Merry Christmas from Leading Influence

Christmas is a time for serving others. We seem to have a bigger space in our hearts for the needs of others at this time of the year.  So, we give a little more and serve a little more. We follow the example set for us by our Lord that came into this world for the purpose of becoming the ultimate Servant by willingly giving His life so we could enjoy life eternal.  We appreciate the blessing of serving our legislature by lifting them up in prayer regardless of what political stripe they bear.  

We would like to especially thank all the team members who faithfully serve by writing the prayers for our MLA's and we look forward to continuing to work with them in the New Year especially as this coming year is an election year in our province.  Thank you to all of you that pray with us for our MLA's, those who administrate our website and those who give leadership to this vital ministry have a blessed and Merry Christmas and a wonderful and prosperous New Year.

MLA Dr. Bob Turner, Edmonton - Whitemud

Thank you for Dr. Bob Turner and for placing him in this position as MLA.  We pray that you will be his guide and protector in each and every decision he has to make along his journey each and every day.  Bring the gifts you have given him into the light and use them for your purpose and plan that you have ordained in advance.  Bless his family and use Bob to be a blessing to every individual he comes in contact with.  Shine your light on each step he takes going forward.  Give Bob the wisdom and confidence he needs for every moment.  In Jesus name, Amen.

Andrew Robert (Bob) Turner was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, representing the constituency of Edmonton-Whitemud, on May 5, 2015.

He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts and as a member on the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund. Previously he served as Chair of the Standing Committee on Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing.

For nearly 40 years, he has served Albertans as an oncologist at the Cross Cancer Institute, the University of Alberta Hospital and other hospitals in northern Alberta. Dr. Turner, a retired professor of Medicine at the University of Alberta, has also lectured at leading Canadian and international medical teaching facilities and done clinical research in novel therapies of leukemias and other blood disorders.

Dr. Turner and his wife, Dr. Joan Allalunis-Turner, reside in Edmonton and have two children, Emily and Simon, and one grandson. Bob enjoys an active lifestyle that includes cycling, curling, skiing and running. His hobby is the study of western Canadian history, particularly explorers and mapmakers such as David Thompson.

December 1, 2015

MLA Wes Taylor, Battle River-Wainwright

Father in heaven, today we thank You for MLA  Wes Taylor and his willingness to serve both the people of Battle-River Wainwright and the people of the Province of Alberta. We ask that You would grant him much wisdom – lead and guide him and reveal to him all that you would want him to know. Surround him with those that will support and encourage him. We speak Your supernatural blessing and protection upon MLA Taylor, his wife, marriage and family today in Jesus name.

Wes Taylor was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta as the Member for the constituency of Battle River-Wainwright on May 5, 2015. On June 1 he was appointed as shadow cabinet spokesman for Innovation and Advanced Education.

He currently serves as a member of the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future and the Standing Committee on Private Bills.

Mr. Taylor previously served as a member of the Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund.

Prior to his service with the Legislative Assembly Mr. Taylor was employed as a realtor from 1998 to 2014. He also has a bachelor of education degree from the University of Alberta and worked as a teacher in the Buffalo Trail school division for five years.

An active member of the community, Mr. Taylor has served as a member of the board for Wainwright Pentecostal Assembly, director of Eastalta Co-op and director of the Alberta Real Estate Association. In addition Mr. Taylor is a volunteer firefighter.

Mr. Taylor and his wife, Eileen, reside in Wainwright and have three children: Chantel, Matthew and Ashley. He enjoys golfing, motorcycles, scuba diving and autobody refinishing. He also holds a black belt in Tae-Kwon-do.