The RSVP team of staff and volunteers serve together in order to communicate the invitation into a relationship that God extends to every person everywhere, through faith in Jesus. Each of our staff and volunteer leaders have experienced the life-altering difference that accepting that invitation makes in our own lives and are committed to passing on this very Good News! We are growing in faith and excited about investing in the lives of others.
The RSVP Team
Our Staff
Our staff team have chosen to dedicate their lives to inviting, inspiring and investing in others on their journey of faith, through full-time vocational ministry roles at RSVP. They are a talented, committed team and it is my great privilege to work with each one. We live and work from various locations across the country, with directors often available to speak and equip groups in your area, in Canada and beyond. Our administrative hub is located in Edmonton, Alberta and will relocate to Eastern Ontario in summer 2020.
Donna Lamothe, Executive Director
Executive Director
Donna Lamothe
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.
Director of inLight Bible Studies & Prayer
Barbara Fuller
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.
Director of Advancement
Rick Lamothe
Rick brings his passion for networking and inspiring people to fully follow Christ in his advancement role. A former seminary graduate, church-planting 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.
Design, Marketing & IT
Paul Moignard
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 our resources and communication. He manages our website and our creative partnerships. Paul has led teams to introduce young people to Jesus in many countries around the world.
Director of Connections
Shirley Richardson
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.
Manager of Administration and Finances
Maryanne Walker
Maryanne loves to support staff and volunteers in her critical “behind-the-scenes” role, tending to the variety of administration, human resources and financial 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.
Financial Assistant
Laurie McMahon
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.
Our Board
Our Board of Directors governs our ministry, providing financial and ministry oversight. The Board is composed of independent individuals from across the country who are not relatives of staff, and are not compensated. They collaborate on vision, give strategic input, ensure compliance with charity standards and that all business is conducted with integrity, in order to bring glory to God.
Chairperson
Sherry Loewen
Columbia Kitchen Cabinets, Co-owner
Abbotsford, British Columbia
VICE CHAIRPERSON
Shannon Landriault
Government of Canada, Information Technology
Ottawa, Ontario
Member
Ryan Dahl
PraiseCharts Founder & CEO
Langley, British Columbia
Secretary
Jan Schock
RSVP Connections, Volunteer
Edmonton, Alberta
Member
Jessica Fischer
Public Prosecution Service of Canada, Legal Counsel
Ottawa, Ontario
Treasurer
Ginette Genest
Accounting Services, Sole Proprietor
Orleans, Ontario
RSVP Volunteers
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.
Make a Donation
Have you been blessed or impacted by our ministry? RSVP Ministries, a national charity, relies on the generosity of people like you to create transforming resources and experiences. Thank you for giving so that we can be a strong voice for faith and hope in Jesus.