Plan & Prepare is an enrichment seminar for any Single Adults concerned about building and maintaining a healthy, whole and Christ-like relationship.

Rev. Lorne Shepherd, C.P.C
Founder & Presenter

Lorne is a veteran in the broadcasting field. He worked for 24 years in secular television and six years as head of television production at Crossroads, parent company to 100 Huntley Street and many other Christian Television programs.

Lorne’s seminars include such themes as “Marriage is God’s Idea”, “Getting Your Priorities Straight”, “How to Love”, “God’s Plan for Our Sexuality”, “Communication”, “Spiritual Warfare” and many other topics which are absolutely vital to relationships.

Lorne is the author of three books, the Founder and Director of Heart to Heart Family Ministries, and a Counselor at the Bayridge Family Center.

Marlene M. MacKenzie, B.A., C.P.C
Co-founder & Presenter

Marlene’s ministry to Single Adults began as Singles Director at Kennedy Road Tabernacle Church in 1997. Five years later, she began leading DivorceCare recovery groups in Brampton. In 2005, Marlene became co-founder of Plan & Prepare, coordinating its unique seminars and events for Single Adults.

Through her journey of over-coming broken relationships, she has shared hope with many who are suffering from the pain of a broken heart. Marlene and her husband are parents to a 6 year old son.