Advancing the Kingdom

The Curious and the Open: Engaging the Most Spiritually Receptive Generation Yet

with Shaila Visser, National Director of Alpha Canada

In a world shaped by post-secularity, Gen Z and Gen Alpha are more open and curious about faith than we may expect. Shaila Visser unpacks why now is the greatest opportunity for the gospel, calling us to bold prayer, intentional discipleship, and renewed vision for reaching the next generation. Don’t miss this urgent and hope-filled invitation to engage a generation ready to respond.

Shaila Visser is the National Director of Alpha Canada and the Global Senior Vice-President of Alpha International. A strategic and visionary leader, she is the Executive Producer of the Alpha Film Series and the Alpha Youth Film Series and serves on the Board of the Damascus Road Foundation.

Deeply passionate about evangelism, Shaila is dedicated to helping people encounter Jesus and equipping the Church to thrive. Known for her clarity, warmth, conviction, and ability to unite leaders across generations and church traditions, she brings both relational strength and cultural awareness to her roles.

Rooted in her vibrant Anglo-Indian heritage, Shaila values diversity, hospitality, and mentoring the next generation. She lives in Vancouver with her husband Ryan, a Vancouver Police Officer, and their two dogs, Talon and Benny. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hosting people in her home and pursuing personal growth in health and fitness.