Legacy Builders A new series in the work section of BE!
Meet Grace Simon
Wife, mom of 4 and grandmother of two, city councillor, and a luxury Realtor in York Region. But beyond the titles, she’s someone who wakes up every day on a mission. Her top values — faith, love, and freedom — guide how she lives, leads, and serves. Whether she’s coaching entrepreneurs, advocating for policy at town hall, or helping families transition into their next home, she believes everything she does is spiritual, not by might or by power, but by His Spirit.
Walking in Faith and Justice in a World That Wasn’t Made for You By Anu George Canjanathoppil
During her 11 years with IJM in South Asia, Anu George Canjanathoppil – CEO at IJM Canada – worked extensively to impact the justice system by collaborating with state and local governments in the region. As a result of Anu's leadership, ten thousand individuals have been rescued from forced labor slavery. This is her story…
Broken, yes. Brave, a little. Determined to be the daring woman By Cathie Ostapchuk
When I fell hard, it was into a sea of self-doubt. When I rose again, it was because of the revelation that God was not only with me as a female leader but also with every woman who has walked this earth. Who am I to refrain from stepping into this cultural moment with my broken experiences, each visible yet healed by the golden thread of God’s supernatural purpose.
I am here for the now and the next generation of women in our nation and beyond. Broken, yes. Brave, a little. But I am determined that I will not be helpless, self-silenced, or diminished. I choose to be the daring woman, in a lineage of daring women.
From basketball camp to cop From mom to pastor’s wife
As I look back on my life, I realize there are countless times that God has met me and directed my path. Often I feel confused, scared, and directionless. I feel like the lost sheep that the bible so often talks about. Reflecting on my story, my Shepherd has always been there. Gently guiding, intervening, and building a beautiful story out of my life, for my good and for his Glory.
Quin Cheung: Quinspired to shorten the distance between her and God!
Quin Cheung is a Calgary-based photographer and the artist behind Quinspired. Her story isn’t one of miraculous, divine intervention and metaphysical conversion but one about a woman no a quest to shorten the distance between her and God.
Brigitte’s story: A Journey of Faith, Resilience, and New Beginnings
My name is Brigitte, and for over 15 years, I was a pastor’s wife. Because the “D-word” is worse than a swear word in ministry, it’s when I became the “EX” that I thought I was unusable by God. The sheer thought of divorce haunted me for over a decade as I saw my nonexistent marriage go from bad to worse. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Let’s start at the beginning, shall we?