Meet the Team

  • Rachael Abramoff (On Maternity Leave)

    Pastor of Worship Ministries

    Rachael is passionate about the way music crosses all borders and connects the unlikeliest of strangers. She loves music from many different cultures, contemporary and traditional music styles. Her favourite thing to do is jam or sing songs around a campfire. Rachael holds a Masters in Music from the University of Colorado and has been playing professionally as a classical, jazz and folk musician for the last 15 years. Having roots in Chilliwack, B.C, Rachael, her husband Mikeal and their three kids, feel blessed to be surrounded by beautiful mountains.

  • Kira Baarda

    Office Administrator

    Kira has lived in Chilliwack almost her whole life, and grew up attending Greendale M.B. She is married to Kevin, and they have two (almost) grown children, Isabelle and Owen. In her free time, Kira enjoys kayaking, paddleboarding, hiking and finding new places to explore with her family. They love living by the Vedder River and you might see them out biking or walking the rotary trail with their two rambunctious pups, Charlie and Coconut.

  • Natalie Evans

    Pastor of Youth Ministries

    Natalie grew up in the Shuswap with her family and moved to the Lower Mainland in 2020 where she completed her degree in Practical Theology with a major in Youth Work from Columbia Bible College. Natalie loves working with youth and seeing the transformative power of the gospel change lives and how Jesus goes after the one. Natalie loves coffee, thrifting, walks alongside the Vedder River, her family, and her cats Nani and Pudge.

  • Greg Johnston

    Facilities Coordinator

    Greg grew up in Vancouver where met his wife, Kerrie, at UBC back in the 80’s. He and Kerrie raised their son in Chilliwack after settling in the community of Sardis almost thirty years ago. When not working at the church, Greg enjoys doing projects around the house and maintaining the yard.

  • Andrew Kowan

    Lead Pastor

    Andrew is married to Victoria, and together they have three children Ella, Sofie, and James. Andrew enjoys making pour over coffee for folks, spending time outdoors out on the water or on a hike, and knocking a ball around the soccer pitch. While studying Chemistry at Trinity Western University and then a Master's of Divinity at Regent College, Andrew has spent a great deal of time in the countries of Thailand and Myanmar learning from and advocating for refugees.

  • Kim Reinhardt

    Pastor of Children's Ministries

    Kim and her husband, Dale, have four amazing kids; three daughters and a son-in-law. Kim enjoys the thrill of roller coasters and eating popcorn. In her spare time, when she’s not biking or playing games with her family, you can probably find her defeating a puzzle or humming along to any random song. She received her Bachelor of Arts and Religion at Hillcrest Christian College. She loves hanging out with kids and seeing them grow closer to Jesus.

  • Brianne Wiebe

    Interim Pastor of Worship Ministries

    Brianne has been worship leading as a volunteer for 15 years and is excited to be taking the next step into pastoral ministry for this interim position! In addition to singing, Brianne enjoys crafts, puzzles, nature walks, and swimming in the lake on a hot day. She grew up in Saskatoon, SK, but moved to the Lower Mainland to attend Trinity Western University, where she attained a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies. Brianne is married to Noah and they have 2 young boys, Simeon and Jairus.