Who We Are
Jeff Edwards
Lead Pastor
Jeff has been involved with Mountain Creek since 1998, and has been the Pastor since 2004. He was previously a professional engineer for 16 years and has been bi-vocational since becoming a pastor. He is ordained by the BGC and has his MDiv from Ambrose University. Jeff, his wife Tricia, and their adult children Cameron, Allie and Michael, have called Mountain Creek home for much of their lives because it is family! Jeff is passionate about Jesus, the Bible and Church, his wife and family, hiking, drumming, traveling, missions… oh yeah, and board games.
​
Phone: (403) 616-6480
Email: jeff.edwards@mccchurch.ca
Kara Wilfley
Lead Associate Pastor
When she walked into Mountain Creek in 1998, Kara knew this was where God wanted her to be. Kara, her husband Mike and two daughters developed immediate friendships. In 2007, God shocked her with a call from ESL teaching into full-time ministry. Reverend Kara is passionate about worship and The Word, prayer, young people and SUSHI! Her mission is to help others know the "life which is the light of all humankind" (John 1:4)
​
Phone: (403) 978-3242
Email: kara.wilfley@nwcchurch.ca
Valerie Salkeld
Associate Pastor
Valerie has been at Mountain Creek since 2002 and currently serves as VP Spiritual Vitality at Wycliffe Canada as well as Associate Pastor at Mountain Creek. Valerie & her husband Laird, and their 3 adult children have been involved at the church in various capacities over the years. Valerie has a deep desire for people to know God and His love. She is devoted to walking with people on their spiritual journey to help them grow in prayerfulness through His Word and church.
​
Phone: 403-875-3522
Dave Chow
Worship Leader
Pastor Dave previously pastored at Sunwest Church and Killarney Park MB and now continues his church adventures with Mountain Creek. He is studying chaplaincy and serving at Salvation Army as well! He and his wife Charlene have four amazing adult children.
​
Email: Dave.Chow@mccchurch.ca
Emmanuel Ayele
Youth Ministry Intern
Emmanuel is a veteran from our Camp Chestermere and God led him to ministry with MCCC and CTLGC! With training from Tyndale University and YWAM Montana, and a clear calling from Jesus, Emmanuel leads MCCC & Truelight's youth ministry, loves to preach, continues to help at Camp, and watches "football" (meaning soccer, of course) in his spare time.
Gwynne Holder
Church Administrator
Gwynne has been on staff, as administrator, and attending at Mountain Creek since January 2015. She and her husband, Erik, have three adult sons, one daughter-in-law, and one grand-dog! Gwynne worked as a trainer in oil and gas before getting downsized in 2013. A former teacher, she is a people person and loves finding out what makes them tick. Gwynne strives to be Jesus' hands and feet by getting to know new people and seeing how she can make their lives better. One way she does this is by being a companion to seniors in long-term care. Shoot her an email to say "Hi!"
Phone: 403-828-7434
Email: gwynne.holder@mccchurch.ca
Mark Fryer
Leadership Team Chair
Mark has been involved with MCCC since being baptized in 2021. After 48 years of denying God, Mark is now a witness to the Good News that we can be born again and experience the forgiveness, love and healing that comes from accepting Jesus Christ as our Lord & Saviour. Mark and his wife Cathy of 27 years have 2 daughters, a couple of cats and a dog. He loves to play all kinds of games and is involved with the ROC Youth Group.
Kristina Biensch
Leadership Team
Kristina has always called MCCC home! She grew up in this church (Canyon Creek) and met her husband Ethan in this church. They now have three beautiful children and have dedicated them in this church! Kristina is a dedicated mom and a passionate leader in her church family.
Freddie Kennedy
Leadership Team
Freddie has just joined the MCCC Leadership Team. Freddie has decades of leadership experience in logistics and the military, and now God has promoted him to the Church. :) His wife Corné is MCCC's Care Coordinator and together they have six wonderful adult children.
Bob Rolfe
Leadership Team/Treasurer
Bob came to faith in 1987 at Canyon Creek (formerly South Calgary Christian Fellowship) where he, Stacha and their 2 sons worshipped. He served on the CCCF board and as treasurer there as well as the BGCA Board under 3 different District Ministers. He also served as Trustee for the BGCA Investment and Loan Fund. Bob and Stacha have 2 adult children, Robbie and Michael and 3 grand daughters: Violet, Eloise and Abigail. Bob accepted the call to be Mountain Creek's treasurer in January of 2025. Bob enjoys “playing at golf”, travelling with Stacha and watching over his 3 grand-daughters.“ My biggest concern/ challenge is seeking ways on how we can effectively witness to a generation in North America who believe they “ have no need of God”.