Rev. Brian Louw, BCY Regional Minister
Spring has sprung! Although, this being Vancouver, we’re in the middle of yet another “atmospheric river” keeping Rain City true to her name. But we’re not letting a little rain slow us down… The opening weeks and months of 2026 have seen plenty of good, God things taking place in our churches.
A few highlights include starting the year in Whitehorse, Yukon. I had
the opportunity to visit with Riverdale Baptist in the Yukon during summer. While there, I joked that I would never be in the city in winter. Evidently God had other ideas!
What a joy to share with the church as they held a townhall gathering, seeking God’s direction for their church and for their next chapter. God is drawing men and women, young and old, to this church—and it’s an incredible show to see God at work.
Back in Vancouver, the Neighbourhood Church celebrated their last service in their old Edmonds church building. This included a Saturday evening celebration dinner with church members, new and old, as well as members of the public—including dignitaries like the Mayor of Burnaby and other City Council officials. Pastor Cam Roxburgh and his team shared stories of the history of the church, as well as their incredible vision for what’s to come as they partner with local government to build a new premise;a new premise that seeks to serve and love the community that God has placed them in. We anticipate an awesome story to come as they share their #imagineedmonds vision.
Finally, what a privilege to worship and celebrate together with Burnaby North Baptist Church as they inducted their new Senior Pastor, Yosef Mamouler. After the retirement of Doug Green, the church entered a period of prayerful consideration and seeking, trusting that God would lead the right pastor to them and them to the right pastor. It is my prayer and hope that Pastor Yosef, his wife, Jessica, and their two children, will discover just how incredible this multi-cultural church truly is and that, together, church and pastoral team would sense and see God at work.
In between the highlights, the regular ministerial gatherings have taken place as sisters and brothers in ministry have gathered to pray for each other and to encourage one another. These times are always a special highlight for me as I get to sit in the front row seat and see God at work. In our last Vancouver Island gathering, four churches shared of recent baptisms and the testimonies that came out of those.
Keep praying for our region, as well as the others, as we seek to serve one another, and ultimately serve God’s call on our lives. As you pray, don’t forget to pray for our three CBWC ministries of Keats Camps, Hopehill, and Carey.
Ministry News from the BCY Region
Warm Welcomes:
Yosef Mamouler, Lead Pastor of Burnaby North Baptist Church
Daryl Busby, Interim Pastor at Summerland Baptist Church
Tony Tremblett, Lead Pastor at Fairview Baptist Church
Caleb Lam, Youth Pastor at Westside Baptist Church
Lorraine Cheung, Congregational Care pastor at Westside Baptist Church
Fond Farewells:
Mark Carrol, Interim pastor at Fairview Baptist Church
Rebecca Thornber, Minister of Discipleship, First Baptist Church Vancouver
Larry Schram, Interim pastor at Summerland Baptist Church (effective Apr. 15)
This regional newsletter is published quarterly within the CBWC’s monthly newsletter, Making Connections.