Meet Our New Pastor:

Pastor Poitras graduated from Bible College in 1984. His over 20 years in ministry has been with both larger and smaller churches, and in different size ministry team type situations. He counts it a privilege of his to have always worked with growing churches.

Our new pastor has also served as Bible College principal and teacher, and taught church growth methods around North America and overseas. His experiences in ministry are very diverse; he has learned language, taught hundreds of home Bible studies, developed complete evangelism/church leadership and Bible study courses, and also set up church sponsored day care, non-profit housing, and a homeless shelter, etc.

Outside of ministry Pastor Henry has developed a side-line of skills in International Trade Professionalism; excelling in small to mid-size business planning. In this realm of business planning expertise he has also been welcomed to work in community college teaching, and to further studies in a MBA program. Having a manager type person as pastor has it's advantages, especially since he serves as administrator of Bethel school, etc. along with being pastor here at Bethel.

Pastor Poitras followed the call of God to Bethel here in Calgary from New Brunswick in July, 2007. With the way Bethel has potential and is growing, a fresh chapter in each one of Pastor Henry's ministry experiences now begins. We're glad for what he brings to Bethel, but also for the fact that it is backed by his emphasis on the work that only God can get done, as we pray. God knows what He is doing with providing us such a pastor.

You can call him "Pastor Henry", that is very much welcome. However, if you want a lesson in French, the name "Poitras", which is a very well known name in Quebec, is pronounced like "Pwa-tra".

Sister Poitras attended the same Bible college as her husband. Her music, Sunday School work, love for children and work with Ladies functions, etc. have been highlights in her church work over the years of their ministry. You will enjoy her pleasant spirit.

Pastor Henry and Rosanne have two children. Joleen is a Jr. High student at our Bethel Christian Academy. Trevin, their eldest, has been under full scholarship at University New Brunswick in Business Administration, and is looking forward to what he can do for Bethel as he transfers to Calgary.

Appreciation is to be expressed to all those who are playing a part in helping the Poitras family get settled with this new ministry for them here at Bethel in Calgary.