Howie Wall

Howie and Judy have been married since the summer of 1979.  They have been blessed with two children, Stacey, recently married to Curtis Rempel, and Mike, who passed away in early 2008.  Howie has been actively involved in FGCC all of his life, most recently in the role of Co-moderator.  Judy loves to sing and is a part of a Sunday morning worship team.  Howie and Judy are both employed at the University of Saskatchewan, Howie as Director of Operations and Maintenance for the University and Judy as Financial & Operations Analyst for the Consumer Services Division.  Howie has spent over 30 years on campus, first as a student, and later in various administration roles.

Fred Matiko

Fred has been a member of FGCC for over 15 years. His involvements at FGCC include: two previous terms on Council, a member of the Board of Recruitment, has served on the Personnel Committee and has been Head Usher. Fred has been employed at SaskTel for over 29 years. Together with his wife, Pam, they currently lead a Home Group. They have 2 daughters - Megan & Macy. Fred enjoys using his gifts of leadership & administration by serving on Church Council.

Bruce Enns

I have had the privilege of serving as Lead Pastor since 2004 and continue to see God stretching and growing each one of us as we strive to walk in faith.  One of my life verses is 2 Timothy 1:7 that "God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline."  It seems I need to re-claim different aspects of that truth every week.  Personally, I love the outdoors and almost any sport involving water, I still try to play hockey, and the way I get "re-created" on my days off is to put on a tool belt and work with my hands (especially woodworking). My wife Lisa and I are also kept busy with our four beautiful daughters.

Harry Strauss

"I serve as the Small Groups pastor. I am married to Judy, and together we have four children (five including our son-in-law). We have one grandchild.

I enjoy reading, gardening, tennis, and watching a good movie."

Don Froese

I like to think of life and living it to the full, as worship. My role as Worship Pastor is to "fan into flame" the many talented musicians/artists in our church and to inspire all of us to be worshipers. I also have the privilege of working with our young adults. My passion is to call this generation to not give up on the church...but to lay down their lives for "Her."

Abe Klassen

"It is a delight to serve God here at Forest Grove Community Church as Pastor of Family ministries." My passion is to lead people into a deeper walk with Jesus so that together we can fulfill the calling that God has initiated in all of us. We are to all share the love of God in word and deed with everyone in this city, to the river, and beyond to the world. I am married to my beautiful wife Kathy and together we were gifted with two sons who have married two wonderful women. We have three grandchildren who are the loves of our lives. We love camping and spending as much time as we can together."

 

Dale Dirksen

I have been serving at Forest Grove since summer of 2009. My role involves pastoral integration - helping different areas of the ministry work well together for a common mission. This is central to my heart and passion. I am also a musician and love playing different kinds of music. My most recent musical adventure is to learn how to play congas. I enjoy being outside a lot. My wife Rebecca and I do a lot of hunting and fishing together. I also like mowing the lawn when I can get the lines really straight (weird). We have two daughters who are in university.

 

Audrey Neufeld

Audrey Neufeld sits on Council as Council Secretary and Chair of the Personnel Resources Committee.  She brings organization and leadership skills from her years in the business world of which she is now retired.  Audrey is married to Murray; they have recently joined the club of "empty nesters". Audrey enjoys Council for the diversity of its members working and serving together for the Church.

Colin Tennant

"I have attended FGCC since 1999 and became a member in 2001 based on the exceptional engagement and widespread leadership I have found here. I, and my lovely wife Jackie, have five children, two grandsons and a dog who considers herself family. I am the associate vice president of facilities management and university architect for the University of Saskatchewan. My down time activities include music, sketching and tractors."

Doug Friessen

Doug Friesen has been married to Grace since 1983. They have attended Forest Grove Community Church since they moved to Saskatoon from Calgary in 1996. Doug has spent a number of years working with the Alpha program at church and also is on the Camp Oshkidee board where Grace also serves as the Treasurer. They have three children: Tyler married to Angela, Brady, and Becky. Doug works for Cover-All Building Systems as the Manager of Dealer Services and Grace works as the Executive Assistant for Gedir Consultants Inc.

Jan Stirling

Jan has been attending Forest Grove Community Church since 1990. Jan is married to Ken and they have 2 grown children,David and Mary. Jan has served as an usher for many years. She especially enjoys the Small group ministry at the church and has found serving on Council to be very rewarding. Jan enjoys time at the lake where she can enjoy walking,runnning and swimming and some really good reading. Jan is a Kindergarten teacher and loves her job.

Janet Loback

I am married to Dwight and have two adult children, Wendy (fiance Cameron) and Trevor (Angela). I am a retired nurse presently working part time in administration in a medical office. I love being involved in Bible study and am presently leading the women's Precept Bible study at FGCC. My hobbies include cooking, gardening, golfing and reading.

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Jim Siemens

More info coming soon.

Mike Morrison

My name is Michael Morson, I've been married to my wife, Chelsea, for just over a year now.

I obtained my degree in Pastoral Ministries from Bethany College, and have future plans of attending seminary, but for now I am enjoying my job as a woodworker for a custom stair and railing shop in the city.
Music is one of my greatest passions, and whenever possible, I like to have a guitar in my hands. 

I have a deep interest in all things related to the Bible, and various works of theology are among my favourite reads. 

Maryanne Berge

I am excited to be serving as the Director of Missions at Forest Grove. I have a passion to see people's lives transformed through mission experiences locally and globally. I enjoy learning about other cultures and people groups and believe everyone should take the opportunity to go on a short term mission trip, if they are able. Your view of the world, people, and God will never be the same! I am married to Scott, and we have 3 great children: Marley, Brittany and Carter. My family is such an amazing gift to me.  In my spare time I love reading, playing games, drinking tea with friends, and going on family road trips!