Hi there! My name is Ryan Pedde and I am the Lead Pastor of Bridge Church. In 2018, my wife Jessica, our three kids, and I moved to Fort Saskatchewan to start Bridge Church. Previously I had spent 15 years in church ministry in Edmonton. I have an M.Div with stops at Taylor Seminary & Calvin Seminary.  I also serve as the Professor of Homiletics (Just a fancy way of saying "preaching") at Vanguard College in Edmonton. What gets me up in the morning is my passion for connecting with God and proclaiming the Good News of the Gospel. In addition to being a Jesus-freak, I enjoy (may be an understatement) visiting major league baseball stadiums (27/30 so far!), reading, writing, kayaking and finding the best donair in town!

Hi! My name is Raymond Evans and I am the Community Formation and Youth Director of Bridge Church. I started attending Bridge Church in the winter of 2020. My wife Katie and I got married that summer and live in Fort Saskatchewan. I have been volunteering as a youth leader in one capacity or another for the previous 8 years. I am currently pursuing an M.Div through KAIROS University, with some online classes from Calvin Seminary coming up as well. I am passionate about building community centered on Christ, supporting youth, and doing it all so that the glory of God may be made known! In my spare time, I enjoy reading, board game nights, and science fiction. I would talk science fiction all day, but I don't have enough space here.

Hi! I’m Hilary, the Director of Children’s Ministry here at Bridge Church. I was called into ministry over a decade ago and I have been serving in a church in some capacity ever since. I moved to Edmonton in 2014 to study at Vanguard. In 2018 I graduated with my Bachelor of Arts in Theology in youth, children’s, and family ministry. I have a passion for facilitating experiences where kids can encounter God. And have some fun! My prayer is that Bridge Kid’s is not just a place to have fun, but a place where kids build a solid faith foundation that will last their whole life! Outside of church you might catch me reading a book in a coffee shop, swimming laps, hiking, or hanging out with friends. My ultimate bucket list dream is to swim with sharks!  

Hi! My name is Nathan Szkarlat and I am the Worship Director at Bridge Church. I grew up in Ontario, but my family moved to Fort Saskatchewan in 2015 because my dad (who’s a military member) was posted to the Edmonton garrison. I started playing the drums when I was around three years old, and I’ve been obsessed with music ever since. I’ve been serving on worship teams since junior high, and in 2024 I graduated from Vanguard College with an advanced certificate in Christian ministry. I’m very passionate about worshipping God through song, and it fills me with joy to unite our voices as one, all for His glory. In my free time, nothing makes me happier than marathoning the entire Lord of the Rings trilogy. Extended edition of course! 

Hi, my name is Janet and I love being a part of the Bridge Church community.  Even though I was a long-time believer, God completely transformed my world from the inside out in 2017 and brought freedom to places that needed immense healing.  He woke me up to the call to share His love and freedom of the Gospel to the broken-hearted.   God's timing coincided with the beginnings of the Bridge church plant, and I felt His prompting to work with the women in our church and community.  I am so thankful for the privilege of leading the  Bridge Women Ministry and working with a fantastic team of women to implement Bridge's mission of gospel, community and mission.  

Hi, I’m Nicholas Plooy! My wife Lisa, our three children, and I have been part of the Bridge Church family since 2018. I’m passionate about sharing the love of Jesus and deeply committed to serving the Fort Saskatchewan community through fellowship and practical support. At Bridge Church, I also enjoy contributing to the technical aspects of worship to keep things running smoothly. In my free time, I love spending time with my family, and watching sports- especially baseball and hockey.