Fellowship Views


Compass Immanuel Calls Youth Pastor Compass Immanuel Church of Rapid View, Sask., has called


Brady Demmans as its youth pastor to begin on May 1. Pastor Brady grew up in the Rapid View, Sask., area and has attended Compass Church his entire life. He recently graduated from Millar College with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies. His fourth-year internship was done at Compass Church where he provided leadership over the youth program. In his spare time Pastor Brady enjoys splitting firewood, playing hockey and other outdoor activities. His responsibilities at the church will include teaching youth Bible study,


leading activities, and preaching once monthly. Demmans was a recipient of the FEBC Christian Ministries Scholarship in 2017 and 2018.


Family Pastor hired at Langham Matthew Oliver will begin


his duties as family pastor of Langham Evangelical Bible Church of Langham, Sask., on May 1. Matthew grew up in Manitoba, married Erin (Radke) in 2016. and they have two children: Gemma (two years) and Bennett (six months). Matthew spent six years in First Nations ministry with Path- way Camp Ministries in Manitoba; this is also where he and Erin met. He graduates this spring from Millar College of the Bible, Pambrun, Sask., with a Bachelor in Biblical Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Ministries. Matthew has a desire to disciple individuals in hopes of growing believers in Christ and fostering a desire to share the Word of God.


Pastors and Wives Recharge Pastors and wives from Lakeland Extension (Manitoba and


Ontario) came together at Pinewood Lodge on March 22-24.


Openings for Lead Pastor: Community Bible Church of Wolf Point, Mont. (htoews@nemont.net)


Cornerstone Bible Church of Mountain Lake, Minn. (rnickel46@gmail.com) EMB Church of Marion, S.D. (charlesduerksen@gmail.com)


Fairview Bible Church of Swift Current, Sask. (fairviewbiblechurch641@ gmail.com or dwsfehr@sasktel.net)


Kenora Bible Church of Kenora, Ont. (mahiebert@outlook.com) Lustre EMB Church of Lustre, Mont. (mkfast@nemont.net)


Riverbend Bible Church of Dallas, Man. (c/o James Thiessen, Box 252, Hodgson, MB R0C 1N0 or jteasin@mymts.net)


Salem Church of Waldheim, Sask. (http://www.salemchurch.ca/news/ jobopportunities/)


Closed borders due to the coronavirus pandemic kept FEBC President Kevin Stone and Ministries Coordinator Gary Kreh- biel from attending, but Lakeland pastors and wives met anyway for informal relaxation and fellowship with few plans. Each pastor did a little something: Jared Fast led singing; Mark Funk along with Ben Funk, Henry Krahn and Mike Reimer from Avant Ministries each led a session; and Mike Comtois did some organizing and a whole lot of laughing. It was a very refreshing, relaxing time and an opportunity to enrich our relationships.


Te Fellowship plans regional retreats as a way to connect, refresh, and encourage clergy families of the Fellowship.


Canadian Board of Directors Appoints New Member Jared Fast has been appointed as a Canadian Director. Since


September 2016 he has been pastor of the Evangelical Mennonite Brethren Church of Grunthal, Man. Jared and his wife, Colleen, have four children ranging from 18 to 12. Before this appoint- ment, Jared served on camp boards, on the Manitoba provincial accreditation board for camps, as a school trustee, and on church boards. In addition to pastoral ministry, Jared loves to learn, enjoys playing golf and soccer, and is always ready to ride his motorcycle.


Grants for Students on a Mission


College students, have you accepted a mission assignment for this summer? Te FEBC Commission on Global Partnerships may be able to help financially. A grant of $300 may be given for a short-term assignment of two weeks or more. Request an application packet from info@febcministries.org.


Criteria: • Must have atended an FEBC church for two years. • Must be accepted by mission agency for cross-cultural work of at least two weeks and not more than one year. • Must be recommended by pastor or missions chair.


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