The 18th Burlington Leadership Prayer Breakfast
Thursday, May 1, 2025
6:30 am – 8:30 am
Keynote Speaker
Kevin Shepherd – CEO of Crossroads Christian Communications and YES TV
About Kevin Shepherd
Kevin Shepherd has almost 30 years of pastoral experience, including twelve years as Lead Pastor of Glad Tidings Church in Burlington, Ontario. Under his leadership, the church experienced significant growth, expanding to multiple services across two sites, with a strong emphasis on community engagement and leadership development.
He currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Crossroads Christian Communications and YES TV, leading with a vision to leverage media as a powerful tool for spiritual transformation, cultural impact, and global outreach. Under his leadership, Crossroads continues to pioneer faith-based storytelling, engage audiences through innovative digital strategies, and equip future generations to carry the message of Jesus into a rapidly changing world. Through YES TV, Kevin champions values-driven entertainment, ensuring a platform that uplifts and inspires audiences across Canada.
Recognizing the importance of unity, Kevin continues to be actively involved in interdenominational dialogues and conferences, fostering understanding and respect among diverse groups across Canada. He delivers keynote addresses and shares his insights on effective leadership and the role of faith in navigating modern challenges.
About Crossroads
Crossroads is Canada’s leading Christian voice in media, providing faith and values content for people of all ages. For over 55 years, Crossroads has been connecting millions of viewers worldwide to the Good News of Jesus Christ through inspirational content and has answered more than 12 Million prayer calls. 100 Huntley Street, the flagship program of Crossroads founded by Rev. David Mainse, remains the sixth longest-running daily show in TV history with over 12,000 episodes. Crossroads is also a highly respected and effective not-for-profit aid agency, having responded in times of natural disaster worldwide, raising funds and partnering with on-site, non-government organizations for emergency relief and long-term rebuilding strategies.
About YesTV®
YES TV® is a commercial television station committed to positive, family-friendly, entertainment programming. YES TV® is licensed and regulated by the CRTC as a religious channel and an exclusively Canadian television station, available in 6.9 million homes across Canada. YES TV® consists of three over-the-air conventional stations, two local stations, CKCS-DT (Calgary, AB) and CKES-DT (Edmonton, AB), and one regional broadcaster, CITS-DT (Hamilton, ON). The regional broadcaster primarily reaches the Greater Toronto Area with re-broadcast transmitters in Kitchener, London, and Ottawa. YES TV® is a brand of CTS, a Canadian incorporated non-profit.