Speakers Bureau

Q: How long before my event do I need to request a speaker?

A: Our speakers are often booked months in advance, so we encourage you to plan at least eight weeks in advance. In some circumstances, a longer lead time is required-you will see this in their profiles. Some may be available at short notice, but we cannot guarantee their availability.

Please note that we may not be able to fulfil your request for a speaker – they may not be available, or no one is able to address your requested topic.

Wycliffe College reserves the right to decline any invitation to speak.

Q: Does my church or organization have to be evangelical Anglican to invite a Wycliffe faculty member to speak?

A: No. At Wycliffe College, we are committed to serving a diversity of denominations within our community (faculty, students, and staff). At present, over 68 denominations are represented in our student body.

To that end, we are committed to Scripture as the foundation for faith and practice, the proclamation of the gospel, and the calling of all to be faithful Christian disciples.  

Q: What expenses will we need to cover?

A: For speaking engagements outside of the GTA, transportation costs, accommodation, meals, and parking need to be covered in addition to an honorarium. For engagements within the GTA, honoraria are appreciated.

Q: Can we request a speaker if we can’t offer an honorarium?

A: Yes. If finances are a barrier, please let us know on the booking form. Wycliffe desires to resource churches, and some speakers may wish to donate their time. We do ask that churches cover all related expenses (transportation, accommodation if required, parking, and meals.

Q: Is there a minimum honorarium?

A: A minimum suggested range is $200 - $300 per sermon, speech, hour of teaching.  

Q: Will the honorarium go to Wycliffe College, or to the speaker?

A: The honorarium usually goes directly to the speaker; however, this is not always the case. Clear instructions will be provided upon booking.

Q: When will our first choice for speaker be confirmed?

A: You will be contacted within two business days of your request, and every effort made to confirm your preferred speaker within one week of this contact, providing we have all the information requested on the booking form. If your preferred speaker is not available for the date/time you’ve requested, we will confirm whether an alternative is available.

Please note that Wycliffe College cannot guarantee speaker availability.

Q: What if we can’t offer parking?

A: Please give us options for parking at alternative spots close to your venue. You will need to cover any expenses related to parking.

Q: What are your cancellation and re-booking policies?

A: We understand that cancellations happen, but we do ask for as much notice as possible. In these cases, all expenses are waived unless non-refundable pre-payment was issued.

• If you are cancelling two weeks before the event–please contact the Development Office staff member you booked with.
• If you are cancelling less than two weeks before the event–please contact the speaker directly.
• Should the speaker arrive at the event and find it cancelled i.e. no notice has been given, you will have to pay for any costs incurred by the speaker.
• If the event is being rescheduled and the new date known–contact the speaker directly to see if they are available for the new date. Please note, they might not be available.
• If no date is known, please fill out a fresh booking form.