| Kevin Fricker
Kevin and Shannon spent most of their pastoral career in the lower mainland in British Columbia. They moved to Edmonton in 2002. After pastoring in church ministry for 11 years, Kevin and Shannon suffered a family tragedy. It launched them into a new direction to pursue a dream they shared for quite some time.The dream was to start a new church. Soon afterward, they became part of a formation team under the leadership of Ken Solbrekken.
City Centre Church began meeting in September of 2004 on the University of Alberta campus. What once was a team of 11 people meeting weekly in a living room has turned into this flourishing church congregation. The church grew so quickly that it was evident that we would need to hire someone to give leadership. Kevin became a chaplain at the University of Alberta and took on the part-time position as pastor of City Centre Church. In it's second year, the church growth required him to move full time to the role of Lead Pastor where he serves today.
Kevin and Shannon have four children - 3 boys and a girl (Kurtis, Kelsey, Kyle, and Kaden). Between family, school, hockey, and piano lessons they are an active family. They have a passion for living life to its fullest and sharing that with others. Kevin's passion is to speak to relevant issues from a very real perspective. His passion is to influence a generation to engage their faith in Jesus Christ into everyday life and challenge everyone to be REAL - it's a rawness of character many people enjoy. you can contact him at kevin@citycentrechurch.com
Dan Vandermeer felt a call to ministry when he was 16. After high school he attended the U of A where he received a B.Ed allowing him to combine two of his passions; working with kids and math. This training led him to his current position of assistant principal at Millwoods Christian School. Dan and his wife Jacqueline have three children; Parker, Spencer and Madison. They share a passion for education and building leaders who impact their community. Dan and his family have been blessed by being a part of the exciting things happening at City Centre Church and anticipate that God has only just begun to reveal Himself. Dan currently serves on our Lead Team and finance committee and his desire is to apply the promise of John 14:12 to his life: "I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father".
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| Omar ReyesOmar serves as the Assistant Pastor he considers himself as the "Dwight Schrute" of City Centre! He was born in El Salvador and immigrated to Canada when he was only 5 years old. Having graduated from Vanguard College in 2002 he still considers himself a student avidly learning and re-learning what following Christ means. Before joining the City Centre crew he was a mildly crazy Youth Pastor here in the city. Omar felt like he was made the luckiest guy on this side of the prairies when he married Kelsey in 2007 at the Paramount Theatre! Things like music, movies, marathons, philosophy, controversy, pizza, shoes, books and undiscovered ideas both haunt and fascinate him. You can contact him at omar@citycentrechurch.com.
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| Julie ManolescuJulie has been on staff at City Centre Church since the fall of 2005. She serves as the Family Pastor overseeing ministry to kids, youth and their lovely parents. Julie deeply values families and wants to see parents and kids alike know God in a deep and meaningful way. Julie graduated with her BA in Sociology from Concordia University College in 2005 and from the HMS program at Vanguard College in 2001. She loves to make music, travel and laughs at pretty much anything when overtired, just ask her office mates! You can contact her at julie@citycentrechurch.com.
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| Kevin MachadoKevin has served on staff at City Centre since October 2006. In September, 2008, Kevin's role changed from being the Young Adult Pastor at CCC, to being our Local and Global Communities Pastor. Kevin is passionate about helping people discover their passions, giftings and calling and then seeing them released to share God's hope and love in their world. He married Erin Machado in 2004 and graduated from Vanguard College in 2005 with a B.A. in Theology majoring in Pastoral Studies. Before coming to CCC Kevin worked as an electrician for a few years and felt God continually pressing him to pursue ministry. He loves playing guitar, taking pictures, having fires, a good book, the Oilers, his wife Erin and their beautiful daughter Luciana. He has a passion to see the love of Jesus running rampant throughout our community and transforming the world in which we live. You can contact him at kevinm@citycentrechurch.com.
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| Janine LundJanine was incredibly lucky to have been born into a solid Christian family with a lot of love to go around. For the first 15 years of her life, her Dad was a pastor, and through both him and her Mom she learned the value of Christ, and the importance of reaching out to those who are hurting or lost. Over the years Janine has had experience in practically every area of ministry and also been lead through some amazing doors of opportunity to touch the hearts of those around her. After working for several years in a very busy finance department, she felt the need to move onto a new job. Now working in the CCC office as the Admin/Finance, she has discovered that everything she's learned, both in the world and in the church, is coming together for this one position. Janine is greatly encouraged to see how God is moving at CCC and excited to explore her part in it all! You can contact her at janine@citycentrechurch.com.
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 | Jared RobinsonJared is the media guy. Originally from BC, but now fully rockin out in the AB. Jared moved to Edmonton originally for digital arts schooling, but has since been working in the industry building his knowledge and experience in video, graphic design, painting, and illustration. He is now stoked to join City Centre Church in building up the arts connection within the city and the church community. You can contact him at jared@citycentrechurch.com.
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Dave Calvert
Dave provides leadership to City Centre Church's worship ministry. He currently is the Student Ministries Director at Millwoods Christian School. Dave is married to Brenda and has a new born son named Bennett. Dave brings an unmistakeable passion for Christ and encourages others to capture a faith of their own. He challenges us to be real about our faith and not be scared to ask the tough questions. His goal is to help inspire the next generation to be completely surrendered to God. You can contact him at worship@citycentrechurch.com.
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