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.
  

Beverly Batchu

Student Accounts Clerk
Beverly.Batchu@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 304

• Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology, Diploma in Industrial Microbiology, 1992.
• Clerk, Ministry of Education and Ministry of Legal Affairs, Trinidad, 1992-1998; owner/esthetician, Andria's Face & Body Clinic, 1998-2002.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2008-present.
  

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, ECE, 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.
• Various Child Care Facilities, 1984-2008; Columbia Bible College: Sessional instructor, 1998-present; Practicum assistant, 2007-present; ECE administrative assistant, 2008-present.
• Favourite activity – Travelling!
  

Erin Burdett

Receptionist
Erin.Burdett@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 300

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2008-present.
  

Nina Chan

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

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2000-present.

Kathleen Doll, BA

ICS Assistant
ics.assistant@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.
  
• Base Director, Pura Vida Missions (Heredia, Costa Rica), May-August 2003-present.
  
• Columbia Bible College: Residence Director, 2004-2006; ICS Assistant, 2007-present.
  
• Favourite activities – travel, missions, Spanish, camping, and volleyball.
  

Shirley Esau

Academic Executive Assistant
(1st and 2nd Year Advising)
Shirley.Esau@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext.

• Columbia Bible Institute (1976 – 1978)
  
• Columbia Bible College, Executive Assistant, Student Life (1996-2003);
  
• Columbia Bible College, Executive Assistant to the President (2003-2007);
  
• Executive Assistant, Academics (2009 – present).

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.

Liz Friesen

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2008-present. 
  

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.

Jen Gerbrandt

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

• Prospera Credit Union, 1994-2004
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2005-present. 
• Favourite activites - baking, reading, camping, having coffee with friends, watching movies, and spending time with my family.

Tanya Goertz

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

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-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.
  

Karin Gregory, BA, MA

Director of Student Care and Career Centre
Karin.Gregory@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 326

• Trinity Western University, BA Social Sciences (Psychology; High Honours), 1984; Trinity Western University, MA Counselling Psychology (Highest Honours), 2000.
  
• Dean of Girls, Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute, Outlook, SK, 1984; Parish Worker / Youth Pastor, Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church, Edmonton, 1985-1987; Residential Coordinator (Supportive Care), Vegreville, AB, 1987-1991; Assistant Dean of Admissions / Acting Dean of Admissions, Concordia University College, Edmonton, 1991-1995; Contract Service Provider / Child Therapist, Abbotsford School District #34, 1996-1999; Mental Health Therapist, BC Ministry for Children & Families, Abbotsford, 1998.
  
• Columbia Bible College: Career Services Coordinator, Director, Student Care & Career Centre, 1999-present, Sessional Instructor, 2007-present.

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.
  

Margaret Janz

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

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2006-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.
  

Adel Klassen, BA, MA

Director of Alumni Relations
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-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.

Nicole Klix, BA

on leave
Nicole.Klix@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567

• Columbia Bible College, BA (Biblical Studies / Caregiving and Counselling), 2004.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff: Receptionist, 2005-2006; Student Accounts, 2006-2008; Admissions Counsellor, 2008.

Misty Koster, BA

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

• Columbia Bible College, BA (Youth Work), 1998.
• Aboriginal Youth Centre Coordinator, Houston BC, 2005-2006; Cedar Ridge Golf Course, Mission BC, 2006; Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentoring Coordinator, Mission and Maple Ridge, 2007.
• Columbia Bible College: Residence Director, 1999-2004; Admissions Counselor, 2004-2005; Dean of Women, 2007-present.
• Favourite activities – reading, fishing, watching hockey and movies, love the outdoors!
  

Robin Lawrence

Executive Assistant for Advancement
Robin.Lawrence@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3358

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2009-present. 
  

Myra Lightheart

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

• 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, CBC, 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!).
  

Neil Matthies

Church & Donor Relations
Neil.Matthies@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 353

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-present.
  

Melanie Olfert, BA

Director of Enrollment Management
Melanie.Olfert@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 391

• Columbia Bible College, Dip. (Caregiving), 1997; Providence College, BA (Social Sciences), 1998; Independent Schools Teaching Certificate, British Columbia, 2001; Trinity Western University School of Graduate Studies, 2006 - present.
  
• Youth Crisis Intake Worker, Macdonald Youth Services, 1997-2001; Music Teacher, Cornerstone Christian School, 2001-2003.
  
• Columbia Bible College: Admissions Counsellor, 2003-2004; Director of Admissions, 2004-2008; Director of Enrollment Management, 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

Assistant to the OL Director
Curtis.Pauls@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 333

• Columbia Bible College, BA.
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2005-present.

Marion Pearce

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

• Columbia Bible College staff, 2004-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.
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2000-present.
  
• Favourite activities - power walking, reading and playing piano.
  

Aaron Roorda, BA

Director of Admissions
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.

Ashley Russo, BA

Admissions Counsellor
Ashley.Russo@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 325

• Columbia Bible College, BA (Caregiving and Counselling), 2007.
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2007-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.
  

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!

Diane Vint, BTh

Executive Assistant, Academics

On Leave

• Summit Pacific College, Bachelor of Theology, 1993.
• Summit Pacific College: staff, 1993-1997; Public Relations Officer, 1997-2007
  
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2008–present.
• Favourite activities – spending time with my husband and daughter, reading, walking, cooking.

Charmaine Voth, BRE

Student Development Administrative Assistant
Charmaine.Voth@columbiabc.edu
Phone: 604-853-3567, ext. 423

• Briercrest Bible Institute BRE
• Supernatural Training Centre Graduate 2006
• Columbia Bible College staff, 2006-present.
• Favourite activities: travelling; playing piano, drums, percussion instruments; hanging out with my friends; shopping; watching my children become amazing adults; going to movies; fine dining, cars, hockey and football.  Go Canucks, Go Seahawks

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.