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.

Pastor of Leadership Development

Pastor James and his family have lived in Birch Hills for the past 13 years where he and his wife are raising their 4 children (Leah, Jesse, Eve, Micah). James has been on staff as Youth Pastor for a total of 7 years, currently serving as Pastor of Leadership Development. This role focuses on overseeing and Music & Tech ministries, developing staff and volunteers under these umbrellas, as well as preaching and teaching within the wider congregation.

James has a Bachelor of Christian Ministry (2009) and Master of Biblical Studies (2023) degrees from the Canadian Baptist Theological Seminary and College.

Children’s Ministry Director

Karen Smith and her husband, Ian, have served together in church ministry for over 24 years. They moved to the Birch Hills area in November of 2023, along with their two teenagers. Karen grew up in Alberta and enjoys reading, outdoor activities, playing games and cooking. She is a Bible School graduate and has over 30 years of volunteer experience working with children and youth. Karen is excited to be working with the children and preteens at LPBC. Recently, they have been learning how God has shown Himself and His good news through the narrative of the whole Bible.

Youth Pastor

Spencer Penner lived in Calgary, Alberta until his family moved to Mayerthorpe, Alberta in 2014. Spencer has been involved in various volunteer positions in the church, but mostly youth ministry in the last 4 years. He also spent two summers at Sunnybrae Bible Camp in B.C. as leader in their wilderness camp program.

His desire to work with youth in a church context came while completing Bible College, and was reinforced during his internship at Lake Park Baptist Church.

Spencer is honored and excited to be the Youth Pastor at Lake Park, and is looking forward to seeing how God is working in this ministry.

Office Administrator

Billie-Jean has attended Lake Park Baptist Church since she was 16, and has been in the administrative role for the past 3 years. She also leads a ladies Bible Study, and is excited to grow together with the ladies that attend in understanding the Bible, how to apply it to our lives today, and to grow in a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.

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