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Rob is the Canvas College Director and is approved to teach several classes but his primary teaching focus is leading the ONE Internship, which is the very first internship that all students are required to take as an overview of Canvas Church’s approach to ministry.
Canvas College Director, Canvas Church since 2019
B.S. University of Oregon, 2010 | Geography, Business Administration
M.A. Simpson University, 2012 | Teaching
Lorri has been on the Canvas College team since its inception in 2017. She is the Northwest University point person as the Montana Regional Coordinator. Lorri’s role includes creating class schedules, guiding new students through the enrollment process, coordinating internship tracks and answering A LOT of questions. Lorri loves celebrating each student’s growth from their first day at Canvas College all the way through to graduation. She and her husband Chris have been married for more than 20 years and have two young adult sons. Lorri’s door is always open to talk with students about their struggles in life - or the latest Marvel movie.
Emily is the Northwest University & Canvas College Administrative Assistant. Emily’s role includes coordinating the team calendar, checking grades, academic paperwork, chapel production, and working alongside the student life and social media teams. Emily is currently pursuing her BA in Ministry Leadership. She has a heart for worship, an eye for details and keeps little things from falling through the cracks.
Maggie co-leads with Rob on the housing and academic teams as well as teaching on-site classes for Northwest University. Rob and Maggie have been married for over a decade and have served in ministry together since 2016. In addition to full-time ministry and raising their two high-energy sons, both Rob and Maggie are pursuing doctoral degrees (both in Education with an emphasis in Organizational Leadership). In their free time, they enjoy exploring many of the hiking trails the Flathead Valley has to offer.
Canvas College Instructor since 2020
B.A. Northwest University, 2013 Psychology, History
M.A. Northwest University, 2014 Teaching
Maggie teaches:
UCOR 1053 Life Calling (and also tutors students in ENGL 1023 Composition 2)
“Learning makes you better. The higher education environment pushes students to become the best version of themselves. The struggles and challenges are like a refiner’s fire. Learning is also fun! Higher education helps you discover new things, new places, new topics; you may encounter something that becomes a new passion or changes your life.”
Drew is the Canvas College Marketing and Chapel Director. Drew’s role consists of traveling for promotional trips, recruiting at camps, coordinating and leading chapel teams, and connecting with students. He also assists with leading areas of our leadership team. Drew is on track to graduate with a BA in Organizational Leadership in Spring 2023 and he received his Assemblies of God Ministry Credentials in April 2022. He brings drive, humor and fun.
Management Team, Youth With a Mission (YWAM), Lakeside, MT since 1994
B.A. California State University, 1990
English Major, History Minor
M.A. Grand Canyon University, 2022 Psychology
Jeff teaches:
ENGL 1013 Composition 1 (Expository Writing)
“I think being a lifelong learner should be one goal of every follower of Jesus and University courses can help an individual systematically work through specific fields of study that can help them disciple others and have influence in the spheres of society. Higher education unlocks career opportunities, allows for understanding of other’s thoughts on topics, and helps create levels of expertise and confidence in the individual.”
B.S. California State University, 2013 Elementary Education
M.B.A. Southeastern University, 2014 Business Administration
Kathryn teaches:
BUSM 4443 Conflict Resolution and Negotiation
BUSM 3363 Entrepreneurial Business Planning
Lead Pastor, Canvas Church since 2012
B.A. Northwest University, 1997 Church Ministry
M.A. Assembly of God Theological Seminary, 2011
Christian Ministry
Kevin teaches several classes, including:
PMIN 3343 Effective Preaching
THEO 3413 Theology of Ministry Essentials
“I have hired many people over the years, and the difference between those who have finished a degree and those who have not is always striking. There is something to be said about those who start and are able to finish the grind of education.”
Connections Team Lead/Pastor, Canvas Church since 2014
B.A. Vanguard University, 1997 Business Administration
M.A. Northwest University, 2021 Ministry Leadership
Phil teaches:
PMIN 4263 Ministry Leadership
BIBL 1563 Interpreting the Bible
“Higher Education is one of many tools that help leaders develop their skill set, work ethic, and expand their relationships to make a difference in their desired field.”
B.A. Vanguard University, 1987
Religion, Pastoral Ministries
M.A. Vanguard University, 2007
Religion, Church Leadership
Rick teaches:
BIBL 1053 Christian Scriptures
“It is vital for all who follow Christ to be exposed to critical thinking and achieve the knowledge of the truth in a way that is both applicable and life changing. Higher education provides this type of platform and positions students for kingdom expansion and for the abundant life that Jesus teaches.”
Operations Pastor, Canvas Church since 2012
B.S. George Fox University, 2008 Mechanical Engineering
M.A. Northwest University, 2023 Leadership Studies
Phill teaches:
PMIN 4563 Ministry Administration
“Higher education is absolutely crucial to the success of the Church. Higher education is as much about teaching students HOW to think as it is about WHAT to think, and it is the development of these critical processing skills that separates those that successfully complete college and those that do not. As the world continues to push the boundaries of what is accepted as truth, we need an educated generation to rise up and skillfully separate the unwavering Truth from a culturally accepted facade.”
Canvas College Instructor since 2022
B.S. San Jose State University, 1999 Business Administration and Marketing
M.A. Liberty University, 2016 Professional Counseling
M.E. Liberty University, 2019 School Counseling
Roy teaches:
PSYC 1013 General Psychology
“I feel that all people should strive to be lifelong learners and if that means more school for them that is what they should do.”
Andi Heide and Stonewall Johnson lead the Canvas College Creative Internship.
The goal of the creative internship is to teach students the necessary skills to create videos, graphics, social media campaigns and photography. Creative media is a skill set that is in high demand in our current culture.
Andi leads the graphic design and social media team. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design from Montana State University as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education and has several years experience teaching graphic design.
Stonewall leads the video and photography team. Stonewall has been working in video production since 2011 and has been leading CSM interns since 2017. His goal is to equip young creatives to enter ministry or the general workforce with the knowledge and skills to create media across all platforms.
Kristy Wilke and Jon Endresen lead the Canvas College Worship/Production Internship.
The objectives of the worship internship are to gain theological understanding of the purpose and practice of worship, for students to be more aware of their own gifts related to music, and learn the technical and administrative components of worship ministry.
The production internship emphasizes how healthy church culture shapes the ability of Production to create opportunities for people to experience God in a life-changing way. It will give students an overview of all major church production elements, and hands-on experience in a professional production environment.
Kristy Wilke joined the Canvas team in 2018 and is the Worship Pastor for the Kalispell Campus. She also works with YWAM and has been in full time ministry since 1992 with her husband Jeff. Kristy has a BA in Christian Education and an MA in Christian Leadership from Hope International University. She is passionate about equipping another generation with tools to lead others in worship.
Jon Endresen has been leading worship at Canvas for more than 15 years. He has a BA in Business Administration and Church Ministry from Northwest University. He is a leader at Canvas Kalispell and oversees the operation, functionality and carrying out of the mission and vision at the Kalispell campus.
Tiffany Galbraith leads the Kids’ Internship.
In the Kids internship, students will experience all aspects of children’s ministry, including public speaking, small groups, worship and working with volunteers. Interns will get opportunities to lead teams and be challenged. The Kids’ team is all about creating opportunities for kids and families to experience God in a life-changing way through creating a safe and FUN kids’ ministry!
Tiffany has been the Canvas Kids’ Pastor since 2020. She started at Canvas as part of the Youth team in 2018. Tiffany has a Bachelor of Arts degree in General Ministries with an emphasis in Children’s Ministry from Northwest University. Currently, she is pursuing her Master of Arts in Leadership Studies through Northwest University.
Caleb Vander Griend and Kaleb Lindgren lead the Youth Internship. Both Caleb and Kaleb started as Canvas College Interns before they were hired at Canvas, so they understand exactly what kind of experience CSM interns want and need.
The mission of the Canvas YTH Team is to create an environment where students can encounter God in a life-changing way. The goal of the Youth Internship is to understand the heart of everything that is done in youth ministry so that students feel seen, known - and what it looks like to live out their faith outside the walls of the church. This is demonstrated through games, worship, messages and small groups (at Canvas, we call them Crews).
Caleb leads the High School ministry. He has his BA in Ministry Leadership from Northwest University - and he was formerly a CSM intern. Caleb has been working as the Canvas Kalispell High School Pastor since 2021.
Kaleb leads the Middle School ministry. He is almost done with his BA in Ministry Leadership from Northwest University - and Kaleb was also a Canvas College Intern. He has been the Canvas Kalispell Middle School Pastor since 2021.
Kristen Quinones leads the Connect Team Internship.
The Connect Team was created in 2021, partially as a response to COVID quarantine, as a way to create connection and community for all stages of life ranging from young adults to seniors (ages 65+).
The Connect Internship provides a behind-the-scenes view of what the Connect Team members do, how to create connections in every life-stage, and discover ways interns can be connectors themselves. Interns get hands-on experience in connecting people, pastoral care training, planning events, being a part of the Young Adult ministry, and learning about our community partners/missions.
Kristen has been the Young Adult Pastor since 2021. She came to Canvas in 2018, where she was a Canvas College student and intern. She completed her BA in Psychology in 2021 and is currently pursuing an MA in International Community Development through Northwest University.
Becca Wentworth leads the First Impressions/Environments Internship.
This internship is a one semester internship that exists to give students hands-on experience in creating welcoming environments for people to experience God in a life-changing way. Our goal is to create a warm and welcoming space - including friendly faces and free coffee - where people feel comfortable. A positive experience from the parking lot to the lobby allows people to engage in worship and allow the Holy Spirit to work in their lives.
This role requires a gift for connecting with new people - and Becca is the definition of extrovert! Her love for people is evident in the way she intentionally finds new faces and families at Canvas. She has volunteered at many large churches in the Seattle area, all in the areas of greeting and first impressions. Becca has been on the Canvas team since 2021 and her heart is to make people feel seen, needed and known.
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