Meet our Team
Ministry Staff
Our ministry team is made up of vocational Elders (called Pastors), vocational Deacons (called Directors) and a ministry support team. They faithfully and joyfully serve our church family. Click on their profile pictures to learn more about each member.
James Bast
Executive Pastor
Jon Cleland
Pastor of Young Adults
Andrew DeGraaf
Pastor of Care & Connections
Jacob Elliott
Pastor of Worship & Creative Arts
Michelle Holmes
Office Administrator, Communications
Jeremy McQuoid
Lead Pastor​
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Moni Nickel
Director of Children's Ministries
Dan Pavlis
Custodian
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Dan Schell
Director of Youth Ministries
Colleen Blundell
Office Administrator
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Mariya Davis
Office Administrator
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Joseph Elliotson
Finance Administrator
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Joseph Emmanuel
Pastor of Arabic Ministries
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Andrea Kloetstra
Children's Ministries Assistant
Tim Mudde
Pastor of Discipleship
Silvia Palacios
Custodian
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Wendy Saulesleja
Director of LifeGroups
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Elders
This dedicated group of non-vocational leaders provide spiritual leadership and governance to the church. Their wisdom, guidance and pastoral care impact all areas of our ministry and outreach. The Elders serve as the Board of Directors for the church. Click on their profile pictures to learn more about each Elder.
Jim Barnett
Elder Chair
Paul Fangrad
Elder, Vice-Chair
Steve Jones
Elder
Wil Seppenwoolde
Elder​
Rong Cao
Elder​
Isaac Gbenjo
Elder
James Kelly
Elder​
Jeff ​De Haan
Elder
Tony Harbottle
Elder
Andrew Noble
Elder​
Deacons
This committed group of non-vocational servants provide spiritual leadership and oversight to particular areas of our church. They are recognized leaders in these roles according to the spiritual qualifications detailed in 1 Timothy 3:8-13. Click on their profile pictures to learn more about each Deacon.
Caleb Gardiner
Deacon of Missions
Emil Shehata
Deacon of Arabic Ministries
Michelle Holmes
Deacon of Prayer Ministries
Joel Van Es
Deacon of Property
Jeff Shamas
Deacon of Finance
Heritage Grace Baptist Church
Founded in 2020 by a passionate group of Grandview members, HGBC is a church plant that meets in Kitchener, Ontario. As they continue to grow, we provide Elder oversight and financial support.
Aaron Roeck
Senior Pastor
& Elder
Devon Dreyer
Deacon of Finance
Kate Stehouwer
Director of Music & Administration
Sarah Matches
Deacon of Children's Discipleship
Peter Behnke
Pastoral Resident
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Mariah Roeck
Deacon of Children's Discipleship