James Peters – Pastor of Congregational Care+

Hi, I’m James Peters and have been serving as Pastor of Congregational Care since 2014. My wife Darlene and I have been married for 31 years. We have four adult children, three of whom are married and we have five grandchildren. Over the years I have enjoyed all aspects of congregational care ministry. I enjoy, meeting with individuals, connecting with families, guiding couples through pre-marriage sessions, walking alongside grieving families, and studying the Bible together. I look forward to building new relationships and deepening existing relationships in the years to come.

Tim Goertzen – Youth Pastor+

Tim joined the Winkler EMM Staff in October, 2011 after Graduating from Peace River Bible Institute with a Bachelor of Biblical Studies with a Youth Ministry Minor. Other Ministry involvements have been Camp ministry in various roles, Prison Ministry team, and has been involved in other youth groups as a leader. Tim’s passions are helping youth grow into the men and women God created them to be, Leading worship and teaching God’s word, Playing and watching Sports, and BBQing. Tim married Janessa in August 2013.

John Wiebe – Pastor of Discipleship+

John grew up in the EMMC and joined the staff in September of 2021. He is currently in his second year at SBC working towards a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Leadership. He is passionate about seeing people grow in their faith as they discover the incredible love of God. He has enjoyed his involvements including prison ministry, Siloam Mission, teaching Sunday School, and helping on church boards. John and Marilyn have been married for 20 years and have three children, Tianna, Kaliah, and Zach. He enjoys the outdoors, photography, and grilling. Occasionally, he has lost track of time while fishing.
Email: john@winkleremmc.com

Carolyn Wiebe – Children’s Ministry Director+

A third-generation EMMC’er, Carolyn joined the WEMMC staff in May of 2013 as the Children’s Ministry Director with 11 years of experience as an Educational Assistant in Garden Valley School Division. Carolyn has previous involvements in children’s ministry as part of the Sunday School Leadership Team, providing leadership to the age 3, 4 and 5 Sunday School students and staff, teaching Sunday School and working in youth ministry. Carolyn has a heart for children, and is passionate about education! Carolyn and her husband, Jake, have three (plus one!) adult kids: Ryan (who is married to Ali), Marcail and Trenton. She’s a country girl who loves the outdoors and enjoys spending quality family time at the lake camping, kayaking and biking. Carolyn also loves creating (painting, building, digital art), reading and playing board games.
Email: carolyn@winkleremmc.com

Lydia Zacharias – Administrative Assistant+

Lydia started attending WEMMC when she was five years old and has been serving as the church’s administrative assistant since 2000. Lydia attended Winkler Bible Institute. She served at the German Bible Institute (Greater Europe Mission) for two years in the correspondence course department. Lydia also spent two years serving at Perth Bible College in Australia. Lydia enjoys singing and playing piano, gardening and being an armchair sports enthusiast. Email: office@winkleremmc.com
Email: office@winkleremmc.com