Leaders @ Kitsilano Christian Community

When you come to Kits sometimes it is hard to tell who is in leadership because so many people are involved in the life of our community.   There are countless people involved in leadership with Sunday School, Youth Group, Worship, and Community Life.  We are grateful for all who contribute their time and gifts to this community!

We are hiring! 

We are seeking an enthusiastic part-time Youth Director to minister to the youth and pre-teens in our congregation.

Our new Youth Director would be able to genuinely connect with youth who are already committed to Jesus, and engaging creatively with new youth from the community.

Click here for more details and full job description

Staff

Jennifer Friesen (she/her) Lead Pastor
Jennifer grew up on the Canadian prairies and moved to the West Coast in 2017. She holds an MDiv from Carey Theological College and is ordained with the Canadian Baptists of Western Canada (CBWC).
 
Jennifer has been serving in ministry since 2014 in various capacities, first as a camp administrator, then as a pastoral intern, and most recently as an Associate Pastor for seven years.
 
She loves preaching, writing, and getting to know new people over a cup of tea. She is a compassionate listener and is especially concerned about encouraging those who are suffering physically, mentally or emotionally. Every day she holds on to the promises of Isaiah 46:3-4: God made us, and he will sustain us, carry us and rescue us!
 
Jennifer and her partner, Sarah Grace, have been married since 2000. They live in South Surrey with their four teenage/young adult children, their foster son, and their dog Max. In her down time she is an avid fan of BTS and enjoys fantasy novels, jigsaw puzzles and watching movies with her family.
Please reach out to her by email if you’d like to connect!
 
Nadia VanderKuip (she/her) — Church Admin
Nadia VanderKuip (she/her) - Church Admin

A social introvert, Nadia can be lured out of doors to tend gardens of both the literal and figurative nature. She is a pastor at heart, but a nerd in thought. Nadia has spent most of her adult life in urban and international ministry, in Canada, the USA and Africa. She loves her family fiercely, always has a stack of books she is reading, believes in the theology of radical welcome and is reimagining faith all the time. 

Church Council

Moderator: Jenn Milley
Clerk: Diane Fulton
Finance: Nigel Barker
Deacon Rep: Paul Klintworth
Member at Large: Madeline Barbour
Member at Large: Bernadette D’Silva

Other Key Leaders

Giving Administrator: Victor Ewert
Prayer Chain: Lee Best                           Sunday School Coordinator: Winona Montgomery 

 

 

Deacons

Chair: Barb Schoeber

Lee Best                            
Jan Bingham
Liz Charyna
Siobhan Smoker
Sherry Lukits

 

Click here to read the Deacons’ covenants and email guidelines.