Leadership & Staff
Ryan and Jackie, along with their five daughters—Taia (21), Tessa (16), Aila (15), Avry (11), and Isly (9)—have dedicated their lives to following the Way of Jesus and building their home on this foundation. Through the joys and challenges of life, they have personally experienced how Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life for every circumstance. Their passion is to help others discover and live out this truth in their unique stories. Their vision for Christ’s Church is to be a community worthy of bearing the name of Jesus: a safe haven for the desperate, rooted in Scripture, committed to healing the brokenhearted, reverent of the Great Tradition, and a source of nourishment for the soul-starved. They aim to equip the saints to reach and serve the people of Vancouver Island with the way that works—the Way of Jesus. In addition to leading Christ’s Church with Ryan, Jackie operates a counseling practice that serves clients in Oceanside and across Canada.
The People’s Warden advocates for the people of the congregation. This includes representing the insights, needs and concerns of the community (with confidentiality and anonymity if necessary), as well as communicating leadership decisions to Christ's Church.
The Pastor’s Warden is responsible to oversee the Priest’s well being, and participates in stewarding the vision of Christ's Church.
Honourary Associates
Geoffrey Dixon and Peter Norman are retired ministers who continue to serve Christ's Church in a volunteer capacity.
Bishops
The Right Reverend Dan Gifford is the Diocesan Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Canada, and The Right Reverend Mike Stewart serves the Western region of our diocese as the Suffragan Bishop.
council
The Council of Christ's Church is made up of faithful men and women, elected by the people, that share in the shepherding of the parish. It is at Council that we seek to dream, discern, and make decisions under the leadership of Christ.