Melanie Halpin-Kuehnel
Melanie Halpin-Kuehnel
Children’s and Senior’s Pastoral Care and Outreach Coordinator
Children’s and Senior’s Pastoral Care and Outreach Coordinator
Austin Penner
Austin Penner
UpperLVL Worship - Team Lead & Worship DJ
UpperLVL Worship - Team Lead & Worship DJ
Having now lived in Nanaimo for more than a decade, I'm happy to call it home. It's awesome to live in such a beautiful part of Canada, and to be called into God's work of redemption in the world.
I'm grateful to call St. Andrew's Presbyterian my church home. Since I've come to faith in Jesus in late 2021, I've been welcomed into the fold here. It's incredible to be supported by the church in the call to pursue ministry, especially in the unique context of the nightclub and party scene in Nanaimo, and on the VIU campus.
As a DJ, drummer and music lover, it's so cool to submit these gifts back to God in a way that He can shape them for His purposes. I'm eager to lean into new ways of ministering to young people outside the walls of the church, like through our nightclub church-plant, "UpperLVL Worship".
In my spare time I'm often reading, studying theology, hanging out in nature or working with my hands!
Michelle Mann
Michelle Mann
Office Communications
Office Communications - Bio coming soon.
Emily Dalla Rosa
Emily Dalla Rosa
Online Communications
Online Communications
Born and raised in Nanaimo, BC, I have been a part of the St. Andrews community since 2022, and in the summer of 2024 I had the privilege of joining the team as the Online Communications Coordinator. In this role, I strive to engage with both our local and online community, ensuring that the love and message of Christ reaches far and wide through our digital platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and our weekly FYI' newsletters!
Alongside my role at St. Andrews, I am a full-time student, balancing my studies with my passion for sharing Christ and inviting more people in Nanaimo to experience the welcoming and vibrant community at St. Andrews. I'm especially passionate about the young adults ministry and have been actively involved in the amazing Upper Level group, where I’ve seen firsthand how our church brings people closer to God in meaningful ways.
My mission is simple: to communicate the heart of St. Andrews and create opportunities for others to encounter Christ. Whether online or in person, I’m excited to continue connecting, growing, and serving alongside the incredible people of this church.
When I’m not working, you’ll probably find me with my nose in a textbook, using my camera, cooking, watching movies with my cat, or hitting the gym!
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