 | Ken Driedger |
| District Superintendent |
| Ken & Melanie came to the District Office in August of 1999 after they had finished 18 years of ministry at Portage Alliance in Manitoba. Through life’s experiences God has created in Ken a passion for the local church and its pastors. Ken has completed his Bachelor of Religious Education; Bachelor of Biblical Studies; Master of Missiology; and Doctor of Ministry. He loves to hike in the mountains and loves to party. |
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 | Tim Beadle |
| Church Effectiveness Coach |
| Tim and Heather come to us from the Salvation Army. Tim has been the senior pastor at the Berkshire Community Church in Calgary for the past 13 years. Over the course of time, Tim has received his Bachelor of Theology degree from Ontario Bible College and a Master of Arts in Ministry from Moody Graduate School in Chicago. He is also a qualified trainer with NCD (Natural Church Development). Tim and Heather have four children and Tim enjoys music, jogging, cycling and photography. |
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 | Don Neufeld |
| Church Effectiveness Coach |
| Don and Bev began their pastoral ministry in the Wetaskiwin Alliance Church in 1982. He was ordained shortly after that in 1984. However just previous to that, Don was an Agricultural Economist in Lesotho, Africa with the Canadian International Development Agency for two years. From 1985-1994 Don pastored in Drumheller Alliance Church and has been the senior pastor of Cochrane Alliance from 1994 until now. He has his Masters of Divinity from CTS and a Doctor of Ministry from Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary in San Francisco. He also has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Saskatchewan. Don and Bev have six children that keep their lives active and exciting. Don enjoys sports and camping, woodworking and reading. As a pastor’s son himself, Don has always had a deep love for Christ’s church and His people. |
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 | Ken DeMaere |
| Church Effectiveness Coach |
| Ken and Anna-Dawn return to Alberta after almost a 30 year absence! Ken has joined the Western District Office as the newest Church Effectiveness Coach. Both Ken and Anna-Dawn were born and raised in Alberta but left right after their marriage in 1976 for Portland Oregon. They then went to Indiana, and from there on to Kitchener, Ontario. For the last 15 years Ken has served as the Lead Pastor in Midland, Michigan. They bring with them two children, Amber, 16 and Trevor 13. As well as a wide range of ministry experience, Ken brings with him an educational background that includes a B.A in Religion, a Master of Arts in Religion, a Masters of Divinity and a Doctorate of Ministry.
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 | Ron Brown |
| District Missions Coach |
| Ron came to us in 2007 from Global Ministries. He was ordained in the WCD and pastored at Vegreville (1977-79) and Southview/Calgary (1990-94). Ron was a missionary in residence at CBC/CTS (1988-89). Ron and Myra have spent 27 years with GM in Africa, most recently as Regional Developers for Africa (1998-2006). Besides working as a missions coach, Ron sits on a number of boards including the Canadian Food Grains Bank (Winnipeg), Institut Biblique VIE (Quebec City), and the Mobile Member Care Team (LeRucher, France). Ron's formal studies include theology at Prairie, education at the University of Calgary, missiology at CTS and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Ron and Myra's two adult daughters also live in Calgary. For fun the Browns enjoy togetherness camping and attending concerts. |
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 | Elizabeth Chotka |
| Pastors' Wives Coordinator |
| Elizabeth joined the District team September 2007. She has the privilege of lending support to ministry wives through her role as Networking Coach. She and her husband, David, and their two children, Ben and Jessica, currently reside in Spruce Grove where David is Lead Pastor at Spruce Grove Alliance. They are enjoying their return to Alberta after several years of serving congregations in British Colombia and Ontario. |
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 | John Siebring |
| Director of Finance |
| John came to the District Office in May 2000. He and his wife, Cheryl, have 4 kids and love spending time with them. John enjoys his times of coaching his boys’ teams in baseball and soccer. Before he joined our team...John was involved with a small accounting firm for 20 years. |
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 | Wayne Heth |
| District Consultant |
| Wayne is an amazing guy who volunteers his time here at the office to help with procedures for building, land purchases, policies and a host of other details. Wayne and his wife Lou Ellen have two kids and enjoy spending time with their grandkids. Wayne is retired from his role as a Vice President in the oil-related side of business. |
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 | Darlene Delamont |
| Office Manager |
| Darlene arrived at the District Office in May of 2002. She has been involved in numerous and varied ministries within the Alliance for years. She has served as Children's Pastor, assistant dorm parent at Black Forest Academy, secretary at National Office and CE Director for the Central Canadian District. Her husband, Brian, is on staff at RockPointe Church as the Site Pastor - Westhills. They have 3 adult sons. In their spare time, Brian and Darlene can be found cycling around Calgary. |
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 | Brittany Brammer |
| Administrative Assistant |
| Brittany came to the District Office in August 2005. She is married to Ryan, who is currently working on a Bachelor of Theology degree at Ambrose University College. They both attend RockPointe Church where Brittany serves as a Worship Leader. Brittany and Ryan enjoy getting together with friends and family, as well as spending time out in the mountains. |
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