Our Pastors
Stan Hamm
Professor Emeritus at Providence University College & Theological Seminary
Education: Millar Memorial Bible Institute, 1973–74; Prairie Bible Institute, Diploma, 1977; Providence College, B.A., 1980; Providence Theological Seminary, M.Div., 1986; Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Ph.D., 2003.
Experience: Wymark EMC Church, Minister of Youth and Music, 1980–83; Ridgewood EMC Church, Assistant Pastor, 1984–89; Providence College, Faculty and Director of Field Education, 1989–2001; Providence Theological Seminary, 2001-Present
Dustin Asham
Youth Pastor
Education: Prosago, Certificate in Leadership, 2012; Providence University College, B.A., 2014.
Experience: Riverwood Church Community, Young Adults and Firehall Coordinator, 2013-2016.
Gord Penner
Lay Minister (OT Bible Professor at Steinbach Bible College)
Education: B.R.S., Steinbach Bible College, 1985; University of Manitoba, 1983; M. Div., Winnipeg Theological Seminary, 1990; Th.M., Regent College, 2000.
Experience: Teacher, Kings College, Belize, 1985-86; Dean/Professor at Steinbach Bible College since 1987.
Don Thiessen
Lay Minister - Berean Schools, Director
Education: Manitoba Teachers College, Diploma, 1964. Steinbach Bible Institute, Diploma, 1970; Brandon University, B.Mus., 1976; Brandon University, B.Ed., 1976; University of Western Ontario, M.Mus., 1977; University of Minnesota, PhD., 1985.
Experience: Morweena School, Teacher, 1964-1965; God's Lake Narrows School, Teacher/Principal, 1965-1968, 1970-1972; St. Avila School, Teacher, 1972-1973; Winnipeg Bible College, Professor, 1977-1992; Evangelical Mennonite Conference, Conference Pastor, 1992-1997; Steinbach Bible College, Academic Dean/President, 1997-2007; EMC Missions (Mexico), 2007-2008; Stratton EMC, Pastor, 2009-2011; Ridgewood EMC, Interim Pastor, 2011-2012; Berean Schools, Director, 2007-present.
Andrew Krahn
Senior Pastor
Education: Providence College, B.A. 2008; Canadian Mennonite University M.A. 2020.
Experience: Fort Garry EMC, Associate Pastor, 2009-20019. Manitou Christian Fellowship, Interim Pastor 2021-2022