Steve Hicks currently works as a plumbing service manager for Jaytech Plumbing. Steve and his family (wife Blair, daughters Lola and Kay) were part of the Launch team for Forward Kitchener over twelve years ago. They have gone from being newlyweds through many stages of life while being a part of Forward Church. In the past he has been involved in music ministry and youth ministry. Currently Steve is leading the community engagement team in Kitchener. He loves being a part of a church set on making disciples and having a vision for multiplication.
Creating a friendly atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable sharing their needs is Darlene’s mission for her place as a staff member at Forward. Her prayer is that God will grant her His eyes to see, His ears to hear, and most importantly, His heart to love others as we are called to in His Word. It is her hope that in doing these things she would bring glory to Him. When at home, she can be found in her craft studio sharing her faith and teaching classes in cardmaking.
Hilary is passionate about administration and creating systems. She has always felt at home behind a desk, even as a young child playing pretend as a secretary. Hilary is always willing to use her gift of administration for God’s kingdom and is excited to expand that in her role at Forward. When Hilary is not in the office, she enjoys relaxing with a good colouring book or spending time with her husband and two children.
Gord Jackson came to Christ at the age of 17 after a friend invited him to attend a youth group event, and has been attending Forward Kitchener since 2016. After more than 30 years in vocational Christian ministry, Gord transitioned to a career in Volunteer Management in 2017, and currently serves as the Coordinator of Volunteers at the Lisaard and Innisfree Hospice. Along with his wife, Liz, he serves on the Hospitality Team, and leads a Discipleship Group. Spiritual gifts include encouragement and leadership. The parents of three grown children, Gord and Liz are enjoying being new grandparents this year.
Clazina considers it a privilege to work in God’s Church with the amazing staff of Forward Church. She has a love for numbers, spreadsheets and budgets that makes others’ eyes glaze over and is very thankful for the finance team that she works with. She has attended Forward since 1991 and has worked at Forward since 2015. She has five amazing kids and three beautiful grandkids. She enjoys travelling, camping and spending time in her RV.
Darryl loves the city of Kitchener and connecting with people, but his primary passion is to see people become fully devoted disciples of Jesus. He grew up in a Christian home and has been involved in ministry in one form or another since high school. During his off time, Darryl enjoys going to local coffee shops, reading books on culture and theology, and discussing all things Marvel and Star Wars. He is married to his incredible wife Stephanie; together, they enjoy raising their two young kids.
Verne has been a well-loved staff member here at Forward for 22 years and has been heavily involved in serving since 1986. Verne takes great joy in serving behind the scenes in his Facility Maintenance role. He is known for this wood working abilities and helping others. Verne’s favourite place to be is at home with his wife or anywhere that he can be surrounded by his 6 kids and 13 grandkids. Verne loves God and loves serving His people. Over Verne’s many years of working at the church he has quietly and softly invested into the lives of other staff and people within our church family. Verne loves diving into his Bible, taking what he has learnt and making sure that eternal consequences come from that. Need something done right? Verne is your guy!
Greg has been in ministry in the KW region for over 30 years and counts it a privilege to serve the people of our community. He loves to hear people’s stories and walk with them in the difficult and often confusing seasons of life, helping them to see how God and His Word applies to their situations to bring hope, healing and transformation. Greg also serves on the board of an international mission agency and enjoys time and activities with his kids and grandkids.