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.

Kent, his wife Danette, and their two children have been attending Sherwood Park Alliance since 2017 and have felt at home since the moment they walked through the doors. The Maddigan's two teenage children attend SCA. Prior to coming to Sherwood Park, Kent served as a pastor with the C&MA for 18 years. As a result of a love for Christ and His Church, Kent feels privileged to have served through teaching in Children's Ministry, School of Discipleship and most recently teaching the Young Adult's weekly study. He is looking forward to serving the Church as an Elder and has great hope for what the Lord Jesus has in store for this Church and community.

Scott and Tya have been married for 14 years after first meeting at Taylor University College and Seminary. They have three boys here on earth and one in heaven. Scott previously served at Sherwood Park Alliance as a Pastor in Student ministries for a period of four years before moving into a Chaplaincy role at local dealerships in Sherwood Park, where he is now a sales professional. Tya and Scott have continued to be plugged into the ministry of Sherwood Park Alliance and have been part of this community for the last nine years. Scott's heart to shepherd others and help them navigate through life's hurts, habits, and hang ups has steered him towards this opportunity to serve on the elder board. Both Scott and Tya have big hearts for people as well as for our local church. They are excited to see God's plan for Sherwood Park Alliance continue to unfold through this time of uncertainty. Their experience in challenging times as a family has led them to live by a theme. To be "strong and courageous" no matter the circumstances (Joshua 1:9).

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.

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.