The Alpha USA Conference
Alpha USA Conference Details
We can’t wait to join together with church leaders from across Canada to learn, celebrate and connect in the beautiful city of Franklin, Tennessee.
What are you waiting for?
Join us for two days of inspiring conversation, workshops and exploration as we catch a vision of what God desires to do in Canada through the local church.
Draft schedule
Tuesday, July 22
Suggested morning and early afternoon arrival in Nashville and a chance to explore the city and surrounding area
Location: Nashville and Franklin
Tuesday, July 22
Welcome reception in the evening with Alpha staff and Canadian leaders
Location: Hilton Cool Springs in Franklin
Wednesday, July 23
AUSA Conference begins
Location: Church of The City, Franklin
Thursday, July 24
USA Conference
Location: Church of The City, Franklin
Thursday, July 24
Canadian Dinner and Debrief
Location: TBD
Meet your hosts
Jason Persaud
National Director of Church Experience, Alpha Canada
Jason has been in ministry for 31 years previously serving as a pastor (23 yrs), home missionary with YFC Toronto (5 yrs), itinerant speaker (3 yrs) and now has the privilege to lead and incredible church engagement team that coaches, trains and equips leaders and churches across Canada.
Ryan Moffat
Director of Strategic Partnerships, Alpha Canada
I’m honoured in my role as the Director of Strategic Partnerships to be able to work closely with some of the brightest and most influential Church leaders across Canada. I also have the privilege of aiding in the leadership development of Alpha International staff and sit on the Executive Team at Alpha Canada.
Tim Teakle
National Alpha Youth Director, Alpha Canada
Tim has served 20+ years in ministry and is currently the National Alpha Youth Director at Alpha Canada. He was a youth pastor for 10 years and has been with Alpha for another 10, serving in the youth department, overall church experience and strategic development.
He and his wife Carolyn have 4 children and a cat named Archie. In his spare time, Tim enjoys custom carpentry and refinishing, movies, and hanging out with his kids.
Kristy Short
Senior Advisor & Envision Team Lead, Alpha Canada
Kristy Short serves as a senior advisor at Alpha Canada, where she excels in encouraging and supporting leaders and local churches as they engage their communities in meaningful conversations about life, faith, and hope in Jesus. With over 20 years of ministry experience, Kristy is deeply committed to equipping and inspiring the local church to fulfill its mission of sharing the gospel with a world in need. Kristy resides in Fredericton with her husband, Ryan, and their three children.