Meet our Pastoral Team
Pastors Gary and
Kim Carter
Lead Pastors
Gary and Kim, are the founders and senior pastors of Life Church International a network of Christian churches with locations in Canada, Scotland, and Belize, Central America.
Gary's experience in business, church planting, leadership development, team building and politics has equipped him to connect with the relevant issues facing leaders today. He is the author of three books, The 'Power to Effect Change', 'Small Town Mega Church' and 'The Keys to the Kingdom'. He holds a doctorate of practical ministry with Wagner Leadership Institute.
Gary and Kim are also the founders of Gary Carter Inc. A company dedicated to leadership development through their Transitional Leadership program.
They reside in the Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, have been married for 46 years and have three children with seven grandchildren all living in central Alberta.
Gary's experience in business, church planting, leadership development, team building and politics has equipped him to connect with the relevant issues facing leaders today. He is the author of three books, The 'Power to Effect Change', 'Small Town Mega Church' and 'The Keys to the Kingdom'. He holds a doctorate of practical ministry with Wagner Leadership Institute.
Gary and Kim are also the founders of Gary Carter Inc. A company dedicated to leadership development through their Transitional Leadership program.
They reside in the Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, have been married for 46 years and have three children with seven grandchildren all living in central Alberta.
Pastor Jenn Carter
Executive Pastor
Following Bible school Jenn became the CFO of Life Church. She then transitioned into the marketplace.
Her background in leadership involved business startups in heavy industry, economic development, corporate management, and team building.
Her work history combined with her experience in the local church has equipped her to be a very effective Executive Pastor.
Her background in leadership involved business startups in heavy industry, economic development, corporate management, and team building.
Her work history combined with her experience in the local church has equipped her to be a very effective Executive Pastor.
Pastors Mike and
Shannon Sowdon
Associate Pastors
Mike and Shannon were both raised in a God centred home and love serving the Lord in all they do.
Mike was born and raised in Fort Saskatchewan. He has many years with leadership and supervision, having run his own company and has been working in the oil and gas industry for 17 years operating cranes and equipment and leading crews.
Shannon has many years experience working in office management and with people and was blessed with the opportunity of raising their two beautiful children full time for the last 9 years.
They are beyond humbly honoured to be given the opportunity to continue serving God as the Associate Pastors amongst an amazing church family.
Mike was born and raised in Fort Saskatchewan. He has many years with leadership and supervision, having run his own company and has been working in the oil and gas industry for 17 years operating cranes and equipment and leading crews.
Shannon has many years experience working in office management and with people and was blessed with the opportunity of raising their two beautiful children full time for the last 9 years.
They are beyond humbly honoured to be given the opportunity to continue serving God as the Associate Pastors amongst an amazing church family.
Pastors Kyle and
Jessica Trevor
Youth Pastors
Jessica and Kyle have two delightfully active boys Ozias and Eli. As a couple they have only spent a handful of years outside of leading young people.
Their passion is seeing people meet with God. They have had the privilege of leading students towards community, faith, and personal development for over 15 years.
The most satisfying experience for them has been providing space for students to see and know that they are loved. In their experience, there is no one that can love better than God.
At Life church, they seek to point students to Jesus, so they can see that they're known and pursue their very best life. The life handcrafted by God, who loves them very much.
Their passion is seeing people meet with God. They have had the privilege of leading students towards community, faith, and personal development for over 15 years.
The most satisfying experience for them has been providing space for students to see and know that they are loved. In their experience, there is no one that can love better than God.
At Life church, they seek to point students to Jesus, so they can see that they're known and pursue their very best life. The life handcrafted by God, who loves them very much.
Meet our Coordinators
and Assistants
Tamara Andruchow
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Jon and Barb Bensen
College And Career Coordinators
Brennan Enslen
Worship Ministry Coordinator
Jon Bensen
Tech Team Coordinator
Elmer and Gunni LeLand
Young At Heart Coordinators
Jon and Ebony Kittlitz
First Impressions Coordinators
Jaime Bensen and
Nate Marusyn
College And Career
Coordinator Assistants
Coordinator Assistants
Rebekah and Aiden paas
Youth Pastor Assistants