Meet the Huculak Family,
James and Theresa Huculak serve with Power to Change in the Philippines.
James and Theresa have two children. Mathew a lawyer, in Vancouver and Michelle, a nurse, who is married to Jim, in Papua New Guinea. Jim and Michelle have served with Wycliffe Bible Translators in Papa New Guinea for 13 years. Jim works in information technology services, while Michelle helps new arrivals adjust to their base, as well as homeschooling their 7 children.
The Huculaks have served in the Philippines for the last 46 years. They work in the area of leadership development as faculty members at the international Graduate School of Leadership (IGSL). Students are drawn to the school due to its focus on life-on-life discipleship for character development, along with its emphases in biblical knowledge and leadership skills. IGSL has over 1,500 graduates from 42 countries. James and Theresa get to touch the world as they train, equip, and disciple Christian leaders. IGSL draws students from throughout Asia- South East Asia, East Asia, South Asia, and occasionally from Central Asia.
Their students come with 5-15 years of Christian service behind them and their average ages are between 25-45 years old. The students come to prepare for new roles of service in their countries and in missions. As a result, the Hukulaks get to work with a group of highly committed, very teachable believers. James teaches New Testament and Non-Directive Coaching classes, disciples, and coaches their present students and their alumni. Theresa leads the Human Resources Team, overseeing the recruitment, development, and the deployment of the faculty and staff members. Together they are part of the IGSL Onward team that travels Regularly to meet, encourage, and minister alongside the IGSL alumni in various countries.
Meet Kirstie Kline,
Kirstie Kline has been working at Youth for Christ Regina since 2012. As the Discipleship Coordinator she has the privilege of facilitating a variety of community youth programs as well as discipleship of the youth in these programs. She loves seeing youth find community in YFC programs, learn more about themselves, and discover more about God. As with Youth for Christ across the world, Kirstie truly sees the hope and potential in every young person. Her desire for them is that they see the hope and potential in themselves and have a personal relationship with their Creator God.
The programs she is directly involved in running are:
Rooted Youth – youth group for youth grades 9-12 where they play games, have a Bible study, and participate in small group discussions.
BBG’s – support group for girl grades 9-12 where they make food together and have discussions on the issues that are faced every day.
Lambs Boxing Club – free boxing club for youth ages 10-18. Training includes; skipping, heavy bags, speed bags, abdominal, cardio, and sparring. Youth can join for fun, fitness, or competition training.
Uprooted Young Adults – for young adults ages 18-25 who have aged out of other
YFC programs, but still seek to connect with community.
One on one discipleship – every youth who is involved in a YFC program is given the opportunity to meet one on one with a YFC staff or volunteer. One on one discipleship gives the youth the opportunity to ask questions they can’t ask in a large group, helps them to feel important and cared for, and aids in tremendous personal and spiritual growth.
YFC Camp – summer camp for youth grades 5-12. A week of adventure, connection, and spiritual growth for only $50.
Over the years at YFC Kirstie has had the privilege of sitting with youth as they accept Christ, crying with youth as they mourn the loss of loved ones, hearing stories of trauma, pain and triumph, and attending the high school graduation of youth who are the first graduates in their families.
To contact Kirstie for more information or to support the ministry email kirstie.kline@yfcregina.ca
Meet the LaCoste Family, (Jared, Courtney, Brodie, Boston, and Owen)
Jared LaCoste has been serving with Athletes In Action since 2012. AIA is a missions organization that serves under the national missions organization Power to Change. Athletes in Action mission is to help people know Jesus and experience His power to change the world through sport. Over the course of the last 9 years he has had the joy of serving multiple teams in the Regina area as a Sport Chaplain, such as the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Regina Thunder Football, U of R Men’s Hockey, and Notre Dame Jr A Hounds.
Jared is often asked what does the role of Chaplain include. Typically our roles and responsibilities fall into one of these categories: Shepherd (Pastoral), Trainer (Life Coach), and Minister & Disciple (The Great Commission Matthew 28)
The uniqueness of Jared's current role as Chaplain or the Saskatchewan Roughriders presents me with opportunities to minister to and influence some of our provinces most influential public figures. The LaCoste's believe that the message of the gospel spoken and demonstrated through the lives of the athletes they serve will have kingdom impact in our province. Chaplaincy at its core is to love and serve people well. Which is exactly what they have committed to doing. The LaCoste's appreciate the support from CFC as it enables them to continue leading in this area of ministry.
Additionally, Jared has been asked to serve on a team of Prayer Igniters with AIA & Power to Change Nationally. It has provided him an opportunity to connect and serve fellow missionaries across our ministry platforms.