What I do: East Abbotsford Campus Pastor
Spouse: Sarah
Children: Benjamin (2014), and Emily (2018)
Education: Diploma in Biblical Studies (Columbia Bible College), Bachelor of Arts in Worship Arts (Columbia Bible College), MDiv (in progress – Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary)
How I got involved with Northview: My first weekend attending with my family was Johnny Markin’s candidating weekend! I’ve been involved as a volunteer leader in youth, served as a Children’s and Worship Ministries summer worker, and Interned in 2009. I was hired as a Director of Local Missions in 2010, and have held various roles on staff since then.
Hope and vision for Northview: That we would be healthy so that we can be involved in helping multiply healthy local churches.
A few of my favorite things: Days off with my family, going to live sporting events (especially Canucks, Whitecaps, Seahawks, Lions, Canadians, and Mariners), coffee, barbecuing, and movies.
A Few of my lease favorite things: Running, seasonal allergies, gluten.
Favourite kind of music: Anything by Rhythm and News (of which Todd Wickens was a part), or Riven (Jonathan Giesbrecht’s High School band), or Broken Under One (Jonathan Giesbrecht’s other High School band)
Favourite author: Fred Sanders
Favourite scripture: Romans 12:12
Hometown: Abbotsford