Administrative Officers & Staff
Rev. Stephen Hertzog (1993)
President
Education: B.A., McGill University; M.A., McGill University; Dip. Theo., Vanguard College
Practical Experience: Over 20 years of ministry experience including pastoring churches in Quebec and Alberta, as well as teaching at Vanguard College in Edmonton as well as LaSalle and Maionopolis colleges in Montreal. Steve has also led numerous short term missions teams to Africa and Eastern Europe.
Curtis Kajorinne (2011)
Recruitment Director & IT Manager
Education: BATh, Pastoral Studies, Biblical Studies Emphasis, Vanguard College
Denise Lucyshyn
Registrar
Education: B.Mus., University of Alberta; M. Mus (Composition), University of British Columbia. Practical Experience: Sessional Instructor, University of Alberta for 2 years; Church Music Director for 13 years; Music Theory and History Instructor at Taylor University College.
Rev. Allan Waine (1997)
Chief Academic Officer (Academic Dean)
Director of School of World Discipleship Program
Education: B.A., Carlton University; M.T.S., Ontario Theological Seminary; Doctor of Ministry Missiology, Trinity Evangelical Ministry School (in progress)
Practical Experience: Missionary in Liberia; Pastor for 7 years in New Brunswick and Ontario; Short term missions leadership for 11 years
Chris Steward (2009)
Chief Operations Officer
Education: BATh, Pastoral Studies, Vanguard College
Rev. Braden S. Fawcett (1979)
Library Director and Instructor in Biblical, Theological and Professional Studies
Education: Dip. Bible, Atlantic Baptist College; B.A., Saint Thomas University; Dip. in Library Technology, Lakehead University; M.L.I.S., University of Western Ontario; Graduate Studies, California State University, Briercrest Biblical Seminary
Practical Experience: 3 years ministry experience in New Brunswick
June Ketel (2006)
Receptionist
Education: Christian Education Diploma, Hillcrest Christian College, Microcomputer Business Applications Diploma, Academy of Learning
Practical Experience: Secretary – 4 yrs Elementary School, Manitoba
Joy Dodd (2009)
Associate Recruitment Director & Housing Coordinator
Education: BATh, Pastoral Studies, Vanguard College
Denise Bereber (2011)
Academic Administrator
Education: B. Physical Education, University of Alberta; B. Education, University of Alberta; B.R.S Vanguard College (in progress)
Yvonne Perry (1987)
Assistant to the Librarian
Education: Dip. Theo., Foothills Bible Institute; Library and Technology Certificate studies, Grant MacEwan Community College
Practical Experience: Financial services for 2 years; Retail industry for 6 years
Sandra Pedrick (2004)
Business Administrator
Education: CGA Student
Practical Experience: Innova Env Finance Systems, Administration Manager for 14 years, Self-Employed Bookkeeper for 5 years
Faculty (full-time and primary)
Rev. Stephen Hertzog (1993)
President
Education: B.A., McGill University; M.A., McGill University; Dip. Theo., Vanguard College
Practical Experience: Pastor for 8 years in Quebec and Alberta; College Instructor, Marionapolis and LaSalle Colleges, Montreal for 5 years, short term missions leader to Africa and Eastern Europe
Rev. Sean Anderson (2011)
Director of the School of Children and Family Ministries
Education: Dip. in International Trade. Sir Sandford Fleming College; BRE, Eastern Pentecostal Bible College; M.Div Providence Theological Seminary
Practical Experience: Sean has served as a children’s pastor since 1997 in Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta.
Rev. Braden S. Fawcett (1979)
Librarian
Education: Dip. Bible, Atlantic Baptist College; B.A., Saint Thomas University; Dip. in Library Technology, Lakehead University; M.L.I.S., University of Western Ontario; Graduate Studies, California State University, Graduate School
Practical Experience: Pastor for 3 years in New Brunswick
Rev. Mark MacKnight (2010)
Director of the School of Pastoral Leadership
Education: Dip. Theology, Northwest Bible College; M.T.S., Master’s College and Seminary
Practical Experience: Pastor for 27 years in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario
Rev. Dr. Gordon K. Franklin (1975)
Instructor in Biblical Studies
Education: B.A., University of Manitoba; Dip. Theo., Central Pentecostal College; M.A., Wheaton College Graduate School of Theology; Ph.D., California Graduate School of Theology; Continuing Professional Development, Regent College
Practical Experience: Pastor for 7 years in Saskatchewan and Manitoba
Rev. Gerry Paulson (1993)
Director of School of Worship Studies
Education: B.Mus. (Organ), University of British Columbia; M.Mus. (Conducting), University of Alberta; B.Th. (Music Major) Vanguard College
Practical Experience: Music Director and Pastor for 11 years in British Columbia, California and Alberta
Rev. Dr. Ron Powell (2003)
Director of Youth Ministry Institute
Education: Masters Degree in Youth Ministry, Tyndale Seminary; Doctorate of Ministry, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Practical Experience: Youth Pastor, Toronto and British Columbia for 12 years; Youth Ministry instructor, Master’s College and Seminary (1994-2003).
Gonam Raju (2005)
IBOLT Manager
Education: A, BAHons, BEd, BCom, MEd
Practical Experience: Teacher and administrator since 1967 mostly in high schools. Have been teaching English Composition and Literature at Vanguard since 2003. Short term missions in various countries. Also develops and teaches online courses for IBOLT, Vanguard College’s distance education provider.
Debbie Miller (2006)
Associate Director of the School of World Discipleship
Education: B.Th. World Discipleship Major, Vanguard College; B.A., King’s University College; B.Ed., King’s University College; M.Ed., University of Alberta (in progress)
Practical Experience: Lead several STM teams throughout Africa, Asia & Canada in the last 6 years
Rev. Tyson Howells (2009)
Associate Director of the Youth Ministry Institute
Associate Director of the School of Pastoral Leadership
Education: B.A. Pastoral Ministry Major, Western Pentecostal College; Masters in Christian Studies, ACTS Seminary (in progress)
Practical Experience: Youth Pastor for 10 years in Manitoba and Alberta.
Rev. Allan Waine (1997)
Chief Academic Office (Academic Dean)
Director of the School of World Discipleship
Education: B.A., Carlton University; M.T.S., Ontario Theological Seminary; Doctor of Ministry Missiology, Trinity Evangelical Ministry School (in progress)
Practical Experience: Missionary in Liberia; Pastor for 7 years in New Brunswick and Ontario; Short term missions leadership for 11 years
Rev. Mark Wall (2005)
Dean of Students
Professor in Theological and Professional Studies
Education: Dip. Theo., Vanguard College; Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Taylor University College; Master of Christian Studies (Church History), Regent College.
Practical Experience: Pastor in Alberta and B.C. for 15 years; Adjunct faculty at Vanguard College Calgary for 5 years.
Jonathan Kienzler (2008)
Primary Faculty, Biblical Theological Studies Coordinator
Education: B.Th. (Pastoral Ministry Major), Northwest Bible College; M.Div., Taylor University College & Seminary; M.Th (Biblical Studies Major), Newman Theological College; Doctor of Philosophy in Divinity (New Testament), University of Aberdeen.
Scott Stewart (2001)
Counseling Emphasis Coordinator
Education: B. Sc. studies, University of Alberta; B.R.E. Northwest Bible College; Dip. SW, Grant MacEwan College; B. SW, University of Calgary
Credentials: Licensed Minister, PAOC, Registered Social Worker, ACSW
Practical Experience: Ministry duties at Spruce Grove Community Church, FLIGHT Counselling Centres
Professional Experience: City of Spruce Grove, Alberta College of Social Workers, University of Alberta/Stollery Children’s Hospital
Paul Chugg (2010)
Education: BBS, Prairie Bible College; Dip. in Electronics Engineering, NAIT; Master’s Diploma in TESOL, Prairie Graduate School
Adjunct Faculty
Diane Paulson
Education: A.R.C.T., B.Ed.
Practical Experience: Music Intructor (Piano, Theory and History)
Denise Lucyshyn
Education: M. Mus., B.Mus.
Justin Majeau
Education: B.A. Pastoral Studies, Vanguard College
Dave VonBieker
Education: BThYMM, Vanguard College
Brian Siewert
B.A., M.Div
Allan Effa
Ph.D
Associate Director of Intercultural Studies – Taylor University
Matt Janes
STM Network Director for Eastern Canada
Cherilyn Orr
Education: M.A. Christian Education, BRE, ECE.