Senior Pastor: Chris Wettstein

Pastor Chris joined SEFC as our senior pastor in January, 2020. Born and raised in Winnipeg, MB, Chris met his wife, Nancy, at Providence College (1999-2002), and he has been serving in pastoral ministry since 2002. He completed his M.Div. (honours) from Providence Theological Seminary in 2010. Chris and Nancy are blessed parents of three children.

Pastor Chris believes in the centrality of “prayer and the ministry of the Word” (Acts 6:4).

Feel free to contact Pastor Chris at the church office or by email.

Administrative Assistant:  Tracy Stupak

evfreechurch@gmail.com

Elders

Currently we have six men (including the senior pastor) who are serving as the elders, or overseers, of SEFC.

As our By-law document explains:

“The elders (including the pastoral staff) are called to be men who set an example of spiritual maturity, are able to teach, and who serve together as overseers and shepherds for the congregation [1 Timothy 3:1-7, and Titus 1:5-9]. The elders shall seek to know the congregation well, develop healthy relationships within the church, and participate actively in the life and ministries of the church. The Elder Team shall meet together regularly (normally every month) to edify one another spiritually, discuss and pray for the needs of the congregation, discern about matters relevant to the congregation’s wellbeing and mission, and decide together about any matters which require pastoral advice or planning.”

Deacons

As our By-law document explains:

“Deacons are called to be godly men or women who willingly serve the church in practical ways… In general, deacons shall attend to matters of administration, financial management, and building use and maintenance.”