Serve-APD

ALBERTA PARKLAND DISTRICT

The Alberta Parkland District (APD) extends from a little south of Red Deer to the northern border of Alberta. The APD includes 31 churches.

Our APD mission is to engage in in church planting, equip churches and encourage pastors.

Our APD vision is to excel as gospel sharing people, who plant churches in increasing numbers, who regularly bring people to Christ, who serve and transform churches to be spiritually vibrant and who encourage and support our pastors to grow in godliness and competence.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

MARVIN PENNER

District Superintendent

Marvin grew up as a pastor’s kid and has been familiar with the up’s and down’s of ministry life. He earned his Bachelor of Theology from Ontario Bible College, and a Master’s in Church History from Regent College in Vancouver. Martin has pastored with the EFCC since earning his masters and served on the APD District board for 10 years. He currently is serving at the national level as the chair for EFCC Governance Committee.

Marvin is married to Colleen and they have raised four children together, and currently provide a care home for a young man with special needs. They love reading, camping and a good cup of tea or coffee with friends around a campfire. Marvin also spend time work on motorcycles or riding them. Perhaps one day soon they will ride into your church parking lot on a Sunday morning to offer encouragement and support?

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ANIKA MARTENS

Administrative Assistant

Anika has worked intermittently in office administration for the APD and select EFC churches, as well as in secular industries, for the past 20 years. In addition to her current role with the APD, she works as the administrator for the Knox EFC in the Old Strathcona area of Edmonton.

Anika finds joy and satisfaction in knowing her roles have provided opportunities to benefit people in tangible ways. She seeks to help Marvin with his duties as Superintendent, and to support the churches of the APD in their work and ministry, enabling the growth of the body of Christ in meaningful ways.

Anika lives in Edmonton with her husband, Steven, and their soccer-loving twin boys.

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