Meet Our Team
Meet the Ministers, staff, and volunteers who keep Grace going on a day-to-day basis. Please also find a PDF of Grace Leadership: Session Elders, Service Elders, and Committee members.
The Rev. Dr. Chris Joiner
Lead Minister
Rev. Chris Joiner will be off on Thursdays and Saturdays.
The Rev. Jake Van Pernis
Associate Minister
Rev. Jake Van Pernis will be off on Fridays and Saturdays.
Two Minister Model
Grace Leadership (Updated July 2023)
Session Elders, Service Elders, Committee Liaisons, Conveners and Members
Communications Specialist
communications@gracecalgary.org
The Session
The Session is a group of ruling elders who meet monthly and provide leadership to Grace Presbyterian Church. They dedicate their time and personal gifts to the care of the congregation and the works of the church.
The Clerk of Session, among other roles, serves as a contact point for the Session. To reach the Clerk of Session, please use the contact form.