Dr. Roger Helland is the Prayer Ambassador for The Evangelical Fellowship of Canada. Previously he served as the district minister of the Baptist General Conference in Alberta. He is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary (ThM) and ACTS/Trinity Western University (DMin). With over 35 years of experience as a pastor, denominational leader and adjunct professor at several theological schools, his mission is to equip and empower missional, disciple-making leaders and churches. His passion is for spiritual leadership and church renewal with a deep devotion to prayer and to the ministry of the word (Acts 6:4). He has written seven books including The Devout Life, Magnificent Surrender, Missional Spirituality and the recently released Pursuing God's Presence (May 2023). He resides with his wife Gail near Calgary.