Ministry Team and Directors

Pastor Quinn Strikwerda outside the Bissell Centre

Quinn Strikwerda

Pastor
Pastor Quinn joined the team of ICPM in June of 2020. He brings to the job experience in pastoring several churches, working as a chaplain in AB Corrections, and a variety of ministry focused on poverty reduction and reconciliation. His passion is sharing the extraordinary and challenging news of what God is doing in the world in and through Jesus Christ; healing the sick, lifting up the poor and needy, and bringing justice, peace, love, and joy to a world in desperate need of them.  Quinn lives with his wife Maddie and two sons, Sam and Liam. He enjoys time with family, camping, hiking, growing stuff, being with diverse people, and life-long learning. He strives to be anti-racist and pro-LGBTQ2+ in all he says and does.

Reach Quinn at 780.719.1548. 
Jim Gurnett speaks near the Legislative Assembly of Alberta

Jim Gurnett

Pastoral Associate
Jim Gurnett comes to us with years of experience in community work. Whether editing the newspaper for a small community, serving as principal in a neighbourhood school, involvement with the Bissell Centre and Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers, or studying the human quality of hope, he has practiced the importance of honouring each person where they are at, respecting their choices, and supporting their decisions to change. Jim has learned that when people are connected to safe and healthy community, they are stronger together than apart.  He has worked with the Legislative Assembly of Alberta as the Executive Director of the Government Caucus, been president of Canadians for a Civil Society (the host organization of the annual Daughters Day celebration), treasurer of Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness, and on the planning committee for the annual Good Friday Outdoor Way of the Cross.

Support Team

Verna Fisher
Knowledge Keeper
Maria Kruszewski is ICPM

"My name is Misha and I’m providing support to Pastor Quinn and the leadership team with administration, design, and marketing. I’m a seminary student through Kairos University and I’m currently working on a Master’s of Arts focused on Christianity and mental health. I have a small business that primarily offers marketing and design services to non-profit organizations. I’m also a cat mom and a full-time wheelchair user, so life is never dull! I’m thrilled to be working with ICPM because I have lived experience of homelessness and addictions. I am so incredibly thankful that God has opened doors for me to impact others walking the same path! Thank YOU so much for also being a part of this story God is writing in Edmonton’s downtown core. Abundant blessings on your life today!"

Misha van Thienen
Administrative Support
Misha van Thienen, who provides administrative support to ICPM

Maria Kruszewski
Lunch Co-ordinator
Maria Kruszewski is ICPM

Annie and Farley
Maria Kruszewski is ICPM

 

NamePositionAffiliation
Glen ArganChairRoman Catholic
Victoria WynnSecretaryUnited
Cathy ArmstrongTreasurerAnglican
Maria KruszewskiLunch Co-ordinatorRoman Catholic
Ann MathesonDirectorAnglican
Rev. Colin MillangDirectorLutheran
Paul VanderhamDirectorRoman Catholic

 

Board of Directors

ICPM holds their AGM