready – MCM Missionary Coordinator
Panel: Multicultural Missionaries
- Greg & Nikki Byers - Southeast Asian Community
- Darrell & Cynthia Collins - Spanish-Speaking Community
- Joel & Cheri Dunning - Spanish-Speaking Community
- Jheyson & Stephanye Giraldo - Spanish-Speaking Community
- Lorenze & Marilyn Reyes - Filipino Community
Lab #2 – Room 8 - Forum “Reaching Communities with Barriers”
Moderator: Dinecia Gates – Globaltracts.com Coordinator
Panel: MCM Ministry Directors
- Jeff Chavis – Native American Evangelism
- Josh & Holly Smith – Refugee Evangelism
- Denis Killman – Amish Ministry Director
- Danny Wilkerson - Haitian Evangelism
- Chad Wicker – Deaf Evangelism
- Ryan Vaughn – Chinese Evangelism
Lab #3 – Room 9 - Forum: “Partnering with A Mother Church to Reach Other Cultures”
Moderator: Raymart Lugue - Multicultural Ministries Executive Team
Panel: MCM Ministry Directors
- Benjie Terrible – Filipino Evangelism Director
- Dieudonne Kahozi – French Evangelism Director
- Daniel Gomes – Portuguese Evangelism Director
- Danny Wilkerson – Haitian Evangelism Director
12:00-1:00 MCM Connections Lunch
Join MCM Ministry Directors and Missionaries for an interactive networking lunch designed to help attendees discover the ministries of Multicultural Ministries. Learn about revival among various cultural groups, hear inspiring testimonies, ask questions, and explore partnership opportunities. Participants will rotate midway through the lunch period, allowing everyone to connect with at least two ministries and expand their vision for reaching the nations in North America.
1:10-2:00 General Session -Dr. Shadi Azar “Reaching the Muslim Community”
2:00-7:00 Afternoon Break
Friday Evening Schedule:
Prayer 6:30
Evening Service 7:00
Main Speaker: Cesar Pestano – UPCI Philippines General Superintendent
Worship Leader: Josh DaVilla
Saturday, August 8th
9:00-9:15 Prayer and Worship
9:15-10:00 General Session – Dr. Shadi Azar “Understanding Collectivist Cultures”
10:00-10:10 Break
10:10-10:50 General Session – Scott Sistrunk – “Multicultural Ministry and Church Planting”
11:00-11:40 Lab #1 – Main Sanctuary - Ibtissam Azar
“The Necessity of Relationships in Evangelizing Collectivist Cultures”
Lab #2 - Room 8 - Forum - “Ministering to First Generation Immigrants”
Moderator: __________
Wilson Ejim
Benjie Terrible
Dieudonne Kahozi
Daniel Gomes
Lab #3 – Room 9 – “Resources to Remove Barriers”
Tools for Evangelism Across Languages and Cultures
Moderator: Jacob Tapia
Dinecia Gates – Globaltracts.com Coordinator
Liane Grant – Non-Profit Translations
Michael Jette – TESOL Coordinator
Shadi Azar – CulTure Initiative
11:40-12:15 Fellowship/Refreshments
12:30 Worship Service
Main Speaker: Brocc Chavis – Multicultural Ministries Director
FAQs
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Send inquiry to: [email protected]
FAQs
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Yes. The only ticket you will need at the event is for meals. If you don't have your ticket we can locate by name.
FAQs
What's the refund policy?
Admission to the Summit services and labs is free. However, the coordinated meals have a no-refund policy.
Agenda
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Thursday, August 6 - Service
Info: Service Emcee: Worship: Josh DaVilla | Keynote Speaker: Jeff Chavis | Main Speaker: David Bernard
🕑: 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Friday, August 7 - Day Schedule
Info: Speakers, Moderators, and Panelists: Don Hanscom, David Bernard, Jeff Ready, Greg Byers, Darrell Collins, Scott Sistrunk, Art Wilson, Lorenzo Reyes, Joel Dunning, Jheyson Giraldo, Jeff Chavis, Danny Wilkerson, Chad Wicker, Ryan Vaughn, Dennis Killman, Josh & Holly Smith. Shadi Azar
🕑: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
August 7 - Evening Schedule
Info: Worship: Josh DaVilla & Team - Main Speaker: Rev. Cesar Pestano
🕑: 09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
August 8 - Saturday
Info: Speakers, Moderators, Panelists: Benjie Terrible, Dinecia Gates, Wilson Ejim, Dieudonne Kahozi, Daniel Gomes, Liane Grant, Brocc Chavis
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 25.00
