RYAN & JACKIE MATCHETT
Rector of Christ's Church

Ryan and Jackie, along with their five daughters—Taia (21), Tessa (16), Aila (15), Avry (11), and Isly (9)—have dedicated their lives to following the Way of Jesus and building their home on this foundation. Through the joys and challenges of life, they have personally experienced how Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life for every circumstance. Their passion is to help others discover and live out this truth in their unique stories. Their vision for Christ’s Church is to be a community worthy of bearing the name of Jesus: a safe haven for the desperate, rooted in Scripture, committed to healing the brokenhearted, reverent of the Great Tradition, and a source of nourishment for the soul-starved. They aim to equip the saints to reach and serve the people of Vancouver Island with the way that works—the Way of Jesus. In addition to leading Christ’s Church with Ryan, Jackie operates a counseling practice that serves clients in Oceanside and across Canada.

Patti Patstone
PEOPLE'S WARDEN

The People’s Warden advocates for the people of the congregation. This includes representing the insights, needs and concerns of the community (with confidentiality and anonymity if necessary), as well as communicating leadership decisions to Christ's Church. 

Mike Watson
PASTOR'S WARDEN

The Pastor’s Warden is responsible to oversee the Priest’s well being, and participates in stewarding the vision of Christ's Church.

Alisa Schurz
Administration and Communication Director
Robyn Wilson
Administration and Communication Director (on maternity leave)
HONOURARY ASSOCIATE
GEOFFREY DIXON

Honourary Asssociates are retired ministers who continue to serve Christ's Church in a volunteer capacity.

HONOURARY ASSOCIATE
PETER NORMAN

Honourary Asssociates are retired ministers who continue to serve Christ's Church in a volunteer capacity.

+Mike Stewart
BISHOP
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council

The Council of Christ's Church is made up of faithful men and women, elected by the people, that share in the shepherding of the parish. It is at Council that we seek to dream, discern, and make decisions under the leadership of Christ.