BC Yukon PAOC District

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Assistant Superintendent 1

BCYD Global Workers 2

Summit Pacific College 3

District Secretary Treasurer 3

BC Campus Ministries 3

Children & Preteen Ministry 4

Youth, Young Adults, Family 4

District Superintendent 5

District Calendar/Events 5

Happenings Around the District 6

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Assistant Superintendent,

Dave Solmes

Favourite Moment at District Conference

Our District Conference in April 2015

gathered around the theme “Multiply”.

A clarion call for expansion and extension of

ministries. While the

conference held many

highlights for me, I deeply

appreciated the few

minutes we shared during

this picture.

I was so thankful for the many who moved from

their seats on Wednesday morning to stand and pray

with families in our District who are church planting

or leading a church revitalization strategy. Following

the prayer I witnessed the distribution of partnership

cards. It takes many partners to plant a sustainable

ministry. That special moment reminded me of two

things: Firstly, as a District family we do have

momentum in multiplication. We presently have

many church multiplication stories to tell. Secondly,

I was reminded that we have opportunity for greater

momentum. Pastor Edgar Lapeciros reminded me

Wednesday morning that scientifically, momentum

increases when either mass or velocity increase.

Our “District Partnered to

Plant Churches” introduced at

District Conference this year,

identified new planters and

churches (to create mass), and

new partners and providers

(to create velocity).

Momentum=Mass x Velocity.

The question that continues

to be asked post Conference

2015 is, “What role will

each of our churches and credential holders pursue

in the next few years?” Will it be to help with mass

and/or velocity? I am confident that as each pastor

brings these questions to their

leadership teams and as each

family considers what the Lord

is asking, that God will speak

and will do great and mighty

and many things across British

Columbia and Yukon District.

Good days ahead!

Worship Cluster Looking for resources for

your worship ministry? Want to find out what songs other churches are

singing in their services? Encourage your worship

leader (and worship teams!) to “like” BC/YUKON WORSHIP

CLUSTER on Facebook, a page dedicated to investing into our worship ministries, hosted by

Phil Spoelstra from Broadway Church.”

@solmes_

Pray to the Lord of the Harvest...

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BC/Yukon District and our Global Workers and Mission Canada WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!

Kirsten Arding (Eurasia)

Sheldon & Anna Armitage (Europe)

Sergio & Nancy Bersaglio

(Zambia)

Phil & Judy Bowler (Senegal)

Steve & Kathy Bowler (Malawi)

Dave & Connie Buzikievich

(Kenya)

Christo & Sarah Emmanuel (Indo-Asia)

Bapu Desai & Frank Juelich (Prem Sewa Shikshan Sanghsia)

Tom & Laura Fodor (Brazil)

Racheal & Kodo Komant-Ngabane

(Rwanda)

Dan & Mardell MacTavish

(Romania / Spain)

Bill & Linda Mercer

(Mozambique)

Rainer & Elizabeth Mittelstaedt

(Sri Lanka)

Nelson & Lisa Monteiro (Brazil)

Peter & Arlene Paluch (Europe)

Karen Reed (Vancouver)

Jeremy & Candace Postal

(Whistler)

Mission Canada

Peter & Cavelle D. (Thailand)

Kim Hodgkiss (Honduras)

Alexey & Tonia Pankov (Siberia)

Mark & Kim Steinfield (Armenia)

We also have restricted access workers who either consider BC their home

district or are connected to the district, including families that minister in unspecified nations.

Jamie Rauch (Vancouver)

Brent & Carina Cantelon

(Vancouver)

Jeff & Danielle S. (Bangladesh)

Thomas & Lilianna Spiridigliozzi

(NLI Canada)

District Missions Representative, Marg Foreman

Global Missions Banquet

What a great way to kick off this year’s BC/Yukon District

Conference, “Multiply”. More than 150 delegates, plus several

retired Global Workers, came together to celebrate all that God is

doing through PAOC Missions around the world. Rev. Murray

Cornelius (Assistant Superintendent for International Missions) was

the special guest speaker. He stated that while we are all excited

about the new Global Workers just getting started (like those who

were commissioned to RAN countries that night), we need to truly

celebrate Global Workers who have been on the ground for many

years and have lived their lives for the cause of the gospel.

Two years ago Elmer & Sherry Komant moved to Burundi to plant

another city church in this war-torn country. They are working

together with a team of mature African pastors from Kenya, Uganda

and Rwanda – pastors fully supported by their home churches.

This is true missions when the receiving church becomes the sending

church!!! OR like Sergio & Nancy Bersaglio, Directors of Villages of

Hope, Africa with eight current Villages committed to bringing hope

to children and communities in need. After 16+ years in Africa, the

Bersaglios tell so many great stories about the young adults who

grew up in a Village, and who now are contributing members of

society and the church.

Segue 2015

Segue is an intensive 2-week training program for new Global

Workers and those on Home Assignment. For the first time, Segue

was held on May 25-June 5 at Summit Pacific College in Abbotsford.

During Segue, a big highlight was the Alumni night, when former

PAOC Global Workers were invited to join in. It’s an exciting time

of connecting with, and praying for, current Global Workers and

those preparing to go.

Check out www.paoc.org/missions for updates and information on,

Global Workers, opportunities, resources, Short Term Missions

Network, and great videos to share with your church or small

group (paoc.org/missions/resources/videos).

PAOC General Missions Video: vimeo.com/128429203

“Together we are responsible for this generation of souls.

It is good to dream together about reaching our world.”

~Murray Cornelius

www.paoc.org/events/4-14/about

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Secretary-Treasurer, Darwin Pichette

@pichettedarwin

Summer is finally upon us! With the focus of ministry shifting gears,

I want to extend a further invitation for you to contact me at

dpichette@bc.paoc.org or ph: 604-533-2232) if any questions arise

during the next few months of planning. May God bless you and

give you rest during the months ahead.

**URGENT: Your Health and Life Benefits** Kechnie Benefits: As the District Approved Health and Life

Benefits Program will officially change from Great West Life

Benefits (Deacon Insurance) to Kechnie Benefits on June 30, 2015,

I welcome you as credential holders and churches to investigate this

option further or begin to register today. Kechnie Benefits has

provided PAOC Districts and credential holders with benefits for

over 10 years; 75% of PAOC Districts are

now covered by Kechnie Benefits. If you are

currently with Great West Life, Kechnie

Benefits registration forms have been issued

to you.

It is imperative that you initiate either option as soon as

possible, as our current Great West Life Benefits program will

officially come to a close on June 30, 2015. Therefore, if you

currently are covered through Great West Life, Great West Life

will no longer provide coverage to you after June 30, 2015.

If you currently are not with Great West Life and would like

to know more about what Kechnie Benefits offers, please contact

myself at dpichette@bc.paoc.org or Kechnie Benefits directly at

jeff@kechnie.com or linda.kajba@kechnie.com.

John Engels | www.bccampusministries.com

Serving and Sharing the Gospel

After Final Exams

Over 20 students were sent on missions

trips after final exams. Teams from SFU

and UBC went to Guatemala and a

Washington State university campus.

The Holy Spirit gave both teams great

favour both in service and in sharing the

gospel!

Evergreen State University

(Olympia, Washington):

“Anthony (SFU) connected with a

student named Mark on last year’s

trip and texted him right before their

campus’ weekly gathering. Mark

came out for his first ever Christian

event. He was so moved by the

fellowship and talk, that when the speaker invited anyone to stand if they

felt they weren’t satisfied with their life, and wanted God to come in and

help them, Mark stood up. Anthony and the team prayed for him and he

cried, explaining that he had never been prayed for before and wanted to

learn more about Jesus. Anthony connected him with students who were

part of the Evergreen campus ministry, so they could continue to invite

him into a relationship with Jesus.”

Guatemala: “Our (UBC) team had the privilege of spending time with

four local pastors and each one of them encouraged us by sharing stories

of God's provision and faithfulness in their lives. We were also blessed to

serve their churches by leading Vacation Bible School for the kids and

going for hamper runs, where we delivered food and groceries to families

in need.”

The organization that the UBC team served wrote this encouraging

note: “To the amazing team from University Christian Ministries, a

campus group from UBC: you are completely beautiful. You truly blessed

Guatemala and the people there, our staff, our children, and the pastors

that we served. You are sensitive to the Spirit and walk in humility and

love and unity and honour. It was truly a privilege to work with you and I

was personally very impacted and ministered to by your team. Thank you

for who you are and for all your love. xoxo K”

Summit Pacific College

Canadian Pentecostal Seminary Dave Demchuk

Seeking a Part-Time Academic Dean

To help facilitate the consolidation between Canadian Pentecostal

Seminary, and Summit Pacific College, we are looking for a part time

Academic Dean (2 days/week) who will give oversight to the new

department of Graduate studies at the College. Interested

candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae to the President no

later than June 30, 2015 (ddemchuk@summitpacific.ca).

Children and Family

Caroline Durocher-Bergeron www.carolinebergeron.ca

Elevate 2015

Elevate, our Provincial children,

preteen and family ministry leadership

conference took place April 10-11 at

Christian Life Assembly in Langley.

Every aspect of Elevate featured our

theme “Above and Beyond” and stimulated our faith to embrace this

promise, “Now to Him who is able to do above and beyond all that we

ask or think according to the power that works in us.” Ephesians

3:20. We had the privilege of welcoming David & Beci Wakerley

from Hillsong Church, Australia, and Dr. Alan Nelson, Director of

KidLead and a leadership development specialist.

I often hear how leaders who serve with kids don’t have many

opportunities to attend a church service. This is why Elevate

provided a space for worship and a time to respond to His word;

knowing that our ultimate inspiration comes from God, spending

time in His presence and listening to what He has to say. We

lavished leaders with love and

appreciation during the Friday night

dessert extravaganza called our Hero’s

Banquet. One of my highlights was to

hear stories of incredible people who are

charting new ground for the Kingdom.

God is at work in our nation and using kids and preteens in an

incredible and powerful way. Here is what our leaders had to say

about Elevate 2015:

“I heard it described a lot as inspirational, and it was, but it was so much

more than that. I feel really affirmed and supported in the small part I

play in the bigger picture. One more thing, I have collected so many

practical pieces that my team and I can work on right away that will

really make a big difference for us. SO once again, THANK YOU!”

Sarah, Kamloops, BC

“We had such a good time at the conference...thank you for all of the

effort and hours each of you has put in to make Elevate possible.

You created an atmosphere for us to be filled with Truth, ideas, clarified

vision and passion; a space for us to hear from God and connect in a

special way with our team; a platform for godly mentors to effectively

encourage and build into us as leaders. Thank you!! Our hearts and

minds are overflowing - as a team - and we thank you for creating a

catalytic space for that to happen. From our team, our church and the

families in our communities...Thank you!!!” Candi, Victoria, BC

“I found Elevate Conference practical and very encouraging. As a Senior

Pastor, Elevate challenged me, rekindled my vision and stirred up fresh

thinking in reaching this generation.” Dave Postal, Comox, BC

To view more video highlights visit our website:

www.nextgenbc.ca/news/elevate-conference-highlights

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Youth, Young Adults & Family Ministries, Andy Gabruch

Why @HistorymakerBC is #morethanaconference

Throughout the years, Historymaker has

been a catalyst for life change and

transformation for thousands of students.

Of course, Historymaker includes all of

the crazy lights, electric sound that you

feel more than you hear, and great

shows…YET it is so much more as…

@HistorymakerBC is #morethanaconference because it has

been – and will always be – about life change!

HM's purpose is to offer an

opportunity for every person who

attends a life-altering encounter with

the living God so that they will be

e n co u r a g e d , e q u i p p e d , a n d

empowered to reach their friends for

Christ. Dozens of stories have been coming to my desk of young

people encountering Christ. In fact, one student was so motivated

to come to HM, she started a lemonade stand to get herself and

her friends to the event. Her first customer gave her $100- (and

didn’t even take a cup of lemonade). She said that “#hm15 was

the best weekend of her life”.

@HistorymakerBC is #morethanaconference because it is

about the whole year – not just the May long weekend.

Historymaker is more than the May long weekend because

Historymaker resources #youngpastors and students with year

long mentorship, discipleship streams and leadership coaching.

You can check out all of the details at

nextgenbc.ca. Also, over 200 students,

leaders, and pastors signed up for the

“SEND ME” campaign to engage students

in a conversation of the Gospel of John

on campus. AWESOME!

Finally, @HistorymakerBC is #morethanaconference because

it is about family…family on a Mission.

This year, Historymaker sold out at First Avenue

Assembly in Chilliwack, BC. Over 1,800 teenagers

engaged in worship, responded to the WORD, and

gathered for our “REAL Talks” breakouts; it was a

great sight to see! Historymaker is designed to be a

family on a mission; to support, encourage, fight and come

alongside each other in every season of life. Historymaker is

family…and as family, #hm15 raised over $12,000 for MISSIONS;

teenagers giving to missions to reach their friends for Christ.

You can check out all of the details at historymaker.ca/onmission.

I hope you can be a part of the Historymaker family…partner with

us in prayer and missions to reach a generation with The Hope of

the World.

Your Friend,

Andy

@andy_gabruch

District Superintendent, Ken Russell

Don’t Give Up...Press On! I’m sure you’ve heard the survey results which inform us that

almost 20,000 ministers in North America leave vocational ministry

every year. That is over 1,500 every month. I’m certain this

number would not include those who are so discouraged, that they

would leave the ministry if they thought they could make a living any

other way. I suppose these statistics should be contrasted by the

number of individuals who are being called into vocational ministry

each year, and those who have served in ministry for decades

without any “professional designations”. That being said, I’ve been

curious about why ministers in our District would become

discouraged and feel like giving up. Here are the results of my

informal research.

Mismatched Expectations: Most of the pastors I spoke with

said they were shocked to discover their actual ministry role and

the expectations of people in the church were vastly different from

what they thought they would be. The pastors anticipated spending

far more time studying, preaching and teaching, and doing things

they enjoyed. They did not anticipate the demands of church

administration and people management, which were required by

their congregation.

Blindsided by People Problems: I discovered that most pastors

had grown weary with “people’s problems” and “problem people”.

They were tired of cantankerous people who relentlessly challenged

their new initiatives. Pastors who were discouraged did not like

having to confront staff members and/or volunteers who were

under-performing or apathetic. They were tired of having to put up

with overly sensitive leaders and volunteers.

Discouraged by Financial Stress: For many pastors, the

viability of serving in full-time vocational ministry, at a salary level

that did not meet the needs of their family, caused significant

discouragement and disillusionment. For some pastors, their

financial struggles created a “faith crisis”. They were trying to do

their best to answer God’s call and believe Him for supernatural

provision, but could not survive financially in the community they

were called to. Coupled with the stress of personal finances, was

the added stress of declining and/or roller coaster church giving.

Here Are Some Words of Encouragement: Do not let the

enemy make you feel guilty for taking time to replenish your

emotional, physical and spiritual resources. Find some things you

and your spouse enjoy doing, and do them together at least two or

three times a month. Have at least one fun night for your family

each week, especially when your children are younger. Don't force

your family to do what is fun for you; discover activities that are fun

for everyone.

God did not call you into the ministry to frustrate you. He wants

your ministry to fulfill His will. He wants you to enjoy the work of

the Lord. Spend most of your time with people who replenish your

soul, and devote less time to those who drain your soul.

Pastors are called to minister to wounded and hurting people.

However, if all of your time and energy is spent on encouraging

wounded and discouraged people – you will experience

“compassion depletion” and end up being of no good to anyone

else. Don’t be afraid to serve “bi-vocationally”. The added financial

resources are secondary to the amazing ministry opportunities that

arise when you work with non-Christian people in your community.

That being said, don’t try to serve two full-time roles. Divide your

time and allocate your energy wisely.

Remember the Apostle Paul’s advice, “So don’t get tired of doing

what is good. Don’t get discouraged and give up, for we will reap a

harvest of blessing at the appropriate time. Whenever [not 24/7,

not always] we have the opportunity, we should do good to

everyone, especially to our Christian brothers and sisters”.

(Galatians 6:9,10) […parenthesis are my words.]

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2015 Summer Camps

District Calendar JUNE 2015

Jun 12-13 BCYD Church Multipliers Retreat (Abbotsford)

Jun 20 ANCF: Graduation (Victoria)

Jun 27 Women’s Conference (Punjabi Masihi Church, Surrey)

AUGUST 2015

Aug 24-28 BCYD: Pastors Camp (Greenbay Camp)

SEPTEMBER 2015

Sept 28-30 BCYD: Licensed Minister Network #1 (Stillwood)

OCTOBER 2015

Oct 2-4 Women’s Conference (Bethel Chapel, 100 Mile House)

Oct 5-7 BCYD: Cluster Leadership Retreat (Stillwood)

Oct 18 BCYD: Campus Ministry Sunday (District-Wide)

Oct 22-23 Global Leadership Summit (Langley)

Oct 24 Summit Pacific College Auction (Vancouver)

NOVEMBER 2015

Nov 13-14 Canadian Youth Workers Conference (Kelowna)

Nov 21 ANCF: Graduation (Delta)

Nov 23-25 BCYD: District Leadership Team Meetings (Langley)

2016 UPCOMING EVENTS

Jan 22-23 Canadian Youth Workers Conference (Abbotsford)

Mar 7-9 BCYD Conference on the Ministry (Langley)

May 2-5 PAOC General Conference (Quebec)

BCYD PASTORS CAMP Green Bay Camp, Kelowna

August 24-28

CHUBB LAKE BIBLE CAMP

www.chubblake.ca June 1-13 50+ Camp July 4-10 Kids Camp July 31-Aug 3 Family Camp Aug 9-15 Teen Camp

LAKELSE PENTECOSTAL CAMP

www.lakelsecamp.org

June 28-July 10 Skee Nass Camp July 12-17 Kids Camp July 20-25 Teen Camp

NANOOSE BAY

PENTECOSTAL CAMP

www.nanoosebaycamp.ca July 12-17 Kids Camp July 12-17 Mids Camp July 18-25 High Camp

OKANAGAN FAMILY CAMP July 17-19 | Faith Mission Camp, Falkland

contact Alexis Park Church, Vernon p: 250-542-4135

CAMP YUKON

www.camp-yukon.com June 5-7 Adelphe Women's Ministry June 12-14 Men’s Fishing Retreat June 28-July 4 Summer Kids Camp 1 July 5-11 Summer Kids Camp 2 July 12-18 Summer Teen Camp July31-Aug 2 Filipino Camp September 4-7 Family Camp

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Happenings Around the District

Transitions

Ted Boodle: Concluded as Lead Pastor of Westwinds Community Church, Surrey.

Mark deHoog: Concluded as Assistant Pastor of Mountain View Assembly, Smithers.

Joseph & Hannah Dutko: Joseph has concluded his role as Christian Education Pastor of Richmond Pentecostal Church and he and his wife Hannah, accepted the Call as Co-Lead Pastors of Oceanside Community Church, Parksville.

David Field: Appointed as Associate Pastor of Central Pentecostal Assembly, Chilliwack.

Marg Foreman: Appointed as BCYD Missions Representative.

Darin Graham: Appointed as Assistant Pastor (part-time) of Abbotsford Pentecostal Assembly and Campus Missionary with BC Campus Ministries at UFV.

Lowell Holmquist: Concluded as Lead Pastor of Terrace Pentecostal Church and accepted the Call as Campus Pastor of Christian Life Assembly, Sooke Harbour.

Cal Krahn: Appointed as Associate Pastor of Emmanuel Church, West Kelowna.

James Manky: Appointed as Assistant Pastor of Seaview Pentecostal Assembly, White Rock.

Devon Martinsen: Appointed as Youth Pastor of Surrey Pentecostal Assembly.

Rachel Lefebvre: Concluded as Youth Pastor of Full Gospel Tabernacle, Vernon (Okanagan Landing Community Church) and was appointed as Youth & Children’s Pastor of First Avenue Assembly, Chilliwack.

Steven Moore: Concluded as Associate Pastor of Richmond Pentecostal Church and has engaged full time responsibilities as the Lead Pastor of Canyon Heights Christian Assembly, North Vancouver and will continue as the Administrator of the day care ministry at Richmond Pentecostal Church.

James Noble: Appointed as Assistant Pastor (Youth & Next Gen. Ministries) of Evangel Chapel, Fort St. John.

Keith & Anita Parks: Concluded as Senior’s Pastor and Congregational Care (respectively) of Seaview Pentecostal Assembly, White Rock. They will continue their ministry with Seeds International on a full-time basis.

Ralph Peters: Concluded as Missionary in Residence at Summit Pacific College and was appointed as Community Engagement Pastor of Elim Church, Saskatoon, SK.

Nathaniel Prakash: Concluded as Cross-Cultural Ministry Pastor of Surrey Pentecostal Assembly.

Churches in Pastoral Transition: Burnaby, Christian Pentecostal Church (Cantonese) Cherryville, Gospel Church Nakusp, Saddleback Community Church Salt Spring Island, Bethel Pentecostal Assembly Sidney, Highway Christian Fellowship Smithers, Mountain View AssemblySmithers, Surrey, Revival Church (Korean) Terrace Pentecostal Church Trail, Gateway Christian Life Centre Tumbler Ridge, New Life Assembly

Regional Pastorates: Anahim Lake Chapel & Bella Coola Pentecostal Assembly

(Aboriginal) visit our website for other opportunities (www.bc.paoc.org)

Births:

David & Kristen Anonby are excited to welcome their

daughter Joy Elizabeth, born prematurely on April 7, 2015.

Paul and Wanda Moores are please to announce the arrival of

their chosen daughter, Winnie-Jean Madelyn Moores, born

April 4, 2014.

Memorials: Edith Leona Osborne (nee Crocker) (born August 21, 1937)

passed into the presence of her Lord on March 9, 2015.

Edith served God beside her husband Don, who pastored in

numerous churches in British Columbia and Ontario, ministered

at the first Canadian Teen Challenge centre in Vancouver, at

100 Huntley St. in Toronto, and numerous years in evangelism.

She also worked in Data Entry services in many companies and

management positions. Edith is survived by her husband of

58 years, Don, their children Robert (Susan), Diane (Keith), and

Donna (Kevin), her 5 grandchildren, one great grandchild, her

brother Bill (Grace), sister Irmgard (Gene), brother Walter

(Lorena), sister Charlotte (Dan) and many nieces and nephews.

She is pre-deceased by her parents, Peter and Marie, brothers

Bob (Joan), Ed (Grace), Norman, Richard (Rachel, also deceased),

and sister Ruth (Art). A celebration of Edith's life was held on

March 16th at North Douglas Pentecostal Church, Victoria.

Rev. Keith R. Evans (born September 13, 1926) passed into the

presence of his Lord and Saviour on March 29, 2015.

Keith received his Ministry License April 28, 1960 and was

reclassified to Ordained Minister in April 1962. Together with his

wife Rhelda, he served as Senior Pastor at Mayerthorpe (AB),

Innisfail Pentecostal in Innisfail (AB), Burdett Pentecostal in

Burdett (AB), Oliver Pentecostal Assembly, Houston Pentecostal

Church and as Associate Pastor in Tsawwassen, BC. Keith also

served as the Dean of Men at Western Pentecostal Bible College

and was also involved at various camps serving as Director.

Keith is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rhelda, their children

Nadine (Richard), Willow (Paul), Steven (Anna), Stuart (Maria)

and Russell, 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, his

brother Ralph (Norma), sister Glenda (Jack) and many nieces,

nephews and friends. He is

predeceased by his parents

Ken and Myrtle Evans, his

brother Bill (Morris) Evans.

A Celebration of Life was held

on April 4th at Summit Drive

Baptist Church, Kamloops.

Online Prayer Wall bc.paoc.org/prayer-wall