Transitions
Kevin O’Coin began as pastor of community life (associate in adult ministries: small groups, outreach, adult discipleship, newcomer integration) at The Meeting Place, Winnipeg, in early May. He previously worked at Gracepoint Community Church, Surrey, B.C., as pastor of hospitality, and graduated from MBBS-ACTS last April with an MDiv. Kevin is married to Breanne.
Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary (MBBS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Raymond Bystrom as interim associate dean of the MBBS-ACTS campus, effective Aug. 1. Ray holds MCS and MDiv degrees from Regent College and a DMin from Fuller Theological Seminary. He brings extensive pastoral, administrative, faculty, and board experience to the position. The author of several books, he served as a faculty member in pastoral ministries at MBBS-Fresno from 1991 until his retirement in 2007, and since then has taught courses at ACTS.
Frank E. Johnson was appointed vice president of academic affairs at Tabor College, Hillsboro, Kan., July 1. He replaces Lawrence Ressler, who is returning to full-time teaching as professor of social work at Taylor University, Upland, Ind. Johnson, who holds a PhD in history from Michigan State University, has most recently been serving as special assistant to the president at Goshen College, Ind.
After 19 years of ministry as associate pastor of worship and connections at Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship, Coquitlam, B.C., Shar Warkentin has resigned. Shar and her husband Brian will continue to live in the Lower Mainland, and after a few months of rest and renewal, she looks forward to new opportunities for ministry.
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Baptisms and new members
Note: Baptism photos appear in the print version of the Herald but not in the online version.
Fort Garry MB Church, Winnipeg, welcomed 4 new members June 6, 2 by baptism, 1 by transfer, and 1 by confession of faith. Pictured are (l-r) Jonathan Foord (t), Amanda Foord (b), Lorraine Majani-Friesen (cf), Galvin Friesen (b), pastor John Unger.
Waldheim (Sask.) MB Church welcomed 5 new members by transfer Jan. 17, Jan. 24, and April 18, and 4 new members by baptism Mar. 28. Pictured are (back, l-r) pastor Justin Klassen, Aaron Berg (b), Philip Hack (b), T.J. Hiebert (b), Michael Hildebrand (b); (front) Don Unger (t), Marion Unger (t), Krista Kroeker (t), Rob Kroeker (t), pastor couple Greg and Heather Wiens. Missing is Cindy Loewen (t).
Glencairn MB Church, Kitchener, Ont., welcomed 9 new members June 13, 1 by baptism, 2 by transfer, and 6 by confession of faith. Pictured are (back l-r) Darrell Erb (b), Greg Bender (t), Marilyn Bender (t), Kevin Lewis (cf), pastor Bill Stubbs, class leader Heinz Janzen; (front) Tom Austin (cf), Chad Lewis (cf), Betty Lewis (cf), Janet Hendry (cf), David Hendry (cf).
River East MB Church, Winnipeg, welcomed 2 new members by baptism June 13. Pictured are (l-r) pastor Connie Epp, Elizabeth Konrad, Taralynn Janzen, pastor Nathan Koslowsky.
South Abbotsford (B.C.) Church welcomed 4 new members by baptism May 9. Pictured are (l-r) pastor Matt Ewert, Chris Harling, Caitlin Lewis, Trevor Unruh, Chrysta Bartels, pastor Jon Wiebe.
College Drive Community Church, Lethbridge, Alta., welcomed 4 new members by baptism June 13. Pictured are (l-r) pastor Brent Miller, Natalie Miller, Erick Penner, Elya Penner, Haley Nickerson.
Salem MB Church, Winnipeg, welcomed 1 new member by baptism June 13. Pictured are (l-r) pastor Andy Rapko, Barret Ferguson, pastor Arno Fast.
Crossroads MB Church, Winnipeg, welcomed 3 new members by baptism June 6 and 20: Katherine Goertzen, Joseph Barkman, Robyn Schellenberg.
Cedar Park Church, Delta B.C., welcomed 9 new members June 6 and 13, 7 by baptism and 2 by confession of faith. Pictured are (back, l-r) Richard Davies (b), pastor Dave Esau, pastor Dan Peters; (middle, l-r) Jesse Loewen (b), Joshua Coleman (b), Donna Gibson (b); (front, l-r) Aaron Congo (b), Karin Congo (cf), Art Congo (cf), Karalee Congo (b). Missing is Amanda Emery (b).
Coaldale (Alta.) MB Church welcomed 8 new members June 6 and 14, 7 by baptism and 1 by transfer. Pictured are (l-r) pastor Randy Dueck, pastor Bob Klassen, Lane Thielmann (b), Daniel Donkersgoed (b), Adam Neufeldt (b), Cody Doerksen (b), Spencer Groenenboom (b), Logan Froese (b), pastor Tim Clark, Michael Maynard (b), Sarah Maynard (t).
Fourth Avenue Bible Church, Niverville, Man., welcomed 6 new members June 20, 1 by baptism and 5 by confession of faith. Pictured are (l-r) Ruth Sager (cf), Glenn Beasley (cf), Donna Beasley (cf), Jeremy Klassen (cf), Jen Wiebe (cf), Joe Wiebe (b), pastor Sieg Wall.
Parliament Community Church, Regina, welcomed 5 new members by baptism June 27. Pictured are (back, l-r) pastor Nathan Friedt, pastor Philip Gunther; (front) Stacey Nauta, Daniel Gunther, Kelsey Siemens, Ian Andvaag, Caroline Heppner.
Eastview Community Church, Winnipeg, welcomed 13 new members June 6, 8 by baptism and 5 by confession of faith. Pictured are (back, l-r) pastor Lyle Morris, Bruno Zarrillo (b), Dwight Bennett (b), Rick Stockley (cf), Justin Bage (cf), Ricardo Michelle (b); (middle) pastor Delbert Enns, children’s ministry director Andrea Toews, Charlene Zarrillo (b), Heidi Spletzer (cf), Brenda Bage (cf), Forward House director Jo-Anne Mullis; (front) Hannah Toews (b), Thomas Toews (b), Lauren Zarrillo (b), Jessika Toews (b). Missing is Joy Smith (cf).
Bakerview Church, Abbotsford, B.C., welcomed 10 new members by baptism June 20 and 27. Pictured are (l-r) Rachel Funk, Rebecca Peters, Janelle Andruk, pastor Kimbal Martens, Lauren Neufeld, Petra Lee, Trevor Klaudt, Julia Betts, Hanna Unruh, Carolyn Kroeker, Davis Thiessen, pastor Stephen Philps.
Steinbach (Man.) MB Church welcomed 19 new members June 20, 9 by baptism and 10 by transfer. Pictured are (back, l-r) Owen Reimer (t), Dani Schulz (t), Maria Buller (t), pastor Walter Fast; (middle) Alix Luft (b), Trevor Braun (b), Olga Neufeld (b), Nick Neufeld (b), David Martens (b); (front) Ernie Winther (t), Susan Winther (t), Lilja Wiens (b), Janaya Goertzen (b), Juliana Bergmann (b), Christine Merkley (b), Mary Loewen (t). Missing are Sheila Braun (t), Ruben Funk (t), Susan Funk (t), Johann Buller (t).
