BUgirl is a ministry of Family Life Network Inc.

OUR VISION
To empower a generation of young girls to discover their true beauty, walk in freedom and live with purpose, impacting the world around them and shaping history.

MISSION
Through our uniquely-styled touring events and our partnership with local churches and community organizations, we teach, model, equip and inspire teen girls for life with the message that they are created by a loving God to live a life of purpose.

FLN
FLN is a team of multicultural creative storytellers sharing Jesus Christ and His teachings around the world through media production, inviting others to a lasting relationship with God that results in authentic life transformation.

STAFF + INTERNS

Lucie Michaud –  BUgirl Director

"I feel privileged to be part of the BUgirl team, mentoring and encouraging young women to become all God created them to be," says Lucie Michaud, new director of the BUgirl program. "I love that our  ministry reaches out to girls, knowing lives are being transformed by the message that they are beautiful, created with purpose and precious in the Lord's eyes. Plus, it's fun!" Lucie brings 30 years of administrative experience. "I'm passionate about Christian self-development and strive to be a resource to others." In her spare time, Lucie enjoys time with her family, friends and serving in her local church.

Sherryl Koop – Program Facilitator and Developer
Sherryl is grateful to be a part of the BUgirl Leadership Team and feels that at this time it is a great fit for her. She loves to see girls discover that they are loved by a gracious God who has great plans for their lives. Sherryl is excited to draw from her 25 years of ministry experience to teach and lead the BUgirl interns. When not involved in BUgirl you can find Sherryl outdoors enjoying a variety of things from kayaking to gardening, hiking and photography. Sherryl also loves to spend time with family and traveling to other countries.

Eric Boorman – Booking Facilitator and Equipment Manager
Eric has been in the music biz for over 20 years, both as musician and booking agent. He has worked with artists like Emerson Stone, Hokus Pick, Riley Armstrong, Starfield, Jon Buller, Drew Brown, Amanda Falk and the list goes on. He has been with the BUgirl program since the beginning as “the guy who books shows”. Eric is passionate about seeing the lives of teenage girls change as they recognize their potential in Christ and ability to affect their generation. Oh, and he also has a shiny orange drum kit named “Mr. Sparkle”.

Shari Klassen – Event Bookkeeper and Inventory Manager

I am very excited to be joining the BUgirl team!! I have spent the last year volunteering with the senior high youth ministry at my church and have come to know and deeply love many beautiful young women. Through those relationships I've begun to understand the importance of making sure that each one knows and really believes the truth about who she is, how awesomely God has created her, and how incredibly valued and loved she is. I'm so thankful to be a part of this BUgirl ministry that seeks to do just that! When I'm not working, I enjoy photography, biking, and watching Star Trek :)

Kaylyn Holmes

Hi, my name is Kaylyn and I am 22 years old. I am from Winnipeg, Manitoba. I love to sing and love just about anything that involves music! I also like drawing, reading and laughing! I'm kind of a klutz sometimes but my family and friends love me anyway. ? I am so excited for this coming year! I know I will be challenged in many new ways and I know I will grow closer and closer to God, which I am really looking forward to! I'm pumped to be able to minister to girls all over the country and to help them see that they have a purpose and they are extremely important to God, as we all are!

Robyn Froese

Hey everybody, my name is Robyn Froese and I am from Saskatoon, SK. I am 18 years old and have just graduated from high school! I love my family and spending time with people. A few more things I like are: music, writing songs, surfing the web, photography, laughing, random facts and traveling. I love having coffee with people and the smell of Christmas. My favorite sounds are the buzz of bicycle tires and birds chirping in the morning. I am so excited to tour across this beautiful country while being the hands and feet of Jesus. I find it truly amazing that God has been preparing me my whole life for this upcoming year.  I am ready to see where God will lead us and what He will teach us next year. I can't wait to meet new people and share with them how they were wonderfully made and that God had a plan for them even before they were born.

Mikale Ainsworth

Hey ya’ll! My name is Mikale Ainsworth and I am from Kenora, Ontario. I just recently graduated from high school and I’m really looking forward to the next 9 months with BUgirl. I love spending time with my family and hanging out with friends. Some of my favourite things are travelling, meeting new people, running and playing soccer, going for long walks and laughing. I don’t have a favourite season because they all have their merits. Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day because I love cereal. I love anything that involves music.  My hope for this year is that God will use the BUgirl team to reach out and inspire girls to live with purpose, walk in freedom and discover their beauty.  I trust that God will bless me and the other BUgirls on this wonderful 9-month journey of making a difference in the lives of teen girls across Canada.

Vicki Thoms

Hi, my name is Vicki Thoms and I am 18 years old! I am from Georgetown, Ontario and I love to laugh, a lot. I’m a huge fan of hippopotamuses and ducks, the colour purple and watermelon. I enjoy music and singing in my youth’s worship band and I am attempting to learn to play the guitar and piano! I love to go camping with my family and play different sports. I live on coffee and I take photographs of everything and anything. I’m super excited for this year to travel the country and have the opportunity to speak to beautiful daughters of Christ from every background. I’m looking forward to sharing hope and spreading love by speaking with all the girls that we meet about God’s love for them personally.