Our Team
Joe Chan
Lead Pastor
Joe is the Lead Pastor at Revive. He has a passion for creating a community that shares life, loves Jesus and reflects that in our everyday lives. Joe has been a pastor for English speaking Congregations for over 2 decades with a focus on developing authentic disciples of Jesus Christ.
Joe also serves as the Associate Executive Director for English Ministries with the Canadian Chinese Alliance Churches Association. In this role, Joe works with English-speaking pastors across Canada to develop ministry strategies for the post-immigrant demographic and coaching other bi-cultural pastors to juggle ministry in a context where traditional Eastern Asian values may often conflict with Canadian culture and Christian Biblical ethics.
Joe has been married to Monique since 2003. Monique is also a pastor with the Alliance. They have 3 kids: Caleb, Noah, and Lia.
Chris Lam
Community and Outreach Director
With a desire to bring people closer to Christ through music, Chris is one of the worship leaders at Revive. He believes that Revive is a space where people from all backgrounds can find comfort, where one can come empty but leave whole. Chris is also an avid cyclist and hockey player and would love for you to reach out if you want to learn more about who we are!
Aman Lam
Production Director
Aman has been vital in leading through the vision and direction of Revive. He is a hands on guy that uses tools, technology, and gadgets to get things done. Aman is passionate to see people grow in their faith and to build strong relationship with those around him. Aman is married to Claudia and they have a puppy name Starkie which may or may not be a cousin to Tony Starks aka Ironman.
Monique Chan
English Youth Pastor (Part Time)
Monique is passionate about sharing her love for God and His Word with others. Serving in Children's and Youth Ministries since she was young, she pursued Christian education and attended Canadian Bible College in Regina, SK. There she met and married Rev. Joe Chan and has happily ministered with him ever since. Before the pandemic Monique followed God's calling into formal ministry, was accredited with The Alliance in 2021, worked as a Children's Pastor and is excited to now serve the Youth at Revive. Monique and Joe are happy to serve God together with their three kids; Caleb, Noah, and Lia.
Johnny Zhang
Project Coordinator
Johnny continues to assist wherever he can within the ministry and is eager to expand Revive into a successful place of gathering. Beside serving at Revive, Johnny is a pilot and a certified flight instructor. He has great passion towards the field of aviation, and is hoping that he can become an airline pilot in the near future.
Vanessa Yu
Sound Technician
Vanessa has been a long time member of Capstan/Revive. She serves with an open heart and loves to learn. She makes sure that every Sunday we have sound and everything is good to go live on Youtube.
Nikky Sepnio
Worship Coordinator
Just as many say "music is the universal language of mankind", Nikky believes the same is just as true when it comes to worshipping Jesus. With music as a vessel, her passion is to invite God's people into His presence and also to reach those who are far from God. On any given day, you'll likely find her either baking up a storm, or hanging out with her husband, Jeff, and their toddler, Ethan!
September 2021 Core Team Photo