Our Team

Victor has been serving as the lead and primary teaching pastor of NKMB since 2008. He is married to Elaine, loves to travel, and has a lifelong fascination with space exploration. Before he came to NKMB, he worked as a teacher, held management roles in telecom and internet services, and pastored at a church in Dallas.

Paulhans is our German ministry pastor and also serves in our care and visitation ministry. He is married to Roselly and they have 2 adult children. He loves to connect with people and in his free time he enjoys spending time with family and friends, and going fishing. He also loves to watch sports.

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.

Tanya works in our Adult Ministries, with a focus on Women and Small Groups as well as taking on a Staff Administrative role.  When Tanya’s not working she loves to spend time with her family, knitting and reading.

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 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!)!

Cindy is Church Administrator by day, people-helper by nature. She endeavours to keep the office running smoothly and support the amazing staff. She's all about loving people and spreading joy—usually with a joke or two. When she's not in the office, you’ll find her crafting and spending time with her family. If it involves glitter, glue, or a good laugh, she's all in.

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.

Caroline leads our summer staff team. She has a desire to help teens find their identity in Christ. In her free time she enjoys climbing, camping and hiking.

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.