ABOUT CHERIE:

When I began seminary, I had an assumption that I would naturally be drawn into the creative worship arts, as my background and everything I knew had been engaged in the world of the arts. However, when I took my first preaching class in my first year of seminary, something in me clicked and suddenly that was where I knew I needed to be.

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I am passionate about teaching and making the Bible and it ancient writings more understandable to people in today's culture. I am an inclusive and affirming pastor who believes anyone and everyone who believes in Jesus and recognizes the gift of salvation that he brought to us through his sacrifice on the cross is welcome to be a part of his family and should be welcomed with open arms by those in the church. I acknowledge that the church has not always been a safe place for all people, and I, myself, have experienced religious trauma, so I am compassionate and empathetic to those who have a million questions, are slow to trust or who just want to be heard. 

 

I recognize that living a life as a Christian is not always easy. We need to be compassionate, forgiving and understanding to everyone around us, just like Jesus. We need to love our neighbours! My family and I are deeply passionate about social justice and those who live on the margins in our communities, and I believe the church is called to come alongside those in need in whatever way they can.

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I am not currently affiliated through ordination to any specific denomination, but I consider myself an evangelical Protestant. I have been part of several denominations in the past, including the Christian Reformed Church and the Mennonite Brethren Church of Canada. I am currently a pastoral intern and an active member of the Evangelical Missionary Church of Canada.

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Watch the video below to learn more about my journey through seminary and hear a bit about my story and how I got here.

 

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