Richard Gilbert
Central District Superintendent
Richard is an ordained minister, currently serving as Pastor at Bayview Evangelical Free Church, in Gimli, Manitoba. A position held for seven years. Richard works with his wife Judy, sharing ministry. Prior to pastoring the Gimli church Richard has ministered in Pastoral and Administrative roles.
During the twenty-nine years of church ministry, there were twelve years of church planting and cross-cultural ministry; working in French in Quebec and in France. Aside from pastoral ministry in churches, there have been several managerial positions in a Christian setting.
– Clinical Director Vancouver Harbour Light, with 185 employees and 13 residential treatment and housing programs.
– Executive Director: The Montreal Booth Centre. A multi-program residential treatment center.
– Program Manager/Pastor: Hope Acres Residential Addictions Treatment Centre
Over the years Richard’s responsibilities have included, providing pastoral care and progressive leadership to the various churches, individuals, and treatment ministry units. Richard‘s objective is to serve by using his experiences and training to help individuals, churches and staff achieve their God given goals.
Advisory Council
The Advisory Council provides non-binding strategic advice, specialized expertise, and networking support to the Central District Superintendent.
Edgar Mirador
Advisory Council Chair
Natasha Friesen
Advisory Council Member
Nikolas Delic
Advisory Council Member
Nikolas Delic serves as the English Ministry Pastor at Hosanna Evangelical Free Church, a diverse congregation in Mississauga. With a professional background that includes writing, banking, and ministry, he focuses on community-building and narrative-driven teaching. An alumnus of Wycliffe College, Nikolas resides in Burlington with his lovely wife and their two lovely children.
Joel Friesen
Advisory Council Member
Joel Friesen is an ordained pastor with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada and has been serving at Carberry EFC since 2017. He is a graduate of Millar College of the Bible and holds a B.A. in strategic ministries. Joel is passionate about experiencing the God of the Bible and helping others discover the unshakable joy of Jesus through life’s challenges. In his spare time, you’ll find him enjoying the outdoors with his wife and daughter.
Elaine Cheng
Advisory Council Member
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