Classis Personnel

Synodical Deputies
Pastor Jeff Klingenberg, 905-870-4064, pastorjeff@dunnvillecrc.org – 2023
Pastor Janet Ryzebol, 289-213-7028, pastorjanet@covenant-church.ca – 2023

Specialized Ministries
Chaplain Zack De Bruyne, Brock University Campus, zackdebruyne@gmail.com
Assistant Chaplain Hilda Vander Klippe, Niagara International Student Mission, hildavk@gmail.com
Chaplain Peter Janssens, Shalom Manor, chaplain@shalommanor.ca

Regional Pastors – Currently there are no Regional Pastors available. The Authentic Community Team are providing monthly pastor luncheons to maintain collegiality and opportunities for pastors to socialize, share a meal, and pray together. It is anticipated there will be two Regional Pastors ready to serve by the fall of 2026.
Bethany, Faith Fellowship, Covenant, Trinity, Grace, The Village Church, The Table
Bethel, Mountainview, Providence, Smithville, Riverside, Brock Campus Ministry, The Bridge

DENOMINATIONAL BOARD REPRESENTATIVES

CRCNA Council of Delegates:  Janet de Vries, 289-688-5226, janet.r.devries@gmail.com

Calvin University Board of Trustees: Tony Kamphuis, tkamphuis@christianschoolfoundation.ca

Calvin Theological Seminary: Brian Verheul, 647-808-7355, verheulandassociatesinc@gmail.com

Redeemer University: Andrew Regnerus, 905-328-1906, 2025

Diaconal Ministries Canada: Lawrence De Graaf, 905-945-3153, 2028

Regional Disability Concerns Liaison: Vacant

World Renew: Lawrence De Graaf, 905-945-3153, 2028

Historical Archive Committee: Wendy de Jong – 2024

For a list of Emeritus Pastors, Commissioned Pastors and Pastors whose credentials are held in Classis Niagara churches, please contact the Stated Clerk.