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“He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to Him.” Proverbs 2:8 

In appreciation for your service, the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team invites you—and your spouse—to the Canadian Law Enforcement Retreat. Come and be encouraged by expert speakers who will discuss challenges faced by officers’ families, share Biblical insights, and offer valuable instruction on surviving and thriving in the law enforcement world.

Speakers

Kwesi Millington

Kwesi Millington is a former police officer for the RCMP. His story, known nationally and covered in a documentary movie by the CBC, included years of public scrutiny and struggle.

He is now a mental Health and resilience speaker, as well as a certified wellness coach helping students, frontline workers, and high-stress organizations to overcome adversity, cope with and conquer stress, and build confidence.

Kwesi’s presentations combine engaging yet purposeful storytelling with audience interaction to create memorable and motivating experiences. Kwesi has more than a decade of experience as a first responder and coach helping others overcome obstacles, conquer change and improve mental health.

Bill Mikaluk (B.Ed., PCC, CPP)

Bill Mikaluk is a retired policeman. He enjoyed over 25 years with the Edmonton Police Service before retiring in 2019. He is now working part-time as a community peace officer and as a corporate chaplain. He also volunteers at his church, creating men’s programs such as Men’s Adventure Group and ‘Power Up!’, which is a personal development program.

Bill began his career as a school teacher and then transitioned into policing, which drew him into instructing and performance management in the Edmonton Police Service. He also worked as a coordinator within the Police Training Officer program for a number of years.

When a friend encouraged Bill to get involved in coaching and certification, Bill realized how transformational this would be for himself and his colleagues. That was in 2010, and was the beginning of his journey into ‘coaching in policing’, and supporting police leaders. Bill started “CopsCoach International” shortly after.

In 2011, Bill became a certified professional coach and a certified police coach, and has presented coaching materials at various conferences. In 2018/2019 he completed the Positive Psychology and Positive Education certification programs through Wilfrid Laurier University, and has since taught law enforcement students.

Bill is married to Bonnie (29 years) and they have two grown children, so he appreciates the challenges and joys that come with family life in the law enforcement environment and beyond. Bill is a huge advocate of journaling (for self-awareness and personal growth) and enjoys time in the outdoors where he finds his balance, renewal and a greater appreciation for God.

Eric Hubbard – Deputy Director of Law Enforcement Ministries/Rapid Response Team

Eric Hubbard began his law enforcement career in 2001 with the Long Beach Police Department in Southern California. He served as a patrol officer, a field training officer, on the Community Policing/Directed Enforcement Team, and was also a report writing instructor at the Long Beach Police Academy. Later, as a detective, Eric worked undercover on the Vice Night Field Team, in the Gang and Violent Crimes Division, and in the Robbery Detail.

As a sworn peace officer, Eric simultaneously served as a chaplain for the Long Beach Police Department. In addition, he served as an associate pastor at Calvary Chapel North Long Beach.

In 2015, Eric joined the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team as a volunteer chaplain and deployed to several man-made and natural disasters across the United States to provide emotional and spiritual care to those experiencing grief and loss, especially to law enforcement officers and their families.

In December of 2020, Eric retired from the Long Beach Police Department and moved to North Carolina in response to God’s call to join the Billy Graham National Law Enforcement Ministry full-time, where he serves as the deputy director of the National Law Enforcement Ministry.

Eric and his wife, Tonya, have four adult children and two grandchildren.

Celeste Zbirun – Worship

Growing up in a musical family, Celeste Zbirun began leading worship in her early teens in Calgary at North America’s largest Christian & Missionary Alliance church.

She has served various churches in Calgary as a volunteer or in a staff role during the past 10 years. Celeste is also a guest worship leader at Christian retreats and other events.

She has completed Bethel Music’s Worship School and enjoys helping young adults develop their worship leading and vocal skills.

Celeste calls The Exchange Church her home community. She is passionate about creating an atmosphere that combines theological integrity and spiritual freedom to enable congregations to engage with their Heavenly Father.

Schedule

Sunday November 5

3:00 PM Registration
5:45 PM Supper
7:00 PM Worship: Celeste Zbirun and Keynote: Kwesi Millington
8:30 PM Session Concludes

Monday November 6

7:45 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM Worship: Celeste Zbirun and Session: Bill Mikaluk
10:00 AM Break
10:30 AM Session: Eric Hubbard
11:45 AM Lunch and Free Time
5:45 PM Supper
7:00 PM Devotions: Eric Hubbard and Worship: Celeste Zbirun

Tuesday November 7

7:45 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM Worship: Celeste Zbirun and Session: Bill Mikaluk
10:00 AM Break
10:30 AM Keynote: Kwesi Millington
11:45 AM Event Concludes

Join Us!

Come be encouraged by speakers who will discuss the unique issues faced by officers’ families and share insights from God’s Word. Register now for the Canadian Law Enforcement Seminar in Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge on November 5-7, 2023.

Registration is now closed.