Ministries
Marriage
We believe a key component for healthy marriages is surrounding couples with a community of other couples who are willing to be authentic, teachable, and encourage one another.
Marriage Ministry
At Calvary we want more of Jesus for our community, and that includes our marriages. We believe a key component for healthy marriages is surrounding couples with a community of other couples who are willing to be authentic, teachable, and encourage one another. We build this community through yearly workshops with options to meet with a marriage mentor couple or connect with a professional marriage counsellor.
- We offer a workshop called “Table Talks: Couples Edition” which is offered over three sessions, (November 16, Febuary 8 and March 21). We will be asking couples to complete an assessment tool created by Prepare and Enrich. The assessment will show strengths and growth areas for each couple, and we will choose the three most common growth areas in the group to use as our topics for the year. Please register here.
- We also offer soon-to-be-married couples pre-marriage mentoring with opportunity for engaged couples to learn their strengths and growth areas as a couple with a more “seasoned” couple who will encourage them and give them tools as they start married life together. If you are interested in being matched with a mentor couple email Pastor Matt.
For more information
Matt Walker
mattw@calvarybaptistedmonton.com
780-433-0626
Outreach
Calvary’s Outreach Ministry is geared towards making a lasting impact, both locally and globally. Reaching out to people who are without Christ in caring and practical ways.
Outreach Ministry
Reaching out to people who are without Christ in caring and practical ways.
Calvary’s Outreach Ministry is geared towards making a lasting impact, both locally and globally.
Locally, our church partners on a monthly basis with We Care Ministry in Edmonton’s inner city. Our involvement in this vital downtown ministry helps to meet the physical needs of our inner city poor, as we distribute food and clothing each time, and to meet their spiritual needs, through personal interaction and prayer.
On a global level, Calvary has been participating in cross-cultural mission trips to Mexico and the Caribbean for over 10 years. From building houses for under-privileged families, to running life-changing programs for kids, to visiting prisons, our teams always develop a greater missional perspective for life, as well as grow in their understanding of the character of God.
Calvary also supports various long and short-term missionaries in various countries of the world, providing them with ongoing encouragement, prayer support, and financial assistance.
Through our Outreach Ministry, we strive to be relevant, to be actively listening to what God is inviting us to, to making the gospel practical, and to being obedient to His leading in our lives.
For more information
Greg Wiens
gregw@calvarybaptistedmonton.com
780-433-0626
Teaching
There are many men and women, pastors, and church members at Calvary who possess strong teaching skills and a passion for communicating God’s Word.
Teaching Ministry
One of our core values at Calvary is that every member is a minister, and that the life of our church is enriched by all our members sharing their gifts and skills throughout the week and during Sunday morning worship services. Therefore it is our practice to rotate through a number of different teachers, from both staff and congregation, in any given teaching series. As each of our teachers are unique, so each contribution is unique as well.
Jesus Christ is the centre of what we believe and what we teach. We aim to integrate the message of the Bible, as God’s Word, into everything we do both inside and outside of our church. We believe the Bible is the story of God’s incredible love for us as ultimately shown in the Person and sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
The purpose of our Teaching Team is to build up the Body of Christ at Calvary by:
- Identifying members who have the gift of teaching.
- Mentoring teachers who will humbly and continually strive to develop excellence in Biblical understanding and teaching.
- Coordinating regular meetings with the Teaching Team and with other ministry teams to encourage unity, transparency, and consistency.
- Planning upcoming teaching series as we respond in faith to the changing needs of our church and the world around us.
CURRENT TEACHING SERIES
Press On
God will never leave or forsake us so we need not live in fear that Christ will abandon His own. In God’s Word, there are numerous reminders for us to hold true and press on. As a gracious, good, and loving parent He longs to see us as He created us to be and to be with us without barriers or distractions. The series, “Press On!”, highlights a few of these reminders.
For more information
Jill Mansell
jillm@calvarybaptistedmonton.com
Children
In KidzChurch, we encounter Jesus through the Bible, listening to His voice, and engaging in relationships. We explore our growing faith together and express it through music, movement, storytelling, games, and creativity.
Children’s Ministry
We want more of Jesus. In KidzChurch, we meet with Jesus through digging in the Bible, listening to His voice, sharing our stories and engaging in relationships with others. We explore our growing faith together and express it through music, movement, storytelling, games, experiments and creativity.
For more information
Children's Ministry Team
childrensmin@calvarybaptistedmonton.com
780-433-0626
Students
Inspiring students to leave a Christ-filled legacy in every relationship through authenticity, openness and love, and to discover what they are passionate about.
Student Ministry
The purpose of The Crew Student Ministry is to inspire students to leave a Christ-filled legacy in every relationship through authenticity, openness, and love. The ministry staff hope to inspire students to discover what they are passionate about, and create opportunities for students to use those gifts to encourage others around them. Students involved in The Crew will have the chance to be involved in Bible studies, retreats, and fun events while receiving support in prayer and experiencing life with other students. We invite all students from grade 7-12 to come out and hang with us.
EVENT NIGHTS
Come out every 2nd and 4th Friday night of the month from 7-10pm at Calvary for an evening jam-packed with fun times and a relaxed atmosphere. Each event costs $10 at the door, which goes towards food and fun for the evening. Bring your friends for good food, crazy games and great memories. Follow the Instagram page (@thecrewyouthministry) for weekly event information.
HOME GROUPS
Be a part of the student community within Calvary and join in on The Crew home groups. These groups meet on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month at the Pronk’s House (11302 51 St NW) from 7-9pm. The first time we meet each month, all the students will be encouraged to come with an appetite and enjoy a meal together. During these meetings, we will be learning about the importance of community and challenged to grow deeper with Christ.
INVEST
Invest is a growth opportunity for students who want to take the next step with Christ. This mentoring program requires students to meet monthly or bi-monthly with a mentor from The Crew at a coffee shop or fast-food joint and share life stories, talk about spiritual topics and encourage each other. Mentors will be able to personally challenge students in their walk with Christ. This opportunity is voluntary — not every student has to take part! If you are interested in being partnered with a mentor talk to Pastor Mike.
For more information
Michael Pronk
michaelp@calvarybaptistedmonton.com
780-433-0626
Young Adults
Calvary’s Young Adult Ministry aims to guide young adults in their search for an authentic relationship with Jesus, whether in work or social life, school, travels, or wherever life takes them.
Young Adult Ministry
Investing in the next generation, that they would become greater!
Calvary’s Young Adult Ministry aims to guide young adults in their search for an authentic relationship with Jesus, whether in their work or social life, in college or university, in travels or down time, or wherever life takes them.
During this season of life, we believe that community is incredibly important for young adults, as it often provides strength and connectedness, openness and accountability, as well as a strong support system for life’s ups and downs.
Our young adult ministry seeks to create an environment for this generation to be authentic, passionate, and healthy. Our home group, which meets on Wednesday nights, has weekly focuses (community meals, how to interpret and apply words we read from the Bible into our lives, community prayer opportunities, and times to care for others), which helps lead us to experience more of Jesus and how we can love others.
If you are interested in learning more about the weekly home group times, the King’s shuttle, or other opportunities please contact Pastor Matt.
For more information
Matt Walker
mattw@calvarybaptistedmonton.com
780-433-0626
Worship Arts
Through our musical worship, scripture reading, prayer, and other artistic expressions of faith, we desire to create spaces where people have the opportunity to meet with Jesus Christ.
Worship Arts Ministry
Calvary’s Worship Arts Ministry exists to glorify God for who He is, and also for what He has and will accomplish in our lives and in this world. Singing, playing instruments, painting, and dancing can all be beautiful expressions of our gratitude and praise to God. Although the song, prayers, and scripture reading in each service vary, it is our constant desire to lead our church into life-changing encounters with Jesus Christ.
Generally, Calvary has a worship style that ranges from “unplugged” to contemporary. However, we also integrate old and new forms of hymns in worship.
Jill Mansell, Calvary’s Pastor of Corporate Worship, is always looking for musicians, vocalists, and tech (sound/media) crew. We are also on the lookout for visual artists who are interested in contributing to our media and for church and community events. If you wish to be a part of this creative ministry, please contact Jill.
For more information
Jill Mansell
jillm@calvarybaptistedmonton.com
Leadership Team
Greg Wiens
Lead Pastor
Greg and his family began attending Calvary Baptist in 1995, following time spent in leadership with both ‘Youth With A Mission’ and ‘Teen Time.’ His initial involvement at Calvary was working with the youth ministry. In February 1998, Greg was invited to join the Leadership Team in a full-time capacity. …
Greg Wiens
Lead Pastor
“He who calls you is faithful, who also will do it.”
(I Thess. 5:25)
Greg and his family began attending Calvary Baptist in 1995, following time spent in leadership with both ‘Youth With A Mission’ and ‘Teen Time.’ His initial involvement at Calvary was working with the youth ministry. In February 1998, Greg was invited to join the Leadership Team in a full-time capacity. At Calvary, Greg is involved in the teaching ministry, in overseeing the ministry staff and Home Groups, and in leading the mission outreach trips each summer. A few of the things that are closest to his heart in ministry are to see people of all ages mentored and shepherded, to see the next generation become a greater generation in the kingdom of God, and to see individuals, young and old alike, participate in cross-cultural missions. Greg and his wife, Delores, have been married since 1985. With their four children and one son-in-law, they enjoy a variety of summer and winter sports activities together.
Bill & Donna Moulton
Church Treasurer
Bill and Donna met at Calvary while they were both teaching Sunday school back in the early 1980s. They have a daughter, Erin, and a son, Thomas. Bill works in the Procurement Services Branch of the Government of Alberta and serves Calvary as an Elder on the Leadership Team and …
Bill & Donna Moulton
Church Treasurer
“Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through Him we have obtained access to His grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God.”
(Romans 5:1-2)
Bill and Donna met at Calvary while they were both teaching Sunday school back in the early 1980s. They have a daughter, Erin, and a son, Thomas. Bill works in the Procurement Services Branch of the Government of Alberta and serves Calvary as an Elder on the Leadership Team and as the Treasurer. Bill’s passion for God is to meet Him every day and experience the life He has created for him. His passion for Calvary isn’t much different, except it is on a “corporate” scale, to meet Him every time we are together and experience the life He has created for us as a group of believers.
Malcolm & Krista Scott
Leadership Team Coordinator
Malcolm and Krista started attending Calvary in 1998 on the recommendation that they would love “all the kids.” All these years later and they are still enjoying all the kids, and the adults too! Malcolm and Krista are excited to see the growth of Calvary over the years, not only …
Malcolm & Krista Scott
Leadership Team Coordinator
“Let us consider how we may spur one another on towards love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as we see the day approaching.”
(Hebrews 10:24-25)
Malcolm and Krista started attending Calvary in 1998 on the recommendation that they would love “all the kids.” All these years later and they are still enjoying all the kids, and the adults too! Malcolm and Krista are excited to see the growth of Calvary over the years, not only in numbers but also in relation to God and one another. They love the relationships that have sustained them, enriched them, and challenged them to growth in Christ. Malcolm’s heart is to see inter-generational relationships develop that are centred on God and His son, Jesus Christ, for the benefit of the whole church and the glory of God. Malcolm is inspired by Hebrews 10:24-25, to see the church become a place of relational authenticity and genuine service to God and community.
Mike Regehr
Leadership Team Elder
Mike has been attending Calvary since 2001 after being hugged twice the first time through the door. Over that time he has loved being involved with youth, worship, mentorship, small groups, and the teaching team. He luckily met Cara at Calvary, wisely married her, and they are now raising four …
Mike Regehr
Leadership Team Elder
Mike has been attending Calvary since 2001 after being hugged twice the first time through the door. Over that time he has loved being involved with youth, worship, mentorship, small groups, and the teaching team. He luckily met Cara at Calvary, wisely married her, and they are now raising four young children together.
Mike’s heart for the church is to encourage her to fix her eyes to Jesus, to know and experience the goodness of his love. Mike’s favorite verse is always changing, depending where he’s reading this week, but one that is always sure to draw his eyes to a good God who is faithful.
Brennan Salte
Leadership Team Elder
Brennan started attending Calvary Baptist Church in 2010 while searching for a church with a thriving and authentic young adult community. He found that, but he also discovered a church that was engaged and took ownership over how community was lived out. Brennan met his wife Melanie at Calvary, who …
Brennan Salte
Leadership Team Elder
“But those who trust in the LORD will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not become weary, they will walk and not faint.”
(Isaiah 40:31)
Brennan started attending Calvary Baptist Church in 2010 while searching for a church with a thriving and authentic young adult community. He found that, but he also discovered a church that was engaged and took ownership over how community was lived out. Brennan met his wife Melanie at Calvary, who was serving as a worship intern at the time. They attend with their then two (now three) children.
Brennan is a Registered Nurse working at Grey Nuns Emergency. Brennan’s desire for Calvary is that we would continue to grow as an engaged community, always listening to how God is leading us. Brennan’s theme verse is Isaiah 40:31 which reminds us of our dependence on God, both individually and corporately.
Staff
Matt Walker
Associate Pastor of Community Care
Matt started his ministry at Calvary in 2008. He and his wife, Erin, and their sons, Henry and Jack, have loved growing with the community of young adults (Calvary YA) and the greater community of Calvary. They believe in a community that cultivates real relationships, enjoys life (and eating!) together, …
Matt Walker
Associate Pastor of Community Care
Matt started his ministry at Calvary in 2008. He and his wife, Erin, and their sons, Henry and Jack, have loved growing with the community of young adults (Calvary YA) and the greater community of Calvary. They believe in a community that cultivates real relationships, enjoys life (and eating!) together, and learns and grows together on their faith journey. Matt graduated from Taylor University (Edmonton, AB, B.A.) in 2008, and completed his Arrow Leadership Training in 2014. He loves playing sports with his boys, perusing local events, training for his yearly half-marathon, and hosting friends and family with a great cup of coffee.
Jill Mansell
Associate Pastor of Corporate Worship
Jill is the newest member of the Calvary staff team. Both she and her husband, Graham, grew up in the Edmonton area. After they married, they left for an eastern Canada adventure that lasted 5 years. They returned to Edmonton so Jill could go to law school and so they …
Jill Mansell
Associate Pastor of Corporate Worship
Jill is the newest member of the Calvary staff team. Both she and her husband, Graham, grew up in the Edmonton area. After they married, they left for an eastern Canada adventure that lasted 5 years. They returned to Edmonton so Jill could go to law school and so they both could be closer to their parents. Although Jill’s time as a lawyer was incredibly positive, she always felt that God had other plans for her. In 2013, she responded to God’s call on her life and left her legal practice to become a pastor. Jill aspires to use her many years of musical training and the leadership skills she acquired as a lawyer to help create spaces where people can meet with Jesus. She is excited to be part of the staff team at Calvary and to be a part of a church family that wants more of Jesus! Jill loves dogs, going out with friends for coffee and helping out at her son’s school. When Jill isn’t singing, playing the piano or working at the church, you can find her at the downtown Edmonton market with her husband, their high-energy son and their even-higher-energy Boston Terrier.
Michael Pronk
Pastor of Youth Ministry
Mike has worked with youth since 2011 and has been doing intensive work with the students here at Calvary since 2014. He graduated from Vanguard College in January 2018, where he received a Bachelors in Theology degree with an emphasis in Youth Ministry. Michael grew up in small-town Ontario where he enjoyed …
Michael Pronk
Pastor of Youth Ministry
Mike has worked with youth since 2011 and has been doing intensive work with the students here at Calvary since 2014. He graduated from Vanguard College in January 2018, where he received a Bachelors in Theology degree with an emphasis in Youth Ministry. Michael grew up in small-town Ontario where he enjoyed sports and playing the cello. He is very excited to be working with Calvary’s youth, building relationships with them and creating an environment where friendships and growth in Christ can exist and thrive.
Erin Camponi
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Erin and her husband, Jordan, have been attending Calvary since 2009. They are so grateful to be raising their three kids in this caring community. After bible college, Erin completed a political science degree and spent many years working for the Legislative Assembly. While attending Calvary, Erin served with Jordan …
Erin Camponi
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Erin and her husband, Jordan, have been attending Calvary since 2009. They are so grateful to be raising their three kids in this caring community. After bible college, Erin completed a political science degree and spent many years working for the Legislative Assembly. While attending Calvary, Erin served with Jordan on the leadership team for six years before she felt Jesus lead her into creating a new kind of children’s ministry at Calvary which recognizes the importance of our children and leads us into a fuller expression of the body of Christ. Erin loves creating space for people to encounter Jesus together and is so thankful to be a part of a church that values walking in grace and community. Erin loves time with her family and friends, hanging out with their neighbourhood, following politics, and spending time creating with her kids.
Sandra Holmes
Administrative Assistant
Sandra began attending Calvary in the Summer of 2010 when she moved to Edmonton to begin studies at The King’s University. What drew her to Calvary and what continues to be her favourite thing about Calvary is intentional community building, both within the walls of Calvary and outside of Calvary’s …
Sandra Holmes
Administrative Assistant
Sandra began attending Calvary in the Summer of 2010 when she moved to Edmonton to begin studies at The King’s University. What drew her to Calvary and what continues to be her favourite thing about Calvary is intentional community building, both within the walls of Calvary and outside of Calvary’s doors, into the rest of the world. Sandra graduated from King’s in 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Communication Arts and Theology. She took a post-grad internship semester through the Laurentian Leadership Centre of Trinity Western University in Ottawa. Interning with Ottawa Life Magazine allowed her to further explore her interests in Journalism and the Communication industry. Vocationally, outside of Calvary, she also works as an Event Coordinator with Foundry Room. Sandra began as the Administrative Assistant for Calvary in September 2015. She enjoys being involved in this capacity and looks forward to seeing Calvary continue to grow and flourish.