Pacific Community Church

Leaders

At Pacific, very little could be accomplished without the dedicated time spent by our Ministry Leaders. God has gifted each of us individually and has given us unique callings. Under the discipleship of our Pastoral staff, these volunteer leaders head up some of our ministries here. They work in the trenches to live out the Gospel and share it in this community, their surrounding communities and the world.

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  Jeff Cliff

  Building & Facilities

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  Tracy Cudmore

  Bookkeeper

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  Tracy Cudmore

  Bookkeeper

  
  

  I have been attending PCC since 1996 and have been doing our bookkeeping since March 1998.  Working here has played a significant role in my life and I know that this job is one of God’s gifts to me.  Each person I have been on staff with here through the years has helped shape who I have become and I am grateful for each friendship I have made.  It has been a blessing to see how God uses all circumstances, good and bad, for His glory if we allow His grace to work in our lives and then extend it to others.  I have come to a place where I “Believe God”, not just “Believe in Him”, and He has proven Himself faithful and trustworthy through His Word.

  I have 3 “young adult” children, who bring much joy and purpose to my life.  As they have gotten more independent there is the struggle between sadness, in the letting go, and joy, in seeing who they have become.  I love spending time with them and I am learning to enjoy time on my own and stepping out to try new things.  I like to play volleyball, read and support my hockey team – The Canucks. 

  A verse that has been so meaningful to me these past few years is Isaiah 41:13 – “For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.”

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  Diane Felgate

  Board of Elders ('07-'12)/Beth Moore Studies Leader

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  Scott Napier

  Missional Team Leader

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  Taya Vantol

  Administrative Coordinator

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  Taya Vantol

  Administrative Coordinator

  
  

  I have been attending PCC since 2005 with my husband Denny (then fiancee).  We have a beautiful daughter named Madison.  She is a miracle and a continuous joy to us.

  If you catch me at home, you'll probably see a cloud of scurry around me.  I'm a cleaner, organizer, scrap booker, chef and at the end of the night I unwind watching Food Network to help me stop thinking about all the stuff I still need to do.  I go to bed way too early and I have never been in a good enough mood to sing in the shower in the morning and can't understand anyone who can.  I'd love to learn how to sit still one day, since I have the attention span of a puppy, and read one whole book - I usually have at least 3 on the go at once.

  I am a Pastor's Kid that has grown up in the church and I've been in various ministries since I was 8 years old. I love God and want to serve Him with whatever gifts and talents I have, and I'm thrilled that He has led me to PCC!  I want to be contagious in my devotion to God and I want to inspire the servant's heart in everyone I meet. 

  Trust steadily, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. -1 Cor 13:13

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  Brian Buhler

  Senior Pastor

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  Brian Buhler

  Senior Pastor

  
  

  Myrna and I are native Albertans who grew up in Calgary and attended First Alliance Church.  Almost every significant spiritual event in our lives happened at First Alliance.  In that one church I was baptized, discipled, called to ministry, married, ordained, and inducted as youth pastor.    It's impossible to imagine our lives without the influence of  Sunday School teachers, youth workers, camp counselors, and committed adults who discipled us in our formative years.

  It was at an official church youth event (New Year's Eve Party) that I first kissed Myrna.  I was 13!  It was a holy kiss of course.  There must have been something in that kiss because seven years later we got married.  We packed up and moved to Regina where I finished my schooling at Canadian Bible College.  Upon graduation we moved back to Calgary where I served for seven years as Youth Pastor at First Alliance.  In 1986 we left our home town for the West Coast and have served at Sevenoaks Alliance and North Shore Alliance.  On Jan. 1, 2008, we opened a fresh new chapter with the congregation at Pacific Community Church. 

  We have three married children, Grady (and Carly), Charlie (and Becky), and Annie (and Spencer) and one grandchild (Mary).  Hanging out with these wonderful people is the joy of our lives. 

  My hobbies are painting and racquet sports.  Myrna is an avid reader.  We've enjoyed a weekly date almost every week of our married life.  Now that we're empty nesters, our whole life will be a date!  Our favorite cheap date is dinner at Presto Panini on Hornby and Smithe.  Home made Italian food, and nothing on the menu over ten bucks.  Our favorite coffee is JJ Bean Inferno.  I anticipate many cups of coffee with our new friends at Pacific in the coming years.

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  Jim Heuving

  Executive Pastor

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  Jim Heuving

  Executive Pastor

  
  

  The beginning of 2010  means that I will have been around PCC for 10 years.  Monica and I grew up in the Christian Reformed Tradition (dutch sub-culture of post WW2 immigrants).  After seminary training at Calvin Seminary and receiving our first call to Surrey BC we eventually made our adventurous journey into Pacific.  We became involved in Pacific when we were just on our own and now there are two littler Heuvings, Eric and Iain, making noise.  Life happens and life at Pacific will always happen.  That is what we love.   We consider it a great privilege to serve the King in the way he has called us and we love serving among those with the same love and purpose.   One day, after some of the parent duties settle a bit, I hope to make myself a kayak and paddle to Vancouver Island but don't tell Monica. 

  My Doctor of Ministry Study in Congregational Mission and Leadership.  Pacific has allowed me to enter a course of studies that began April 2008 (Graduation is 2013 if i complete my dissertation on time).  I am attending Luther Seminary in Minneapolis.  It is a five year program.  Every course lasts six months and requires that I take a one  week trip to Minneapolis for class time.  I started a blog that provides more information about the course along with some pictures of the campus. The blog is a way to give others a chance to interact with my studies.  Feel welcome to read some of the papers and comment on them.  I would love to hear from you.  If you are really keen to get in on the conversation team that I am building give me a call or email.  

  You can visit my Dmin Blog by clicking here: http://jimheuving.wordpress.com

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  Lisa Page

  Emergency Response Team Leader

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  Lisa Page

  Emergency Response Team Leader

  
  

  A Cloverdale resident, Lisa Page has been attending PCC for the last two years with her husband Daryl. She has the great pleasure of being Mommy to her 4 year old daughter Alexis and new baby, Hudson.

  Lisa is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys such sports as running, kayaking and rock climbing. When not at play, Lisa works as a paramedic for the BC Ambulance Service in Vancouver. For the past 16 years, she has dedicated her time and service to people in crisis. As PCC's Emergency Response Team is developed, Lisa looks forward to gathering and engaging people who share her passion for first aid and service.

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  Jeanoula Tatum

  MOMS Leader

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  Jenise Van Hulsentop

  Food Service Ministry Leader

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  Alan Cadwell

  Director of Facility Development

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  Alan Cadwell

  Director of Facility Development

  
  

  My wife Carol and I have been attending Pacific Community Church (PCC) since September 2009. From the moment we stepped through the door at PCC we felt welcome and at home. About nine months after we started at PCC both Carol and I joined the Hospitality Ministry team as Greeters. Not long after that, I took on the role of one of the Head Ushers. It is a privileged to be able to serve the PCC community through the Hospitality Ministry. 
  
  PCC is a wonderful place that we call our church home and it is a real pleasure to serve there.    
  

  Conact info (604) 574-4001 ext 105 or alan.cadwell@pacificcommunity.ca

   

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  Corey Friesen

  Board of Elders Recording Secretary (non-voting); Ministry Action Team member

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  Corey Friesen

  Board of Elders Recording Secretary (non-voting); Ministry Action Team member

  
  

  I have been attending Pacific since fall 2004 with my wife Melissa. We have three kids: Tyler, Jenna, and Landon. I work in Langley as the Service Manager for The BMW store.

  When I have spare time, I like working in my yard and around my house on various projects. I love spending time outdoors in the sun and love going to Maui in the winter to find some sun.

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  Brendan Weidner

  Young Life Cloverdale

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  Jennifer Wiebe

  Children's Ministry Pastor

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  Jennifer Wiebe

  Children's Ministry Pastor

  
  

  I am the new Children's Pastor for Pacific Community Church. I thank God so very much for the journey that has led me here!  Aug 14th, 2012 was my first day!

   

  I truly thank Jesus for my amazing little family! Trevis and I have been married for 11 years in August; we have a 7 year old daughter and 5 year old son. I was born and raised in Richmond BC and my husband was born in Saskatchewan. Both of our children were born in Abbotsford. I truly believe that when God calls me to a church, He also calls my family.

   

  When I look back on my life...I can't help but be in awe of God's sovereignty! It's amazing how God prepares us for the plans He has. Here is some of my journey:

   

  I became a christian at age 13 at a Christian camp. It was an amazing tear/joy filled moment of receiving Jesus as my Lord and Saviour. At age 21, I had a  life-changing experience with God. At that time I was desperately longing to hear from Jesus---it was in that moment that I deeply realized that He  wants us to surrender our lives and our every minute in obedience to Him.

   

  I have approx 11 years experience in Children and Youth pastoral roles. When Trevis and I first got married, we felt called to Ontario as Children and Youth Pastors.  As we daily sought God's heart and plans for the ministry, the Lord opened many doors for us.  We had the opportunity at the time to go to Bible College (William and Catherine Booth) and be trained to be lead church planter pastors. It was a time of learning and growth individually and as a couple. In 2004 we came back home to BC and that's when we discovered  that I was pregnant with our first child! Claire was a gift from God and the timing of her arrival was perfect. Matthew was born two years later - he was an answer to prayers.  I balanced being a mom and continued part-time in children's pastoral ministry. 

   

  Other things about me and my family:

   

  I enjoy sports. I played hockey for 18 years. I enjoy running around the track with my son and  love doing art with my daughter. I can draw a really good stick man (LOL) and she is teaching me how to expand my artistic creativeness.  As a family we enjoy biking, camping, golfing and bowling. My husband (Trevis) enjoys taking the kids swimming (I prefer to watch them from the hot tub). We also sincerely enjoying worshiping Jesus as a family!! 

   

  My lil' family is very excited to become a part of Pacific Community Church Family! 

   

  In Matthew 19:14 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

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  Jon Pettigrew

  Pastor of Student Ministries

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  Jon Pettigrew

  Pastor of Student Ministries

  
  

  Jon will begin as a full time Pastor of Student Ministries September 2012.  He will work part-time hours in March and April to get to know our youth, parents and leaders.  He will return in September. 

  A little about Jon:

  Born in Ontario my family moved to North Vancouver when I was 3. I was fortunate enough to have grown up in a Christian household attending North Shore Alliance Church from 1991-2012. After serving one summer at camp and going on a missions trip the following summer with my youth group, I felt God calling me to full time ministry. I explored this calling and attended Alliance University Collegein Calgary, which is now Ambrose. After my first year I decided to switch my program from general studies to youth ministry. I crammed a 4 year degree into 5-1/2 years, joining as many sports teams and accepting as many leadership positions as was humanly possible.

  I enjoy playing any type of active sports, soccer and hockey would be some favorites. Music has always been a part of my life playing drums since I was 13 and guitar when I had spare time in high school and college. I like to read good books.

  I’m passionate about Jesus, and young people. Naturally that has landed me a position at Pacific working with the students. I am excited about starting this next chapter in my life, and joining the epic legacy leadership team that is already serving.

   

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  Julia Langley

  Meal Ministry Coordinator

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  Jonelle Mace

  Newcomers/Connect Ministry

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  Glen Forrester

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  Bill Tatum

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  Bill Tatum

  
  

  My wife and I have been attending PCC since 1997 and have been active in the greeting/ushering/hospitality ministry since soon after coming.  I have been on the Board for the last 5 years and involved with the Missions Team for 9 years or so.  I especially feel blessed that in the last few years I have been able to form closer relationships with a number of PCC people and witness the church as a whole putting down deeper spiritual roots.  I really appreciate our good Board – staff working relationship and our increasing emphasis on prayer.  I enjoy spending time with my wife and family (including our granddaughter!), seeing the beauty of nature and getting together with friends.

  wtatum@telus.net

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  Jon Congo

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  Jon Congo

  
  

  I live happily, with Marilee Congo!  My family includes Jon Landry, not married (yet, but things are looking good!), and Elissa Joy and her husband Steve, and an anticipated 'Watt-son', May 2011.  Construction Management is my vocation.  I enjoy cycling, and sailing - don't get enough of either and have been a member at PCC since 2008

Elders

At Pacific Community Church, we have a highly empowered team that is volunteer led called the Board of Elders (BOE). The men and women who make up our BOE are committed followers of Jesus, with a deep love for our people and for the Pacific. Our elders are often involved on the front lines of ministry, and they also serve behind the scenes: discerning God's direction for our church community, and coming alongside our pastoral staff.

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  Brian Buhler

  Senior Pastor

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  Brian Buhler

  Senior Pastor

  
  

  Myrna and I are native Albertans who grew up in Calgary and attended First Alliance Church.  Almost every significant spiritual event in our lives happened at First Alliance.  In that one church I was baptized, discipled, called to ministry, married, ordained, and inducted as youth pastor.    It's impossible to imagine our lives without the influence of  Sunday School teachers, youth workers, camp counselors, and committed adults who discipled us in our formative years.

  It was at an official church youth event (New Year's Eve Party) that I first kissed Myrna.  I was 13!  It was a holy kiss of course.  There must have been something in that kiss because seven years later we got married.  We packed up and moved to Regina where I finished my schooling at Canadian Bible College.  Upon graduation we moved back to Calgary where I served for seven years as Youth Pastor at First Alliance.  In 1986 we left our home town for the West Coast and have served at Sevenoaks Alliance and North Shore Alliance.  On Jan. 1, 2008, we opened a fresh new chapter with the congregation at Pacific Community Church. 

  We have three married children, Grady (and Carly), Charlie (and Becky), and Annie (and Spencer) and one grandchild (Mary).  Hanging out with these wonderful people is the joy of our lives. 

  My hobbies are painting and racquet sports.  Myrna is an avid reader.  We've enjoyed a weekly date almost every week of our married life.  Now that we're empty nesters, our whole life will be a date!  Our favorite cheap date is dinner at Presto Panini on Hornby and Smithe.  Home made Italian food, and nothing on the menu over ten bucks.  Our favorite coffee is JJ Bean Inferno.  I anticipate many cups of coffee with our new friends at Pacific in the coming years.

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  Dave Stinchcombe

  Board of Elders - Chair & Treasurer ('10-'12)

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  Dave Stinchcombe

  Board of Elders - Chair & Treasurer ('10-'12)

  
  

  My wife, Sheila, and I have been attending Pacific for a number of years and have three kids - Kyran (7), Koen (4) and Maiya (2). Both of us have grown up in the Alliance church, Sheila spending many years at Surrey Alliance and I at Coquitlam Alliance before we married and started attending PCC in the late 90's.

  I'm an accountant and am currently working for Finning Canada. Numbers have always been somewhat of a passion of mine (yes, Math was always my favorite subject in school) and I've been honored to serve as the appointed treasure and provide some insight and summaries to the numbers and finances that God has blessed PCC with.

  Some of my favorite moments are those spent camping and vacationing with my family and friends.  This time, spent away from the hectic pace of regular routine, brings an opportunity to slow down and reflect on the many blessings that God has put in our lives.

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  Diane Felgate

  Board of Elders ('07-'12)/Beth Moore Studies Leader

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  Ren Giesbrecht

  Board of Elders

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  Ren Giesbrecht

  Board of Elders

  
  

  My wife Katina and I began attending Pacific Community Church in 1995 as a young dating couple.  We were married in September of 1996 and have enjoyed the opportunity of growing up with PCC since then.  God blessed us with our first son Dane in May of 2002; then our second son Levi in September 2004 and our daughter Micah (on my birthday!) in May 2006. 

  I’m a partner in an IT services company based in Langley and always enjoy working with people and technology.  When spare time allows I enjoy making video productions with my brother Cory as a creative outlet.  Katina and I are also big NFL football fans and have learned to maintain a loving attitude when our teams square off against each other. 

  Above all Katina and I love our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ without whom we are nothing.  Even in the dark days that PCC came through a few years ago we saw Jesus working in our hearts and in the hearts of the congregation.  We look forward to what He has in store for us in the days to come.  “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:19

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  Corey Friesen

  Board of Elders Recording Secretary (non-voting); Ministry Action Team member

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  Corey Friesen

  Board of Elders Recording Secretary (non-voting); Ministry Action Team member

  
  

  I have been attending Pacific since fall 2004 with my wife Melissa. We have three kids: Tyler, Jenna, and Landon. I work in Langley as the Service Manager for The BMW store.

  When I have spare time, I like working in my yard and around my house on various projects. I love spending time outdoors in the sun and love going to Maui in the winter to find some sun.