Johnny Henderson​

Johnny Henderson is the Director of School & Community Programs for LiveDifferent, a Canadian charity that helps young people embrace a caring lifestyle.

​He has been a prominent figure in Canadian youth development for several years. With a remarkable track record of addressing over 200,000 students from coast to coast on top of the years spent serving youth ministry within his church.
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Johnny's desire to motivate and inspire young people stems from his own life struggles as he navigated the path to discovering his life's purpose through Christ. His ultimate goal is to empower Canadian youth to unlock their full potential, just as he has, by helping them find their unique paths to fulfillment and purpose.​

Genevieve Epp​

Genevieve Epp is on the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada’s Next Gen leadership team. She loves reading, hanging out with students (which is why she co-leads a great group of grade 12 girls at her church), and walks on the beach, but most of all, she loves her family!

She first met Jesus when she was a teen - a time that was really difficult for her - and He became very real to her. Her heart always is that others will be awakened by Jesus and they will experience the joy of being in His family.​

Kamau Baker​

​Kamau (AKA DJ Cozy) is a Canadian Christian Hip-Hop artist/DJ and will be joining us for his third Phoenix Fest weekend. Kamau’s music carries an impactful message of vulnerability and God’s saving grace.

​He presents a flavor of music with fresh and creative sounds with deep heartfelt lyrics. "The word 'vulnerability' is something that God has pressed on my heart with a calling to present vulnerability and authenticity through music."

Kamau has performed as an opening act for artist such as: KB, Jude Barclay, nobigdyl, Wande, WhatupRG, Tedashii.​

Hashtag Hope​​

Hashtag Hope exists to speak truth and life into darkness & death, primarily to young Canadians through outreach & advocacy, resourcing, training, and practical support.

In 2016, founder of Hashtag Hope, Nick Pegg, left his job working in a kitchen and set out on the road in pursuit of those who wish to die. He set out with very little money and a lot of heart to share the hope he had found through perseverance and faith. Coast to coast, with hundreds of events in the name of suicide prevention and hope.

In 2019, Mark Stromenberg, a local youth worker, speaker, and suicide intervention instructor, joined the team. Later that year, Hashtag Hope incorporated as a grassroots, not-for-profit organization, and received its registration as a Canadian charity on January 23, 2020.​

PF House Band​

Phoenix Fest House Band is back for their 4th weekend with us! They have been leading worship for a number of years a different venues with one goal in mind: to see people encounter the presence of God through worship.

The band will be leading worship at all 5 of our main sessions.​