Executive Team
AL Andrus
Lead Pastor
When did you start attending Heartland?
February 1, 2004
If you have kids, how many kids do you have?
3 kids, 5 grandkids
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Opening service where 586 showed up
February 1, 2004
If you have kids, how many kids do you have?
3 kids, 5 grandkids
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Opening service where 586 showed up
Mike Shellenberg
Executive Pastor
When did you start attending Heartland?
July 2004
What languages do you speak?
1.2 (Bon jour Madame Thibault?)
Funniest church memory:
Scenery collapse on Heartland Kids Christmas Program
July 2004
What languages do you speak?
1.2 (Bon jour Madame Thibault?)
Funniest church memory:
Scenery collapse on Heartland Kids Christmas Program
PAstoral Staff
Barry Regier
Pastor of Small Groups—Team Lead
When did you start attending Heartland?
July 2004 - the very first service
Funniest church memory:
Eating all three pans of freshly baked cinnamon buns on our way to meeting our families on a small group camping trip but not leaving any for them.
Do you have any unusual or hidden talents?
I can scratch the inside of my throat and sound like a frog.
July 2004 - the very first service
Funniest church memory:
Eating all three pans of freshly baked cinnamon buns on our way to meeting our families on a small group camping trip but not leaving any for them.
Do you have any unusual or hidden talents?
I can scratch the inside of my throat and sound like a frog.
Craig Cadwell
Pastor of Renewal Ministries
When did you start attending Heartland?
September 2017
Funniest church memory:
Having lunch with Pastor Barry and then someone telling me afterwards, "I think the two of you have the loudest laughs in the entire universe!!"
Do you have any unusual or hidden talents?
Once upon a time I was an excellent bowler.
September 2017
Funniest church memory:
Having lunch with Pastor Barry and then someone telling me afterwards, "I think the two of you have the loudest laughs in the entire universe!!"
Do you have any unusual or hidden talents?
Once upon a time I was an excellent bowler.
Danielle Theberge
Pastor of Single Adults
What month and year did you start attending Heartland?
September 2004
Funniest church memory:
Making the craziest service intro's when I was the youth direction. Ask me in person for some stories!
Do you have any unusual or hidden talents?
I taught hip hop for a long time :P
September 2004
Funniest church memory:
Making the craziest service intro's when I was the youth direction. Ask me in person for some stories!
Do you have any unusual or hidden talents?
I taught hip hop for a long time :P
Greg Mulligan
Pastor of Men & Small Groups
When did you start attending Heartland?
January 2016
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Holy Spirit Encounter - January 2017
Favourite Bible verse:
Romans 8:1-2
January 2016
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Holy Spirit Encounter - January 2017
Favourite Bible verse:
Romans 8:1-2
Jordan Regier
Pastor of Young Adults
When did you start attending Heartland?
I was too young to remember.
Most embarrassing church memory:
When I said, "Be ... gone?" because my mind went blank when dismissing the service in the East.
If you have kids, how many kids do you have?
Just one, due in March.
I was too young to remember.
Most embarrassing church memory:
When I said, "Be ... gone?" because my mind went blank when dismissing the service in the East.
If you have kids, how many kids do you have?
Just one, due in March.
Joy Cadwell
Pastor of Women
When did you start attending Heartland?
September 2017
Favourite Bible character:
Jesus! Haha ... also Peter.
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Anything where I've been able to connect with people! Small groups, women's events, weekend services, Encounter God ... all of it!
September 2017
Favourite Bible character:
Jesus! Haha ... also Peter.
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Anything where I've been able to connect with people! Small groups, women's events, weekend services, Encounter God ... all of it!
Kim Kirk
Pastor of Guest Services & Office Manager
When did you start attending Heartland?
August 2004
What languages do you speak?
English, little French, little sign language (ASL)
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Every Sunday when we are in church! One of them is: the weekend we moved into our new building - the number of people who showed up to help move, how quickly it went because of that and how fun it was!
August 2004
What languages do you speak?
English, little French, little sign language (ASL)
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Every Sunday when we are in church! One of them is: the weekend we moved into our new building - the number of people who showed up to help move, how quickly it went because of that and how fun it was!
Linda Alger
Pastor of Communications & Worship Arts
When did you start attending Heartland?
July 2004
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Anytime we are singing together.
Funniest church memory:
When a loud alarm on one of the pastor's phones went off in the middle of a quiet moment while I was leading worship.
July 2004
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Anytime we are singing together.
Funniest church memory:
When a loud alarm on one of the pastor's phones went off in the middle of a quiet moment while I was leading worship.
Rob Macgillivray
Pastor of Worship Arts - Team Lead
When did you start attending Heartland?
July 2008
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Moving into the new building
What is your go-to Karaoke song?
Don't Stop Believin'
July 2008
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Moving into the new building
What is your go-to Karaoke song?
Don't Stop Believin'
Scott Lasuik
Pastor of Worship—Heartland East Campus
When did you start attending Heartland?
May 2017
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Worship night, singing the song "Open the Eyes of My Heart" and God showing up big time!
Favourite Bible verse or quote:
Luke 5:1-11 (specifically verse 5) "Master we have worked hard all night, but because you say so I will let down the nets".
May 2017
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Worship night, singing the song "Open the Eyes of My Heart" and God showing up big time!
Favourite Bible verse or quote:
Luke 5:1-11 (specifically verse 5) "Master we have worked hard all night, but because you say so I will let down the nets".
Tina Waters
Associate Pastor – Small Groups
When did you start attending Heartland?
First prayer meeting - Spring 2004
What languages do you speak?
English and French
Funniest church memory:
Being nearly startled to death by Pastor Barry's laugh the first time I heard it. Now I don't even flinch and have come to expect it.
First prayer meeting - Spring 2004
What languages do you speak?
English and French
Funniest church memory:
Being nearly startled to death by Pastor Barry's laugh the first time I heard it. Now I don't even flinch and have come to expect it.
Wade Gardiner
Pastor of Children, Youth & Young Adults—Team Lead
When did you start attending Heartland?
March 2009
What languages do you speak?
English and Youth
Funniest church memory:
1. A giant prop falling on Holly (kids' staff) during a Kids Christmas Service. 2. One of our interns, who was very enthusiastic during his preaching debut at the youth service, fell right off the stage.
March 2009
What languages do you speak?
English and Youth
Funniest church memory:
1. A giant prop falling on Holly (kids' staff) during a Kids Christmas Service. 2. One of our interns, who was very enthusiastic during his preaching debut at the youth service, fell right off the stage.
Staff
Austin Norlin
Refuge Off-Campus Ministries Coordinator
When did you start attending Heartland?
September 2018
Most embarrassing church memory:
Playing tag in grade three and ran into the women's bathroom by accident
Favourite Bible verse:
Psalm 37:4
September 2018
Most embarrassing church memory:
Playing tag in grade three and ran into the women's bathroom by accident
Favourite Bible verse:
Psalm 37:4
Alex Crawford
Administrative Assistant
Byron Gardiner
Facility Coordinator
When did you start attending Heartland?
November 2004
If you have kids, how many kids do you have?
2 boys
Funniest church memory:
A fly flew into my eyes when I was singing on the worship team and nobody knew why I was swatting my face.
November 2004
If you have kids, how many kids do you have?
2 boys
Funniest church memory:
A fly flew into my eyes when I was singing on the worship team and nobody knew why I was swatting my face.
bio coming soon!
Cole McElheran
Ministry Coordinator - Kids & Youth Worship
Darla Lemke
Small Groups & Guest Services - Ministry Assistant
Emily Kirk
Heartland Kids - Curriculum Coordinator
When did you start attending Heartland?
Ooof. I was much too young to remember that!
Favourite Bible verse:
Ephesians 3:20 has always meant a lot to me.
If you are married, what year and month did you get married?
I got married May 2020, we had a COVID Wedding!
Ooof. I was much too young to remember that!
Favourite Bible verse:
Ephesians 3:20 has always meant a lot to me.
If you are married, what year and month did you get married?
I got married May 2020, we had a COVID Wedding!
When did you start attending Heartland?
October 2014
What languages do you speak?
English and German
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Heartland Kids' volunteer picnic
October 2014
What languages do you speak?
English and German
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Heartland Kids' volunteer picnic
When did you start attending Heartland?
August 2004
What languages do you speak?
Sometimes I can’t even speak English ...
If you are married, what year and month did you get married?
April 2027
August 2004
What languages do you speak?
Sometimes I can’t even speak English ...
If you are married, what year and month did you get married?
April 2027
JaCQui koop
Administrative Assistant
When did you start attending Heartland?
September 2007
Most embarrassing church memory:
Decades ago, when I was playing piano during the offering, a hymn book fell onto the bass keys of the grand piano.
What kinds of pets do you have?
Dog (Bud), cat (Tuxedo)
September 2007
Most embarrassing church memory:
Decades ago, when I was playing piano during the offering, a hymn book fell onto the bass keys of the grand piano.
What kinds of pets do you have?
Dog (Bud), cat (Tuxedo)
karla gautreau
Heartland Kids & Youth - Administrative Coordinator
When did you start attending Heartland?
Sometime in 2010
Favourite Heartland church memory:
One that sticks out right now is the first time I went to a worship night. It was so awesome to sing loudly with all the other voices. I could feel the music reverberate throughout my body. It was a time I felt I could really shout out to God and feel Him close.
What is your go-to Karaoke song?
Anything Disney.
Sometime in 2010
Favourite Heartland church memory:
One that sticks out right now is the first time I went to a worship night. It was so awesome to sing loudly with all the other voices. I could feel the music reverberate throughout my body. It was a time I felt I could really shout out to God and feel Him close.
What is your go-to Karaoke song?
Anything Disney.
Kaitlyn Dorsey
Heartland Kids - Coordinator
When did you start attending Heartland?
September 2009
If you have kids, how many kids do you have?
1 amazing handsome boy - Judah
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Seeing Heartland Kids learn more about Jesus during weekend services.
September 2009
If you have kids, how many kids do you have?
1 amazing handsome boy - Judah
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Seeing Heartland Kids learn more about Jesus during weekend services.
Kristy MacGillivray
Special Events Assistant
When did you start attending Heartland?
July 2008
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Making the doughnut wall. Fun and yummy.
What kinds of pets do you have?
Dog (Lucy), fish (Wilson)
July 2008
Favourite Heartland church memory:
Making the doughnut wall. Fun and yummy.
What kinds of pets do you have?
Dog (Lucy), fish (Wilson)
Landon Regier
Campus Ministries Team
When did you start attending Heartland?
July 2004
Favourite Bible character:
David
Any other interesting facts about you?
I danced Ukrainian for 6 years, a goalie in hockey for 10 years
July 2004
Favourite Bible character:
David
Any other interesting facts about you?
I danced Ukrainian for 6 years, a goalie in hockey for 10 years
LynNette Boyden
Bookkeeper
When did you start attending Heartland?
September 2006
Favourite Heartland church memory:
BBQs, picnics, and helping move into our new building.
What's your go-to Karaoke song?
Anything country
September 2006
Favourite Heartland church memory:
BBQs, picnics, and helping move into our new building.
What's your go-to Karaoke song?
Anything country
Mary Batuwa
Michele Rypstra
Moriah Erbacker
Facilities
Food Services Coordinator
Kids, Youth and Family Engagement Coordinator
When did you start attending Heartland?
November 2017
Favourite Bible verse:
Psalm 91
Any other interesting facts that you'd like to share with us?
I have a phobia for caterpillars. I’m glad that I haven’t seen any in Canada yet.
November 2017
Favourite Bible verse:
Psalm 91
Any other interesting facts that you'd like to share with us?
I have a phobia for caterpillars. I’m glad that I haven’t seen any in Canada yet.
bio coming soon!
When did you start attending Heartland?
At the beginning (2004)!
Favourite Heartland church memory:
I just LOVE living life in community.
What kinds of pets do you have?
I wish I had a dog.
At the beginning (2004)!
Favourite Heartland church memory:
I just LOVE living life in community.
What kinds of pets do you have?
I wish I had a dog.
Raegan McElheran
Campus Ministries Team
bio coming soon!
Sydney Courville
Associate Director of Youth
When did you start attending Heartland?
Sometime in 2012
What languages do you speak?
English and Spanish
Funniest church memory:
Stacking 5 female youth leaders onto a tube when we went sledding. Definitely one of the most terrifying but hilarious moments of my life.
Sometime in 2012
What languages do you speak?
English and Spanish
Funniest church memory:
Stacking 5 female youth leaders onto a tube when we went sledding. Definitely one of the most terrifying but hilarious moments of my life.
Will Wiens
Chief Storyteller
What are some other jobs you've had outside of church ministry?
Ice Cream Scooper Extraordinaire
Funniest church memory:
Lord Of The Rings Men's Retreat Video
Most embarrassing church memory:
Locking up the church when people were still inside working.
Ice Cream Scooper Extraordinaire
Funniest church memory:
Lord Of The Rings Men's Retreat Video
Most embarrassing church memory:
Locking up the church when people were still inside working.
Yolande Tkachyk
Ministry Assistant—Women
When did you start attending Heartland?
July 2004
What languages do you speak?
English and French
Favourite Heartland church memory:
My husband Danny and I led youth when Heartland first started. We had so much fun hanging out with the junior high kids. Planning events and watching the kids learn and grow in their relationship with Jesus and each other.
July 2004
What languages do you speak?
English and French
Favourite Heartland church memory:
My husband Danny and I led youth when Heartland first started. We had so much fun hanging out with the junior high kids. Planning events and watching the kids learn and grow in their relationship with Jesus and each other.