Burlington Young Adults (BYA) is a great place to connect, ask good questions, and grow in faith alongside others in the same stage of life. We value friendship, open conversation, and meaningful growth, all in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Everyone 18-30 is welcome! Come as you are, bring a friend, and join the conversation. We gather on Sunday evenings at 7:30 PM for a variety of events throughout the year, including speaker nights, discussions, game nights, and retreats.
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Faith, Reason, and Real Life
Presenting Wesley Huff from Apologetic Canada!
Join us for a night of fellowship and a conversation on apologetics with other young adults on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
After Wes’s keynote speech, he will be joined by Dr. Will den Hollander, scholar and professor of the New Testament, and Dr. Bill DeJong, faculty chaplain at Redeemer. Learn a little more about the speakers below
Wesley Huff
Wes is currently the Vice President for Apologetics Canada and has been a guest on a variety of the world’s largest public platforms. His passion to help show that the Christian faith is intellectually credible and existentially satisfying has led him to participate in public dialogues, debates, and interfaith events on issues of belief and religion around the world.
Source: wesleyhuff.com
Dr. Will den Hollander
Dr. den Hollander became a professor of New Testament at the Canadian Reformed Theological Seminary in 2020, after serving as a pastor for nearly four years. He completed a PhD in the Collaborative Programme in Ancient History at York University and the University of Toronto, with a focus on the first-century Jewish historian Flavius Josephus, who is a significant witness to the world of the New Testament.
Source: canadianreformedseminary.ca
Dr. Bill DeJong
Bill DeJong has served as a pastor for nearly 30 years in Canada and the USA, most recently as the lead pastor of Blessings Christian Church in Hamilton, ON. He also serves as a Fellow of the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology (Cambridge, UK) and as chair of the Scripture and Church Seminar for the Institute for Biblical Research. He now plays a role in the spiritual formation of faculty and staff at Redeemer University and teaches some courses. His primary interests lie in practical theology, ethics, spiritual formation, and ecclesiology.
Source: redeemer.ca
We look forward to seeing you there!
It’s almost time for our annual BYA Campfire retreat!! Sign up now to get a spot and invite your friends!!
The retreat has always been an awesome weekend full of fellowship and fun, including lots of free time to chat, play games, and enjoy the beautiful (and snowy) Campfire! Bible Camp property!
Dates: Friday, February 20th (evening) to Sunday, February 22nd (morning), 2026
Topic: Explaining Your Faith
Speakers: Pastor Tony & Pastor Jeff Temple
Registration information: The cost per person is $75. This includes all your accommodations, meals, snacks, and other materials. Sign up and send your e-transfer to confirm your spot.
To access the QR code, simply take a screenshot of the image and hold it to follow the link. The sign-up link is in the Burlington Young Adults’ Instagram bio. Click the link to sign up here.
We look forward to seeing you there!