Bethel Staff

Ray Vander Kooij

Senior Pastor

Pastor Ray enjoys Acton as an awesome community and Bethel CRC as an exciting church to lead and be part of. Ray, his wife Sue, and teenage children Matt and Kendra came to Acton in 2004. They share their home with almost too many pets to count and also have their horses nearby. Ray enjoys spinning and pilates at a local fitness centre, reading, and time with family and friends.

A favourite Bible verse: “The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace" (Psalm 29:11).

Email Pastor Ray at: pastor@actoncrc.com

Sandra Faber

Worship Coordinator

Sandra Faber has been Worship Coordinator since April of 2002. Worship is a passion for Sandra as she believes that God created us to worship Him and then to go out and serve others. She loves to see people engaged in the music, scripture and the message on Sunday mornings, coming to know God in deeper way and refueled for another week.

Sandra is a country girl that lives just outside of Acton on a farm with her husband and four children. The girls are away at University during the school year and the boys are in High School. Sandra loves to play badminton but also loves to watch any sport especially when any one of her four children is playing them. Favorite kind of holiday is camping with family and friends. Being outdoors, living in God’s creation with family and friend is a wonderful blessing.

Psalm 40:1-3 - “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God.”

Email Sandra at: worship@actoncrc.com

Diane Leferink

Outreach Coordinator

Diane serves as outreach coordinator for Bethel Church. She sees this position as a real gift to her life because she is able to work in an area that she has a passion for. “As a church, we are growing and learning how to effectively bring the hope of Jesus into people’s lives. It’s an incredible privilege to serve God in this way.”

Diane and her husband, John live in the community of Acton and enjoy living in a small town. Their grown children and grandchildren, family members and many close friends bring much joy to their lives. Other pleasures include a yearly camping trip, good books and bit of gardening just to mention a few.

Philippians 4:13 - “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength!”

Email Diane at: outreach@actoncrc.com

Andrew Nunn

Ministry Coordinator

Andrew began working with Bethel part time running the summer sports ministry and since his graduation from Redeemer University in 2007 has been at Bethel full time as Ministry Coordinator. As ministry Coordinator, Andrew
serves in the areas Small Group and Youth Ministries of the church. Andrew loves his position here and continues to grow in his passion to see young people come to know Jesus in real and practical ways that affect their daily lives.

Andrew and his wife Laura enjoy the town of Acton and have loved the church community here. This past year they welcomed their first son, Ethan, in to the world and are excited to watch him grow, and grow and grow!

Andrew loves to be active and play sports of pretty well any kind (especially hockey). He also loves being in the outdoors with family and friends, fishing, camping, hiking and mountain biking.

A Favorite Verse: Philippians 2:1-11

Email Andrew at: youth@actoncrc.com