Elders

Grace and her husband Sean along with their two daughters, began attending Sherwood Park Alliance in 2013 as they were drawn to the life of this Christ centred community. While Grace’s daughters attended SCA, she had the privilege of praying each week with other parents for God’s plan and purpose for His students, staff and families. Grace is excited to be a member of the Elder Board - to encourage one another and build each other up for God’s glory and honour.

Trent and his wife Shauna have been attending Sherwood Park Alliance Church since the late nineties. Their four adult children have all moved out of province in pursuit of their own life adventures, but were raised in Sherwood Park, attending Sherwood Park Alliance Church and Strathcona Christian Academy. Trent senses our world is experiencing conflict and confusion at an increasingly unpredictable rate, and people are scrambling to find identity and purpose. The hunger for a spiritual awakening is evident. He believes that Sherwood Park Alliance Church is well positioned to be a place of peace, clarity, and understanding. He believes as a church we can reflect the words of Jesus as noted in Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Rudy and his wife Louise both grew up in the Fraser Valley of BC, they met in high school, have been married for over 50 years and have been blessed with an amazing family. They began attending Sherwood Park Alliance in 1990 and have served in various capacities since that time. Rudy is excited about the things happening at our church, especially learning about reaching out to the marginalized in society; he looks forward to how God will lead in the coming years.

Greg is the Lead Pastor and primary Bible teacher of SPAC since the fall of 2007. His passions include (in no particular order): motorcycles, efficiently loaded dishwashers, a dog dung free lawn, and helping people find their place in God’s story. Greg possesses great love for his wife Corrine, and their adult children (Andrew & Willow; Karis). He also serves our community as chaplain for Strathcona County Emergency Services. Greg loves that Sherwood Park Alliance has a rich history of community and world impact and relishes serving with a devoted staff team he wouldn’t trade for any other. Beyond all this, he believes that if we get it right, collectively between our total church and school communities, we really can impact our county and the city of Edmonton for the cause of Christ.

Randy and his wife Terry have been attending Sherwood Park Alliance since about 1983. They have two grown children and now have the blessing of three grandchildren. Randy has been a Financial Planner in Edmonton for over 33 years. Their family has deep roots here and enjoy calling this place home.

Ken is grateful for the people and ministry of Sherwood Park Alliance and the impact it has had on his family. His wife Denise works at SCA Secondary where their daughter Luci is also a student. Ken has spent much of his working career as a construction project manager and is currently the Interim President of Mount Carmel Bible College. His prayer is that we would be authentic followers of Jesus who love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and love others as ourselves.

Manny and his wife Myra have been married for 28 years and have attended Sherwood Park Alliance since 2004. Manny feels lead to use his gifts and experience to further God’s will and purpose for Sherwood Park Alliance. Manny’s mission is to hear God, engage with Him, Serve Him and extend Him.

Jim has been a member of Sherwood Park Alliance since 1984. Over the years he has been involved in a variety of ministries and was part of the Pastoral team for about ten-and-a-half years. Jim is thankful to have been part of these ministries as he feels it has given him a good understanding and awareness of who God is. His hope is that together we work to fulfill God’s vision for the people in our community.

Glen and his wife Ruth have been longtime attendees of Sherwood Park Alliance. They have two grown children and were blessed with their first grandchild in 2016. Glen retired in 2016 after serving as a provincial civil servant for 34 years. Glen is excited to see how Sherwood Park Alliance can impact our region and beyond.

Val and her husband Kent are currently enjoying retirement! They have two adult sons who have both recently blessed them with both a granddaughter and a grandson - 3 months apart! Sherwood Park Alliance has been a significant part of Val's life ever since their family moved to Sherwood Park in 1991. Sherwood Park Alliance quickly became their church home and both their sons had the privilege of attending SCA. Val has served the church in many capacities as a volunteer, as part of the Pastoral team and now as a member of the Elder Board. She feels humbled to be able to serve the church in these ways.