Our Team
PASTORAL TEAM
Filipe Balieiro
Lead Pastor
Filipe graduated with a Master of Divinity from Regent College, and he also has an MBA from Fundacao Getulio Vargas (Brazil) with a decade of experience in the business sector. He has served in various ministry roles as an Associate Pastor, Youth Ministry/Adult Education, and Director of International Ministries. Filipe is an avid soccer player and foodie. He is married to Jozilda, and together, they have two children—Antonio and Eva.
Lincoln Tatem
Director of Worship Ministries
Lincoln Tatem is a Vancouver-based musical polymath with a degree in music composition. For many years he has been an integral part of the sound of a number of the Vancouver area’s finest music makers, with his singing, playing, writing, and producing. Over this time he has also served multiple local churches. His album “A Voice, and Hope, and a Drum” garnered multiple Gospel Music Award nominations and one Covenant Award win.
In addition to his activity at church, he is also the Gospel Choir Director of The Bez Gospel Choir and continues to be very involved in the Vancouver music scene.
Xue Ting Fong
Director of Youth and Young Adults Ministries
Xue Ting graduated from Regent College with a Master of Arts in Theological Studies, and has completed a 2-year training for ministry apprenticeship with The Artizo Institute, and served for 8 years in her church’s youth and young adult ministries in Singapore. Outside of ministry, her passions lie in art and illustration. She is a foodie who enjoys nature, music, and sports.
Thiago Machado
Director of Family Life
Thiago is married to Vivian, and they enjoy hiking together. He also enjoys running marathons (being fine at the back with the slower group!). He grew up in a family that loves to read and that loves to serve the local church. He holds a PhD in Veterinary Sciences and is currently finishing his Masters of Divinity at Regent College.
STAFF
Cindy Hu
Communications Coordinator
Cindy brings extensive experience in communications, marketing, and relationship management. A graduate of Shanghai International Studies University, she has held leadership and account management roles with Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines, and Max Education Group, where she led the growth of key social media platforms. Passionate about serving others, Cindy is excited to use her skills in communication, storytelling, and community outreach to strengthen connections within our church family and engage the wider community.
Arsenio Tarce
Building Manager
With extensive expertise in property management and building maintenance, Arsenio is a highly skilled multi-trade professional recognized for delivering quality workmanship and practical solutions. Over the years, he has developed broad experience in construction, repairs, renovations, and facility maintenance, consistently demonstrating reliability, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to excellence.
Beyond his technical expertise, Arsenio brings a dependable, service-oriented approach to his work. He plays a vital role in supporting the church's mission by creating safe and welcoming spaces for worship, fellowship, and service to the community.
BOARD
Board Chair
Ralf Schmidtke
Deacons
Besy Leung
Dave Hawes
Fran Gowe
Graham Lee
Mabel Chau
Michael Townrow
Jane Qiu
Zaichi Hu