Ian and his wife Danielle have been attending CLA for over 15 years, along with their 3 children, Bentley (13), Willow (11) and Lou (9). As a family, the Martens love to travel, play sports and games, and just be together. Over the years Ian has served on the board, been chair of the building committee and helped in the pre-marriage ministry.  Ian works as a Development Consultant and his life verse is Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” NKJV.

Valerian (Val) and his family have attended CLA at our Maple Ridge campus for a total of 7 years.  Val and Clarissa have a son named Joel who is 19 and is studying at the University of Waterloo in Ontario.  They love to travel, visit places and meet people from all over the world. Val and Clarissa hosted and led a life group at their home in Maple Ridge during the last 3 years and they participated at  City Serve Maple Ridge and in community outreach.  Val also taught a seven week bible study series on the "Names of God" at the Maple Ridge Campus in late Spring this year.  Val  previously served on the Board of CLA for a two year term from 2022 to 2024 and has also served on the CLA Board Finance Committee for the last three years.  Val is a CPA from Canada and has worked in various roles in banking and finance in the Middle East, Asia, USA and Canada since 1985 and retired at the end of October last year from Manulife Financial Corporation, where he served as Senior Director, Audit and Advisory Services. His life verse is Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths”.

Cathy and Glenn have attended CLA for 7 ½ years. During this time, Cathy has served on the Finance Committee, led Marriage Ministry, Pre-marriage mentoring, First Impressions, various Kids Ministry events and as a Board Member (4 years) & Treasurer/Finance Chair (2 yrs) of CLA and CLA Housing Society. Glenn and Cathy have four adult children: Mallory (married to Elvis), Brendan (married to Annabelle), Cheryl (married to Logan) and Sarah. This year they happily welcomed their second grandchild Zara.  As a family they love to spend time together, travel/vacation and go to church together.  Cathy is the Director of Finance & Operations for the EFCC (at TWU) for the past 17 years. She loves that 90% of her work revolves around missions and ministry. Lately, Cathy’s life verse is Proverbs 3:5 “Lean on, trust in, and be confident in the Lord with all your heart and mind and do not rely on your own insight or understanding." Each day, this is her prayer - to walk in the perfect love of Jesus, to rely fully on the Holy Spirit, and to stay mindful of the Father's constant care for her and for all His people.

Rebecca and her family have attended CLA for 30 years. Over those 30 years, Rebecca has sung in the choir, taught Sunday School, led a Life Group (along with her late husband Philippe), led a Hub group for Rev Youth, volunteered in Women's ministry, served on the Prayer Team, taught adult education classes and is currently serving in the cafe on Sunday mornings. She has 4 children, Luc (24), Kate (22), Amy (20) and Mason (18). Their favourite things to do together as a family are sharing meals and travelling. Rebecca previously worked as a nurse, but now teaches at Trinity Western University along with being involved in the academic leadership of the Department of Leadership. Psalm 23 became very meaningful to Rebecca while she walked through her husbands cancer diagnosis and subsequent death. She experienced the provision of the Shepherd preparing a table for her in the presence of her enemy and the valley of the shadow of death.  God's provision of peace and comfort was real and palpable and continues to carry her through to this day.

Blair and his wife Lorraine have attended CLA for 29 years. Over their years at CLA they have served in Kids Ministry on Sunday mornings and led a Life Group. Blair and Lorraine love spending time with their 3 adult (married) daughters and their 6 grandchildren. Blair is employed at Trinity Western University as the Dean and Professor of Human Kinetics and Athletics and previously held a position in public service. His life verse is Philippians 4:4-7 “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again, I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” NKJV.  It is a passage that outlines how Blair tries to live his life and it has carried him through good and challenging times.