Josh and his family came to Alberta Beach Alliance Church in August 2021. He has served in pastoral ministry since 2011 at churches in both Saskatchewan and Alberta. His first experience in ministry was volunteering with children’s and youth ministry and he’s been involved in churches ever since. Josh grew up on an acreage south of Edmonton and has a deep affection for both the prairies and the Rockies. He and his wife, Nicola, met while working and studying in Calgary and have been married since 2010. They both graduated from Ambrose University. When he’s not in the office you can expect to find Josh playing his guitar, renovating his house, or out camping with his family.
After 15 years living on Vancouver Island with their family, Melanie and her husband recently moved back to Alberta close to where she grew up (Edmonton area.) She has been married to her devoted husband, Russ for almost 35 years and has 2 grown sons, Jake and Brock who mean the world to her! With her husband retiring from the military, they pursued their dream of a hobby farm. (So far, dogs, cats and chickens but hopes to include pygmy goats and sheep in the near future.) Family, gardening, hiking with their dogs, live music and vintage thrifting are Melanie’s favourite things. Melanie comes to the Administration role with many years of experience. She hopes her admin skills and love for the Lord contributes to the wonderful leadership team and congregation of Alberta Beach Alliance Church.
Our pastor works closely with a dedicated group of elected Board Members that we call Elders, which is in harmony with description of church leaders in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Together we strive to give oversight for the ministry of the church and the spiritual care of the people who are a part of the ABAC family. The current members of the Elders Board are: