Oskar has been WBC’s lead pastor for the past 14 years. He came from Ontario, where he grew up, studied and worked, before moving to BC. He graduated from Tyndale Seminary in Toronto with an MDiv and Regent College in Vancouver with a ThM. He is passionate about helping people understand and apply God’s Word, because it is through the renewal of our minds that we are transformed (Rom. 12:2). For Oskar there is no greater joy than digging deeper into a dense theological question over a grande, extra hot latte. When he is done with theological pondering he comes home to three energetic boys that bring him back to earth. Both Oskar and his wife, Arta, are of Latvian descent, so it is no surprise that there is always a musical instrument being played in the house. Oskar believes that following Jesus will become increasingly complicated, and that is why we must make the resolution: "as for me and my house we will serve the Lord" (Josh. 24:15).

Martin and his lovely wife Vyonne moved to Powell River from Calgary in 2002. They are proud parents of two adult children, Logan and Emily. 

In 2008 Martin started as Associate pastor after serving in WBC’s Alpha course. “As community life pastor at Westview Baptist Church, I work to encourage people on their faith journey. My life experience, education and spiritual gifts enable me to serve with a focus on pastoral care. My heart is for people to find, follow and finish well with Jesus Christ! As disciples and sojourners may I encourage the church to proclaim the gospel and unite in standing for Jesus.”

WBC Board

Moderator: Caroline Adamack
Clerk: Kathy Pedneault
Asst Clerk: Laura Campbell
Treasurer: Connie Coombs
Asst Treasurer: Debbie Statham   

Worship & Watchcare Committee

W&W oversees: Sunday morning services, music, prayer, sermons, membership, baptism, the library and all adult groups

Christian Education Committee

C.E. oversees: the Nursery, Pre-school, Kidzone, Junior Church, Youth programs & summer camps

Arta Araja, Chair
Undine Andreae
Melody De Flamingh
Cindy Edwards

Management Committee

Management oversees: finances; building & grounds maintenance

Darren Edwards, Chair
Brian Henderson
Blair Wriglesworth

Pat Ackerman
Oskar Arajs
Lori Brouwer

Tracy Huguet
Pat McDonald, Chair
Kathy Pedneault

Alpha Regina Vecsey
Children's Ministries Arta Araja
Community Dinners Rob Kimball

Freedom Session Judy Pepin
Groups Martin Wriglesworth
Missions Pat McDonald