Elders

I am a follower of Jesus, married to a great guy, Sean, and am mom to two wonderful adult daughters. My happy place is in the garden. Working to bring out the best and helping the plants grow and thrive. I feel that way about people too. I like coming alongside others as they journey and seeing them grow and thrive. In this life there are lots of struggles and challenges and lots of opportunities for prayer, encouragement, forgiveness, and God’s redeeming love. This kingdom God is establishing, it too is a bit of a garden, and I’m blessed to be a part of it.

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.

Sherwood Park Alliance has always been an integral part of Kyla life. She attended SCA growing up and was baptized and married in our church. Now Kyla, her husband Shawn and their three teenage boys call Sherwood Park Alliance home. Currently, her oldest son attends U of A while her other two boys attend SCA secondary. Kyla has served as a volunteer for many years. She is passionate about kids and youth ministries and missions. She loves that the local church is about connecting with people and seeking to follow Jesus in community.

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.

Al and his wife Lorraine have attended Sherwood Park Alliance church since 1974. He has served on various Alliance church boards and committees for over 40 years. Al has served as a member and chair of the Board of Elders for several terms, and for three years was church treasurer. He is a professional engineer and in 2015 retired as Registrar at the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta – APEGA.

Jonathan and his wife Terri-Lynn have been attending Sherwood Park Alliance since 2014. They have 3 young children. Jenna attends Strathcona Christian Elementary; Owen is graduating from TreeHouse; and Mandy is a TreeHouse prospect. There is never a dull moment at home! Jonathan has served in several ministries at Sherwood Park Alliance over the years. He is passionate about discipleship and raising up the next generation to be fully devoted followers of Jesus.

Val and her husband Kent are currently enjoying retirement! They have two adult sons who have both blessed them with three small Grandchildren! 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.