Ingrid Shultz
Lead Pastor
Ingrid attended FUMC as a young child but never dreamed that she would one day be a pastor there. Coming to FUMC marked a return to Vancouver after spending 7 years with the Mennonite Central Comittee in Bolivia, 7 years pastoring a Spanish speaking Mennonite Church in Chicago and 7 years in various and sundry other places. Ingrid has now broken her 7 year cycle as she's been at FUMC 10 years (in keeping with the biblical numbers theme, though, FUMC leadership is encouraging her to consider a 40-year contract…) Ingrid loves the intergenerational and intercultural diversity of the church and neighbourhood and graciously models hospitality to all, especially through her Sunday lunches!

Belinda Rempel
Administrative Assistant
Belinda has been working here at FUMC for over 2 years and loves it very much. And just in case you were wondering, yes, she is married to Vic Rempel, for 15 years! When she's finished here at the church, she goes home to pick up her 3 boys James, Alex and Marcus from school. Belinda and Vic are usually helping the boys with piano, homework and/or coaching their soccer teams in one way or another. She would love to see you at the church, drop by anytime (well, almost—we do encourage her to take the occasional day off)!

Shelley Dyck
Youth Pastor - Congratulations Shelley & Anthony are proud parents and Shelley will be back after her maternity leave.
Shelley is the youth worker at FUMC. She and her husband, Anthony, live in Vancouver and have had the privilege of working with youth from this church and community since September 2003. Shelley loves walking alongside youth and witnessing what God is doing in their lives. It's her hope and prayer that each youth will experience Jesus' love and grow to know Him more deeply. Shelley is currently working on her degree by distance learning at Briercrest Bible College. She enjoys traveling, being outdoors, and meeting with people over coffee (studies show that she accounts for 15% of the business at Breka and the local Starbucks...)

Hans-Gerhard Fast
Seniors Pastor
Hans-Gerhard and his wife, Lina, love their family, and it is our joy that they consider FUMC part of their closest relatives! Hans-Gerhard offers leadership and friendship particularly to the German-speaking members of the congregation, through worship services, bible studies, and countless home visits. He enjoys traveling, helping things grow, and watching his many grandchildren. In his sermons, prayers, and quiet example, Hans-Gerhard is a model of wisdom, joy, and a loving relationship with God.

Joe Heikman
Associate Pastor
Joe has been involved at FUMC in various capacities since 2004. He primarily works with young adults and worship and music leading. He has an amazing wife, Keri, and enjoys sports, music, movies, and asking really difficult questions. True to his biblical namesake, Joe is a dreamer—although his personal sense of style is more monochrome than Technicolor.

Jorge Hoajaca
Pastor, First United Spanish Mennonite Church
Although Jorge is technically not FUMC staff, he’s certainly a vital member of our team! Jorge guides FUSMC with wit, wisdom, and enthusiasm. He and his wife Ericka have three children, Luis, Ericka, and Ariel. Jorge loves watching and playing sports, particularly football--both kinds--and hockey, and can make the drive from Vancouver to Medicine Hat with both eyes closed (he has family there). Whether preaching, leading the music team, or having a casual conversation, Jorge never fails to inspire, challenge, and make us laugh!