Meet our staff
Joseph Bowman
Interim Pastor
I’m Joseph Bowman, Interim Pastor at Maranatha CRC. Yeah, I know. My last name is Bowman and I am pastoring a church in Bowmanville. It’s a joy and blessing to be part of this congregation for a season.
I was born and bred in the Niagara Region. Much of my extended family is still there.
Education brought me to Laurentian University in Sudbury where I majored in French and linguistics, and then to Sherbrooke, Quebec, where I studied journalism and technical writing.
Employment first brought me to Montreal where I worked as a technical writer, translator, and proofreader before moving to Toronto in 2001 and began a career working for the Ontario government.
My journey to ministry has been a long one. While working my government job, I took one night class at a time at Tyndale Seminary over eight years completing my degree in 2010.
I spent six years doing pulpit supply in CRC churches but was not prepared to leave my job for full-time ministry. Then, in 2018, I could no longer say no to God’s call in my life. I spent 18 months at Calvin Seminary to fulfill denomination requirements. I hope to candidate for ministry at Synod 2021.
When not studying or preaching, I enjoy cooking, playing Scrabble and cribbage, watching Star Trek DVDs, and old 1950s black and white game show clips on YouTube (What’s My Line? and I’ve Got a Secret are among my favourites.) I’m also a notorious punster and teller of “dad jokes.” Consider yourself warned!
Blessings!
Pastor Joseph
pastorjoseph@maranathabowmanville.ca
905-623-3363
Interim Pastor
I’m Joseph Bowman, Interim Pastor at Maranatha CRC. Yeah, I know. My last name is Bowman and I am pastoring a church in Bowmanville. It’s a joy and blessing to be part of this congregation for a season.
I was born and bred in the Niagara Region. Much of my extended family is still there.
Education brought me to Laurentian University in Sudbury where I majored in French and linguistics, and then to Sherbrooke, Quebec, where I studied journalism and technical writing.
Employment first brought me to Montreal where I worked as a technical writer, translator, and proofreader before moving to Toronto in 2001 and began a career working for the Ontario government.
My journey to ministry has been a long one. While working my government job, I took one night class at a time at Tyndale Seminary over eight years completing my degree in 2010.
I spent six years doing pulpit supply in CRC churches but was not prepared to leave my job for full-time ministry. Then, in 2018, I could no longer say no to God’s call in my life. I spent 18 months at Calvin Seminary to fulfill denomination requirements. I hope to candidate for ministry at Synod 2021.
When not studying or preaching, I enjoy cooking, playing Scrabble and cribbage, watching Star Trek DVDs, and old 1950s black and white game show clips on YouTube (What’s My Line? and I’ve Got a Secret are among my favourites.) I’m also a notorious punster and teller of “dad jokes.” Consider yourself warned!
Blessings!
Pastor Joseph
pastorjoseph@maranathabowmanville.ca
905-623-3363
Alicia Boekee
Office Administrator
Stop in during my office hours to get answers to questions you may have, or feel free to contact me anytime by phone or email. Church bulletin deadline is Thursday at 12 noon.
office@maranathabowmanville.ca
905-623-2192
Office Administrator
Stop in during my office hours to get answers to questions you may have, or feel free to contact me anytime by phone or email. Church bulletin deadline is Thursday at 12 noon.
office@maranathabowmanville.ca
905-623-2192
Sue Bishop
Custodian
Sue cares for the church facility.
289-688-4157
Custodian
Sue cares for the church facility.
289-688-4157
Lorie Wharmby
Treasurer
treasurer.maranatha@rogers.com
905-809-5895
Treasurer
treasurer.maranatha@rogers.com
905-809-5895
Ray Talsma
Council Chair
chair.maranatha@rogers.com
905-983-5884
Council Chair
chair.maranatha@rogers.com
905-983-5884
Steve Driesman
Council Clerk
clerk.maranatha@rogers.com
905-983-9187
Council Clerk
clerk.maranatha@rogers.com
905-983-9187