MISSION
Connecting Streams equips and mobilizes the Church to help society’s vulnerable populations know Jesus and experience His power to change the world. Through partnerships and teams, we build trusting relationships that foster faith and hope.
VISION
The Church and society’s vulnerable populations transformed together by Jesus.
Brief history
In October 2006, under the leadership of then National Director Donna Mitchell, Connecting Streams joined the Power to Change family of ministries. Since its inception, God’s call on Connecting Streams has been to connect the Church with people in the vulnerable populations of our society for life transformation through the work of Jesus. We have witnessed that God uses the outreach experience to revive and transform the lives of both our volunteers and those they reach out to. Connecting Streams’ first outreach ministry began in an Alberta prison, and we have since fostered partnerships across Canada with communities, churches, institutions, and other agencies to provide volunteer outreach opportunities.
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me,
because the Lord has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners
to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of joy
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the Lord
for the display of his splendor.
Isaiah 61:1-3 (NIV)
Core values
LOVE
Love is patient and kind. Love is not envious, boastful, proud, rude, and irritable or demands its own way. Love keeps no record of wrongs; it mourns injustice and rejoices in truth. Love never gives up or loses faith; it is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance.
1 Corinthians 13 | Matthew 22:36-40 | Luke 10:25-37
PRAYER
We will consistently, faithfully and fervently pray about all things lifting up all our praises and petitions to our Almighty Father seeking His will, guidance and direction.
Luke 18:1 | 1 Thessalonians 5:17
TEAMWORK
We encourage and model open, honest communication confronting incongruent matters in truth and love. We strive for shared leadership and cohesive, rewarding teamwork. We will respect confidentiality and deter gossip.
2 Timothy 2:23-25 | Proverbs 25:11 | Ephesians 4:29 | Proverbs 11:13
EMPOWERMENT
We will empower men and women to thrive in their own walk and ministry, giving them the guidance and tools they need to reach their sphere of influence.
Ephesians 4:11-16
SERVANTS
We come with a servant heart, to faithfully and consistently serve everyone we connect with for God’s ultimate glory. Our hearts are surrendered to the lordship of Jesus Christ.
Philippians 2:5-7 | John 13:12-17
HONESTY & RESPECT
In all our dealings we will be truthful and follow through with what we say we will do. We consistently strive to be above reproach. We follow the example of Jesus Christ to treat everyone with dignity, compassion and respect. We believe all people are valued and loved. We maintain a non-judgmental attitude.
Philippians 4:8 | Luke 8:15 | Romans 12:17 | Proverbs 11:1&3 | Matthew 15:32 | Luke 7:13 | Matthew 7:1-5
FAITH
Under the guidance, direction, and power of the Holy Spirit we desire to be bold risk takers in order to share Jesus Christ with people. We step out in faith believing God’s word and that He will equip us with courage and everything we need to accomplish this.
Acts 1:8 | 2 Timothy 1:6-8
Staff
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
Theresa Quann
National Director
Don Heron
National Addiction Recovery Ministry Leader & National Prison Ministry Leader
Daniel Byrne
Ottawa City Leader
Linda Rochow
Staff Engagment Coordinator
Darlene Rowlandson
Executive Assistant to the National Director
MINISTRY SERVICES TEAM
Marti Vanderveen
Operations Administrative Assistant
Linda Rochow
Staff Engagment Coordinator
NATIONAL SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT CATALYST
Emily Lecerf
National Spiritual Development Catalyst
Levi Fehr
Prayer Igniter
NATIONAL STREAM LEADERS
Jon Esau
National Intercultural Ministry Leader
Vivian Bright
National Caring for the Wounded Heart Ministry Leader
Richard Ojala
National Addiction Recovery Ministry Assistant
Kathy Morales
National Widow to Widow(W2W) Ministry Leader
Don Heron
National Addiction Recovery Ministry Leader & National Prison Ministry Leader
Sharon Pachal
Intercultural Ministry Resources Coordinator
Elena Dreger
National Prison Ministry Assistant
Monica Williams
National Intercultural Groups Coordinator
OTTAWA CITY TEAM
Daniel Byrne
Ottawa City Leader
Linda Cudmore
Associate City Leader
Richard Ojala
Ottawa Inner City Ministry Leader
Anne McGregor
Ottawa Long-Term Care & Seniors Leader
Deborah Lantier
Ottawa Support Staff
Shemi Adeoye
Ottawa Admin & Volunteer Coordinator
Susan Godden
Ottawa Widow to Widow Ministry Leader
EDMONTON CITY TEAM
Chris Logan
Edmonton City Leader
Terri Jeske
Edmonton Prison & Addiction Recovery Ministry Leader & Edmonton Volunteer Coordinator
Margaret Johnston
Edmonton Assistant Prison Ministry Leader
Orlow & Carrielynn Lund
Edmonton Long-Term Care & Seniors Ministry Leaders
Jolene Wiens
Edmonton Intercultural Ministry Leader
Catie Clements
Edmonton Administrative Assistant
Lee Clements
Edmonton IT & Research Assistant
HAMILTON CITY TEAM
Hobbe Smit
Hamilton City Leader
LINK LOCATION STAFF
Linda Driediger
Lower Mainland Addiction Recovery Ministry Coordinator
Shelly Gallop
Lower Mainland Addiction Recovery Ministry Leader
