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About

I am a pastor. I am a hobbyist programer, tinkerer, builder and problem solver. I am also trained as a counselor. I love learning and I love creating new things. I believe the best way to get something working is to just throw something out there, refine, debug and then try again. I love all things creative and truly believe just about anything that can be dreamed up can be created.

Here’s my resume:

Professional Experience

  • Kingsfield Zurich Mennonite Church, Zurich, Ontario, Canada
    • Lead Pastor (June 2023 to present)
  • Grenfell Apostolic Church, Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Lead Pastor (June 2014 to May 2023)
  • Briercrest Counseling Services, Caronport, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Counselor (January 2014 to June 2014)
  • Caroncrest Farms (Dairy), Caronport, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Farmhand (April 2012 to June 2014)
  • Hope for the Nations Philippines, Davao City, Philippines
    • Board of Directors (2007 to 2012)
    • Tabitha: Food for Life Administrator (July 2008 to June 2010)
      • This program aimed to invest in the oppressed children of Agdao (a slum)
    • Interim Executive Director (December 2006 to March 2008)
      • Program dedicated to investing in children. The program had: a feeding program, an education center, a development co-op, a start-up church, livelihood projects, and a clinic.
  • Aurora Biomed Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Project Manager (January 2005 to August 2006)
    • Research and Development Assistant Manager (June 2004 to December 2004)
    • Patent Manager (August 2003 to August 2006)
    • Ion Channel Retreat Coordinator (June 2003 to June 2004)
    • Lab Assistant/Lab Technician (February 2003 to June 2003)
  • Lab of Dr. Peter Unrau, Burnaby, BC
    • Honors Research Project (September 2002 to December 2002)
  • Lab of Dr. Paul Li, Burnaby, BC
    • Lab Assistant (Summers of 2001, 2002)

Service Experience

  • Grenfell International Food and Cultural Festival, Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Committee Volunteer (2016 to 2023)
  • Grenfell Transit Bus, Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Volunteer Bus Driver (2018 to 2023)
  • Grenfell Code Club, Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Volunteer Teacher at Library (2017 -2020)
  • Grenfell Elementary Student Community Council, Grenfell, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Student Representative Committee Member for Elementary School (2015-2019)
  • Global Harvest, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    • Missions Committee (July 2014 to 2023)
    • Global Rep (July 2014 to 2023)
  • Briercrest Counseling Services, Caronport, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Counseling Internship (February 2012 to January 2014)
  • Pulpit Supply and Preaching Experience, Canada, Philippines, United States
    • Since 2006 I’ve had the privilege of preaching in several contexts.
  • Eagles Cove SCA International, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
    • Activities Director and Family Camp Director (June 2013 to September 2013)
    • This was a volunteer position at a summer camp which catered to Canada’s First Nations People.
  • Briercrest College and seminary, Caronport, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Seminary Student Body President (September 2012 to September 2013)
    • This was a volunteer position but involved preaching, pastoral care, leadership, vision casting and administration.
  • Hillcrest Apostolic Church, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Youth Program Volunteer (August 2011 to December 2012)
  • Riverside Mission, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Casual Kitchen Volunteer (January 2011 to January 2014)
  • Lynn Valley Full Gospel Church, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Children’s Program Volunteer (Spring of 2006 to Fall of 2006)
  • Grandview-Woodlands Community Policing Center, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Community Policing Volunteer (Winter of 2004 to Summer 2005)
  • Lynn Valley Full Gospel Church, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Youth Pastor Intern (Fall of 1997 to Fall of 1998)
  • Full Gospel Bible Institute, Eston, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Resident Supervisor (Fall of 1996 to Spring of 1997)
  • Eston Full Gospel Church, Eston, Saskatchewan, Canada
    • Youth Program Volunteer (Fall of 1996 to Spring of 1997)

Education

  • Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Counseling, Briercrest Seminary, Caronport, SK (Grad of 2014)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honors), Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC (December 2002), Molecular Biology and Biochemistry with a minor in Chemistry.
  • Associate of Science, Capilano College, North Vancouver, BC (May 2000)
  • Diploma in Biblical Studies, Full Gospel Bible Institute, Eston, SK (April 1997)

References

  • Available upon request.