Lake Park Church Staff
Pastoral and Support Staff
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Ian Smith
Senior Pastor
Pastor Ian and his family moved to Birch Hills in November 2023 so he could serve as Lake Park’s Senior Pastor. Ian has served in pastoral ministry for the last 23 years but was most recently serving in Romania on a one-year missions’ assignment. Ian loves hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with Karen, his wife. Karen and Ian have two teens and together this family is excited to be serving the Lord in Saskatchewan.
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James Banman
Youth Pastor
Pastor James Banman has been serving the youth at Lake Park Baptist Church for a total of six years. His desire continues to be to teach the Word of God to the youth in such a way so they can understand and grow in their knowledge of who God is, and to share that understanding with those around them.
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Jim Banman
Music & Worship Coordinator
Jim Banman has been the Music and Worship Coordinator at Lake Park Baptist Church since 2013. His ability to organize and lead the worship teams each week brings unity to the body of Christ as we worship Him in song each Sunday.
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Karen Smith
Children’s Ministry Director
Karen Smith has over 30 years of volunteer work with children and youth ministries. She and her husband Ian, have served in church ministry for 22 years, in addition to a 1 year term serving in Romania as Interm Field Directors. Together with their 2 teenagers, they have recently moved to Birch Hills area from Mayerthorpe, Alberta. Karen is looking forward to working with the children and preteens at Lake Park Baptist Church, and is excited to explore with them how God has revealed Himself and His good news through the narrative of the whole Bible.
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Billie-Jean Thompson
Office Administrator
Board of Elders
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Marv Penner
Board Member
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Darrin Rask
Treasurer/Board Member
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Orvin Opseth
Board Secretary
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Kevin Hawreschuk
Board Member
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Tim Thompson
Board Moderator
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Jerome Linnell
Board Member