Donna lives to share the life altering message of faith and hope in Jesus to all generations and was commissioned by the board to pioneer change at RSVP. She gives oversight to the ministry, bringing pastoral and vocational para-church leadership as well as governance and management accounting experience and education to her role. Donna created the RSVP inSPIRE Journey resources.

Barbara is developing and overseeing the newly formed inLight Bible Study ministry at RSVP. As a former minister, overseas missionary and seminary graduate, Barbara has written the first two studies on the Gospel of John and is currently writing a third study. She leads our foundational prayer ministry and continues a life-long pursuit to follow Jesus wholeheartedly.

Rick brings his passion for networking and inspiring people to fully follow Christ in his advancement role. A former seminary graduate, pastor and international aid director, he encourages people to receive the invitation to know Jesus, then grow and invest generously in others. As a French Canadian, Rick also leads our French inSPIRE Journey ministry and initiatives.

Paul combines the creative talents of a skilled artist with an expertise and knack for technology. With over 15 years of experience in the professional design industry, he designed our fabulous logo and is largely responsible for the look and feel of all our resources and marketing. He also manages our website and all of our creative partnerships. Paul has led teams to introduce young people to Jesus in many countries around the world.

Shirley serves, supports and encourages Connection groups across Canada with passion, planning and purpose. She wholeheartedly champions and challenges our "baby boomer & beyond" generation, inspiring all to meaningful journeys of faith and mission. Raised as a pastor’s kid and working primarily from her heritage farm office in Ontario, she passes on a family legacy of sharing Jesus.

Maryanne loves to support staff and volunteers in her critical “behind-the-scenes” role, tending to the variety of administration, human resources and finance responsibilities of the ministry. Maryanne has an “eagle eye” for detail. She has followed Jesus for a lifetime, growing up in her German home and previously ministering as a pastor’s wife in the Prairies.

Laurie is the caring and knowledgeable office staff person that most Connections Financial Coordinators know already. With tremendous attention to detail, Laurie ensures the accuracy of our detailed bookkeeping work and is available to help volunteers with financial reports or vendors with invoices. She loves and serves Jesus with unwavering commitment.

RSVP Volunteers are the sacrificial hands and feet of the ministry, carrying out the activities of prayer, outreach, Bible study, journeys and events. Countless volunteers serve on a project basis or faithfully each month, in order to guide others on their journey of faith. You can too. Contact us to find out how you can lead and serve with RSVP.