For Accepted Students Only

Exousia Belleville 2026: Growing in Spirit‑Led Leadership

October 13–17, 2026 • Belleville, Ontario

Hosted by Dunamis Fellowship Canada, in partnership with the Dunamis Institute.  

This Exousia event is designed for those seeking or those who have been invited into deeper leadership development within Dunamis Fellowship Canada. As an accepted student, you are joining a focused training environment that blends teaching, practice, reflection, and team ministry. The goal is to help you grow in Spirit‑led authority, discernment, and leadership confidence within real Dunamis‑style ministry settings.

What to Expect

Pre-Work Videos for the zoom calls are provided below for those who wish to get started:

1. Pre‑Work (Self‑Paced)

Before the online sessions, you will complete a curated set of preparation videos covering:

• History, vision, and purpose of the Dunamis Project

• Pinnacle Sayings and the Three Pillars

• PRMI’s Four Vision Initiatives

• Leadership Team Meetings & Debriefing

• Technology and event‑flow essentials

Apprentice Teachers will also complete additional teaching‑focused videos.

2. Online Sessions (Zoom)

These sessions prepare the cohort for shared language, expectations, and leadership foundations.

Zoom Session 1 — Introduction to Exousia Thurs Sept. 10, 6-7:30 pm MT | 8-9:30 pm ET |1-2:30 am UK

• Welcome & introductions

• Why and how Exousia forms leaders

• Discussion of pre‑work videos

Zoom Session 2 — Leadership Foundations Saturday Sept. 26, 8-11 am MT | 10-1 pm ET | 3-6 pm UK

• Pinnacle Sayings

• Why & When of Debriefing

• Call to Leadership teaching

• Small‑group prayer

Participants will complete the Call to Leadership reflection exercise before the onsite event.

3. Onsite Event — Belleville, Ontario

Begins: Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6:45 pm Ends: Saturday, Oct. 17 after catered lunch

The onsite portion is immersive and highly interactive. You will participate in:

• Morning worship

• Teaching sessions

• Leadership scenarios drawn from real Dunamis events

• Lab times and workshops

• Team meetings

• Evening worship, ministry, and lab time

• Debriefing led by the teaching team

Teaching Themes Include

• Introduction to Spiritual Leadership

• Pattern Language, Authority & Anointing

• Knowing Yourself & Others

• Distinctive Challenges for Dunamis Teams

• Event Intercession

• Worship at Dunamis

• Leading Empowerment Sessions

• Leading Debriefings

• Sharing Vision & Taking Offerings

Teachers:

Rev. Paul Stokes, Director for the Dunamis Institute

Rev. Becki Neumann, Chair of PRMI Board, Interim Dean of Faculty for the Dunamis Institute

Rev. Trevor Payton, Executive Director of Dunamis Fellowship Canada

Rev. Ray Vander Kooij, Regional Dean of Faculty for Dunamis Fellowship Canada

Workshop Leaders:

Jane Graff, Regional Dean of Event Leadership for Dunamis Fellowship Canada

Sarah Taylor, Dunamis Worship Leader

Jeannie Visser, Dunamis Intercessor Leader

Meals

All lunches and dinners will be fully catered and snacks will be provided. No breakfast will be served. Participants may bring personal snacks if desired.

Housing Options

Participants are responsible for finding their own housing:

• Billeting with local hosts (limited availability) - Contact Freda.

• Booking your own hotel or Airbnb in Belleville - let us know if you are looking for a roommate.

Cost - $190

• Meals and snacks for the week will be $190. If you need special pricing for bringing your own food, please contact Freda or Patti (see below for contact info)

• There is no fee for the teaching itself. Those who wish may give an offering to help cover manuals, travel, and other expenses for teachers, mentors and students. All gifts over $10 are receipted.

• If finances are a concern, please don’t hesitate to reach out—or consider inviting your church to support your training.

Questions?

Jane Graff, Co-Event Director - jane@dfcanada.org

Ray Vander Kooij, Co-Event Director - ray@dfcanada.org

Freda Kennedy, Event Admin - fredakennedy@gmail.com

Patti Tan, DFC Ministry Coordinator – patti@dfcanada.org | 519‑821‑3603

We are praying for you as you prepare for this journey of leadership formation. May the Holy Spirit begin even now to shape your expectations and open space for His work in you.

With gratitude,

The Exousia Planning Team