Our Team
Meet Our Ministry Staff
Victor Neufeld
Victor has been serving as the lead and primary teaching pastor of NKMB since 2008. He spends a lot of time preparing sermons, giving biblical counselling and attending all kinds of church planning meetings (not his favourite part of the job!). On his off time he dabbles in computer programming and design trajectories and 3D parts for an orbital simulator. He enjoys all things that fly, from birds to RC airplanes to NASA spacecraft. He loves theology, physics and Jesus (in reverse order!).
Ben Harapiak
Serving on staff at NKMB since 2009, Ben provides pastoral care for our youth and young adults. In his free time, he can be generally be found training in or teaching Okinawan karate, playing various stringed instruments, or striving to brew the perfect home espresso.
Justin Buhler
Justin oversees communications and service programming, leveraging media and technology to bring creativity and excellence to our worship gatherings. When Justin isn't working away in Photoshop he enjoys playing board games with his wife, watching films, and exploring the Manitoban countryside on his ATV.
Cathy Rempel
Cathy oversees worship programming, helping craft our Sunday services with a team of gifted and skilled musicians. Cathy also coordinates and directs our summer camps. Cathy really enjoys working with the amazing youth and young adults who help run these camps. Cathy loves spending time with her family and going on lots of trips (When she can actually get away!)!
Mark Werner
Mark oversees the kids ministries here at NKMB. Whether it be midweek kids clubs, Sunday morning programs, or camps, Mark loves to see our kids serve God, the church and the community in so many different ways. He is an active person who loves sports, traveling, cabin life, is totally into woodworking and has a big heart for people.
Ivo Penner
Ivo is passionate about connecting people, resourcing small groups, working on new initiatives and encouraging ministries as together we strive to follow Jesus’ invitation to grow deeper into Matthew 28:18-20. When he is not working, he enjoys hanging out with family and friends, watching movies, skiing, playing soccer and other activities. Sometimes he also disconnects and recharges by being by himself.