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I’m Thankful – Darcy’s Story

My addiction started when I was 13. It was really a lot of peer pressure – you know everyone was doing it and I didn’t really fit in, so that’s […]

My Voice Does Matter – Ashley’s Story

“My name is Ashley, and because of the Dream Centre, I get to be a momagain.” ​When Ashley was growing up, her home was filled with conflict and drug abuse. […]

Seeds Of Hope – Shayla’s Story

My story starts with a bit of a turbulent childhood. I was quite sheltered and grew up with abuse and alcoholism in the family. My mom, who had lived a […]

Recovery IS Possible – Paul’s Story

Having consistent meals and a roof over my head was critical to starting my recovery​ When I was 14 I started my first job, washing dishes at a Motel. At […]

I Found Home – Edgar’s Story

My name is Edgar and the Calgary Dream Centre changed my life.​ I grew up in Nova Scotia, the oldest of six siblings. My dad served in the Navy and […]

For My Daughter – Joel’s Story

I’m finally living my dream of being a good father, but at one point I didn’t think that would be possible.​ Until I moved in with my dad at age […]

Looking For Hope – Celestine’s Story

I grew up on the Maskwacis reserve 70 kilometers outside of Edmonton with my mom and my ten brothers and sisters. During my childhood, I experienced abuse and was exposed […]

Alex’s Transformation Story

Having my daughter in my life this Father’s Day means the world to me.​ I started dabbling with drugs and alcohol when I was 14 years old. If I could […]

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Werner Haag

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Steven Balisky

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Ben Johnson

Ben is the Lead Pastor at FA. Ben and His wife Heather have served together in Pastoral and Apostolic ministry for over 20 years.

They share a deep spiritual burden for our nation of Canada – specifically for the unchurched and the next generation. They long to see a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our time, and they believe that some of the most exciting days for the Canadian church are ahead.

Together with their four daughters, they count it an incredible honour to be able to serve Jesus and serve the City of Calgary.

Craig Hill

Craig Hill has been involved with the Calgary Dream Centre (CDC) since its inception. Starting with trips to the LA Dream Centre where seeds were planted in him that were never forgotten. After years of working in business, real estate, and church ministry, Craig returned to the CDC to step in as the CEO. Craig has a deep appreciation for the life change that happens here, the incredible team, and seeing the redemptive work that God is doing. Outside of work, Craig is a family man who loves nothing more than being with his wife and kids at the lake.

David Taylor

David grew up in northern Canada and attended the University of Alberta where he graduated with a degree in electrical engineering. He worked as an engineer for about seven years before moving into project management and then business management, primarily focused in the oil and gas production and refining industry.

David stepped into the COO role of a business that was in trouble due to the 2008 financial crisis. After turning that business around, he took an international role leading project managers who managed a portfolio of $1.5B of projects around the globe.

Since then, David has consulted for businesses and organizations in medicine, engineering, homelessness, and addiction recovery, and serves on various not-for-profit boards.

David is currently running another business in California that was also in need of a dramatic turnaround and now scaling this business for further profitable growth.

Cal Johnson

Cal has been a member of the Calgary Dream Centre Board of Directors since March 2022.  Cal and his wife Kerry have been supporters of the Dream Centre for a number of years.

Cal is a Business Advisor with a focus on Coaching and Leadership Development.  He has spent his career in the Agriculture Equipment Industry and was a John Deere Equipment Dealer for 19 years.  He is a Professional Engineer and holds an ICD.D designation with the Institute of Corporate Directors.

Cal and Kerry have been married 34 years and have 3 adult sons.  They volunteer in marriage ministry at Centre Street Church and enjoy spending time cycling, boating, skiing, and travelling. 

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Bob Nash

Retired General Manager It Operations and Signals and Communications for Canadian Pacific  Railway after 34 years of service. Currently the Board Chairman and Project Manager for the Calgary Dream Centre, a position held for the past 18 years.