Our Mission & Vision

The mission of Lakeview Bible Church is to love God, to love others, and to magnify the name of Jesus Christ. The vision of our church is to glorify our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, to make true disciples throughout all the nations, to minister the ordinances, to edify believers, and to do all we can to magnify the name of Jesus.

Leadership Team:

Our leadership team recognizes the authority of God, and realizes that we are shepherds who serve under the Chief Shepherd, Jesus Christ. We desire to devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the Word. Our passion and goal is to equip believers for the work of the ministry until we all attain maturity in the fullness of Christ.

Nigel Wheeler, Elder

As the primary teaching pastor, Nigel has a strong desire to faithfully teach the truths of Scripture. Before coming to Lakeview Bible Church in 2007 he served as the chaplain for the Toronto Blue Jays. Nigel and his wife, Janice, have five children. His pastoral ministry has spanned several countries over the last 20 years. Nigel earned a Bachelor’s degree from Briercrest Bible College in Bible and Theology, a Master’s Degree in Theology from Trinity Western University, and a Ph. D. in Theology from the University of Pretoria/Universiteit Van Pretoria. Nigel has completed additional Post Graduate Doctoral Studies at Queen’s University, Belfast NI and at the University of Wales in Old Testament.

Maurice Indenbosch, Elder

Maurice came to faith in Christ in 1990, and was baptized in 1992. He and his wife, Henriette, have lived in Lethbridge most of their lives, and love spending time with their children and grandchildren. Maurice enjoys riding his motorcycle when the weather permits, target shooting and racquetball. He serves in leadership as an Elder, Youth leader and Care Group leader.

Arnold (Ziff) Thiessen, Deacon

Ziff came to faith at the age of seven through his mother’s teaching. He was baptized at Lakeview at age sixteen. Ziff has farmed in the Lethbridge area for most of his life. He and his wife, Kath, love to travel, especially to visit their two married children and their grandchildren. Ziff has served as church treasurer for over thirty years.

Theo Slingerland, Deacon

Since 2005 Theo has served in many areas within Lakeview Bible Church. He and his wife, Esther, have raised two daughters and a son on their family farm, and now, two sons-in-law have been added to the family. They also have the joyful privilege of hosting a program on their farm for kids with special needs. Theo enjoys spending time with his family, reading and camping.

Jackie Oudshoorn, Treasurer

Jackie has been a faithful servant of our LORD at Lakeview since 2004. You’ll find Jackie delights in cooking, volunteering, raising three foster children, and enjoying life with her husband, Bill.