We’re honoured to be hosting an upcoming DLT (Discipleship Leadership Training) for the Rocky Mountain Unit here at Hillside. DLT is not a lecture or a traditional conference—it’s a guided roundtable conversation designed to help leaders grow through thoughtful discussion, shared wisdom, and prayerful reflection. Rather than simply receiving information, participants engage together, listening well and learning from one another in a spirit of humility and grace.
This gathering will focus on unpacking and thoughtfully wrestling with the topic of gender identity—an area that calls for both biblical conviction and pastoral sensitivity. Our desire is to create a space where leaders can ask honest questions, explore Scripture carefully, and grow in both clarity and compassion as they shepherd others.
The day will be led by Tom Gardner, who faithfully served as Lead Pastor of Sunshine Hills Church for 40 years. Tom has also served the Foursquare Gospel Church of Canada in a variety of roles over the years and currently serves as the LEAD (Leadership Enrichment and Development) Coordinator. His experience and steady pastoral heart will help guide what we expect to be a rich and meaningful time together.
We’re grateful to open our doors for this important conversation and look forward to welcoming leaders from across our unit for a day of growth, dialogue, and encouragement.