Our Team

STAFF

Filipe Balieiro
Lead Pastor

Filipe graduated with a Master of Divinity from Regent College, and he also has an MBA from Fundacao Getulio Vargas (Brazil) with a decade of experience in the business sector. He has served in various ministry roles as an Associate Pastor, Youth Ministry/Adult Education, and Director of International Ministries. Filipe is an avid soccer player and foodie. He is married to Jozilda, and together, they have two children—Antonio and Eva.

Thiago Machado
Director of Family Life and Young Adults

Thiago is married to Vivian, and they enjoy hiking together. He also enjoys running marathons (being fine at the back with the slower group!). He grew up in a family that loves to read and that loves to serve the local church. He holds a PhD in Veterinary Sciences and is currently finishing his Masters of Divinity at Regent College.

Anne Lam
Communications and Office Coordinator

Anne has served West Point Grey Baptist Church for over 30 years (with a few breaks in between).  She has her Bachelor of Arts degree from UBC, majoring in Linguistics.  Anne is first generation Chinese arriving in Vancouver in 1974 with her parents and two siblings.  Anne is a life-long learner and is enthusiastic about learning about modern technology.

BOARD

Co-Chairs

Fred Kwong
Ralf Schmidtke