Rev. Owen Black
Interim Senior Pastor

oblack@parkview-church.com

Owen serves as the Interim Senior Pastor at Parkview Church. He has served as a Senior Pastor, Executive Pastor, Youth Pastor, and as Director of Personnel for a missions agency. Presently, he is the Director of Field Education at Master's College and Seminary, from which he graduated. He is also a graduate of The Assemblies of God Theological Seminary (MA - Biblical Literature) and McMaster Divinity College (Doctor of Ministry).

Owen has been involved in pastoral ministry for 33 years working in such cities as Peterbourgh, Montreal, Abbotsford, BC and Mississauga, ON.

Husband of: Donna Black
Father of: Alicia, Josh
What you enjoy: Boating, woodworking and traveling
Favourite movie: Remember The Titans
Favourite sports Team: Dallas Cowboys, Toronto Blue Jays, Montreal Canadiens
Favourite vacation spot: Europe
Farthest place you’ve been from home: Singapore  
Testimony in 12 words: Christian home, discovered Christ for myself, called to serve the Church
Favourite quote: "If you want to walk on water, you have to get out of the boat." - John Ortberg
Favourite Bible verse: "It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ." Ephesians 4:11-13
Most passionate desire: To know God and make Him known

Rev. Kathy Cleary
Associate Pastor

kcleary@parkview-church.com

Kathy serves as Associate Pastor at Parkview Church. Before this, Kathy has served as Assistant Pastor, Church Ministries as well as Children's Pastor. She is a graduate of Northwest Bible College with a degree in Theology.

Kathy has been involved in Youth and Children's Ministry for 10 years working in such cities as Brampton, Edmonton, Calgary, and Sault Ste. Marie.

What you enjoy: Reading, hiking, watching The Office
Favourite movie: Return of the King
Favourite sports Team: Sports?  Who cares!
Favourite vacation spot: Algonquin Park
Farthest place you’ve been from home: The Philippines  
Testimony in 12 words:

Came to Christ, called to serve. 
Favourite quote:

“You can impress people at a distance but you can only influence them up close.”
– Howard Hendricks
Favourite Bible verse:
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”  

Isaiah 41:10
Most passionate desire:
To see God’s people using their gifts and talents to serve the local Church
To bring people overseas so that they can experience and serve the global Church

Rev. Justin Driedger
Assistant Pastor, Youth Ministries

jdriedger@parkview-church.com

Justin has a heart to inspire youth to be passionate about their Savior and to live contagious lives that leave 'God Prints' on everything they touch.

Justin has had a lot of musical experience travelling around the BC District leading worship in many settings. He is also trained in many different musical instruments and loves to inspire others to use their music talents for the glory of God. Because of that love for music and worship, Justin looks forward to impacting a generation that is passionate about Jesus and experiencing Him in the area of worship.

Husband of: Mélanie Driedger
What you enjoy:  Snowboarding, my macbook, recording, creativity, and hanging out with my wife.
Favourite movie:  Transformers
Favourite sports team: Winnipeg Jets
Favourite vacation spot: Thailand
Farthest place you’ve been from home: Sri Lanka
Testimony in 12 words:

God grabbed a hold of me and found purpose beyond anything else.
Favourite quote:

I don’t remember any good quotes at the moment.
Favourite Bible verse:

“Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves.  Do what it says.”

James 1:22
Most passionate desire:

Besides God, I love creativity. I love creativity in music, media, photography, movies, and worship. I believe creativity honours the most Creative One.

Rev. Beverley Johnston
Assistant Pastor, Childrens Ministry

bjohnston@parkview-church.com

Beverley joined the staff of Parkview in June of 2006 as the Children's Pastor. She is very excited about the potential she sees in the kids and leaders she works with. She knows that as they work together to share God in a real and relevant way that God will do amazing things and that these kids will be able to live out who God is in their lives.

She has worked in churches in Edmonton, Montreal, Belmont and Toronto and has had many great experiences with children, youth and young adult ministries as well as music and Camps. She attended Bible College in Peterborough, Ontario and graduated in 2003.

She hopes that as she continues to minister to those God has entrusted into her care, she will always have the energy, excitement and wonder of viewing who He is through the faith filled eyes of a child.

What you enjoy: painting, video games, learning and swimming
Favourite movie: Swing kids and anything Disney … except Fantasia
Favourite sports team: Maple Leafs
Favourite vacation spot: I’d love to backpack through Europe
Farthest place you’ve been from home: Trinidad
Testimony in 12 words or less:

Loving God, loving others.
Favourite quotes:
“It is my job to do the possible and God will do the impossible.” – Ruth Graham
“You cannot love a fellow creature fully till you love God” – C.S. Lewis
Favourite Bible verse:

I really love psalm 118. And one of my favourite verses from that is: “The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.”

Psalm 118:14

Most passionate desire:
To creatively share Gods love and help others do the same.

Rev. Fred Futers
Assistant Pastor, Pastoral Care and Prayer Ministries

ffuters@parkview-church.com

Pastor Fred was born in Trenton ON and there as a child, he also accepted Christ as his personal Lord and Savior. Both he and his wife Beverley are graduates of EPBC and have served in full-time pastoral ministry for more than 40 years. Fred also holds a Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree (Pastoral Ministries).

Pastor Fred joined the Parkview staff in February 2004 and is pleased to be of service where needed.

Husband of: Beverley Futers

Father of: Jeff, Bonnie, Larry

What you enjoy: Good music, good books, canoeing, hiking

Favourite sports team: Blue Jays and Senators

Favourite vacation spots: Pennsylvania, N. Ontario, and any secluded spot with water and pines

Farthest place you’ve been from home: Israel

Testimony in 12 words:

Saved by God’s grace, kept by His love, called to serve

Favourite quote:

“…Never, never, never, never give up…”

– Winston Churchill

Favourite Bible verse:

Proverbs 3:5, 6

Most passionate desire:

To live and serve in such a way that people will see Jesus in my life and be drawn to Him.

Wendy Gibson
Director of Small Groups

wgibson@parkview-church.com

Wife of:  Sam Gibson

Mother of:  James, Peter, Michele

What you enjoy:  reading, travelling, spending time with friends, entertaining, spending time outdoors, walking and swimming

Favourite movie:  Chariots of Fire

Favourite sports team: 

Favourite vacation spot:  Israel and the Island of Fiji

Farthest place you've been from home:  Sydney, Australia

Testimony in 12 words: Following Jesus Christ has given my life the utmost meaning and purpose

Favourite quote:  "Preach the gospel at all times and when necessary use words" - St. Francis of Assisi

Favourite Bible verse:  "Keep falsehood and lies from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.  Otherwise I may have too much and disown you and say, who is the Lord?  Or I may become poor and steal and so dishonour the name of my God."

Most passionate desire:  is to see individuals come into a relationship with Jesus Christ and then become mature disciples as they begin to be released into their unique giftings.

Rev. Mélanie Driedger
Pastoral Assistant, Music and Youth Ministries

mdriedger@parkview-church.com

Wife of: the crazy and silly Justin Driedger

What you enjoy: traveling, playing music, taking photos, hanging out with my husband, my sister, and my cat!!

Favourite movie: The Ultimate Gift (most recent favourite!)

Favourite sports team: sports… ha! Sorry I have none!!

Favourite vacation spot: Kenya (Rift Valley), Africa

Farthest place you’ve been from home: Africa

Testimony in 12 words:

Living for myself left me empty and dissatisfied.  Now I live for Jesus (my Saviour) and I’m more fulfilled than ever!!

Favourite quote:

“I’d rather do nothing with you than something without you”

Favourite Bible verse:

“But thanks be to God who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him.”
2 Corinthians 2:14

Most passionate desire:

To show people how much better life can be with God than without him!

Rev. Leo deVries
Pastoral Assistant

ldevries@parkview-church.com

Leo serves as a volunteer assistant pastor at Parkview Church. He began serving at Parkview right after graduating from Masters College and enjoys helping out wherever he can. His desire is to help others grow and mature into roles where they in turn help and lead others. He enjoys working in the technical parts of ministry as well as wherever else he is needed. 

Husband of: Colleen deVries

Father of: Benjamin, Rachael, Elizabeth, Jonathon

What you enjoy: Fixing Stuff

Favourite sport: Football

Farthest place you’ve been from home: Israel

Testimony in 12 words: Christian Home, Saved, and Studied, called to minister

Favourite quote: Do it Anyway

Favourite Bible verse: 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.

Jer. 29:11

Most passionate desire:

• To do and enjoy God’s best for life and not settle for good enough
• Help others overcome roadblocks on the way to become something more than they ever thought possible

Wendy Jacobson

wjacobson@parkview-church.com

Wife of: Wayne Jacobson

Mother of: Heather, Scott, Lauren

What you enjoy: travelling, reading, listening to music, playing the piano, being with my family, and my dog!!

Favourite movie: The Ultimate Gift

Favourite sports team: Whatever!! (I'm looking forward to the Olympics!)

Favourite vacation spot: British Columbia

Farthest place you’ve been from home: Barbados

Testimony in 12 words: Accepted Christ at a young age, grew in faith, now a grateful Christ-follower!

Favourite quote: "If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it!"

Favourite Bible verse: "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."  Jeremiah 29:11

Most passionate desire: To help others see and follow the path God has for them!