People

Hilary started her career as a social worker in the UK. In Canada for the last 25 years she has been an award-winning filmmaker. Hilary is an active member of the congregation at St Barnabas Church. She is a proud mother and grandmother. She sees participating in the activities at The Cridge Centre as a way to be of service and give back to the community.

Jan’s professional career was as a CMA in the high-tech industry in BC.  After pursuing this career for 21 years she decided to become a Realtor—an ambition long-held.  Throughout her career she was involved in church activities on an ongoing basis and has always been an active volunteer. She teaches ESL on a volunteer basis and is involved at a local school in the Support-A-Reader program. She is looking forward to participating on the Cridge Board in support of a very well-respected local organization.

Lynne has served in parish ministry with her husband for 38 years. She was B.C. Director for Scripture Union for four years, and was ordained as an honorary assistant pastor at Church of Our Lord, Victoria in 2013.  Her main focus of ministry has been in teaching the Word of God to children, women and the occasional sermon.  Lynne has three married children who are involved in ministry, and is Nana to three lively grandchildren.  Being part of a church and family who have a long-standing relationship with The Cridge Centre for the Family has shaped her desire to serve on the Board.

Claudia has been involved in the Inner Healing Ministry in Victoria for 30 years, with her husband Charles, and as a Prayer Counselor with Victoria Prayer Counselling. Claudia believes Jesus Christ is her foundation and Lord and that she is called to be on the Board by the Scripture from Isaiah 61 which describes the work of The Cridge. Through her participation on the Board of The Cridge Centre, Claudia believes she is involved in serving the greater community and the “bruised reeds” that Jesus will not break.

Val works in Victoria and on Vancouver Island as a Business to Business Representative with Grand & Toy. She is privileged to have called Victoria home her whole life and came to know about the work of The Cridge while attending a neighbouring church. She just had to be a part of it! Val continues to serve because of the vital role The Cridge fills in the lives of people both physically and spiritually.

Louise has recently retired from a successful career as a Certified Hearing Instrument Practitioner and business owner in downtown Victoria. Louise enjoys volunteering her time, enthusiasm and energy to many groups, sitting on the boards of several organizations, including serving on The Cridge Board for 13 years.

Mary-Jane’s career included being an Instructor of Humanities at York University, working with Olivetti and Xerox, and 18 years as an instructor in, and as chair of, the Applied Business Technology department at Camosun College. Mary-Jane is also involved with Habitat for Humanity internationally and her local church, Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Tony works in the Western Communities as a Senior Sales associate for The Brick, where he has worked for the past 21 years. He and his wife, Jan, attend Life Tree Church. Tony has always had a passion for widows and the orphans. Tony and Jan have led mission trips to Baja Mexico to build homes for the poorest of the poor. His passion is to see people restored and become independent and live with dignity.  Tony came to know Jesus as a young adult, and by God’s grace has been healed and set free.  Tony strives to daily read God’s word, and pray, allowing God to grow, and lead him into the plans and purposes God has for his life.