Rev. David Slater
Senior Pastor

dslater@parkview-church.com

Husband of: Beth 
Father of: Kathryn Grace (Katie)
What you enjoy: Eating out
Favourite movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favourite Sports Team: Pittsburgh Penguins
Favourite vacation spot: Starbucks :)
Farthest place you’ve been from home:  Asia
Testimony in 12 words: Broken then healed, lost then found, stranger then friend
Favourite quote: 'If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find ya handy.' - Red Green 
Favourite Bible verse: Psalm 40:1-3
Most passionate desire: To know Christ and to 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. 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.

Starla Watson
Children's Ministries Intern

swatson@paoc.org

Starla is serving Parkview Church as the Children's Ministry Intern. She graduated from Conestoga College with her Early Childhood Education. She also has volunteered in children's ministry at Parkview for several years, and is excited to be here!

What you enjoy: Traveling, reading, and learning!
Favourite movie: Not really a movie person.
Favourite sports team: The only time that I liked sports was going to Guelph Storm hockey games with my Grandpa!
Favourite vacation spot: Anywhere that I have never been before!
Farthest place you’ve been from home: Philippines...and I can't wait to go back!
Testimony in 12 words: Believed at a young age, and now passionate to share it with the young.
Favourite quote: I have too many to list!
Favourite Bible verse: "For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay." Habakkuk 2:3
Most passionate desire: To see children of all abilities around the world become friends with God!

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. - Jeremiah 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!