Grace Abrahams

Cook
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 338

• Columbia Bible College staff, 1997-present.

Tena Atsma, LibTech Dip.

Library Technician - Cataloguing
Tena.Atsma@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 331

• University College of the Fraser Valley, Library Technician’s Diploma, 2001.
  
• Library Technician (p/t) Abbotsford Christian Elementary, 1998-1999.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 1999-present.
  
• Favourite activities - camping, sudoku, reading, walking.
  

Robert Betts, AA

Director of Information Services
Robert.Betts@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 386

• Trinity Western University, AA (Aviation), 1986.
• Aircraft engineer, Canadian Regional Airlines, 1986-1993; network administrator, Betts Enterprises.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 1999-present.
  

Dan Boon, BA

Quest Program Associate
Dan.Boon@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 352

• Northwest Baptist Theological College, Diploma (Outdoor Leadership), 2000; Columbia Bible College, BA (Youth Work), 2002.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2003-present.
  

Christy Brown, BA

• Douglas College, Early Childhood Education Certificate, Infant/Toddler Certificate, 1992; Columbia Bible College: Dip (Biblical Studies), 1991; Cert. (ECE – Special Needs), 1996; BA (ECE), 2001.
• Columbia Bible College: Sessional instructor, 1998-present; Service Learning Associate, 2010-present.
• Favourite activity – Travelling!
  

Erin Burdett

Accounts Payable Clerk
Erin.Burdett@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 330

• Columbia Bible College: Receptionist, 2008-2009; Accounts Payable Clerk, 2009-present.

Nina Chan

Cook
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 338

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2000-present.

Kathleen Doll, BA

Intercultural Studies Associate
kathleen.doll@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 443

• Columbia Bible College, BA (Caregiving and Counselling), 2004; Centro de Cultura y Español (San Antonio de Belen, Costa Rica), Certificate, Intermediate level Spanish, 2006; Trinity Western University, MA (Leadership) studies, 2010–present.
• Base Director, Pura Vida Missions (Heredia, Costa Rica), May-August 2003-2008.
• Columbia Bible College: Residence Director, 2004-2006; ICS Assistant, 2007-2009; Experiential Learning Associate, 2009-2010; Intercultural Studies Associate 2010-present. 
• Favourite activities – travel, missions, learning languages, camping, and volleyball.
   

Shirley Esau

Director of Alumni Services
Shirley.Esau@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 306

• Columbia Bible Institute, 1976–1978.
• Columbia Bible College: Executive Assistant, Student Life, 1996-2003; Executive Assistant to the President, 2003-2007; Executive Assistant, Academics, 2009–2010; Director of Alumni Services, 2010-present.
• Favourite activities - spending time with my family (especially my grandchildren!), golfing, traveling, baking, scrapbooking and entertaining.
  

Eric Fehr, BRE

• Northwest Baptist Theological College, BRE (Bible & Theology), 1996;Canadian Accredited Insurance Broker Certificate, 2005; Canadian Baptist Seminary at ACTS, MTS (New Testament Studies) studies, 2006-present. 
• Prep Cook/Sous-Chef, Earls (Richmond), 1998-2000; Prep Cook/ Sous-Chef, Joey Tomatoes Mediterranean Grill (Coquitlam and Edmonton), 2000-2003; Grill Cook, Corporate Classic Caterers, 2003; Insurance Broker, Westland Insurance Company, 2003-2007; Barista, Starbucks (Maple Ridge), 2007.
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2008-present.
• Favourite activities - fishing, snowboarding, playing guitar, writing prose, cheering for the Canucks, reading way too many books, Koine Greek, and walks with my wife.
  

Brenda Foth

HR Officer and Payroll Clerk
Brenda.Foth@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 360

• Business Administration Certificate; Payroll Administrator Certification.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.

Heather Geddert, BA

• Capernwray New Zealand, Certificate (Bible Training & Preparation for Christian Service; Adventure Bible School), 2001; Briercrest Bible College, (Outdoor Adventure & Administration), 2002-2004; Columbia Bible College, BA (Outdoor Leadership), 2007.
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2009-present.
• Interests: travelling, rafting, backpacking, climbing, canoeing or sea kayaking, running, learning about different cultures, and baking. 
  
  
  

Al Gerbrand

Director of Facilities and Grounds
Al.Gerbrand@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 348

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2004-present.
  

Lorianne Gerbrand

Director of Hospitality (Food Services, Catering, Conferences, Residence)
Lorianne.Gerbrand@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 367

• Winkler Bible Institute, Dip. (Biblical Studies), 1987; Canadian Travel College, Certificate (Travel Counsellor), 1988; Langley Continuing Education, Certificate in Event Planning - Level 1, 2008.
  
• Travel Agent, 1988-1997; Office Assistant and Child Sponsorship Coordinator of Children’s Haven International (Pharr, Texas), 1997-2001.
  
• Columbia Bible College: Executive Assistant to the Dean of Students, 2003-2005; Director of Hospitality, 2005-present.

Candice Green, BA

• Columbia Bible College, Diploma (Early Childhood Education) 2004; Columbia Bible College, BA (Intercultural Studies), 2007.
• Kinderkare Teacher, Open Door Childcare Centre, 2004-2005; Children’s Ministry Director, Pura Vida Missions (Heredia, Costa Rica), November 2005-August 2006.
• Columbia Bible College: Admissions Counsellor, 2009-present.
• Favourite activities – Laughing, travelling, attempting to speak Spanish, drinking  coffee, spending time with good friends.
  

James Groening, BA

Information Services Assistant
James.Groening@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 368

• Briercrest College and Seminary, BA (Worship Arts) 2007.
• Briercrest College and Seminary, Staff, 2006-2007 (Productions); Technician, Sapphire Sound, Abbotsford, 2007-2008.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2008-present.
• Favorite activities - playing music, camping, going to concerts, mountain biking.
  

Vern Heidebrecht

Church & Donor Relations

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2006-present.
  

Carol Heynen, BMus, MATS

Dean of Women
Carol.Heynen@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 420.

• University of Lethbridge, BMus, 1997; Regent College, MCS Studies, 2006-2007; Briercrest College and Seminary, MATS, 2009.
• Resident Director, Briercrest College and Seminary, 1999-2006.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2009-present.

Mallory Ingwerson, BA

Admissions Counsellor
for BC Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island
Mallory.Ingwersen@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 391

• Briercrest College and Seminary, (General Studies), 2005-2008; Columbia Bible College, BA (Caregiving and Counseling), 2010.
• Columbia Bible College: Admissions Intern, 2009-2010; Admissions Counsellor, 2010-present.
• Favourite activities  - competitive volleyball, tennis, playing piano, drinking coffee with friends, studying the Bible, camping, sight-seeing.
  

Margaret Janz

Grill Cook
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 338

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2006-present.
  

Marlene Janzen

Executive Assistant for Student Development
Marlene.Janzen@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 423

• Columbia Bible Institute, 1978.
• Menno Travel: Receptionist at  2005–2007, Travel Consultant, specializing in missionary/humanitarian travel, 2007–2009.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2009-present. 
  

Viola Kaethler

Accounts Receivable Clerk
Viola.Kaethler@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 330

• Mennonite Brethren Bible College, University of Winnipeg, 1981-1984.
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.
  
• Favourite activities - exploring the outdoors, walking, tennis, camping, and going for coffee with friends.
  

Emily Kasper

Receptionist
Reception@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3358

Adel Klassen, BA, MA

Financial Aid Officer (on maternity leave 2010-2011)
Adel.Klassen@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 327

• Columbia Bible College, Dip. (Music), 1997; Columbia Bible College, BA (Missions), 1999; Trinity Western University School of Graduate Studies, MA (Administrative Leadership), 2005.
  
• Ootsa Lake Bible Camp, Program Director, 1999; Communitas Supportive Care Society, Caregiver, 1999-present.
  
• Columbia Bible College: Residence Director, 2000-2002; Commuter Director, 2002-2003; Service Learning Associate, 2002-2006; Director of Alumni Relations, 2006-2010; Financial Aid Officer, 2010-present.
  
• Favourite activities - travelling, eating ethnic food, and watching movies.

Helmut Kliewer

Facility Services Associate
Helmut.Kliewer@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 437

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.

Robin Lawrence

Executive Assistant for Advancement
Robin.Lawrence@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 307

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2009-present. 
  

Myra Lightheart

Executive Assistant for Advancement
Myra.Lightheart@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 344

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.
  

Paul Loewen, BRE, BA, MDiv

Church & Donor Relations
Paul.Loewen@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 383

• Briercrest Bible College, BRE (Pastoral Major), 1982; University of Waterloo, BA (History) 1986; Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary, Fresno, CA, M.Div (Biblical Studies), 2000.
• Youth Pastor, Winnipeg Evangelical Free Church, 1986-1992; College Pastor, Forest Grove Community Church (Saskatoon, SK), 1992-1997; Pastor of Singles Ministry and Leadership Development, New Covenant Community Church (Fresno, CA), 1999-2001; Pastor, Alderbrook Community Church (Abbotsford), 2001-2004; Vice-President of Student Development, Columbia Bible College, 2004-2005; private business, 2005-2008; Church & Donor Relations, Columbia Bible College, 2008-present.
  
• Favourite activies: OK, some think I’m a bit of a “news junky” but I prefer calling it “being informed.” (You never know how helpful this could be in a conversation!!). I love to preach, especially biblical narratives and parables. If I can encourage young leaders I’m so excited I can hardly sleep! I prefer skiing over snow-boarding as it allows me to keep up with my sons. I can do odd jobs around the house and for friends—I’m considered a professional “reconstruction artist” (bathrooms, tile, drywall, decks, doors, even bird-houses!). I’m trying to find ways and reasons to travel the world with my wife—so far, not that successful! (I’ve visited Whistler and Winnipeg, Palm Springs and Montreal; if anyone knows how I can get to Europe on a ministry budget I’d be happy to take you for lunch!).
  

Carol Molcar, BA, MA, PhD

• University of California, Davis, BA, 1972; Christian and Worldview Studies, L’Abri Christian Fellowship, 1975-76; California State University, Chico, MA, 1986; Christian Studies, Regent College, 1984-94; Seattle Pacific University, PhD, 2006.
  
• Social Worker, Catholic Social Service, 1973-75; Student Employment Officer, California State University, Chico, 1979-80; Academic Advisor, California State University, Chico, 1980-83; Mental Health Counsellor, Vancouver Christian Counselling Centre, 1988-91; Mental Health Therapist, Cascade Christian Counselling Association, 1990-97; Mental Health Counsellor, Western Washington University, 1997-99; Assistant Professor of Counselling Psychology, Trinity Western University, 2002-06; Mental Health Counsellor, Private Practice, 1994-present; Columbia Bible College: Faculty, 2006-2009; Counseling Services Supervisor, 2009-present.
• Favourite Activities – time with family and friends, getting out in God’s creation, animals, reading.

Sheena Nickel, BA

Residence Director
Sheena.Nickel@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 421

• University of the Fraser Valley, BA, 2008
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2009-present.
  

Rocky Olfert, BA, MA

Director of Athletics
Rocky.Olfert@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3139

• Columbia Bible College, Dip. (Missions), 1996; University of Manitoba, Bachelor in Recreation Studies, 2001; Trinity Western University, MA (Leadership), 2005.
• Columbia Bible College, Associate Director of Athletics, 2001-2007; Trinity Western University, Assistant Director of Athletics, 2007-08; Columbia Bible College, Director of Athletics, 2008-present.
  

Dolly Oliech, BA

Career Services Coordinator
CC@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 440

• Columbia Bible College, BA (Youth Work), 1997; Career Counseling Certificate, 2005.
• Employment Assistance Services, Myert Corps Inc., 1997-2000; Assistant Youth Pastor, Parklands Baptist Church, Nairobi, Kenya, 2001-2004; Employment Counselor, Myert Corps Inc., 2004-2006.
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.
  

Curtis Pauls, BA, Dip

Outdoor Leadership Program Associate
Curtis.Pauls@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 333

• Columbia Bible College, BA Outdoor Recreation Leadership, 2002; University College of the Cariboo (now Thompson Rivers University), Dip. Adventure Guide, 2004; Wilderness Alert, Advanced Backcountry; Canoe Kayak Association of BC, River Instructor II, Trip Leader II, Swiftwater Rescue and Safety Instructor; Rafting Outfitters Association of BC, Trip Leader; Association of Canadian Sea Kayak Guides, Assistant Sea Kayak Guide; Canadian Recreational Canoeing Association, Moving Water Instructor II, Canoe Tripping Instructor I, Flatwater Canoeing Instructor Trainer; Rescue Canada, Swiftwater Rescue Technician III; Canadian Avalanche Association, Level I Ski Operations; Justice Institute of B.C., Search and Rescue Management certificate; Wilderness Education Association, Certificate of Outdoor Leadership.
• Canoeing Program Director – Pioneer Saskatchewan Camps, 1997-2001; River Guide/Canoeing Instructor – Churchill River Canoe Outfitters, 2001 – 2002; Guide/Trip Leader – Briercrest College, 2003; River Guide – Nahanni Wilderness Adventures, 2004 – 2005; Raft Guide/Safety Kayaker - CHWK River Rafting, 2006; Volunteer Leader-HikeChilliwack; CBC Outdoor Leadership Program Associate, 2005-present.

Marion Pearce

Assistant Cook
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 338

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2004-present.
  

Dana Petker

Financial Aid Officer
Dana.Petker@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 327

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2010-present. 

Joy Reimer, LibTech Dip., BA

Library Technician - Serials;
Joy.Reimer@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 339

• Fresno Pacific College, BA, 1981; University College of the Fraser Valley, Library Technician’s Diploma, 2001.
  
• Teacher, Strathmore Elementary School, 1981-1982; Receptionist, Dinuba Hospital, 1982-1983; Daycare Worker, St. Vital Preschool, 1984-1985; Preschool Assistant, Yorkdale Preschool, 1987-1991; Columbia Bible College staff, 2000-present.
  
• Favourite activities - walking, reading, watching movies, playing games, thrift store shopping and home & party decorating.
  

Aaron Roorda, BA

Director of Enrollment Management
Aaron.Roorda@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 301

• Discipleship Training School - YWAM, 1994; School of Worship - YWAM, 1995; Columbia Bible College, Dip. (Worhsip/Music), 1997, Columbia Bible College, BA (Biblical Studies), 1999.
• Pastor of Youth and Worship, Trinity Christian Reformed Church, Abbotsford, BC, 1999-2005.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2005-present.

Janelle Rozema

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2010-present. 
  

Brun Sawatzky

• Kelsey Institute of Applied Arts and Science – Medical Laboratory Technology (Registered Technologist), 1982; Canadian Payroll Association – Introduction to Payroll, 2006.
  
• Columbia Bible College: HR Officer and Payroll Clerk, 2004-2007, Executive Assistant to the President, 2007-present.
  

Lois Schellenberg

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2010-present.
  

Gertrud Selby

Accounting Supervisor; Bookstore
Gertrud.Selby@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 379

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.
  

Ivonne Silveira

Dining Room Cashier
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 338

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2006-present.
  

Julia Small, LibTech Dip.

Library Technician - Circulation
Julia.Small@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 339

• Langara College, Library Technician's Diploma, 2006.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2006-present.
  

Grant Strachan, BTh

Dean of Men
Grant.Strachan@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 422

• Jerusalem University College, Institute of Holy Land Studies, certificate, 1999; Canadian Bible College, BTh, 2001; Regent College, MCS studies, 2002-present; Trinity Western University, MAL studies, 2005–present.
• Youth and Young Adult Pastor, Tsawwassen Alliance Church, 2001-2007.
• Columbia Bible College: Quest Associate Program Coordinator, 2007-2008; Dean of Men, 2008-present.
• Favourite activities - spending time with my wife and kids, reading, biking, hiking and most things outdoors.
  

Gerald Thiessen

Executive Chef
Gerald.Thiessen@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 347

• Swift Current Bible Institute, 1977; Journeyman Chef apprenticeship, Kelsey Institute, Saskatoon, 1978; Journeyman Chef certification, 1983.
• Chef, Knights of Columbus Camp, Saskatoon, 1978; Breakfast Chef, Best Western Inn, Saskatoon, 1978-79; Personal Business, 1979-81; Chef, St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon, 1981-82; Personal catering, 1982-present; Director of Food Services, BC Seniors Games, 2006.
• Columbia Bible College Staff, 1982-present.
• Favourite activities - travelling and more travelling!

Joanne Thiessen

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2009-present.

Diane Vint, BTh

Executive Assistant, Academics
(1st and 2nd Year Advising)
Diane.Vint@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 390

• Summit Pacific College, Bachelor of Theology, 1993.
• Summit Pacific College: staff, 1993-1997; Public Relations Officer, 1997-2007
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2008–present.

Adam Waine, BA

• Columbia Bible College, BA, 2008.
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2008-present.
  

Jeremy Walker, BA

Quest Program Associate
Jeremy.Walker@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 362

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2006-present.
  

Anne Wall

Assistant Cook
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 338

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2006-present.