Al Anderson
Interim Pastor
Al Anderson
Interim Pastor
Al brings decades of experience with a dedicated focus on leadership and ministry. Al graduated from Stanford University with a B.S. in Biochemistry, received an MBA at the University of Washington in 1984, and a Master’s of Divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary in 1999. He finished his Doctorate of Ministry in leadership from Gordon-Conwell Seminary in 2007 and has served as an adjunct faculty member at Tyndale Seminary since 2009. Al worked for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for 34 years before joining the Gideons International in Canada | ShareWord Global for three years. He brings a great mix of leadership, operational experience, a history of helping organizations transition and passion for training and development. He is an ordained minister in the Baptist denomination and an experienced preacher. Al has been married to Sue for 41 years and they have three grown children.
Contact Al: office@glenacres.on.ca
Paige Byrne-Mamahit
Children and Youth Pastor
Paige Byrne-Mamahit
Children and Youth Pastor
Paige Byrne-Mamahit is passionate about empowering children and youth to know Jesus as their saviour and experience the joy, peace and hope in this relationship throughout their lives. Paige grew up overseas as a “Missionary Kid,” and she has worked in children and youth ministry in Canada and overseas. Paige and her husband Johnny worked with CBM as field staff. Johnny and Paige have two grown daughters.
Excited to teach and disciple children, Paige completed an M.Ed. at Wilfrid Laurier, her B.Ed. from Tyndale University, and an Hons BA in International Development / Sociology and Cultural Anthropology.
An accredited pastor with CBOQ, Paige is working towards ordination.
Contact Paige: Pastor.Paige@glenacres.on.ca
Caitlin Lutley
Administrative Assistant
Caitlin Lutley
Administrative Assistant
Caitlin has worked within the administrative field across different industries, and is thankful for the opportunity to now use these gifts and experience within a ministry setting.
Coming to faith during her time at university, Caitlin takes joy in sharing Christ’s love and care with others. She jokes that she appears to working her way through the third chapter of John in her life. John 3:21 held significance to her for many years and now John 3:30 has become a guiding verse for her:
“He must become greater; I must become less.”
Caitlin enjoys time spent with her husband, Bryan, and their active boys, Samson and Seth.
David and Janene Dirks
Music Directors
David & Janene Dirks
Music Directors
David and Janene are the parents of six grown children, three of whom are married, and the grandparents of five delightful granddaughters. They have been serving together as Music Directors at Glen Acres since February, 2020. They have been active in church music and ministry for many years in various capacities. David has also served many years as a church choir director and has already enjoyed leading the seasonal choir at Glen Acres. David’s skills as a cellist and high school music teacher and Janene’s church music studies and vocal experience all combine to help them lead the teams of dedicated musicians each Sunday. They are passionate about equipping and encouraging God’s people to sing together, according to Colossians 3:16:
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
Alex Reed
Pianist
Alex Reed
Pianist
With a Bachelor of Music degree in Integrated Musical Arts from Wilfrid Laurier University, Alex is a pianist who enjoys improvisation, composition and using music as a vehicle to connect people with the glory of God’s creation. Aside from playing piano at Glen Acres, Alex also teaches private piano lessons, participates in community theatre and is an avid reader.