Brent Trask

District Superintendent

“It’s incredible to see the bigger picture of the amazing ways God is at work in our region, nation and world.  I enjoy being with our leaders; listening and loving, troubleshooting, dreaming, praying and supporting.  I love helping and resourcing our pastors/churches to see and realize their God given vision.  It brings me joy to invest in our key ministry partnerships within and beyond the Alliance to be effective in glorifying God and advancing His purposes. I am privileged to work with a wonderful WCD team!”

Brent has been serving Christ and His Church in the Alliance since 1984; 1 year pastoring at Southgate Alliance (Edmonton), 25 years pastoring RockPointe (Calgary) and since August 2011 ministering as the District Superintendent of the Western Canadian District of The Christian and Missionary Alliance in Calgary, Alberta.

Brent is passionate about the local church and he longs to see the church well led by surrendered, skilled and godly leaders ~ pushing back the darkness, redeeming lives, blessing local neighborhoods and multiplying the gospel to the least reached people groups near and far.

In his role as District Superintendent, Brent develops, casts, and implements our vision for church health and pastoral effectiveness.  He works together with our District Executive Committee (DEXCOM) to efficiently and effectively to administer the affairs of the District in order to fulfill our District purpose, vision, values, as well as to ensure it aligns with our denominational mandate.  On a day-to-day basis, Brent spiritually mentors and provides pastoral care to our congregations and pastors. He works with church Elder Boards in finding godly, capable pastoral leadership in local churches and to foster a healthy and spiritual working relationship between pastors and boards.

Brent is married to Mandy and they have three wonderful kids: Rebecca, Stephanie (Martin) and Michael. When he has leisure time, Brent loves visiting friends, sports, adventure, travel, reading and searching out new places to enjoy a fine coffee.

Don Neufeld

Church Effectiveness Coach

“My favorite part about serving in this role is traveling across the province and realizing the quality of people who serve our churches as pastors and lay leaders. I increasingly admire their dedication and sacrifice in obeying God’s call to leadership.”

Don is one of three Church Effectiveness coaches in our District.  He coaches churches in central Alberta, going as far east as Cold Lake and Lloydminster and as far west as Drayton Valley and Rocky Mountain House.  As a church coach, his greatest concern is for the health and well-being of our pastors and churches.  He wants for each of them to take the next step in their journey with God.  Don’s other responsibilities include overseeing Chaplaincy, our Core Training program, and licensing.

Don loves taking an interest in every family member. Each one continues to positively enrich his life with their unique interests, gifts and passions. It’s a joy for him to watch each grandchild grow and discover the world for themselves!

Another beloved interest has been all things related to agriculture and the farm.  After all, Saskatchewan was once his home! One of God’s special gifts to Don is a daughter and son-n-law who ranch west of Cochrane and west of Edmonton. Don thoroughly enjoys helping them whenever he can – whether it means mounting a horse to round up cattle, participating in the annual branding of calves with family and friends or driving a tractor around and around in order to put up hay.  All these moments provide him with pure pleasure.

Ken DeMaere

Church Effectiveness Coach

I love what I do because I get to connect with so many great people who are making significant Kingdom differences on a day to day basis. What could be more meaningful and fun?!

Ken is one of three Church Effectiveness Coaches at the Western Canadian District.  He coaches our District churches that are in Calgary, Edmonton, and up in Peace Country in northern Alberta.  As church coach, Ken gets to work with churches – their staff and leadership – to set direction and focus for their ministry context. Ken’s responsibilities also include the District representative for youth pastors, worship pastors, Grip Birkman (a personality and spiritual gifts inventory).

Tim Beadle

Church Effectiveness Coach

“I have a deep love for the body of Christ and a high respect for those who serve in it.”

As a church coach, Tim comes alongside church leaders, asking them meaningful questions, listening to God with them, and making strategic decisions as they lead their churches forward into exploring God’s will and adventure for their church and their personal lives.  Tim coaches churches as far north as Yellowknife, to Lethbridge and Medicine Hat in the south, and many points in between!

Tim is the founding member of the Rural Church Pastors Network, offering support and encouragement to rural pastors from 29 denominations throughout western Canada and is also the district representative for children’s pastors and disciple making.

Tim married his high school sweetheart, Heather. They’ve become first time grandparents in 2016.  Tim cheers for the Blue Jays and enjoys camping each year.

Doug Balzer

New Ventures and Leader Development Coach

“I love what I do because I get to see darkness being displaced by light; both in the lives of our official workers as well as in neighbourhoods where new faith communities are being established.”

Doug oversees District church planting processes; whether it’s coaching church planters or assisting in church multiplication efforts.  He’s invested in our workers; organizing New Workers’ Orientation and spending time with our younger leaders at forums and events.

Close to Doug’s heart is championing spiritual renewal in our District.  He gives leadership to our Holy Spirit Encounters and Soul Care while also coaching others in this area.

Doug is married to Teri and they have two boys in high school.  Doug’s quite the talented carpenter and enjoys building acoustic guitars.

Ron Brown

District Missions Coach/Seamless Link Advisor

“I love coaching individuals and churches to better find their place in the mission of God.”

As District Missions Coach, Ron is liaison between our District and the International Workers that are being sent overseas from Alberta.  Having spent 27 years in Africa as an International Worker with his wife Myra, Ron is the resource person in our office concerning short term/long term missions, how to support and care for C&MA International Workers, going cross cultural,  and member care (support for missionaries that have returned).

Besides being our District Missions Coach, Ron sits on the National Coordination Team for Kairos Canada and oversees Kairos courses in Alberta.   Ron is also involved in numerous literary projects.  In 2014 he wrote a memoir entitled Intersections, available in print and Kindle.  In 2016 he co-edited a C&MA book on global engagement entitled The God You May Not Know.

Interestingly, Ron has a collection of air-sickness bags from 29 different airlines on which he has travelled to and is an avid tweeter.  Follow him on Twitter @globalvault

Ron and Myra have two adult daughters and enjoy camping and attending concerts.

Murray Moore

Director of Finance

” I am excited about the opportunity to share in the life changing work being done through the Christian and Missionary Alliance.  My prayer is I am able to support those men and women both in the District office and in our member churches throughout the District involved in the world of finances and reporting so we all can complete the Kingdom work we are called to do.”

Murray started his role as Finance Director in 2016.  He stewards all financial matters in our District Office and is ready to assist with your question regarding benefits, insurance, and financial matters.

Wayne Heth

District Consultant

“I love what I do because, as a few may recall the TV show “A-TEAM”, the star MR T would often say at the end of the show: “I LOVE IT WHEN A PLAN COMES TOGETHER”. In serving at the District I love it when a plan comes together. There have been many examples of this happening during my many years of service.

Wayne has been our District Consultant since 1999.  His serve has included consultation of operations, finance, and care of constitution/bylaws/general office manual.  Wayne also serves on our District Executive Committee.

Wayne is married to Lou Ellyn and they have 2 adult children and 6 grandchildren. In his downtime you can find Wayne spending time with his family (especially his grandchildren), reading, and listening to music.

Alexis Tjart

Office Manager & Executive Assistant to the District Superintendent

“My favorite part about serving in this role is hearing success stories from our Alliance church families and getting to see how the behind-the-scenes work we do impacts the Kingdom.”

Alexis oversees the administrative staff and serves on the District Leadership Team (DLT) as a liaison between management/coaches and the administrative team in our office. She also serves as Executive Assistant to Brent Trask, District Superintendent and to Wayne Heth, District Consultant. Day to day responsibilities include Human Resource Management, administration for counselling, preparing reports and meetings for The District Executive Committee (DEXCOM), office to building liaison, and facilitating planning for Prayer Retreat and District Conference.

Alexis has been happily married to her husband Jordan since July 2013. They have a fur baby named Odin whom they love greatly. Her interests include binge watching Netflix, going for hikes and walks, eating frozen yogurt, hanging out with family and friends, and reading.

Jake (Jacquie) Fraser

Administrative Assistant

“I have a lot of fun getting to know the pastors in our District.  It’s a kind, grace-filled group of people and I get to journey with many of them for quite some time.  I’m blessed to get to know them.”

Jake (Jacquie) works in our administrative department.  She is our resident go-to girl for all questions and items related to Licensing, Ordination, and Core Training.  You can also find Jake putting together events or organizing group trips as Doug Balzer’s Administrative Assistant.

In her spare time Jake loves to go hiking in the mountains, take leisurely bike rides, camp in the summer, or get her step count up during a night of line dancing!

Wendy Ng

Administrative Assistant

“Seeing the passion of pastors who seek and bless others who are in need or, who have not heard, and who are being transformed – that to me – is affirming what I do on a daily basis.”

Within the church network, there needs to be a central axis – a stabilizing point – that connects all activities.  In the WCD, the church coaches find that central axis in Wendy.  She assists all three church coaches and administrates all their areas including the Rural Church Pastors’ Network, Children’s Pastors, Youth Pastors, Worship Pastors, Chaplains, Personnel Development (i.e. Grip Birkman and Covenant Eyes), and Employment.

God, husband, children, and dog are the priorities in Wendy’s life.  She is well traveled, living abroad for 16 years in Philadelphia, Seattle, and Hong Kong before settling back to Calgary 3 years ago.  A happy extrovert living with a family of quiet introverts, Wendy loves to meet people and can pretty much adapt to any situation with ease.  She and her husband love to take their black lab out to the mountains for a hike or fly fishing by a stream during most weekends.  She enjoys a good laugh and, not liking to cook, enjoys seeking out new hole-in-the-wall restaurants with her family.

Katherine Trieu

Office Assistant

“I especially enjoy hosting and serving the pastors that stop by our office.”

Kat is the friendly, warm voice you hear and face you see whenever you call and visit our office. She ensures that all databases are updated, that all workers receive their yearly credentials, and that everyone is on the registered list for our large conferences (Prayer Retreat, and District Conference). If you have miscellaneous question or don’t know who to be directed to; Kat will help you!

Kat also assists our Financial Director, Murray Moore and Missions Coach, Ron Brown.

Kat enjoys spending time with her husband and one year old.  In her downtime she loves to hang out with friends, enjoying a good laugh and rich conversation over a meal or coffee.

Simon Hull

Communications

“I’m excited for the opportunity to come alongside the CMA and assist our pastors and leaders better communicate the gospel.”

Simon has a great entrepreneurial mindset, strong written and verbal communication skills, and is very talented in the areas of web design, videography, and other graphic/media production. He has been heavily involved with volunteering for both RockPointe Church and Capstone Church in the technical arts. Additionally, he has strong experience as a professional website designer – both as an employee and ‘freelancer’.