Speaking & preaching

Invite Jess.

Sunday preaching from any passage or series, and speaking on artistry, creativity, mission and a theology of beauty, for churches and events across Canada.

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Jessica Sanchez
About Jess

Where faith meets the arts.

Jess is a filmmaker, photographer, musician and the founder of Renaissance Canada, a mission to reach artists and restore culture. For years she served the local church as a creative pastor, and she has carried one question with her ever since: how do we care for our artists?

She speaks and teaches where faith, theology and the arts meet, helping churches move toward a theology of beauty and equipping creative people to flourish as whole people. She holds a Bachelor of Theology and is currently completing a Master of Arts in Theological Studies at Briercrest Seminary.

Jess speaking on stageAt a glance
  • 01Founder, Renaissance Canada
  • 02PAOC Mission Canada worker
  • 03Host, Renaissance Creative Leadership Podcast
  • 04Award-winning filmmaker and fine art photographer
  • 05Bachelor of Theology
  • 06MA in Theological Studies (in progress), Briercrest Seminary
Watch

Hear Jess speak.

A few recent messages on creativity, calling and the church, from conferences, ministers’ gatherings and worship nights.

Change Conference Alberta 2025Missional CreativityWatch on YouTube ↗
ABNWT Ministers’ Gathering 2026Called to BuildWatch on YouTube ↗
Tehillah MondayIn the Beginning, There Was an ArtistWatch on YouTube ↗
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Ways to book

Pulpit, stage or table.

Whether it’s a Sunday morning, a conference session or a staff retreat, every message is shaped around your people.

01Churches
PreachingSunday services, chapels and gatherings. Faithful, Christ-centred preaching from whatever passage or series your church is in, or a message on beauty, creativity and calling.Request this ↓
02Events
SpeakingConferences, retreats, banquets and events. Keynotes and sessions on art, mission and restoring culture through the work of our hands.Request this ↓
03Gatherings
Retreats & gatheringsStaff retreats, chapels, worship nights and ministers’ gatherings. Space to slow down and think deeply about artistry, creativity and calling.Request this ↓
Topics

What Jess speaks on.

01
A theology of beautyWhy beauty matters to God, and what it could look like for your church to make room for it again.
02
Caring for the artists in your churchWho your creatives are, what they carry, and practical ways to disciple and support them well.
03
Art, mission and the churchCanada’s creative communities as a mission field, and how churches can meet artists where they already are.
04
Creativity and spiritual formationMaking as an act of worship, and the habits that keep creative people rooted in Jesus.
05
Creative leadershipLeading teams that make things: vision, collaboration and sustainable rhythms for creative ministry.
06
Beloved before the workIdentity for creative people, grounded in being God’s beloved before anything we make.

Looking for a Sunday message? Jess also preaches from any passage or series. Every message can be shaped around your theme, series or season.

Courses & workshops

Looking for a workshop or course?

One-day workshops for church teams, and multi-week courses on beauty, the arts and mission.

Courses & workshops →
How booking works

Simple from here.

01Send a requestTell us about your church, team or event using the form below.
02Have a conversationJess will reach out to talk through your vision, audience, dates and details.
03Shape it togetherEvery message is shaped around your people and what you hope they’ll walk away with.

Request a booking.

Share a few details and Jess will be in touch within a few days. You can also email jessica.sanchez@paoc.org