Our Team
The Leadership Team
Alex Martins
Leadership Team
Alex has been a part of the Vineyard family for over 15 years. Originally from Brazil, he helped plant a Vineyard church in the city of Curitiba where he used to live and where he met his wife Poliana. He loves serving the church in the worship team, and Poli with Children's ministry. His young family, including their kids, Ellie and Brian, loves traveling, bbq in the yard and Alex likes spending time in the garage working on cars and bikes.
Daniel and Brandy Dunbar have been a part of Avenue Vineyard for over 20 years. They have been serving as worship leaders/coordinators for most of their time here. Daniel is responsible for most of the audio gear maintenance, recording, editing and posting of the teachings. Brandy is the Children's Ministry overseer. They enjoy getting together with people and sharing a yummy meal.
Erika Kobewka
Leadership Team, Speaker
Erika and her husband Arden, along with their 3 kids, have called Avenue Vineyard home since 2022. As a long-time worship leader and creative contributor in the Vineyard family, 'setting the table' for others to experience the love of God continues to be a profound joy and privilege. Erika is an avid writer, music-maker, hiker, and gardener. She loves to be at home with her family or finding new trails in the Rocky Mountains.
Peter and Kelly Mykietka
Leadership Team - Oversee Hospitality
Peter and Kelly have a deep love of family, with two grown children and two grandchildren. They enjoy travel, food and strolling around the park with their dogs. They have attended Avenue for over 20 years and are currently overseeing Avenue's hospitality ministry.
Shannon McColman
Leadership Team
Shannon and her husband, Rod, have enjoyed a life of adventure with God and their five kids! They enjoy hosting gatherings, but also love to be active and travel. A part of the church since its inception, they believe that God has a deep love for this neighborhood and a purpose for our presence here!
Terry and Jean have had the privilege to be in some expression of pastoral ministry for their entire 50 years of marriage. They have been in ministry in the Edmonton Vineyards since 1990 when Havest Vineyard began and pastored Old Strathcona Vineyard for 27 years. Currently they are enjoying pastoring Avenue Vineyard since 2022.
The defining values that continue to shape their ministry include:
To create a safe place for people to find their faces.
To raise up a people who look like Jesus.
