Laurie is the Director of Parenting & Discipleship at The Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender, where she also serves as a founding board member. Laurie has a master’s in evangelism and leadership from Wheaton Graduate School. She and her husband, Matt, co-host the Hole in My Heart Podcast, and co-authored An Impossible Marriage (IVP 2020), and Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World (IVP 2026). Laurie and Matt live in West Michigan with their three kids.
Registered Psychotherapist
Matt King is the Executive Director of Broomtree Care, a nonprofit designed for both therapy services and accessible counseling resources. He is a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying). He received his Master of Arts in Clinical Counselling from Tyndale University. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Human Services: Marriage and Family from Liberty University in Virginia. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at Heritage College & Seminary and also as a board member for the Canadian Biblical Counseling Coalition.
Jeremy Bout is the founder of Edge Factorand supports his team there while also serving on the senior leadership team of SAFIR Global Training as Director of Engagement and Partnerships, a missions training school that prepares people for immersive training to reach closed countries. He and his son John-Michael have also recently launched Rewired People, story-driven life skills and career development courses for Christian families. Jeremy and his wife, Maria, will celebrate 30 years of marriage this November. They homeschooled all five of their children, three of whom are now married, and the couple are grandparents to four grandchildren.
Jeremy serves on the Board of Clarity Pregnancy Options as well as of Into the Light ministries and is actively supporting a pilot in the Niagara region with other men who are seeking to encourage discipleship and mentorship and are preparing to walk with each other into the light.
Insight Biblical Counselling - E.D.
The Niagara Region has been home to Glen for most of his life. He lived close to the south shores of Lake Ontario until God led him to Westminster Theological Seminary in 2007. After marrying Rebecca the following year, she joined him in Philly while he completed his MA in Biblical Counselling. Glen began counselling at Elisha House in Welland after returning to Ontario. He worked there as a biblical counsellor and director until he accepted the Executive Director position at Insight in 2022. Glen enjoys renovation work, wordsmithing, and sharing good food with great friends. He and Rebecca have been blessed with 4 children: 2 sons and 2 daughters.
Insight Biblical Counsellor
Sara takes great joy in walking alongside others and experiencing the transforming power of the gospel together. She is passionate about the importance of doing the inner, reflective work with God that leads to an abundant life of flourishing and walking in freedom (John 10:10). The town of Waterdown has been home to Sara for the past 38 years and it’s where her and her husband raised their family of 4 kids which has grown to include 2 daughters-in-law, a son-in-law, and a foster son. Sara graduated from McMaster University with a B.A. in History and a Diploma in teaching from Covenant Reformed Teacher’s College. She is enjoying her second career as a Biblical Counsellor after having completed her certification through CCEF. Sara serves on the Women’s Pastoral Support team in her church in Flamborough, is a mentor to women of various ages, and is a WrapAround trainer. Sara loves having deep chats with friends, reading, learning, and enjoying nature.
Insight Biblical Counsellor
Born and raised in the UK, Mark earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Law from Oxford Brookes University and a Diploma in Biblical and Theological Studies at Kings Bible College. He served as a police officer for five years before transitioning to pastoral work for seven years. In 2005, he moved to Canada to pastor a church in Niagara Falls with his wife Janet and their five children. He faced significant challenges in Canada, including severe mental health struggles, hospitalization, and being unable to work. His recovery unexpectedly included years working in a factory, where he rediscovered and deepened his relationship with God, supported by his wife, friends, and community. He finds hope in the life of Joseph and God’s ability to use our circumstances for His glory. He aspires to help others navigate their struggles to become wholehearted worshippers of Jesus. Mark serves in his local church, facilitates trauma healing groups, and enjoys reading, pickleball, songwriting, and spending time with Janet and their family.
Insight Biblical Counsellor
Lynn has lived in Niagara since her teens. She became a Christian in her mid thirties. Since then she has been all about learning. After attending a two-year Bible School course she went to McMaster U for an Addiction Careworker Diploma before obtaining a BA in Sociology at the same University. Lynn continued her thirst for learning by taking CCEF courses online and attending many conferences. In her downtime Lynn loves game nights, practical jokes, concerts and anything that involves being outside.