Mark and Kathy grew up in Winnipeg in the Fort Garry neighbourhood where Church of the Rock Winnipeg South Campus is located. They have been married for over 30 years and have 3 grown children.
Graduating from the University of Manitoba Faculty of Agriculture in 1977, Mark ran the family-owned farm for 10 years. It wasn’t until his mid-twenties that he entered Bible School and then went on to study New Testament Greek at Providence Theological Seminary. Mark has also been involved in politics over the years and in 1993 ran as a candidate in the federal general election.
Mark and Kathy founded Church of the Rock in 1987 with just a handful of family and friends, renting out a small, former church building in the Grant Park area. Despite humble beginnings, Mark’s calling and passion to reach and evangelize the city of Winnipeg began to see results, with new believers coming to Christ every week. Soon, the church outgrew their building, being forced to move several times into increasingly bigger spaces and having up to four services in a weekend. It was during this time that Mark and Kathy were inspired to begin a television ministry, and in 1996, Mark’s first service was televised on Manitoba’s “A” Channel. Now, Church of the Rock has a thriving television ministry that airs all across Canada.
Using a blend of comedy and storytelling to weave seamlessly with his fervor for evangelism, Mark doesn’t shy away from challenging and empowering his audience. Outspoken, he presents in a relevant and captivating style, connecting with a diverse range of ages and backgrounds. Desiring to reach more people within Winnipeg, September 2013 marked the opening of the first of many Church of the Rock Campuses, live-streaming services from the Winnipeg South Campus. Within the same year, online services launched, suddenly engaging an online congregation from all over the world.
Mark also strives to see unity within the churches and Christian organizations of Winnipeg, and he serves as a principal leader in a city-wide prayer movement. He actively and intentionally meets with church and para-church leaders to equip and enable them to more effectively reach others. For 13 years, Mark was a primary organizer of North America’s largest March for Jesus, which drew crowds of up to 50,000 people. More recently, Mark spearheaded the Love Winnipeg movement—a group of churches showing love to the people of Winnipeg through random acts of kindness. Whether it is a free carnival, cleaning up community buildings, or blessing local teachers or police officers, Mark encourages churches to get creative in ways to show Christ’s love to people outside of their buildings.
Mark and Kathy feel extremely blessed to have the opportunity to give back to the same neighbourhood and city they grew up in, continually striving to extend Christ’s influence across Winnipeg and globally. They are excited to see what God will continue to do through them and are constantly seeking new ways to spread His Word to all people. 

Aubrey and Eileen have been pastoring for more than 30 years.  They moved to Winnipeg to join our pastoral staff in 2001. An experienced leader, Aubrey exercises his talents as a mentor and spiritual guide for those in need. Since 2013, Aubrey has been heavily involved in the multi‐site plants, raising up and preparing leaders for each of the Church of the Rock campuses.
As part of our senior pastoral team, Aubrey has a strong focus on building Christian community, helping others hear the voice of God, equipping others to minister out of an emotionally healthy place, and raising up the next generation of ministry leaders, particularly for small groups and ministry leadership. In his relational and relatable style of preaching, Aubrey is a gracious and practical speaker, equipping believers to realize their full potential in Christ. He is continually on the watch for potential leaders and is elated for the opportunities God has given to develop and strengthen future church forerunners.
Aubrey also serves on the apostolic council for LifeLinks International, the network of churches to which Church of the Rock belongs. 

Born in small town Saskatchewan, Steve joined our pastoral staff in 2013. After attending Church of the Rock for many years as “back seat spectators”, Steve and his wife, Sun, eventually came around to volunteer and later lead teams of volunteers. They now oversee many different ministries including Marriage Ministry, Visitation, English as an Additional Language (EAL), and Discovery. Having an impressive background in Mechanical Engineering, former pastoral experience at Winnipeg Chinese Alliance Church & Chinese Mennonite Brethren Church, and working at CHAI Immigrant Centre, Steve has a unique skill set to pastor and lead people from all walks of life.
In 2020 Steve joined the Senior Pastoral Team where his influence continues to expand. Specifically he has taken on the role of leading the congregation of our Saturday night services. Steve has become an invaluable leader of the church with a vision to help others walk passionately with the Jesus. The Hoffman’s have three adult children whom they are delighted to see serving the Lord. 

Growing up in Fort Frances, Ontario, Duane and his wife, Shawna, moved to Winnipeg in 1998 before joining our staff in 2001. Having a Bachelor in Theology and pastoring at two churches prior, Duane and Shawna were a natural fit for Church of the Rock. Starting with Youth Ministry for several years, Duane showed natural leadership and a talent for technical aspects, eventually moving into the Operations Pastor role, and most recently, accepted a position on our Senior Pastoral Team in 2018.
Duane and Shawna have a heart particularly for spreading the gospel, having led dozens of local outreach events and mission trips during their time on staff. In 2019, Duane accepted the role as Executive Director of the missions organization World Focus Inc., furthering his desire to spread God’s Word. He is also gifted prophetically and a frequent teacher of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Duane and Shawna have been instrumental in the success of Church of the Rock, and they hope to continue their calling in helping others hear God’s voice for many years to come. 

When Andrew first came on as intern staff in 2015, he was initially drawn to the international mission field, having a heart for reaching people all over the world with the Gospel.

Having an education in Aviation from Providence College and working as an aircraft maintenance engineer, Andrew already had the expertise to reach secluded peoples and began sharing the Gospel to northern communities. But after getting involved in our North End Campus, he felt the Lord was leading him to the people of his own city.

In 2020, Andrew and his wife, Anne, accepted the position of North End Campus Pastor. Andrew boldly speaks biblical principles to challenge others to pursue action, desiring to help others experience God in new ways and bolster their spiritual growth. Andrew and Anne are delighted to be ministering to those in their own city and to help others find their God-given purpose. 

Coming to Winnipeg for Bible school in 2006 from Airdrie, Alberta, Graham worked at no less than 17 jobs before joining our staff in 2011. Settling into the place God called Graham and his wife, Aimee, to be, he stepped into the role of Campus Pastor of Church of the Rock Bronx Park Campus in 2013.

Being a jack-of-all-trades, Graham has much to offer, and he has found a particular enthusiasm for home groups and discipleship, delighting in the opportunities to speak wisdom into the spiritual journeys of others.

As an application-based speaker, Graham delves into applying biblical truths to our lives, instructing others how to make practical steps in their relationship with Christ. Graham and Aimee have a strong desire to show the love of God and to be a church that serves their community. They are thrilled to see the impact God will make through them and their congregation in the Bronx Park area. 

Winnipeg born and raised, Derek joined our ministry staff in 2004. Having already worked 7 ½ years at another Winnipeg church leading worship, Derek and his wife, Lisa, decided to visit Church of the Rock while looking for the next place to land. Their planned one-time visit turned into a weekly tradition, eventually looking to volunteer, then attending Church Camp where God powerfully spoke to them and confirmed that they were in the right place. Eight months after their initial visit, Derek accepted the position as Worship Director.

Growing up in a Christian home, in his early years Derek found himself bored with church and high school chapel, but he had a change of heart in university, where God grabbed hold of him again and gave him a passion to pursue music. Derek sees the irony in how God inspired him into a Music Degree and eventually ministering in a church, the very thing he rejected growing up. His past, however, motivates him now to stir others who are unchurched or uninterested to find real connection with God. Derek firmly believes that if God can turn his life around and give him a passion for worship, Jesus, and the church, then God can do it for anyone.