Say hello to the leadership team at Ladner Baptist Church. Got questions for the lead team at LBC? Feel free to email one of us directly or at office@ladnerbaptist.ca

Jeff and Ruth came to LBC in November 2020 when Jeff answered a call as Interim Pastor. They both hail from Alberta, Ruth being raised on a farm and Jeff in Calgary. They met at Bible College in Calgary in 1986 and have been actively learning how to love each other ever since. Jeff has pastored five churches in BC over the years. At the beginning of their marriage they spent two years in Japan as short-term missionaries teaching ESL as a way to introduce people to Jesus. Both Jeff and Ruth share a passion for leading people to become excited about life with Jesus. They both enjoy the outdoors, including cycling, hiking, kayaking and paddle boarding. Jeff is an avid photographer, and if he had time and money he would spend some of it golfing. They are excited and humbled to have the privilege of walking with LBCers as we learn how to walk with Jesus together and share His hope with the people of Ladner.

Mike is honoured and grateful for the opportunity to be able to fill in as Interim Lead Pastor at LBC. He pastored for more than 40 years, including three Fellowship churches in Markham, Ont., Prince George and Ladner, BC. He pastored LBC from 2003-2019. During that time he served on both the Regional and National boards of the Fellowship, and completed a DMin through Northwest Baptist Seminary and TWU. After “retiring” in 2019, he worked at the Fellowship Pacific office for five years, until the end of 2024.

He and Kathy met at University, got married right after graduation, and have been married for 51 years. They have four children (all married), 25 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Mike’s personal mission statement is to be a growing follower of Jesus for his whole life, and to help others become the same.

 Sabrina and her family moved to Ladner in 2001 and started attending LBC in 2010. She loved teaching Sunday School, serving on the LBC Board as Secretary, and assisting LBC’s then Admin Director, Judy. When Judy retired in 2022 Sabrina accepted the Admin position. Sabrina loves Jesus, her husband Curtis, their grown kids and partners, and also Dr. Pepper, live music, spreadsheets, tea parties, games, travelling, the beach, and good stories (books, theatre, & movies). There’s no question that Sabrina treasures the Body of Christ at LBC, and strives to always be learning & growing as we follow Jesus together and share His hope!

John came to Canada from Kazakhstan. He joined LBC as Youth and Media Director in November 2024. In Kazakhstan, John served in campus ministry for eight years, sharing the Gospel with unreached students. John loves music, movies, and nature.

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