Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

After years of working in the hospitality industry, I found myself in full-time ministry at Saanich Baptist Church in ’07 as the Executive Pastor. Fortunately for me, God uses imperfect people for the sake of His mission to bring Hope to the world. During this time, I was blessed to see His hand at work through me in the local church, community and world.

Following my 14 years of service at the church, I’ve had the joy of being back in the marketplace working alongside my son in a local cabinet shop. Although I have enjoyed the learning experience, I found my passions lie elsewhere. I have yearned to return to ministry. I’ve prayed fervently and sought God’s direction while learning to wait on His timing, confident that He would reveal His plan. And then a call came from YFC Victoria to join their team as the Director of Operations.

I often think back on my youth and how a connection with a Godly friend, whose own life had been influenced by strong Christian parents and youth leaders, helped shape my path. Today’s youth are facing challenges I couldn’t even comprehend when I was a teen. I am eager to work with our leaders by encouraging, resourcing and equipping them to be the type of leader that impacted my life: a champion of youth and Kingdom builder. God’s plans are always good.