The Bridge Church family gathered on the land of the new building

About

Our Team

Bridge Church is blessed with an incredible team of passionate men, women and children. In the years leading up to starting Bridge Church, we dreamed together about what church could be like around our kitchen tables, in our garages and in local coffee shops.

We pride ourselves in being a mostly-volunteer-led organization with dozens of volunteers in kids, worship, prayer, first impressions, media/IT, home group, youth and pastoral ministries. Out of a rag tag group of dreamers has emerged a council of elders and a staff committed to carry our shared God-given vision.

Ryan Pedde

Lead Pastor

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. 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 (30/30 completed!), reading, writing, kayaking and hiking.

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Nathan Szkarlat

Worship Director

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!

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Shayla Beatch

Director of Children’s Ministry

Hi! I’m Shayla, the Director of Children’s Ministry at Bridge Church. I moved to Edmonton in 2024 with my husband, David, from Abbotsford BC. I have always had a passion for children, even as a child I was often found with the younger kids ‘mothering’ them. When I began attending church back in 2015 I immediately felt called into children’s ministry, and began volunteering. Ever since, with every church I have attended, I would quickly begin serving in the children’s ministry. My prayer and goal for Bridge Kids is for it to not only be a place where kids have fun, learn, and build lasting friendships, but also where they’re built up and equipped to go out and make disciples in the world around them. When I am not chasing after kids, you will find me in my garden, crocheting, cooking, or playing computer games with my husband.

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Shelly Billiald

Prayer Ministry Lead & Administrator

Hi, I’m Shelly Billiald! My husband Ian, and our four children have been a part of Bridge Church since before it had a name. I have had the pleasure of serving in ministry alongside so many amazing volunteers over the years. I lead our prayer ministry, and am blessed to help others grow in the area of prayer as we seek a life of prayer without ceasing. I am passionate about the people within our community and walking alongside them as they grow in their faith and love of Jesus. In Feb ’25 I started my M.Div through Calvin Theological Seminary and am looking forward to the opportunities that this will open up for me as I continue to serve my community of Bridge Church.

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Monique Bandura

FINS & Volunteer Coordinator

Hi! My name is Monique Bandura. I’m a mother of four amazing children, and wife. Bridge has been a new welcoming family since our first visit at the DCC in Fort Saskatchewan and I love volunteering in the church so that others feel the same warmth and love of Jesus the way I did. As the FINS (First Impressions Next Steps) coordinator I’m dedicated to not only our new members and friends, but also to all those who lovingly serve Christ as volunteers at Bridge Church. I currently oversee the setup and tear down of our temporary home as well as our FINS volunteers. Bridge Church has helped me to grow my relationship with God and I look forward to serving him. My other passions and loves are my family and spending time with them. I also love to garden, bake and cook. I look forward to every Sunday when I get to see the old and new faces of Bridge Church!

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Nicholas Plooy

Volunteer — Men’s Ministry Lead

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.

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Sundays at 10:00am, Fort Christian School, 9806 101 Street, Fort Saskatchewan.

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