STAFF
TODD PETKAU
LEAD PASTOR
Todd grew up in Regina, attended Capernwray, BC and graduated from Winnipeg Bible College. After youth pastoring for 8 years, Todd and Carolyn helped launch Riverwood in 1995. He is passionate about his marriage, family of three beautiful daughters, fixing up things people throw away and watching God restore lives as only God can!
Jon has been part of Riverwood since it began. His wife Kelly and him have 4 children and a 1979 RV. He is driven by the idea that the local church should have a practical impact in the neighbourhood as we follow the way of Jesus to stand with the vulnerable, marginalized, and forgotten.
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JON COURTNEY
COMMUNITY PASTOR
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Carolyn has been part of Riverwood since it’s beginning and joined the staff team in 2003. She has a degree from Winnipeg Bible College and is passionate about pastoring people in faith, through hard times, and in marriage! She loves being married to Todd, and adores her 3 daughters!
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CAROLYN PETKAU
MARRIAGE, FAMILY + CARE PASTOR
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Rhoda and Karl met at Columbia Bible Institute in Clearbrook, BC. They married after finishing Bible School, and have lived in Winnipeg since then, working, serving in church ministries, and have 3 sons and 5 wonderful grandchildren.
The last 4 years they’ve been on staff part time as site pastors at the Warehouse.
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KARL + RHODA NEUFELD
WAREHOUSE SITE PASTORS
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Brock and Lori have attended Riverwood Church since 2006. They were married in 2008 and have 3precious children Bennett(7) Tenley(5) Sadie(2). Brock works full time as the Soccer Program Director atYouth For Christ and Lori works part time as an Ophthalmic Assistant.
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BROCK + LORI GROENING
FIREHALL SITE PASTORS
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Pastor Richard (Rick) is our Site Pastor for the African Worship Community. His life is dedicated to living by example and encouraging God's People to live up to their full potential in Jesus Christ. Pastor Rick and his wife Jeanne are proud parents of their two children; Glenn David and Daniella. They are so happy to be part of the Riverwood church family!
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RICHARD MUFARIDJI
SITE PASTOR
AFRICAN WORSHIP COMMUNITY
Jennifer was thrilled to join our staff in 2020 after having called Riverwood home since 2001. She is energized by providing behind the scenes support so that our staff team can flourish as they carry out the work that God has called them to. Jennifer and her husband have two teenage boys. Away from work she enjoys baking, reading and spending time outdoors.
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JENNIFER HAAKSMA
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
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Abigail enjoys a lot in life, from spending time with family and being outside, to painting, drawing and crocheting. She has a creative mind and applies that to everything she does. She is thrilled to serve God with her abilities and schooling after completing the Graphic Design course at Red River College.
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ABIGAIL BAKKER
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
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Ben joined the team in 2010 and has enjoyed creating music with the dozens of excellent musicians across Riverwood’s multiple locations. Ben and his wife, Ingrid, along with their five children enjoy biking, swimming, hiking, travelling, the outdoors, and all forms of shrubbery.
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BEN NEUFELD
WORSHIP DIRECTOR
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Brittany has been a part of Riverwood since it’s beginning in 1995. Along with working with our high school students and young adults, Brittany loves biking, reading and anything that involves hanging out in the city.
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BRITTANY PETKAU
HIGH SCHOOL & YOUNG ADULTS DIRECTOR
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Carol has been volunteering at Riverwood since the very beginning - helping out at the food bank, at the second-hand store, folding bulletins and attending services. She's been on staff since 2010! She has a beautiful daughter and one son and two grandchildren. In her spare time she likes to go camping, walking, biking and helping others!
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CAROL NYQUEST
CUSTODIAN
Debbie along with her daughter started attending Riverwood in 2008 after returning from Uganda. She had been serving in Riverwood Kids for 10 years before joining on staff. She is passionate about building relationships with children and helping them see that they are loved by the Father who created them. She enjoys music, singing, and reading.
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DEBBIE FRIESEN
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY ASSISTANT DIRECTOR & FACTORY COORDINATOR
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Irene has been attending Riverwood for almost 8 years and joined the staff as bookkeeper 2 years ago. She also serves on the e-visuals team at the Warehouse. Irene is married to Rudy, they have 3 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, and 2 grandsons. In her spare time, Irene loves to quilt and spend time working in her yard during the summer.
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IRENE DERKSEN
FINANCES
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Jen has been working in the Elmwood community as the Refuge Program Director for the past 10 years. Jen obtained her counselling diploma in 2003 and continues her studies at University of Manitoba. The Refuge strives to create a safe space where women can be supported and experience unconditional love.
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JEN GILL
REFUGE PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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JOEL HAMM
DIRECTOR OF IT AND TECHNOLOGY
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Joel grew up in Winnipeg and specifically in Elmwood where his parents still reside. He has a love for this neighbourhood and the people in it. Joel also has a passion for music and technology and is fortunate enough to be able to do what he loves working for Riverwood. Joel is happily married and him and his wife Andrea have one son.
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JORDAN BOCHINSKI
DIGITAL MEDIA DIRECTOR
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Jordan has attended Riverwood since 2016. He graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Communications. Jordan is passionate about meeting new people and building relationships! Him and his wife Camille are very competitive and love playing different sports together. Jordan is excited to continue to pursue God’s calling on his life!
Khel was born and raised in Winnipeg and attended Providence College. He worked as a youth pastor for 7 years serving the Filipino community in the city. He is also married and the father of two children. In his spare time loves to tinker with his radio controlled trucks
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KHEL DE CASTRO
ASSISTANT WORSHIP LEADER
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Kirsten has been a part of the Riverwood Community since 2016. She graduated from The University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Arts in Film, and Rhetoric and Communications. She likes coffee, plants, and all things outdoors.
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KIRSTEN BRENNER
VIDEOGRAPHER
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LeeAnn and her family have been a part of Riverwood since 2007. She has a passion for growing, cooking and sharing food, which she brings to her role as Program Director at the Garage. She uses this enthusiasm to work toward food security, food and nutrition education and community building.
LEEANN CHEADLE
RIVERWOOD FOOD BANK
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
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MERCI CYIFUZO
MUSIC COORDINATOR
AFRICAN WORSHIP COMMUNITY
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Morgan has been on staff with Riverwood Kids since the fall of 2016. After several years of working in various camp ministries — and loving it! — her favorite part of the job has been starting a day camp ministry at the church. She also loves photography and being in nature with friends.
MORGAN SANCHEZ
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY DIRECTOR
WAREHOUSE KIDS COORDINATOR
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OLIVIA BAHIZI
RIVERWOOD KIDS COORDINATOR
AFRICAN WORSHIP COMMUNITY
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Scott looks after the church facilities and has been on staff since 2009. He is married and has two daughters. Outside of work he loves sports, board games, camping and making colourful pancakes!
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SCOTT WALKER
FACILITIES DIRECTOR
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Stephanie lives on a small acreage with her husband and three kids north of Winnipeg. Stephanie and her family have called Riverwood home for the past six years and loves the community it brings! She has her Bachelor of Commerce from U of M and worked in a public practice accounting firm until August 2016.
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STEPHANIE TOEWS
CONTROLLER
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Sue began volunteering at Riverwood over 20 years ago by assisting Todd with service planning. As Connections Director, Sue now facilitates the front line teams for weekend services, leads volunteer placement and oversees Thursday night small group networks as well as the Global Leadership Summit.