Meet Our International Partners
The Polischuks
Darren and Minako serve in Cambodia. They seek to provide dignified work to the most impoverished, all while boldly sharing the good news of Jesus Christ! They currently run a sewing center which provides work to over 20 women. God keeps growing and using this ministry in mighty ways. Every day they start their work day with a devotional time that has brought healing and salvation to those working there. The orders keep coming and work continues to grow as they seek to glorify God in this ministry.
Darren works with the men in the community running a fabrication shop and a fish farm. God continues to provide various forms of work on the fabrication end of things. The men also start their day with devotions. Christ is at the center of everything they do. It is such a privilege to partner with them and witness how God is working in and through them.
For a more comprehensive look at their work please visit their website at https://workofyourhand.com/
Pastor Justine
Pastor Justine is our ministry partner in Uganda. Justine and his wife, Jane, faithfully and wholeheartedly serve the Lord together all while raising and caring for their 5 children. He is a hard working pastor, evangelist and farmer, whose heart is to see communities transformed and to bear lasting fruit for God’s kingdom. His mission and purpose is converting, transforming and maturing Christians for the worship of God. He does this through a wide range of ministries and church activities.
His largest reaching project is a radio ministry that broadcasts the Gospel to a wide reaching audience. During every radio program more than 20 callers give testimonies of what Christ is doing in their lives, including healing. The ministry helps combat the false teachings that is so prevalent in Africa. They get to hear the truth about Jesus Christ. Through the ministry, Pastor Justin and the Pentecostal church he is connected with are reaching some of the Arabic countries, such as, Saudi Arabia, Kaata, Iraq, Sudan, Dubai and others. Pastor Justine has reached many people by regularly hosting gospel crusades where they hear about Jesus. Many have received him as Lord as a result. His ministry has an intentional focus on discipling new believers through foundation Bible study classes and through cell fellowships. The cell fellowships run many times throughout the week and, from this, believers are able to be mentored and grow spiritually. He is also very intentional about raising up new leaders and equipping leaders to do the work of the ministry.
Our partnership started with him at the beginning of his radio ministry. Since then his ministry has grown from 2 to 10 churches, with 13 pastors serving with him. We have had many exciting opportunities in which we have been able to financially support his ministry and see God grow his Kingdom. From helping to fund the building of a church building and baptism tank to providing emergency funds to help with emergency humanitarian situations as they arise. We continue to support his radio ministry and his crusades on an ongoing basis.
Pastor Justine is constantly surrounded with extremely challenging circumstances and situations, but through it all he remains focused on spreading the love and truth of Jesus. It is an honor to be able to partner with him and see how God is continuously working in and through him.
Meet our Local Partners
Nadine davies - Central ALberta Youth Unlimited
Nadine Davies lives out at Gull Lake with her husband and her two children. As a young mom, she remembers how challenging and overwhelming parenting could feel, even with wonderful family support around her. She knows firsthand how difficult it can be to navigate parenthood when you don’t feel equipped with all the tools or skills you need to succeed. Being rooted in her faith and surrounded by caring people who helped carry her through those years made all the difference. That experience is a big part of what drew Nadine into ministry to serve young families with Central Alberta Youth Unlimited (CAYU).
As Family Engagement Director, Nadine has the privilege of joining morning programs throughout our communities, where young moms can learn new skills, grow in confidence, and be introduced to Jesus. Nadine also journeys alongside CAYU staff, providing support, resources, and encouragement as they serve young families throughout Central Alberta, while helping develop new sites and opportunities to reach more families. So many young families have yet to discover the hope found in Christ alone. Nadine's prayer is that every young family in Central Alberta would have the opportunity to encounter the hope, healing, and wholeness found in Jesus, in a space where they feel welcomed, supported, and loved.
LAUREN HILMAN - Central Alberta Youth Unlimited
Lauren Hillman is a local ministry partner working with Central Alberta Youth Unlimited. She grew up in Innisfail, Alberta and moved to Sylvan Lake and began attending ACC in 2025. From a young age, she was drawn towards missionary work. After graduating from Millar College of the Bible, she was pursuing international missions when the Lord redirected her and called her into local ministry.
Lauren works with the Young Families ministries in Sylvan Lake and Red Deer and with the youth/young adult Housing program in Blackfalds. She works directly with young people who are facing vulnerable situations and gets to share with them about Jesus through mentorship and discipleship. She also helps support the programs in some administrative capacities, equipping volunteers, developing community partnerships, and facilitating weekly programs. Her heart is to see young people in need experience the tangible love of God and ultimately find hope and wholeness through knowing Jesus!
RACHEL NONO - Central Alberta Youth Unlimited
Rachel Nono moved to Sylvan Lake in 2024 with her husband Michael and their three kids. She is the coordinator at Incline Youth Centre and she runs their food program. She has always had a heart to serve in youth ministry and when she and her family moved here, God drew her back to serving with youth in a full time capacity. She remembers driving past HJ Cody when the school year had just started. She saw the hurt and brokenness around the school and God let her see a glimpse of his love for the youth there. From that moment on, Rachel felt a burden to serve the youth in this community. She is filled with joy to be part of this ministry and is grateful for all the prayers and support.
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