LEADERSHIP
Tim Olson, Lead Pastor
Where are you from? I was born and raised in Abbotsford, BC.
How long have you lived in Whistler? I moved up to Whistler at the beginning of February, and my wife Michelle and kids (Gracie and Cooper) will join me at the end of March.
What is your hope and vision for Whistler Community Church? That we will be a light on the hill, helping the lost find home in the family of God.
What should people know about you? When not in the office, you'll most likely find me out for a bike ride, hanging out with family, or reading. I love connecting with God and others outdoors, and also have a deep appreciation for meaningful Jesus conversations over coffee or around a table while sharing a meal.
Where do you hang out? I haven't found "my spot" yet.
How can you contact me? Tim@whistlerchurch.ca
David Gibson, Executive Pastor
How can you contact me? David@whistlerchurch.ca
Ann Spence, Leadership Team
Where are you from? Originally from the big city of Toronto. Came out west to visit a friend “for the summer” &
never went back. Loved Whistler from the moment I arrived! Sound familiar?
How did you get involved with Whistler Community Church/what is your current role? My faithful mother, Stella, prayed for me for 11 years. I started attending WCC since my 2 children were toddlers. It just felt right to bring them but for me it was only about the music. I was finally baptized by former Pastor Tim Unruh in June 1997.
I’d attend ladies luncheons, taught Sunday school, became the Service Hosting team leader and supervised our coffee service. Later I stepped up as an emcee & scheduler.
Since September 2021, I have become a member of our Leadership Team.
Started with communications & now include treasurer role.
Hope and vision for Community Church? With the blessing of a new church building, I am keen to start new outreach programs that offer support of Godly vision/knowledge to our Whistler Community. The hope is to grow our community of believers & church members through outreach & mentorship.
What should people know about you? For 33 years I ran a successful B&B plus property management business. When Covid came along, I couldn’t host in our home. Retiring the B&B was simply the Lord’s good timing for me to step into church leadership& continue to use the gifts He’s given.
Where do you hang out? I love to enjoy our beautiful outdoors! Often I’m being active: either riding my bike, hiking or golfing to downhill or XC skiing. Of course, there’s always something to do in my gardens too!
How can you contact me? Ann@whistlerchurch.ca
Nico Giuriato, leadership team
Where are you from? Originally from Vancouver. My wife and I moved to Whistler in late 2018.
How did you get involved with Whistler Community Church/what is your current role? Before moving to Whistler, we came to a couple services, and we starting attending regularly as soon as we settled here. I currently serve in a variety of ways including helping around our building, leading men's Bible studies and helping with services.
Hope and vision for Community Church? My hope and vision is to see people commit themselves to following God, so that they would find true life, and God would be glorified.
What should people know about you? I'm always keen for a discussion about God, theology, philosophy. I appreciate being able to think deeply, and thinking about different points of view.
Where do you hang out? In the mountains, in the kitchen, or anywhere with good coffee and baking 🙂
